05-31-2025, 04:05 PM
I don't believe the two timeline thing is a fantasy. I also don't know if I agree it is not the best path for the Mavericks as constructed. As I have said several times, I would have been fine after lottery night if the Mavs announced they were looking to make a reset. Eventhough that may not be the best decision. With the new CBA, I think there is going to be a lot of uncertainty how you have staying power as a contender. It is going to be tricky. If you rock in the draft with 2/3 really great lottery picks. In time, you will probably need to break those guys up if they are awesome.
I hear how the two timeline thing did not work for Golden State. It didn't, but they did get another championship. I could argue it would have worked if their lottery picks were ready to help a team win in year 1 or 2 or if they developed into all star caliber players in their year 4 or 5 in the league. They didn't and so the plan did not work. Now, I don't think Dallas has the infrastructure of Golden State with Steph, Klay and Draymond, but could they be close? Plus, I think Lively and hopefully Flagg are guys who are winning players and can impact winning as young players. Golden State did not get this so their two timeline approach did not get off the ground. If they picked better and/or gotten a little lucky that strategy may have been awesome with an older team.
I hear how the two timeline thing did not work for Golden State. It didn't, but they did get another championship. I could argue it would have worked if their lottery picks were ready to help a team win in year 1 or 2 or if they developed into all star caliber players in their year 4 or 5 in the league. They didn't and so the plan did not work. Now, I don't think Dallas has the infrastructure of Golden State with Steph, Klay and Draymond, but could they be close? Plus, I think Lively and hopefully Flagg are guys who are winning players and can impact winning as young players. Golden State did not get this so their two timeline approach did not get off the ground. If they picked better and/or gotten a little lucky that strategy may have been awesome with an older team.