Why Klay Thompson's Fit, Luka Doncic's Shooting, & Daniel Gafford in the Starting 5 Are GOOD SIGNS

[@Dominique-i5i]

I've been listening to this podcast for about four years from prison and u know what's crazy.... Nick looks exactly how I imagined go Mavs💪🏽😭😭

[@GordonFreeman-xd8rw]

Stay out of trouble bro

[@lasoota555]

Mind ya business ​@@GordonFreeman-xd8rw

[@KingOfTheDungle]

Crazy that I wasnt even in college 4 years ago. Now I'm in my fourth year.

[@RandomlyRandom2025]

Do you know where I can get any illegal marijuana's?

[@TheRealishPowers]

Congrats on being out wish u the best bro

[@jackastor5265]

The most insane thing about this podcast is that neither of them seem aware that Baby Ruth does not have coconut in it.

[@Yallowbanana]

Nick was thinking about almond joys (which are actually delicious)

[@BardJeromeo]

Nick's candy knowledge was upsetting, lol

[@JohnnySmith-x2b]

Mounds Almond Joy has the coconut filled boys.

[@sportfanatic5339]

The X-Factor on this team is PJ Washington.

[@haqq1]

💯

[@NoWayBro88]

I think PJ looks really good attacking the rim off the kick outs, and he's a good finisher in the paint. I wish people would stop screaming that he needs to shoot corner 3s. Just let the man do what's comfortable and efficient.

[@johnniebluandshugga]

If pj average 12 points makes open 3sand play defense we will be very hard to beat

[@henryjegs1]

@@NoWayBro88if he can’t knock them down, they won’t win. Cuz When it matters teams will cheat off him

[@NoWayBro88]

@henryjegs1 I feel ya dude, but I would rather he go 5 of 11 from the pain and around the rim than shoot 2 of 8 from the corner. Without the lob this year, we gotta continue to find ways to get easy buckets. Luka will shoot better later in the season, Klay is already in mid-season form, and Ky is effective from behind the arc. QG looked good shooting last game, Hardy can get hot from 3, and Dinwiddie can knock them down. I feel like they need paint points more than they need more outside shooting...

[@96wtfomg]

PJ is looking great, his 3 shoot is still far from good and consistent but he brings a lot in defense and he is fleshing out his offensive game.

[@ellieswagaye]

love the gafford appreciation, him and lively can be a dangerous center tandem for years

[@jimmygreer2140]

I'm thankful for Nick's reply clarifying Gafford's contract status. Cause the other day Slightly said something that got me thinking. He said that the Mavs haven't been impressive yet. I beg to differ but I do agree that I haven't been WOW'd by the Mavs yet. Not like OKC and Boston have wow'd me....and really, those are the only 2 teams that have come out and been like "holy shit, they're going to be a problem". But that's because they're 2 of the most cohesive teams in the NBA. Did the Celtics really make any moves? Feel like they just kept their own. OKC made a couple of moves but for role guys who should fit in fairly easily. And I feel like we're starting to see the chemistry on this team beginning to cook. Obviously Klay has fit in pretty well cause his job is pretty simple, stretch the floor and make his open shots. But the other new guys are taking some time. But everyone else? It's cooking. PJ looks a LOT more assertive in the offense...dropping pocket passes to Gafford, not shy to shoot it or drive it. Lively is doing more stuff on offense. Gafford is doing some post moves. And LuKai almost have a telepathic feel for each other. But man, PJ is having a really nice start to the year. Was active as hell against the Jazz and then was pretty big against the Wolves.

[@ellieswagaye]

you stated it perfectly, they haven't looked as thoroughly impressive as okc and boston which is to be expected since those teams made no significant changes that'd alter their play from last season. Now as for that category of teams who have made noteworthy changes in the offseason, there is a gap between dallas and any other team to me. winning convincingly in games where your superstar player shot poorly is such a good feeling. Its as though when it all comes together they'll be unstoppable, it already looks fairly unstoppable when they choose to double luka or kyrie. Another thing I'm loving is the defense, we heard that it would drop off but if it stays at this level im happy.

[@jnmc2498]

OKC and Celtics are the favorites to win their respective conferences and reach the finals 🤷‍♂️

[@jnmc2498]

Luka, Naji, PJ and Hardy can improve. Kyrie and Klay are really good.

