2018 - 2019 Dallas Mavericks: Throw Some D's

[Bigpoppapump 529]

I don’t know why but this makes me like zingis more.

[Dr Fear 1265]

For watching the Lottery tonight, the way I understand it is that the Mavs can be #10, #9 or top 4.  If 9 comes and goes w/o the Mavs then they have jumped and the pick does not convey to ATL.

[CBT 1281]

Technically they could all the way to 13th right? If teams behind them all get top 4. But yea, if Dallas doesn't come up at 9, then they are top 4.  Oh, and it's happening:

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Edited May 14, 2019 by CBT

[CBT 1281]

[Get ln My Van 927]

Should’ve had Dirk represent us

[threesheets 1652]

Went just fine. Now we can all shut the fuck up about that pick.

I'd give another first (make it three) for Luka in hindsight  

[CBT 1281]

You shut up. I’ll cry about it being rigged as long as I want. Once again, Dallas has NEVER moved up in the draft. That’s like, statically impossible...and stuff.

[SilasCoade 2620]

2 hours ago, CBT said:

You shut up. I’ll cry about it being rigged as long as I want. Once again, Dallas has NEVER moved up in the draft. That’s like, statically impossible...and stuff.

That draft lottery is the most blatantly rigged thing I've ever seen in the NBA. The Pels are being dicked around by a star player with no recourse while the whole league tampers trying to sway him. So of course the league compensates them with a number 1 pick. It's such blatant bullshit.

[CBT 1281]

To go a step further, this makes it easier for them to move AD to NYK, LAL, etc. 

Edited May 15, 2019 by CBT

[LurkingHorn 1044]

8 hours ago, threesheets said:

Went just fine. Now we can all shut the fuck up about that pick.

I'd give another first (make it three) for Luka in hindsight  

Agreed with this. It also allows us to use our pick next year as a sweetener for any potential deals we'd like to make this year. I think with KP and Luka our draft picks aren't going to be nearly as important. 

[Vic Mackey 46927]

9 hours ago, threesheets said:

Went just fine. Now we can all shut the fuck up about that pick.

I'd give another first (make it three) for Luka in hindsight  

Exactly. This trade is now complete. Move on. We got the player we wanted and probably the best player in the entire draft. I'd rather have Luka than Trae Young plus that 10th pick in this draft.

[Trey3216 15325]

18 minutes ago, LurkingHorn said:

Agreed with this. It also allows us to use our pick next year as a sweetener for any potential deals we'd like to make this year. I think with KP and Luka our draft picks aren't going to be nearly as important. 

I don't think we can use our draft pick next year in a trade scenario to be honest.  NBA has rules about how consecutive years' picks not being dealt.  That's the reason the Porzingis trade includes the 2021 and 2023 picks.  Had we gotten top 4 last night, 2020 would've gone to ATL and 2022/2024 would go to NYK.  

[Skipper 6100]

So both teams in the 3 way tie ended up with 1 and 2.  Is there really any doubt that if we win that tie breaker (or just lost another game) it would have flipped and balls still wouldn't have bounced our way. I don't think actually 'rigged' (anymore at least) but would love to see the breakdown of the odds Mavs that the Mavs have NEVER caught a lottery break in lotto history. It's just absurd at this point.

[LurkingHorn 1044]

1 hour ago, Trey3216 said:

I don't think we can use our draft pick next year in a trade scenario to be honest.  NBA has rules about how consecutive years' picks not being dealt.  That's the reason the Porzingis trade includes the 2021 and 2023 picks.  Had we gotten top 4 last night, 2020 would've gone to ATL and 2022/2024 would go to NYK.  

Didn't realize that. I knew we were giving up the Knicks pick 2 years after the ATL one was sent but didn't realize that was the reason. 

[Vic Mackey 46927]

...

[CBT 1281]

well deserved. 

[Bruh Man 3160]

[CBT 1281]

Wonder if the mavs maniaacs are getting the axe too. 

[conVINCEd 21468]

Not liking the new CEO.  

[Post Oak 20182]

20 hours ago, Bruh Man said:

I have a long history of being pro dancer and cheerleader and definitely UT Pom but I also think it's stupid and superfluous.

[threesheets 1652]

22 hours ago, conVINCEd said:

Not liking the new CEO.  

Spend five minutes in in a room with her listening to her talk about herself and that sentiment will increase tenfold.

[CBT 1281]

[Get ln My Van 927]

Dwight Powell declined his option

[Zepol87 9168]

Wonder if the mavs maniaacs are getting the axe too. 

Talked with my boy who is a maniac yesterday for a bit. He said he thinks they are done but haven't officially heard yet.

[Surly Bevo 24692]

All lipstick on the pig of ignoring ongoing sexual harassment perpetrated by the highest levels of the organization for years.

 

“We didn’t bother to stop any of that actual bad shit but here let’s get rid of the dancers”

[CBT 1281]

[CBT 1281]

[CBT 1281]

16 hours ago, Get ln My Van said:

Dwight Powell declined his option

Hopefully to resign at lower AAV for more years. 

[Machinator 32097]

Doncic was named unanimous 1st-team All-Rookie.

[conVINCEd 21468]

Heard on the radio earlier that Zingis is back in town and fine.  No truth to earlier rumor of him fucking up his hand in the Battle of Latvia.

