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Note from the editor: This article was first released on April 7. Since then, the Mavs have acquired the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft of 2018.
It’s time to say a heartfelt goodbye to the Mavericks’ 2017–18 campaign.
Resuming the fix-it process can’t come soon enough for this franchise. stuff will take a lot of labor to get through everything on their to-do list because there is so much of stuff.
After learning of Dirk Nowitzki’s ankle surgery, which should prepare him for a healthy start to the upcoming season, we can realign our priorities and focus on the task at hand—getting this horse back on all fours.
The Mavericks have most likely seen the worst of the rebuilding process, which is excellent news.
Dennis Smith Jr. appears to be a keeper for them. As the season has gone on, he has performed better. In 13 games since March 1, he has averaged 17.7 points and 6 assists. Even his 3-point percentage is a respectable 37.1 percent.
So that’s one cause for hope. There’s no cause to believe Harrison Barnes will regress. If anything, he keeps improving and becoming more reliable. The Mavericks also feature a number of other strong players.
But with two games remaining in the season, they are definitely capable of being better than a club with 25 wins, which seems to be where they are going.
After that, we’ll examine what they need to accomplish to guarantee that the following move forward is significant.
It’s hard to predict if Mo Bamba, Marvin Bagley, Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, or Jaren Jackson Jr. will become household names, standout performers, or just plain nice guys.
Nevertheless, the Mavericks still have an obligation to ensure that, regardless of the draft choice they ultimately receive in the lottery, they acquire the best player available.
Anywhere from first to eighth might be the case. After Sunday’s game at Philadelphia, we will have a better understanding of the most probable outcomes.
If the Mavericks end up with the fourth-worst record in the league, they will have a good probability of selecting one of the top three picks and possibly even as high as an 11.9 percent chance of selecting the number one pick.
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Ayton is regarded by almost all analysts as the obvious top choice.
The Mavericks should look for the next big man who can compete with players like Anthony Davis, Rudy Gobert, Nikola Jokic, and Karl-Anthony Towns in the Western Conference.
2. Aid Smith’s development
Mavericks of Dallas Warming up are Dennis Smith Jr. (1) and Wesley Matthews (23).
Dennis Smith Jr. (1) of the Dallas Mavericks and Wesley Matthews (23) are shown here warming up prior to the Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball game on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. (The Dallas Morning News/Louis DeLuca)Photo by staff photographer Louis DeLuca
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Nine first-round picks have averaged 10 points or more in their debut season, demonstrating what a fantastic crop of rookies these guys have proven to be.
Among rookies, Dennis Smith Jr. is ranked second in assists, 10th in rebounds, and third in points per game.
Furthermore, compared to the first few months of the season, he has improved and grown stronger in the last month.
“What I’ve been most impressed with is that while most rookies lose steam as the season goes along, he’s gained it, he’s gained momentum, he’s gained strength,” Carlisle stated. “He’s become more enthusiastic and has proven to be a true leader on this team. I am incredibly happy.”
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