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

[Scott41theMavs]

I want to believe that #18 is going to be great but I know Delon Wright and Justin Anderson were picks 20 and 21 a few years ago. A lot these 3D guys we like now were random 2nd rounders.

Quality scouting and talent evaluation matter! The Mavs can either trust that they can do that or go out and hire someone who can.

Hey, no argument that their track record in this department is spotty, and that they could and should do a better job with the draft. But in all honesty there are really two sets of variables involved: 1) evaluating talent/skills while projecting how they'll fit into the pro game and 2) evaluating character to determine who will evolve into a pro and who will become Dennis Smith Jr.

#1 is doable, and they should endeavor to be the best they can be with that. #2? I'm sorry, but I feel like that's like 90% luck.

Eh, I think there's some skill involved with 2) as well. You could argue that the Mavs have done better with it than most given their recent good track record with undrafteds. The Spurs are something of a gold standard in that department, unless one sees them as simply going after company men.