The Dallas Mavericks seem to be in a slump once again as they have now lost three games in a row. After having gone on a seven-game winning streak, the Mavericks are back to losing ways. Even though Dallas is in the fifth position in the Western Conference, their 24-22 record might go down really fast given how the team has been struggling to win games. In light of this, a Mavericks star has spoken about the team’s much-needed upgrade.
According to Tim McMahon of ESPN, Luka Doncic has urged the Mavericks? front office to upgrade the team?s roster as the trade deadline approaches. However, billionaire owner Mark Cuban has denied these claims.
Should the Mavericks trade for another superstar?
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Luka Doncic has been leading the team and also the league in points per game. Further, he is also leading the team in rebounds and assists as well. The Mavericks seem to be only one player away from a championship-contending team.
Fans on the other hand have been slamming Cuban on social media for not surrounding a generational talent like Luka with better players.
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One fan tweeted, ?#selltheteam we need a new owner with real money that is willing to spend around a generational superstar and? not let the second best player get away everytime.?
#selltheteam we need a new owner with real money that is willing to spend around a generational superstar and not let the second best player get away everytime
— FultzYourCouch (@ElsPRNBA) January 18, 2023
Another fan commented, ?Why shouldn?t a player like Luka want to play with at least 1 other Allstar? He?s the only super star that?s the only Allstar on his team. Cuban is bullying him like he did Dirk.? Luka will leave Dallas.?
Why shouldn’t a player like Luka want to play with at least 1 other Allstar? He’s the only super star that’s the only Allstar on his team. Cuban is bullying him like he did Dirk. Luka will leave Dallas.
— therealdeal (@therealanswers2) January 19, 2023
Here are some more reactions from fans on Twitter.
@mcuban that seat is starting to warm up a bit
— Realist MFFL (@RealistMFFL) January 18, 2023
Im glad cause even doe the Mavs hasn't been a bad team since they've acquired Luka, Mark Cuban has been sleeping @ the wheel the last off season was better for him but when you have a talent like Luka you need to do everything you can to get him alongside at least a top 12 player
— DMP (@DavidMPontes) January 18, 2023
https://twitter.com/DaRedMambaBrown/status/1615774475483746307?s=20&t=OF5r1RTat6_JwLSG-3vxFA
https://twitter.com/PulseLivid/status/1615773561888587776?s=20&t=OF5r1RTat6_JwLSG-3vxFA
A majority of fans are blaming Mark Cuban and slamming him over his decisions to not improve the team?s roster.
Dallas tried to surround Luka Doncic
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Luka Doncic has been doing everything in his power to keep the Mavericks afloat this season. Despite having next to no help on that roster. The next highest point average on the team is produced by Christian Wood, averaging 18.4 PPG.
The Mavericks had tried to bring another superstar to play with Doncic in Kristaps Porzingis. However, that move ended up being a bust and Porzingis was traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie.
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Now, it is up to the Mavericks? front office to either trade for another All-Star to pair with Luka. Or wait it out for the next year?s draft while developing their younger talent. But we would like to hear your opinions on this.
Should the Mavericks trade and get another star or wait it out for another player on their roster to rise up to an All-Star level? Let us know what you think in the comments section down below.