Next GM Watch

[Chicagojk]

I think this interview stuff is pretty straightforward.

The Mavs have quite a bit of talent, but largely misfit toys. Everyone who interviews for GM should be be selling their vision of how to course-correct the roster problems. Maybe the Mavs are certain of the direction now, but that doesn't mean they don't listen to their candidates (or pigeonhole their candidates based on what they think should be the answer to roster problem). You want to listen to the candidates.

I agree.  While the team looks like a mess, they have a lot of good players.   Whether it is enough to contend in the west is the bigger question.

It was reported that the GM search has not officially started.  I do hope Dumont has been talking to people and listening as you mention.    Dumont has gone to two games, so he is not interested in getting in deep daily with the team.   He can't let Cuban fill in that gap.   While a young super smart person may be exciting, I think they need to find an experienced guy to be the GM.    Someone who can communicate direction to Dumont but basically run everything to their vision.   And it may need to be something where they can pivot quickly if the environment changes.