06-30-2022, 11:27 PM
(06-30-2022, 11:23 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: WIN. Period. It's pro sports. You sign the star. You make the right trade. You lie, cheat, steal, murder, whatever. You WIN.
If what you're saying is true, that the kid was going to the Knicks no matter what, then the Mavs (general, if it's easier for you) should've played the permutations (all of them) in their heads, thought 6 moves ahead, and made a choice that didn't result in them losing their second best player while being over the LT threshold. I'm sorry, there is literally no way you can convince me that this isn't their fault, much less that we should be angry with a 24 year old following his dreams and getting what he deserves. I think the criticism of Durant tonight is right on the money. Brunson did everything he owed the Mavericks to do, and he did it 110%.
Do I think they can make a couple of smart moves now to mitigate the situation? Sure. Do I expect them to pull that off? I don't know, maybe. But, this is irrelevant when analyzing this situation.
Well I disagree with "win at all costs" so we part ways there.
I personally think the Mavs did ONE thing wrong: structure JB's original deal so he would not be a RFA at the end. That's it. They failed there, four years ago. Otherwise it was out of their control.