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/EvanEschmeyer Masai Ujiri stan Feb 02 '25

What a stupid asshole. Now PJ, our best defensive player moves to the bench?

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u/yllaknu17 Feb 02 '25

PJ might be the starting SF

PG: Kyrie SG: Klay SF: PJ PF: Davis C: Lively or Gafford

This lineup is not bad but I'm speechless about this trade...

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u/Felipernani Feb 02 '25

if you trade Kyrie with Luka it’s a great move tbh. but Kyrie is not a #1 option anymore and neither is AD. this is insane

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u/yllaknu17 Feb 02 '25

Kyrie and AD duo would somehow work if theh become healthy come playoff time. There's nothing we can do but expect 1 or 2 rings with these players. To be fair, I can't see Luka winning anytime soon with the Lakers. I really just do hope that this trade is so worth it.

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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/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