06-26-2021, 06:23 PM
(06-26-2021, 05:36 PM)F Gump Wrote: Not at all. They were signed to NBA contracts and developed almost entirely on the NBA team. Did either even go to Frisco to play?
In my questions, I'm looking at The Legends and the Mavs' ability (or lack of same) to get anything significant from that tie. They were actually early to the game in setting up their own DL/GL franchise. But while other NBA teams seem to have turned such a tie into a minor league that feeds their roster, with undrafted guys and 2-way guys, the Mavs don't, from what I have seen.
I see that as a problem. I wonder why. I am pondering what these changes do to fix that (if anything). I ask.
Maybe this isnt a response you are looking for or care about. If it adds no value...I apologize in advance.
But does the Mavs MBT(maybe former MBT at this point) ideology about young players and winning in the NBA conflict with developing youngsters? To clarify...I have read on this board many times that Rick didnt like rooks because most of them commit too many rook mistakes and also turn the ball over. That stance by Rick, if true, seems to reflect a disinterest in developing average players. Thats Rick, though. I have also read on here many times people suggest that its common knowledge in NBA that you cant win with youngsters(or something about winning with the draft - anyway its negative about youngsters and building through the draft)...and I believe posters on here agree with this and want Mark and the MBT to also believe in that. I cant prove that.
If the thinking is "its all about finding 4+ year vets" with the MBT...do they want to exert much energy/time into developing what most likely will be an average player? Or just go get a proven player?
I dont have an answer for anyone if they respond with "Then why do they have a G-League team?"