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The $285M to $3.5B valuation increase in 23 years is a 12x return. Say what you want about Cuban but the man knew how to build value in a sports franchise.

Cuban turned this franchise around single-handedly. Before he bought the team, the Mavs were the worst franchise in pro sports. He deserves credit for everything that followed.

The bench point guard idea is interesting. Finding someone who can run a competent offense for 12 minutes while the stars rest would solve one of the team\'s biggest weaknesses.

The shooting wing archetype is the safest pick. There is always a 38% three-point shooter available in the second round. Dallas just needs to find one who can also stay in front of his man on defense.

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.

Minimum contract centers are not nothing. Look at what players like Gafford provided in 2024 on an affordable deal. The right veteran big at the minimum can change a playoff series.

The MLE is the most important $7.5M in the NBA for this team. Finding a wing who can shoot and defend at that price is the difference between a second-round exit and a Finals run.

Do not disrespect Dirk by making this a competition. Both are franchise legends. Dirk built this franchise from nothing. Luka benefits from the foundation Dirk laid.

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.

Victory Park during the 2024 Finals was something I will never forget. The streets were packed with fans watching on screens, cheering together. Dallas felt like a basketball city for the first time since 2011.

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.

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.

Fort Worth gets no love for basketball but Reservoir is solid. Good TVs, good food, and you do not have to deal with Dallas traffic.

Happiest Hour during the 2024 Finals was absolutely packed. Hundreds of people in the outdoor area watching on the big screens. Better atmosphere than some regular season games at AAC honestly.

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.

Upper deck corner sections for Mavs games are honestly fine. The sightlines are good and for $30 you cannot beat the value. Save the lower bowl splurge for a playoff game.

Free street parking after 6 PM is the real cheat code. I have been going to games for 5 years and never paid for parking. Walk 3 blocks, save $25.

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.

Agreed on the $22 burger. I made that mistake once and I think about it every time I go to a game. That burger personally offended me.

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.

The Pro Shop at AT&T Stadium on a non-game day is a different experience. No crowds, the staff actually helps you, and you can browse without getting trampled.

The Dallas Card Show is the move for collectors. I picked up a Troy Aikman rookie card PSA 9 for $180 last quarter. Retail on eBay was $250+ for the same grade.