Trey

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.

Walking to Katy Trail Ice House after a Mavs win on a warm night is peak Dallas. Cold beer, outdoor seating, good vibes. Cannot beat it.

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.

Age is the elephant in the room. Kyrie at 34-35 is going to decline. The Mavs need to have a succession plan for the secondary creator role. Whether that is a trade or a draft pick, it needs to happen soon.

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.

A trade of one overpaid role player for a cheaper contract plus a pick is the move. You do not need everyone on the roster making $14M. You need good players making $3-5M on value deals.

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.

Jason Terry getting the championship trophy tattooed on his arm BEFORE the season started is the most chaotic confident thing any athlete has ever done. And it worked.

The left-handed layup in Game 2 of the Finals is the greatest single shot in Mavs history. Switching hands mid-air against LeBron James while running a fever. Superhuman.

Stars games are genuinely louder than Mavs games and it is not close. Playoff hockey at AAC is the loudest sporting event in DFW, including Cowboys games at AT&T. I will die on this hill.

That run changed how the national media views this franchise. We went from a punchline to a legitimate contender overnight. The foundation is there.

Game 4 against OKC was the single greatest individual game I have ever watched from a Mav. That stepback three to win it — I was at AAC and the building shook. I am not exaggerating.

His True Shooting at 60.8% while carrying that usage rate is absurd. He is creating nearly every shot and still scoring at elite efficiency.

Defense is the issue and always has been. You cannot be the best player in the league if you are a minus defender. Jokic figured it out. Luka needs to.

Bring a clear bag with snacks from outside. The clear bag policy allows food from outside as long as it fits. Trail mix and granola bars save you $30 easy.

Section 200 brisket nachos are the single best stadium food item in DFW across all venues. I will argue this with anyone.

The Jimmy Johnson trade chart is outdated. The modern chart from PFF adjusts for the CBA rookie wage scale and the values shift significantly. Under the modern chart, trading back is even more advantageous.

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.

Special teams is always the afterthought and it should not be. The difference between 8-9 and 10-7 is special teams. The difference between a wild card and missing the playoffs is special teams.

Eagles at number one is not even debatable. They have the best roster top to bottom in the division and it is not particularly close.

Press coverage at 38% of snaps is aggressive. It works when you have elite corners but when those corners are young and developing, the physical toll is even greater because they are fighting through contact with less efficiency.

Sunday Ticket at $349 is actually a decent deal when you break it down per game. That is about $20 per game for every NFL game. I spend more than that on a single beer at AT&T Stadium.

The area scout to national scout cross-check system is how most NFL teams operate. The Cowboys are not doing anything revolutionary — they are just doing the standard process well.

Will McClay does not get enough credit nationally. His hit rate on first and second round picks is among the best in the league. The Parsons pick in particular was a masterclass — everyone knew Parsons was great but McClay pushed for him over a quarterback.