04-02-2021, 03:02 PM
You have to think the Mavs want to get stars in Luka's age bracket. Right now we have KP who is still young and qualifies. Collins at least has some star-upside and a high floor at the age of 23.
Mavs can try to compete now against the old guard of Lakers, Warriors and so on and should but they are still at a big disadvantage. 4 years from now how much of the old guard will still be competing for championships? At some point there will be a changing of the guard to the new class of stars of which Luka is at the top (he's even near the top now).
Looking at the East to me the Celtics core, Sixers core will still be relevant. The Bucks have sold the future which puts them in a bind but I imagine a Giannis centered team will still be very good.
In the West, 4 years from now to me the best core under 30 would be the Mavs and Nuggets. By that point you would hope that Mavs are in true contention with the old guard struggling to hang on and Luka sitting top the throne of the younger stars.
So to me I can see the MBT's plan as try to stay competitive now but build towards that window where can be a contender for many years.
Mavs can try to compete now against the old guard of Lakers, Warriors and so on and should but they are still at a big disadvantage. 4 years from now how much of the old guard will still be competing for championships? At some point there will be a changing of the guard to the new class of stars of which Luka is at the top (he's even near the top now).
Looking at the East to me the Celtics core, Sixers core will still be relevant. The Bucks have sold the future which puts them in a bind but I imagine a Giannis centered team will still be very good.
In the West, 4 years from now to me the best core under 30 would be the Mavs and Nuggets. By that point you would hope that Mavs are in true contention with the old guard struggling to hang on and Luka sitting top the throne of the younger stars.
So to me I can see the MBT's plan as try to stay competitive now but build towards that window where can be a contender for many years.