04-02-2021, 04:39 PM
(04-02-2021, 03:48 PM)ballsrchr Wrote: .am I the only one harboring a tiny bit of angst that Luka might not be happy with the direction the Mavericks are taking--and he might not be here in 4 or 5 years? Dirk was one of a kind as a player and for loyalty toward his team. I don't think we'll ever see another like him, nor do I expect Luka to follow in Dirk's footsteps. If the Mavericks let Luka slip through their fingers (and money is not the only factor)...I don't know what I'll do. After 40 years rooting for the Mavs it would be hard to consider moving to another team...but I might...
I don't think that's a farfetched idea.
Certainly if he's not happy with the team at that point. But, maybe more distressingly, he might leave even if he's okay with the team direction, possibly for reasons largely unrelated to the organization. Young single rich guys like him can find the lure of brighter lights and bigger cities irresistible. A lot depends on Luka's circumstances at the time.
I think the takeaway is that we should enjoy our young superstar while we have him.