There is no consensus regarding the best approach to building a contender in the NBA. If there was, everyone would use it.
Some teams simply try to stockpile talent. They’re less concerned with how the pieces fit and more concerned with the level of talent itself. Talented players, they’ll argue, will figure it out.
Others meticulously craft their roster. They may not have the league’s deepest reserve of talent, but each player on their roster complements one another. They’ll argue that the sum of their product is greater than its individual parts.
Teams in both molds have gone on to win NBA championships. With that said, the Dallas Mavericks, as currently constructed, don’t appear likely to accomplish that goal in 2022-23.
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Losing Jalen Brunson in free agency was a major blow to their chances. Now, they’re tasked with pairing superstar Luka Doncic with a secondary playmaker who ought to fit alongside him.
Could Lonzo Ball be the perfect candidate?