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Following the 22-year Warriors, they want both the present and the future? Can the Mavericks succeed in building a two-line team?
The Mavericks' 24-25 season was undoubtedly a failure. On the premise that they entered the finals in the 23-24 season, they only ranked 10th in the regular season Western Conference this season, and were eliminated in the playoffs, and even did not enter the playoffs.
However, looking back at the various operations of the Mavericks this season, their results are not surprising. In the middle of the season, the Mavericks had a most explosive deal in history with the Lakers. The Lakers sent Davis, Christie and a 2029 first-round draft pick, winning Doncic, Kleber and Morris; the Mavericks got Davis and Christie. After this deal, the Mavericks fell into the circle of injuries. At the worst, they couldn't even get a set of starters. Davis only played a few games before recovering until the end of the season. Irving even suffered a major injury that was enough to destroy his career. He would have to rest for at least 12 months before he could make a comeback.
Fortunately, they were lucky enough to draw the No. 1 pick with a 1.8% chance, finding some comfort for the Mavericks this failed season.
And Flag, the top pick, will also become the Mavericks' favorite. Who is Flag?
In the 2024-25 season, Flag averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, shooting percentage of 48.1% and three-point shooting percentage of 38.5%. Flag also was elected five major awards of the year, including the All-American Player, the Best Rookie, and the Best Defensive Team. The media compared it to a white version of KD, believing that he has the potential to become a future MVP.
At that time, the Mavericks will form a combination of both offense and defense next season, such as Irving + Flagg + Davis + Thompson + PJ Washington, which is unlimitedly imaginative. So, can they replicate the Warriors of 22 years, both winning and having a future?
Looking back at the Warriors in 22 years, compared with the 21 season, they added important rotations such as Porter and Virica, and Poole's progress in the speed of light, are all important increments for their championship. On the bench, they also had potential rookies like Wiseman, Kumingga and Moody at that time, and the future of this Warriors was bright.
And for the Mavericks, they can follow the example of the Warriors and build a Big Three lineup around Irving, Davis and Flag, achieving a balance between short-term championship and long-term reconstruction through the stability of the veteran and the potential of the rookie. If Flag can quickly adapt to NBA strength and undertake more ball-holding tasks before Irving recovers from injury, the team's offensive end will be more threatening. At the same time, Davis's defensive experience and Irving's organizational ability can provide him with stable support.
But the most important question is, is it really not a paradox to win in the present and have a future?
The Warriors' speed of light declined in the 23-24 season (next season to win the championship), and the Mouth Brother's condition plummeted. Thompson lost himself, Poole and Green broke out in conflict and began to show up. The performance of the three high-ranking rookies who were highly anticipated was even more unsightly. The Warriors quickly fell to the bottom, and their condition did not improve slightly until this year's trade to Butler.
Now, the biggest problem with the Warriors at that time was that their talented vision was not sharp enough. The three consecutive high-ranking rookies did not play with their strength. Even if one of them grew into a star, the Warriors would not have fallen to this point.
So is Flag OK? Can he become a superstar? How much help can he help the Mavericks in his rookie year?
And how is Owen's condition when he returns from injury? How long will Davis' crisp body last next season? This series of questions has put a big question mark on the Mavericks next season and even in the future.
But no matter what, now, the prospects of the Mavericks are bright, whether it is now or the future.
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