06-29-2021, 09:26 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-29-2021, 09:31 AM by KillerLeft.)
(06-29-2021, 09:19 AM)Kammrath Wrote: MY GUESS:
I think he HAS learned his lesson. Why? Because of the 2020 draft. When I look at the draft picks of the Mavs I feel like the Mavs took the highest ceiling player at their draft position EACH time. I think Green had the highest ceiling of all those drafted #18 and below. I think Tyrell for those #31 and below. I think Bey for those #36 and below. Those were "boom or bust" type picks. Swinging big and not settling for the more known commodities. I think Voulgaris was behind this change of philosophy for Cuban. Many are complaining, but at least they were USING the draft and TRYING to do something. I still think Green is a legit starter in this league and will be shocked if he doesn't figure it out and I love the flashes I have seen from Tyrell and Bey. I still think the 2020 draft could be a huge success when the dust settles.
I like the logic here, and I think you might be onto something regarding the philosophy of HOW picks are used.
I do NOT know that it's evidence that the organization has started to value the act of keeping using picks (to draft players) more highly, however. This might've changed, too, but I don't think we have seen enough to know yet.