The bench potentially could have guys like Tyson Chandler, Shawn Marion and Jason Terry and egos could be bruised along the way. There are many talented players on the roster but most of them are more one-dimensional players versus being well-rounded, it's up to Rick Carlisle to find the proper balancing act with the bench. Many heavily criticized his usage of then-rookie, Roddy Beaubois and many feel that ultimately crippled the Mavericks last year. Your strength can also be your weakness, depth could cause headaches for Rick Carlisle. If Caron Butler can re-emerge as a consistent scoring threat, Roddy Beaubois harnesses his speed to attack the lane and Dominique Jones' fearlessness transfers to the pro game then that will add a new dimension to the cast of shooters that are on board. They have talented shooters but they fall in love with the jumper way too easily. Additionally, there has been a diagnosis showing the Mavericks have had moments of being incredibly allergic to paint. The trade during last season's All-Star Break acquiring Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson definitely added some toughness to the squad. Historically, Dallas has had stigma that they are soft. Someone needs to emerge as the second star and be able to reduce the workload for Dirk, especially in the playoffs. You've seen players such as Jason Terry, Josh Howard and Caron Butler try to play the role but they've ultimately shown themselves to be more of an "Alfred" role. The consistent problem that has lingered for the Mavericks is their inability to find a "Robin" to their "Batman" a.k.a. The homecourt appears to be a solid advantage for the Mavericks.ģ. This past season was the first time in five seasons that the Mavericks lost more than nine games at home, they lost 13 home games during the 2009-2010 season. The Mavericks have historically been known as a team that is good at minimizing turnovers and excelling at the free throw line, they are hoping those trends can continue in 2010-11.īased on a scope of five years, last year appears to be an aberration in terms Dallas defending their home-court. Whether it all fits together with "role acceptance" and they are able to maximize their depth will be answered at a later date, but a youth infusion (Roddy Beaubois, Dominique Jones and Ian Mahinmi) can help this aging roster. If you remember, we also gave you a look at how the Mavericks view their depth. Art Garcia at NBA.com believes that is the case as well. Those two centers should be able to anchor the team with their rebounding skills as well.Īccording to Shaun Powell at NBA.com, a huge advantage for the Mavericks is their bench. The two-headed monster of Brendan Haywood and Tyson Chandler will provide the Mavericks their most athletic and defensive-minded center rotations they have ever had. Despite his age, Jason Kidd is still a solid point guard and can contribute on both sides of the floor. The Mavericks retained Dirk Nowitzki, so having one of the best players in the world and arguably the toughest cover is an incredible strength. ![]() Due to Tim Thomas leaving the Mavericks for the second time to take care of his ill wife, the Mavericks are looking at Brian Cardinal and Steve Novak to help bolster their depth at the power forward spot.Ģ. ![]() ![]() To finish things up, they agreed to a two-year deal with 6-foot-11 project Ian Mahinmi. Dallas also acquired the 25th overall pick in this summer's draft to obtain the rights of shooting guard Dominique Jones out of South Florida. The Mavericks struck a deal with the Charlotte Bobcats that had the Mavs acquiring Tyson Chandler and Alexis Ajinca from in exchange for Erick Dampier, Eduardo Najera and Matt Carroll as well as undisclosed cash considerations. The Dallas Mavericks conceded the dream of the summer blockbuster deal and opted for a trade that upgrades their front line while retaining some of their long-term financial flexibility. What significant moves were made during the off-season? Key Additions: Dominique Jones, Tyson Chandler, Alexis Anjinca and Ian Mahinm iġ. Key Losses: Erick Dampier, Eduardo Najera and Matt Carroll Last Year's Record: 55-27 (First in the Southwest Division and Second in the Western Conference) It's about that time! For those of you just tuning in to "As the Mavericks Turn" let's catch you up to speed on what you have missed:
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