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The quieter ownership is actually better for basketball operations. Cuban was great but sometimes his public persona created distractions. Let the basketball people do their jobs in peace.

No first-round pick hurts but the Mavs have found value in the second round before. Jalen Brunson was pick 33. It can be done with good scouting.

The real-time dashboards during timeouts is wild. Coaches can see which lineups are working and which are not in the middle of the game. That is a massive advantage.

Bench playmaking is the thing that scares me most for the playoffs. When Luka sits, who creates? Kyrie cannot play 40 minutes in every playoff game. He is 34.

Per-100-possession adjustment is important but Luka still leads by a wide margin. The volume AND efficiency combination is historically rare.

The assists gap is what separates them as different types of players. Dirk was the greatest shooting big man ever. Luka is a 6-7 point guard who can score like a big man. Different games entirely.

Josh Howard at 29 was an incredible pick. He became an All-Star out of the end of the first round. You do not see that hit rate often at that draft position.

Trading up for Luka is the best move this franchise has ever made outside of signing Dirk. The fact that Sacramento took Marvin Bagley one pick earlier will be in basketball history books forever.

The rideshare tip is real. I always walk to the Perot Museum area before calling an Uber. Wait times drop from 15 minutes to 5 and the surge pricing disappears.

The 66.4% opponent shooting at the rim is horrifying. That means nearly 2 out of 3 shots at the rim go in against us. You cannot win a title when the paint is a layup line.

No Steve Nash? He was an All-Star as a Mav before leaving for Phoenix where he won 2 MVPs. His time in Dallas was significant.

Dirk at PF is the most obvious pick in the history of franchise all-time lists. 21 years, one team, one ring. The loyalty and the production are both unmatched.

I was a Kyrie skeptic when the trade happened. I thought the off-court distractions would derail everything. I was wrong. He has been locked in and professional in Dallas from day one.

The +6.2 per 100 when both play is elite. That is top-5 duo production in the NBA. The fit is real and the numbers prove it.

The Victory Park outdoor watch parties during playoffs are incredible. During the 2024 run there were 5,000+ people gathered outside AAC watching on screens. Electric.

The supermax for Luka is non-negotiable. You do not let a player of his caliber leave. The issue is everything below the top two contracts. The supporting cast deals are where franchises win or lose.

I was at Game 6 of the Finals. When the clock hit zero, grown men were crying in the stands. 2011 was 13 years of pain finally being released. Nothing in DFW sports has matched that moment.

DART Green Line is the move. No traffic stress, no parking cost, and the station could not be closer to the arena. Takes 25 minutes from Mockingbird Station.

Boston was just too deep. When you have 7 guys who can guard Luka at an above-average level, there is only so much one player can do. We need a third star.

The conditioning improvement is real. He looks like a different athlete this year. Faster, more explosive, and playing more games. Credit to him for putting in the work.

Bring a clear bag with snacks from outside. The clear bag policy allows food from outside as long as it fits. Trail mix and granola bars save you $30 easy.

Section 200 brisket nachos are the single best stadium food item in DFW across all venues. I will argue this with anyone.

The math supports trading back in most scenarios. Two shots at quality starters is better than one shot at a slightly better starter. The Cowboys need roster depth, not one more star.

Plato\'s Closet in Garland is actually great for vintage sports gear. Cowboys, Mavs, Rangers — the DFW locations get tons of donations.

Three special teams coordinators in four years explains everything. How can a unit develop chemistry and discipline when the scheme changes every year?

Two wins lost to missed field goals is absolutely a fireable offense for a kicker. In a 17-game season, every game matters and you cannot leave points on the field from inside 45 yards.