Currently in the midst of upheaval, the Mavericks will have to make some very important decisions this summer. Decisions that will define the future of the Texas franchise so it is better not to crash. And to manage this turning point, a certain Dirk Nowitzki was hired.
We no longer present him. When you think of the Dallas Mavericks, it’s impossible not to think of Dirk Nowitzki. NBA Champion and Finals MVP in 2011, Regular Season MVP in 2007, more than 31,500 career points, 14 All-Star, all in 21 seasons with the Mavs. Quite simply, the man of a franchise. A man who obviously continues to support his former team and follow the news that surrounds him. And at the moment, current level in Dallas, let’s say that we have a bit of the impression of being in the legendary David Jacobs series. Between the internal tensions that have been revealed to the world, the dismissal of general manager Donnie Nelson and the departure of coach Rick Carlisle, it has been a very turbulent week at the Mavericks. And now, we will have to make the right choices to take the franchise in the right direction and maximize the next years of young superstar Luka Doncic. So, the owner Mark Cuban decided to call on Dirk, his hero. According to ESPN, Nowitzki has agreed to join his franchise at heart as a special advisor to participate in the recruitment process regarding the next general manager and the next coach. It is not known if this new position corresponds to a fixed-term contract linked to the current situation of the Mavericks or if it represents the start of a great reconversion for Dirk but in any case, it shows how the voice of Nowitzki is respected in Dallas.
Somewhere, Dirk Nowitzki returns for the money time. When you have a basketball genius like Luka on hand, and you have to choose a GM and his future coach, it’s forbidden to mess up. According to ESPN, Mark Cuban would also have appealed to the consulting company Sportsology to support him in the choice of the future general manager, proof of the stakes surrounding this decision. We still remember that Donnie Nelson had been with the Mavericks for 24 years, which is to say that the Texas franchise has just turned a big page, especially since Rick Carlisle had been his coach since 2008. At the time of this writing, it remains rather vague concerning the potential candidates for these two obviously very important positions within a franchise. We heard the name of Michael Finley, former teammate of Dirk, to take over from Nelson, while Jason Kidd – NBA champion with Nowitzki in 2011 – would also be on the Mavericks’ side for the post of coach. Moreover, always according to the information ofESPN, assistant Jamahl Mosley would also be a serious candidate thanks to his good relationship with Luka Doncic. To be continued then.
Mark Cuban intends to do things in order. A new GM first, then a new coach. Two crucial decisions for the Dallas franchise, two decisions where Dirk Nowitzki will therefore have his say. Guys will have to have a fine nose.
Text source: ESPN
