12-15-2022, 01:42 PM
(12-15-2022, 01:34 PM)dynamicalVoid Wrote: Let me start off by saying I think the Mavs are way better than what they show currently...but they still have major talent issues.
That being said...Im pivoting to Draft whether Luka likes it or not. If Luka leaves and you are left with a bunch of border line bench material, old plug and play vets that no other team wants...while also not having any draft picks for the next 4 years...the team is doomed.
I would rather just create an influx of young talent now and hope that 2 or 3 of the 5 picks is better than sending 3 picks for one guy and still having holes. Basically...I would rather be todays Cavs(youngsters galore) when Luka leaves instead of being left with no Luka and a bunch of past their prime dudes who dont have a superstar to carry them.
Also...if no one wants to come here why overpay for it...just Draft. I also believe that on some teams a mid level FRP might be considered a bust...but the Luka effect make that same player look good. I just think Luka needs some First Round talent around him...guys with speed and measurements and decent fundamentals.
I think the one thing we can all agree on is that "the professional" is way to petulant and stubborn to trade Luka. If anything Luka walks in 2026. What is a three months tank and a re-structuring toward youth, assets and 2024 capspace, when your window is summer 2026. Other owners might consider the trade deadline 2024/2025 the real expiring time of Luka, but not Cuban. He´ll burn this thing into the ground.