Mavericks Expect To Keep No. 5 Pick

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Mon Jun 4, 2018 3:50 pm

The Dallas Mavericks are expecting to retain their pick at No. 5 in this year's draft.

"I don't think we'll look to trade out of the draft," said Donnie Nelson. "We're excited about the young nucleus with Dennis Smith, and obviously Harrison (Barnes) kind of grabbing the torch and providing the leadership role that Dirk (Nowitzki) has provided over the years. We're excited about getting another young, impact guy we can add to the mix."

Nelson also commented on getting the No. 5 pick.

"It is what it is," said Nelson. "The good news is there are a number of players that are in there that we feel really, really good about. Everyone pretty much has (Deandre) Ayton at the top of the food chain, and then after that there's a good chunk of players that goes certainly past five, well past five, that we feel really really good about."

Via Norm Hitzges, Donovan Lewis/KTCK 1310AM

GordanFreeman · Post #2 » by **GordanFreeman** » Mon Jun 4, 2018 4:46 pm

Mavs fans, how is Donnie as a GM? How is his relationship with Cuban. Does Cuban override the GMs decisions often or at all?

dirkforpres · Post #3 » by **dirkforpres** » Mon Jun 4, 2018 5:11 pm

GordanFreeman wrote:Mavs fans, how is Donnie as a GM? How is his relationship with Cuban. Does Cuban override the GMs decisions often or at all?

I’m not a fan of Cuban or Nellie. They’ve both been awful decision makers for years now. But to answer your question, I think Cuban overrides anything Nellie wants to do that he doesn’t agree with (drafting Giannis, instead going with Larkin), whereas Nellie is the one to seek out awful trades like Odom, Rondo, and Noel.

daoneandonly · Post #4 » by **daoneandonly** » Mon Jun 4, 2018 6:00 pm

GordanFreeman wrote:Mavs fans, how is Donnie as a GM? How is his relationship with Cuban. Does Cuban override the GMs decisions often or at all?

Truly awful. I've set it before, but it bears repeating, if not for Cuban/Nelson, Dirk would be a multi time NBA champion, I have no doubt whatsoever.

GordanFreeman · Post #5 » by **GordanFreeman** » Mon Jun 4, 2018 6:59 pm

That's too bad. I heard whispers that Cuban was too hands on but I got the impression that by and large most Mavs fans like him cause of his passion.

gordoncatrell · Post #6 » by **gordoncatrell** » Mon Jun 4, 2018 7:22 pm

DAL is a sinking ship
Looking dire in DFW

ChokeFasncists · Post #7 » by **ChokeFasncists** » Mon Jun 4, 2018 8:00 pm

They could thank Noel for this pick.

Patsfan1081 · Post #8 » by **Patsfan1081** » Mon Jun 4, 2018 9:06 pm

What are the other options, it's not like they're going to trade for Kawhi or anything like that. They have plenty of positions they could fill with the pick.

Javier Acosta · Post #9 » by **Javier Acosta** » Mon Jun 4, 2018 9:29 pm

gordoncatrell wrote:DAL is a sinking ship
Looking dire in DFW

What is Sacramento in that case?

gordoncatrell · Post #10 » by **gordoncatrell** » Mon Jun 4, 2018 10:13 pm

Javier Acosta wrote:
gordoncatrell wrote:DAL is a sinking ship
Looking dire in DFW

What is Sacramento in that case?

SAC isnt sinking. They've sunken long ago.

Alonzo_Morning · Post #11 » by **Alonzo_Morning** » Mon Jun 4, 2018 11:13 pm

Javier Acosta wrote:
gordoncatrell wrote:DAL is a sinking ship
Looking dire in DFW

What is Sacramento in that case?

Sunkramento

ChokeFasncists · Post #12 » by **ChokeFasncists** » Tue Jun 5, 2018 12:08 am

Alonzo_Morning wrote:
Javier Acosta wrote:
gordoncatrell wrote:DAL is a sinking ship
Looking dire in DFW

What is Sacramento in that case?

Sunkramento

Lets see if this no.2 pick can salvage them. Maybe Ayton, maybe Doncic.

gdog2004 · Post #13 » by **gdog2004** » Tue Jun 5, 2018 1:46 am

The Mavs want to keep their pick ? Nice. Looks like there is now a lead story for who gives a crap magazine.

fuller4379 · Post #14 » by **fuller4379** » Tue Jun 5, 2018 2:00 pm

gordoncatrell wrote:DAL is a sinking ship
Looking dire in DFW

They had 50+ wins for a decade straight. Very few teams have ever done their team got raided after the 2011 championship. The rebuild has started with Barnes, Smith Jr, and pick 5 in 2018.