(10-30-2019, 09:48 AM)fifteenth Wrote: Mavericks who were once considered also-rans
Media bias bs.
Brunson, DFS and Kleber were never considered also-rans. They're our guys. Mavs found, developed, valued and retained.
Wright never considered an also-ran. He was a key piece of Toronto's trade for an All-Star who helped them win a championship. Memphis would've matched if the Mavs didn't add assets to get him.
Maybe Curry "not Steph" could be considered an also-ran but he was a rotation player on WCF team. Is JJ Reddick also an also-ran? They're very similar players.
Powell was a trade "throw in" but he was young & unproven. Not really an also-ran.
I guess Jackson could be considered an also-ran since SAC gave up on him on his rookie deal.
THJ "Knicks chucker" could certainly be considered an also-ran.
Lee "aging journeyman" who doesn't play is an also-ran.