let me start with the disclaimer that I like Jokic a lot and think he’s one of the best to ever play. But it’s interesting that his complaining, funky body language and intermittent laziness is viewed as quirky but Luka gets ripped for it. Winning a title cures all.

The lack of ball and player movement in Dallas’ offense makes absolutely no sense for Klay Thompson.

Adjustments I hope to see moving forward for the Dallas Mavericks: ▫️More aggressiveness from Kyrie to get his shots. Need an explosion game from him. ▫️Luka keeping the turnovers in check. ▫️ Seth Curry consistently playing 15 MPG. In a 3-PT heavy offensive scheme, he needs to be getting up 5 3PA/game. ▫️ Holmes to get minutes with that second unit as the backup big. Underrated active hands on the defensive end, lob threat, and will keep possessions alive with his hustle plays. ▫️ OMax to get some opportunity to bring energy and build confidence - similar to Josh’ second year where it was clear he could make momentum changing plays with his effort, but just needed to see the game slow down. OMax can replace some of the size and defense off the bench that’s being missed with Maxi out. Overall, I’ve been very pleased with what we’ve seen from the Mavs so far in 5 games.

Doncic has been the preseason favorite the past two years and faceplanted. Is Grant Williams and Seth Curry along with what seems like a motivated Kyrie enough to get the Mavs where they need to be? Will Luka be more efficient on the 3-ball?

The Brunson rise is still wild, imagine if like Immanuel Quickley or Kevin Huerter or Austin Reaves dropped 40 in a playoff game this year, got paid $100 million, and then became a fringe All-Star next year.

Never in a 100 years did I see this season coming 😣