[@joesapien76]

If klay keeps his play at such a high level we will be back in the finals

[@Velveteenvision]

Everyone else needs to do the same 😅

[@KevsJan]

Doesn't have to. Just show up every now and then. They need to preserve his strength til playoffs. Same with kyrie. What the mavs need are the role players to step up - Grimes, Naji, Hardy, Dinwiddie, Omax(?). Luka's offense will always be there. He just needs klay to score at least 15+ per game and take over once in a while.

[@PeterWilson-c3u]

@@KevsJan The issue is we don't have an established 6th man who consistently provides 10-15PPG [Excluding Lively]. Grimes, Hardy, and Spencer are VERY streaky.

[@KevsJan]

we both say the same thing right? Grimes, Naji, Hardy, DW, Omax, or whoever else that is needs to step up.

[@noobchickensupper6471]

I want the old intro music..... It was soooo good..

[@perqtxlk5392]

I love pj Washington effort on the offensive glass and his hustle!!!!

[@mariussolerbach]

Boston shot 57 threes last night. We should be talking on what the Mavs can do about it

[@tiagoDBsoares]

Luka's defense is a good sign. It's just got to manage defense and offense effort a little better. Is offense will adjust

[@AY808s]

Stop lying. Lukas defense has been awful

[@TheRealishPowers]

@@AY808sno it hasn’t, he’s been fine. you watch the games or just follow the media narrative?

[@AY808s]

@@TheRealishPowers I watch all the games, and I see ZERO defense from Luka. I also see him play selfish basketball, foul baiting, and cry to the refs every game.

[@mavsdebator]

The supporting cast around Luka used to be so bad that he would need to put up 40pt triple-doubles to eek out wins against lottery teams. The past 4 games are arguably the worst 4-game stretch of his career & the Mavs are 3-1. Because he was so used to the team NEEDING him to carry the entire offense, he's gotten used to having to chuck his way out of a poor shooting night. Once he relizes he doesn't need to do that anymore, and instead decides to focus on playing good defense, rebounding & playmaking when his shot is not falling... He will become the unquestioned Best player in the NBA.

[@Damehowell7]

I like Gafford starting, i said that in the offseason. He brings force & he’s an adult.

[@joshdiaz3419]

Almond joy

[@Kelbonobo]

Finally some Gafford love. I was thinking yall hated him just cuz he was starting over Lively

[@graste_]

It's awesome, how good DLive looks on the court in various situations. Gafford looks good as well. Basically having a center rotation that's good on both ends of the floor and is like 20/15/5 with maybe 5 stocks on good days is really cool.

[@JohnnySmith-x2b]

I think when Luka is off his teammates are very simply stepping their games up. Great point.

[@leoreoibardo9294]

I swear I hear that intro music in espn them talking about mavs

[@schopmedicare4658]

Love the podcast. One possible feedback here: Isaac, i see you speaking into your mic pretty far off axis. Sometimes you are not as easy to understand as Nick. I think it is partially because you’re speaking into the side of the mic. Are you doing that to avoid pops? I may be totally wrong here. But consider speaking more directly into the end of the mic as designed and see if it sounds more crisp. 😊 again I’m not sure. But worth a try?

[@Thisisrance]

One aspect I think people are overlooking with the Klay signing. Everyone is talking about how teams can’t double Luka… while totally forgetting that we WANT teams to double Luka 😂. I’ve noticed the Lob hasn’t been there like it was last season so far.

[@KingOfTheDungle]

Partially on Luka, and partially teams are game planning against it because Dallas is more inconsistent from three.

[@Velveteenvision]

You want teams to leave Klay open and double team Luka all the time? So Klay would probably score more than Luka if he gets so many shot attempts. I don’t think Luka would be into that since he’s trying to win MVP

[@Thisisrance]

@@Velveteenvision I think maybe that went over your head 😂

[@destinsuggs5265]

Huge props I wanna give Luka the his year and it all has to do with selflessness. From the eye test I would say he’s running less than 50% of the high PNR compared to the rest of his career and it isn’t been an easy adjustment for him but for the other players on the team it’s so huge. Good job superstar.

[@Kilsanta]

We need let it ride music back, bring it back ;)

[@corbanstenson3081]

They can’t

[@reececisneros1622]

No stop asking.

[@Levski011]

The LuKai telepathy is real!!!! They click spiritually and on the basketball court like no other two stars that's why I call LuKai the Super Mario Bros!!!!! Matter of fact it's like Voltron whenever they combine they are so seamless I think of LuKai the player as one entity!!! Jokes aside no other team has the same comrodery!!! Nough said let's gooooo Maaaaaavs!!!!!!

[@ClintCarter.]

