06-05-2021, 07:28 PM
Only a handful of other teams in history can claim to have rostered “the greatest 22 year old basketball player ever.” Ultimately, the progress of the Mavs will be judged in relation to those teams. Giannis isn’t quit as good as Luka at a similar point in their careers, but he’s the closest reference point in the league as a transcendent young player. I’m a bit envious that even small market, undesirable Milwaukee has been able to surround Giannis with some near all star quality players and a good supporting cast. Dallas has failed to do that and they’ve even apparently been unable to even make incremental improvement, settling in as a 47 win, one and done type roster. Everything can change with one game though. Win tomorrow, and the Mavs can truly point to some progress. That’s sports. It’s a razor’s edge. But, as of now, the roster churn over the past two years looks like it has led to more value and talent going out than coming in even if Luka’s greatness has glossed over the mistakes.