DRAFT: #18 [Green] & #31 [Terry] & trade for #36 [Tyler Bey]

[KillerLeft]

I don't expect the Mavs to contend (like the Lakers, Clippers and Heat are contending this year) next year, but I believe they have to be a step closer to it (legit 3rd or 4th western seed) in order to be on the right timeline. That means two new starters

I agree with the first sentence, but not necessarily the second. Yes, if plan "have it both ways" as Dan calls it means trying to improve immediately while maintaining a reasonably clear path to 2021, then I'm all for that. But going into an off season with a "two starters or bust" mentality is a recipe for disaster. Lots of potential there to make the wrong moves just to satisfy an artificial need to make moves. 

I actually think this team is in the rare situation where they will very likely improve (how much, I can't guess) just by bringing back the same team. They've just experienced their first season as winners, and they learned a ton against the Clippers. They can come back next year KNOWING what they tried that was successful and what they need to do differently, not wondering. To be clear, I'm not hoping for zero changes, but I do think that they could potentially make far worse choices than that. Luka, KP, DFS, Kleber, Brunson, Burke and maybe even Curry all have a great opportunity to be better individually and as a team next season. 

I realize that some of those players won't be here, and that's fine. I also realize the roster has flaws, and I think the FO should try (hard) to address them. But, in my opinion, this is a time when only no-brainer choices should be made, not risky ones. 

Again, this is a unique, one time situation. After the SECOND good year it probably doesn't exist, and I'll be right there with you.