Jason Kidd, the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, advocates for a trade by the team.
The Dallas Mavericks faced the reeling Orlando Magic on Monday night in a game that needed to be won. The Mavs overcame the Magic in the second half, coming back from an early deficit and looking defeated.
The game’s star player, Luka Doncic, finished with 45 points, 15 assists, and was only one rebound away from a triple-double. Tim Hardaway Jr. had a fantastic night with 36 points and 8 rebounds, trailing only Doncic. The Mavericks defeated the Magic by a slim margin thanks to the combined 81 points from the two players.
In addition to Hardaway Jr. and Doncic, Jaden Hardy scored 20 points off the bench. The Mavericks would never have had a chance to mount the 16-point comeback that everyone witnessed if it weren’t for Hardy. Furthermore, following his 20-point double-double, rookie center Dereck Lively II was just chosen for the NBA’s Rising Stars Challenge.
Jason Kidd, the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, advocates for a trade by the team.
Fans have been pleading with the team to make a move after a significant victory and the approaching trade deadline. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd recently spoke about his opinions on Doncic and the team’s situation on 97.1 The Freak.
Kidd repeatedly stated in the interview that he thought Doncic was superior to Dirk Nowitzki. Kidd also shared his thoughts on Doncic’s comparison to NBA legends like Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
But none could be more significant than Kidd’s statement that the Mavericks front office should act quickly to acquire the necessary pieces around Doncic in order to prepare him for a possible championship run.
“Now is the opportunity of getting the right people around him to ultimately win a championship,” Kidd stated.
With a 26-21 record right now, the Mavericks are seventh in the Western Conference. They might need to contribute more resources than the team is willing to if they want to make a win-now move. The team might be persuaded to make the win-now decision fans desire after being connected to Kyle Kuzma of the Washington Wizards, whose trade price may have recently dropped.
The front office should make calls before the February 8 trade deadline if Kidd is correct about Doncic and thinks he can win multiple championships.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be the Mavericks’ next opponent tonight. Keep checking in for more updates on Dallas Mavericks basketball, trades, and rumors.
Although Luka Doncic, who just scored 73 points against the Atlanta Hawks and is still developing as a leader, has been the main factor in the Dallas Mavericks’ success thus far, another Mavs player has also played a significant role.
This rookie’s early impact was unexpectedly significant, and his recent award indicates just how good he has been so far this season.
One of the rookies chosen for the NBA’s Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend was Dereck Lively II of the Mavericks. Since Doncic played in 2019 and 2020, Lively II is the first Maverick to participate in this match.
Since Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively is the first rookie for the Mavericks to earn an honorable selection.
Lively II is shooting 73.9 percent from the field and averaging 9.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game for Dallas this season. The Mavs have made him their defensive pillar and Luka’s go-to lob recipient; the NBA acknowledged his excellent play this season for Dallas.
For many years, the Mavs were in need of a new center, and Lively II has proven that he will be an important member of this team moving forward. Prior to the trade deadline, teams had contacted Lively II, but the Mavs had rejected every trade proposal for him. He continues to be a huge asset to this team.
Fans will now be able to watch Lively II in addition to Doncic, who they were already able to watch during All-Star Weekend. Lively II is just getting started, and this is his opportunity to make an impression on the other players in the league.
Keep checking back for all the most recent information on Dereck Lively II, Luka Doncic, and the Dallas Mavericks this season.
