05-05-2026, 07:49 AM
(05-05-2026, 06:55 AM)Smitty Wrote: I just listened to the Locked On Mavs podcast and the Masai hire has me even more excited for this draft. His hit rate is impressive, especially with late FRP's. I think if Riccardi gets named GM it will be a dynamic duo of evaluators, and it will greatly benefit the Mavs in the draft. The eye for talent and ability to identify potential in the late round will also be a crucial skill the next 4 years, where the Mavs are likely to be picking outside the lottery. It's also a big deal this year, with the ability to come away with a key contributor at Pick 30 and not just the Top-10 one. I think many have said the President/GM decision was the most important one this franchise has had to make in some time. A turning point for the entire fanbase. Well, I think this hire leads to what is now most important... This draft. Getting it right. Finding Coop his Robin and friends. To me, it feels like the percentage of doing so just went up.
Including this year, The Mavs in all likelihood are going to have 4 late first round picks the next four years (they also have the Bulls second round pick next year). You are not going to hit all of those, but they need to find a way to hit some of them. Not a Desmond Bane/Brunson hit (that would be nice) but nice solid players you want on your roster.
Also, this was true for whoever they hired, this is not a quick fix situation. You want to see organic growth and look for value. Although the AD trade last year put us on a direction that we are not a contender for a few years. You can't make moves to think you are. It might be hard to take the long range approach and you don't turn down the right deal, but also realize your time is a little ways off that what was hoped last offseason.