(12-15-2025, 09:57 PM)Jakeospikez Wrote: I don't think it has to take multiple years to be a contender. This team without Kyrie and some roleplayers already beat Houston who was missing Sengun and some roleplayers. Houston will be contender level this year imo. Mavs could easily be contending next year with Flagg continuing his rapid development plus a few moves here and there. Next year's draft pick probably won't be a starter level contributor but hopefully at least a decent bench contributor.
I disagree. Winning a couple of regular season games does not change the fact that this team is short on creation, shooting and perimeter defense, not to mention its an unbalanced roster where 5 of the 6 best players should be playing the 4 or 5. I'm afraid a mindset like this could lead them to disastrous long term decisions like extending AD and spending the rest of their assets for a win now player. If we go down that route it might take longer than 6 years to build the right team around Flagg.