05-31-2025, 12:15 PM
(05-31-2025, 11:57 AM)Winter Wrote: One of the questions I have is "How much say-so does Nico have now?"
It seems strange that he would still be allowed complete (and trusted) control over Maverics trades post-Doncic. As far as I know, there's been no rumors of additional input or any changes that would raise a flag. Yet, it would almost be weird to continue as is. The Doncic trade is almost certainly the biggest event in Mavericks history outside the 2011 Championship. Maybe Rick Welts is more involved, but that's just a guess.
One thing this front office is good at is staying quiet.
Yes, this bothers me IMMENSELY!!!!!!!
Dumont can still exist in a world of knowing jack s--- about basketball, but he can't be this vapid about PR. Nico is TOAST and simply a public relations liability. It doesn't matter what he ever does from here on out -- he traded Luka, who was viewed as "Simba" to the Lion King of Dirk. The Mavs could win a championship next year and I think he'd STILL get booed. It's that baked in.
So, I'm with you, he should've been looooong gone. Anyone factoring in the extreme luck of getting the #1 pick in the Lottery with Nico's basketball acumen, is an idiot and delusional.