[LTtxfan 48952]

1 hour ago, conVINCEd said:

Heard on the radio earlier that Zingis is back in town and fine.  No truth to earlier rumor of him fucking up his hand in the Battle of Latvia.

How's his rehab from injury??

[CBT 1281]

He was going through full practices with the team at the end of the season. He's winning MVP next year. 

[conVINCEd 21468]

42 minutes ago, CBT said:

He was going through full practices with the team at the end of the season. He's winning MVP next year. 

He’ll be the runner-up.  Luka will be the MVP.

[Trey3216 15325]

13 hours ago, conVINCEd said:

He’ll be the runner-up.  Luka will be the MVP.

He'll be 2nd Runner Up, Luka will be runner up, because KD will win it as he gets the Mavs back to at least the conference finals and possibly bring the Larry O back to Dallas.  

[Bozo_Casanova 26271]

2 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

He'll be 2nd Runner Up, Luka will be runner up, because KD will win it as he gets the Mavs back to at least the conference finals and possibly bring the Larry O back to Dallas.  

SPEAK IT INTO EXISTENCE!!!

[Trey3216 15325]

38 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

SPEAK IT INTO EXISTENCE!!!

And Dirk decides after KD signs that he's going to spend Oct-Jan rehabbing/training to come back for the stretch run and playoffs.  Rides out with a 2nd trophy.  So let it be written

[RexWilson 1341]

 

[CBT 1281]

I still get goosebumps.

[Vic Mackey 46927]

I saw the memories pop up on Facebook about the game. I was in Hooters in Ft Worth watching it with friends. Can't believe it's already been 8 years.

[Don Johnson 4745]

So, who are we going to spend money on this off season?  Kemba?

Edited June 12, 2019 by Don Johnson

[gsoda3 3234]

brogdon, vucevic, middleton in that order. i'd be ecstatic with either of the bucks and vucevic.  i'd rather not sign kemba. 

[gsoda3 3234]

who do you guys want in the draft?  i've been holding out hope the other luka goes unnoticed but at this point that doesn't look like it's going to happen.  the atlantic did a write up on 3 C targets in our range today and the center from maryland, bruno fernando, is the most intriguing.  i've never watched him play though so i don't have an opinion past that.

[Bozo_Casanova 26271]

[Zepol87 9168]

4 hours ago, CBT said:

I still get goosebumps.

So do I. Such good times

[RexWilson 1341]

A few of my thoughts on the upcoming free agency.

I don't really want Kemba and I think he stays in Charlotte. Lots of rumors/reports of the Mavs being highly interested.

Now that Julius Randle has opted out, I would love to sign him. Depending on the matchup, he could guard a 4 or 5. Good rebounder and only 24.

Patrick Beverly is another frequent name brought up for the Mavs. I like the defense he would bring but the price needs to be low. If we sign a decent 3 & D SF, then Beverly is a goof fit. If DFS is the starting SF, he and Beverly limit the scoring opportunities.

I think we sit on the big trade exception until January/trade deadline. See how Luka and KP are working then try to acquire a good complimentary player.

[Post Oak 20182]

59 minutes ago, RexWilson said:

A few of my thoughts on the upcoming free agency.

I don't really want Kemba and I think he stays in Charlotte. Lots of rumors/reports of the Mavs being highly interested.

Now that Julius Randle has opted out, I would love to sign him. Depending on the matchup, he could guard a 4 or 5. Good rebounder and only 24.

Patrick Beverly is another frequent name brought up for the Mavs. I like the defense he would bring but the price needs to be low. If we sign a decent 3 & D SF, then Beverly is a goof fit. If DFS is the starting SF, he and Beverly limit the scoring opportunities.

I think we sit on the big trade exception until January/trade deadline. See how Luka and KP are working then try to acquire a good complimentary player.

I agree with most of this.  I don't think Kemba turns down the max if CHA offers.  

I'd love Randle too.

I have to remind myself that this won't be a perfect team in November but will be a better and more talented team.  Even that doesn't guarantee that they make the playoffs.

I'd like to hold on to 37 and would be interested in moving up if the price is right.   

Still a lot of holes.

[cmontexas 3248]

Put me in the camp that wants Kemba. We need someone that can bring the ball up and initiate plays so Luka doesnt always have to.

A lineup of

Kemba

Luka

3 point shooting wing

Powell

KP

wouldn't be that great defensively but would be a nightmare to defend

[Catdaddyhorn 3444]

This is who I want

The class may get a bit more interesting. Ian Begley broke the news that the Brooklyn Nets are unlikely to bring back D’Angelo Russell if they sign Kyrie Irving. He also reports that the Nets are in the pole position to ink Irving. Fans can check out the entire article here.

 

[CBT 1281]

I want Beverly.

[Drew 2331]

Why not both?

Russell will help Luka as a playmaker and shooter, but lacks defensively.  Beverly is a defensive monster and can hit the 3, but isn't a playmaker.  And isn't the healthiest guy.  Both would be cool.

Still need a monster rebounder though.

 

Mavs don't have to get a 3rd Super Star this offseason, just get better.  They need Shooters, Defense, and Rebounding mainly.  Get 2 or 3 guys that fill those voids, and they'll make some noise next year.