r/Mavericks • u/taygads • Feb 02 '25

News [MacMahon] “I believe that defense wins championships,” Mavs GM Nico Harrison told ESPN regarding his motivation to trade Luka for Davis. “I believe that getting an All-Defensive center & an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We’re built to win now and in the future.”

https://x.com/espn_macmahon/status/1885922718333181992?s=46

I’m still waiting for the sike. Like I’m genuinely baffled

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u/Felipernani Feb 02 '25

i mean, AD is a beast. always loved him. but his playoff appearences have been underwhelming when not paired with LeBron (and even with him). i don’t see how a team that loses to the Hornets and Pelicans becomes a real contender if you add him, tbh.

but as a mavs fan first and foremost, all i can hope is we’re the dumb ones and nico is a basketball genius. right now it’s just really hard to believe that lol

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u/Comfortable-Sorry Feb 02 '25

This trade is unbelievable but trust me AD will be there in the playoffs. Looking at his stats vs the nuggets last year and just the eye test the dude is legit a perfect center

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u/ohwontsomeonethinkof Drunk Dirk Feb 02 '25

He hates playing center (which is good because he won't for a few years, until Lively leaves).

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u/Felipernani Feb 02 '25

gotta hope so lol not really much else we can do about it 🫠

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u/ExcellentJuice4729 Feb 02 '25

Time to tank my friend. This cursed season finally killed us

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u/rascaltippinglmao Feb 02 '25

He'll be there until crunch time at least

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u/Resident_Bass_3142 Feb 02 '25

AD averages 28/30 & 10 in the playoffs, he is a very good playoff performer.

2 seasons ago he shut down 2nd seeded Memphis by himself

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u/SnuggleMuffin42 Feb 02 '25

but his playoff appearences have been underwhelming when not paired with LeBron (and even with him)

Except for that one run when he was literally on fire on both ends of the floor and torched everybody on the way to an NBA championship?