This collab with @TripleLMFAO takes a deep dive into a Mavericks team that might secretly be building something far bigger than a competitive roster, they may be constructing the future of the NBA.
Some teams have potential.
The Mavericks has something scarier:
A future.
Not a short window.
Not a one-year miracle.
A long-term blueprint that might become the league’s next dynasty.
Let’s start with the rookies @TripleLMFAO spotlighted:
Cooper Flagg: Arrival, Not Potential
When a rookie scores 35 points on Kawhi Leonard, that’s not a breakout game, it’s a warning shot.
Kawhi has ruined MVPs, suffocated elite scorers, and built an entire legacy on shutting down the league’s best. Yet Flagg attacked him fearlessly.
Flagg didn’t just score, he belonged.
Ryan Nembhard: The Blueprint Against Denver
The Nuggets don’t let rookie guards do anything.
They don’t allow pace control.
They don’t give up easy reads.
They don’t lose track of playmakers.
Yet Nembhard shattered all of it with 28 points and 10 assists, dictating tempo and breaking down the most disciplined team in basketball.
Dallas hasn’t just drafted well, they drafted stars.
Kyrie Irving + Anthony Davis: The Perfect Mentors
This is where Dallas becomes truly dangerous.
Kyrie Irving gives the young guards:
- Craft
- Footwork
- Shot creation
- Pace manipulation
- Playoff experience
Anthony Davis gives the young bigs:
- Defensive IQ
- Rim protection
- Mobility
- Anchor responsibilities
- Winning habits
This is a masterclass lineup of mentors.
The rookies aren’t just developing, they’re being taught by two of the most gifted players in the league.
Why Dallas Might Be the Future
Timelines matter.
And the Mavericks have aligned theirs perfectly:
- Flagg is 19
- Nembhard is 20
- Kyrie & AD are present-day pillars
This is exactly how dynasties are built, not by stacking stars, but by syncing generations.
Dallas isn’t building a roster.
They’re building a legacy.
