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Alternatively, Luka can get in immaculate shape and turn the Mavs into Lebron’s first Cleveland team. Talentless supporting cast but well constructed around Lebron and they played hard. This roster you’re taking about is a 20 win team without Luka, at best, and a definite lottery team even with Luka. Hopefully, the Mavs wouldn’t lose a high lock to New York.

Talent level is the Eastern Conference was nowhere near what the Current Western Conference is.  LeBron was a much, much, much, much better two way player.  LeBron didn't win a championship until he went to the Heat.  

You can't do anything about the New York pick, it is spilled milk.  As are all other terrible moves that were made to get us to where this roster is today.  Look at the depth on the other playoff teams in the western conference.  Our roster construction, lack of assets and cap situation can let us be on a 1st/2nd round playoff exit for years to come.  If you want to compete for titles, you might need to start over.  It's not going to be a fast process but it's a process that probably should have already been started.  All you do by keeping the status quo is delay the inevitable while eroding Luka's patience.