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(4 hours ago)hakeemfaan Wrote: I know everyone wants a reboot immediately but once you go more than 2 first round rookies it is tough to even integrate everyone together. Look at the Nets with 3 picks last year.
The better scenario would be moving up from 30 if possible to go along with the 9, and then trying to get some FRPs in coming years when our draft outlook is bleak.
It's not really about integrating players. It's about accumulating talent. If you hit on the picks they will force their way into the rotation. If you miss it's going to look bad.
But you cannot make the call after one season. Really hope the new Mavs will have more patience when it comes to the development of young players.
Not exactly news but in the end it is all about two things. Having a front office that can identify talent and having a coaching staff that can develop it.
And just to bring up an example where investing into multiple picks worked out. In 2022 OKC picked Chet Holmgren, Jaylin Williams and Jalen Williams in the same draft. And they already had other development projects from previous drafts on the roster. Eventually the most talented players ended up as the foundation for what looks like a OKC dynasty.
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