But the club lost free-agent guard Jalen Brunson in July to the New York Knicks, after a breakout season in which the 2018 second-round pick averaged 16.3 points and 4.8 assists as the clear-cut No. The Mavericks did well to lock up defensive stopper Dorian Finney-Smith in February with a four-year extension. The concern now lies in the supporting cast. The Slovenian also assuaged concerns about entering 2022-23 out of shape (the way he did last season) by throttling competition over the summer in EuroBasket 2022. Perhaps it’s premature to launch the Mavs into the stratosphere of being a potential contender, but Doncic gives his squad a legit shot at finishing the regular season in the top half of the West bracket. But along the way, superstar Luka Doncic and the Mavs applied plenty to opponents in moving past the opening round for the first time since 2011, highlighted by a stunning upset of the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference semifinals.ĭallas’ unexpected playoff success in 2021-22 sets the stage for lofty expectations heading into this season, with Doncic poised to seriously challenge for the Kia MVP award. Jason Kidd insisted Dallas felt no pressure last season throughout its surprising run to the Western Conference finals. Another impressive season from Luka Doncic should keep the Mavericks in the top half of the West.
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