You’re now the Mavs’ GM. What are you going to build?

[mvossman]

If I KNEW Flagg was on a trajectory to play on-ball a lot, like Luka (but differently, of course), then I might have more hope for "window 1," and even without that knowledge I'm more hopeful than some, but I won't truly take this team seriously until we see that reality on the court or until a replacement for Luka is added. Part of me still thinks the best version of Flagg will end up being almost exclusively off-ball, and while that's more than ok with me, it does leave a sizable hole in how this roster is built.

I see Flagg being a lot like Kawhi (obviously best case).  I don't think he will be the guy running the offense, but I think he will be the guy to go get a bucket when you really need it.  That can work with AD and Kyrie (and probably one other strong initiator) but he is going to have to get there quickly to have any chance in this window.