2022 NBA Draft: #37 Jaden Hardy (6' 3", 6' 9" WS) to DAL | two 2nds to SAC

[dirkfansince1998]

I would agree if we were a 2 stud team and what happened this year is guaranteed to be a stepping stone. I can’t say if it is. The West is loaded and if the Mavs lose in the first round next year, it wouldn’t be  a shocker.  This team needs an infusion of talent.  FA and trades are no guarantees either to get what you want. There are different pros and cons with each of the 3 avenues to get talent. 


I am always going to be pro draft unless you tell me that packaging one of our picks will get us a bonafide  stud.  Unlike FA and trades draft can give you a talented player for cheap for a few years.

Two years from now some player a team considered raw and not ready immediately is a steal and meanwhile the retread they went after in FA or trade has not moved the needle much and you have either paid too much or lost assets to get that player. I see this much more than teams that gave up picks repeatedly and succeeded strictly via trades or FA. So yes unless there is an overwhelming reason to give away the pick, I will always be a pro draft guy.

This. But even more important the Mavs aren´t a young team. Looking at the playoff rotation we have Luka, Brunson and a number of guys that are 29/30+. Not to mention the payroll. Best way to add cheap production is the draft.