You should go back to the old intro music… 😂

[@mcocknoxy]

Nick said that they cannot. Bc they are on TV now, that old theme song is not allowed

[@jainjohnson4643]

Yeah

[@noobchickensupper6471]

The old theme was so good..... So good....

[@glennvastine5713]

Thompson has stated his determination "to get rid of that notion that I'm not the same defender as I once was," and he's also off to a strong start on that end of the court. The Mavs have a 112.7 defensive efficiency with Thompson on the court this season (101.9 when he is off). -- MacMahon Correct me if I’m wrong but it appears Klay makes our defense worse. Am I correct?

[@wBreezyw]

I wish they would re-stock that hat Nick is wearing. So sick. Can’t find it anywhere

[@ArkansasTraveler-x4y]

I think DG is starting so Lively can finish the game without worry of fouling out. Shot blocking centers can go from having 2 fouls to being in foul trouble in just a couple minutes. Better Gaff collect any early game fouls. But the switch will likely be made by midseason, IMO.

[@kevinhowe3280]

Luka only having 8 games of shooting under 38% for the whole season is amazing. To anyone who ever played a long season of high level basketball knows how crazy that is

[@voltz8945]

we're really missing djj tho. Someone to be a good lob threat other than the twin towers

[@Levski011]

The entire team just needs more reps to get to OKC and Celtics level but they deffinetly have shown moments of brilliance, and if all 3 stars start hitting shots even Celtics would have trouble

[@dustificator911]

Wolfspeed is the US Company for Semi Conductors and Chips.

[@Velveteenvision]

Klay just shoots mostly open 3s of course he looks like the best player on the team right now

[@Greasmister]

Perfect time for a game against Houston. Luka always cooks them 🦝🦝

[@FlegmaPro]

why is the old music problem for the tv?

[@lealyntraub8342]

All hail candy corn and circus peanuts!!!!!

[@6kit9]

Why did Mavs cut Sharp?

[@GamerHero11]

Nick do you give out discounts to the subtext for college students?

[@LockedOnMavericks]

No, we don’t control the platform like that

[@NoNoNo12322]

People who ever doubted klay is a FOOL

[@outputinflux]

where is slightly?

[@Deke-o7d]

baby ruth does not have coconut in it

[@jeshely]

Luka needs to try harder to get the lobs going.

[@JohnnySmith-x2b]

Team just needs to continue to build chemistry, stay healthy and let Luka get in game shape. Chemistry so important to understand how to play with your teammates and how to picik each other up and hold one another accountable, staying healthy obvious. Luka shape, he hasn't played meaningful game since Olympics qualifying games so his legs & endurance simply is not there after 4 games. My biggest disappointment so far is not his poor shooting % as he's shooting terrible from free throw line, 2 point and 3 point range but his crying to the refs and getting 2 technicals in 4 games. Absolutely acceptable from your top player. Kidd grow balls and sit his ass if he's pouting like a 10 year old.

[@Pjdmffl]

Baby Ruth has no coconut…Mounds maybe?

[@LockedOnMavericks]

That was it

[@davidsittman7758]

MFFL

[@nastyjag9767]

MFFL💙🤞🏽

[@Sylv1ception71]

Why don't you just let it riiiiiiiiiiiide ??

[@Velveteenvision]

Kyrie is leading the new role players. Luka klay and Kyrie don’t work well on the floor at the same time and Klay can’t really play without either one of them. Im glad I don’t have to see Klay playing with Kyrie personally

[@stephanreyes4901]

Candy corn is definitely the worst

[@eda2341_]

🦝🦝

[@chickentwopointO]

Almond Joy is the worst 🤮

[@anrkyking720]

Giving kids butterscotch candy (what Isaac is talking about), is diabolical 👎😂👎

[@sebastijanp3]

Klay it looks like is much smarter player than Tim. You could see that, when he got the ball on 3, and instead of taking the shot for what he gets paid, he drive in and passed to Lively. Luka should pass him the ball more when they play together.

[@Velveteenvision]

Passing the ball 16 times in the game before last isn’t enough? Other players need shot attempts too. Klay is the 3rd option

[@ProudVet]

Don't like Klay as a stand still shooter. He takes 4-5 ill advised, rushed 3s a game.

[@kpNov23]

Bias > isaac

[@lasoota555]

All three of them >> any other Mavs media outlet

[@kentrodriguez6756]

Bias> Isaac is dumb… dude just agrees with Nick on everything, doesn’t know b-ball. Isaac and Nick is what got this podcast known. Also, if anyone should’ve replaced Isaac at one point, it should’ve been Reggie but he left to Houston!