TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[dirkfansince1998]

I'm not understanding that.  Wouldn't Luka be more about getting help ASAP?  When you have Luka, there are no transition years.  Look at the twilight of Dirk's years squandered away from 2011 to 2019.  Eight freaking years of FO ineptitude.

This franchise has caught draft lightning in the bottle only twice in 30 years.  You don't waste a single game with a  Dirk/Luka player.

It´s difficult to build without a foundation in place. Something they failed to build and the reason why the Mavs are (as usual) in scrambling mode. All potential scenarios involve risks. Easy to understand that Luka isn´t interested in a transition season where the Mavs aren´t making win now moves. Also easy to understand that some fans are concerned about the consequences of moves that burn the remaining future assets.
Is Luka more likely to ask out because the Mavs punted on the season or more likely to ask out in three years because the Mavs look like the 09/10 Cavs. Stuck with a mediocre and old roster. Without trade assets or young talent. Without any realistic way to improve.

When it comes to big trade proposals I always come back to the same question. Are the Mavs at a point where I feel comfortable with an all in move? With no chance to recover if things don´t work out.