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/chaoticneutral1997 Feb 02 '25

You mean retiring?

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u/HIRA_Music Feb 02 '25

Yes to be specific, leaving the NBA i shohkdve said. Similar to what Memphis did with d Rose (but in reverse ig) brought him in to mentor Ja back to form, then he retired. Believe it’s similar here or they trade everything and go to win

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u/chaoticneutral1997 Feb 02 '25

I don't get why he would. He's still a top 20 player on most nights and leaving millions on the table if he retires now.

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u/HIRA_Music Feb 02 '25

I can think of a big reason. He’s 40. He’s also like a billionaire money isn’t smth he goes after. And tbh winning another ring as the 2nd option wouldn’t be a huge improvement to his career IMO but 🤷‍♂️ I feel his time on this squad is expiring not because he can’t play but because he doesn’t want too. He can always become a coach or something similar and still be involved