05-15-2026, 08:21 PM
(05-15-2026, 05:43 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: 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.
I am not saying it can never be done but it is difficult. Also the hierarchies were clearer with OKC and even there Chet being hurt meant not all 3 had to be developed together.
I also really want the Mavs to give Poulakidas a strong chance. After Dirk and JeT, he is one of the few Mavs players who I have seen drive hard, stop on a dime and get a shot off. Almost seems like a lost art now. This was before his breakout 3 pt game. So I look at him also as a young player to be developed