The Dallas Mavericks’ 2022 NBA Postseason run ended with a loss to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. After defeating the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns, the Warriors were just too much for the Mavericks to overcome.
Dallas may have had the best individual player in the series in Luka Doncic, but the championship experience Golden State possessed won out. They did just enough with their multiple defensive looks to slow down the complementary players around Doncic.
On offense, the Warriors overwhelmed the Mavericks’ defense which was built to slow down pick-and-roll attacks.
Despite falling short against Golden State, Dallas should be happy about the season that they had. This was the first time they advanced in the postseason since they won the NBA Finals in 2011.
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Coincidentally, that 2011 team has something that this current version of the Mavericks is missing. Some believe the missing piece for this team is a player in the mold of Tyson Chandler. Someone that can anchor the defense and control the paint would help immensely.
There are actually a few centers that could help this Dallas roster that will be available this offseason. Which could the team target?
Here are three centers the Mavericks should pursue this offseason, whether it is in free agency or via a trade.
