The HIDDEN GENIUS Of The Dallas Mavericks

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[@easyyeye]

Being someone from dc Gafford always felt like a championship piece on the wrong team. Love seein him in a great position to win

[@Benedict_Savage]

I remember watching him play with the wizards vs the mavs in recent years and always thought to myself "man, this dude is killing us, we should try and get him" 😆

[@blackmanwhitesuit]

I remember wanting the Mavs to draft him, because he is the prototype athletic big in the mold of someone like Tyson Chandler. Niko is finally moving us forward, but damn ...I'm not sold on Kidd yet

[@dreame6397]

As a Mavs fan from DC, I had no clue who Gafford was until the trade, but bro we needed him in 2006 😂

[@easyyeye]

@@dreame6397 we had Heyward🤣🤣

[@dreame6397]

@@easyyeye and we lost 4 straight 😂

[@danieljovacon8626]

As a Mavericks fan, never have I ever imagined Kyrie Irving to be on the team. It's a blessing.

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

MFFL here. J7st w8 until next season. If they can get another 5 they can put lively at the 4. That means you can put PJ at the 3 and play an older ky off the bench or rest luka from time to time 😅 th8s team is 1 piece away from a dynasty. Not just a chip. Hardy is about ready to elevate his game too with ky as a mentor. Stacked at every position except the 4. 1ll we need is a defensive 5. Get addams for that tbh.

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

Why Adams? He is on a contract year next year. So you can have a huge body and not get in the luxury😂

[@Metsopotamia]

@@de4ds1ghtcsgo94 stop typing like that

[@queque5606]

I was wishing we would get here after the Cavs championship and Lebron left him. It took a couple of team to go by but when I tell you I was happy asf when we got him. I knew it.

[@cloudunderweather9554]

On the other end, brooklyn was glad to get rid of him. That's what it honestly felt like they were doing; getting rid of him. Kyrie was probably right when he implied he didn't feel respected there. Personally as a boston resident I was happy when he left Boston. Cause I felt like we did NOT deserve a player like kyrie. Boston fans treated him like trash after 1 disappointing post season, and it made my stomach turn. Kyrie is EXCELLENT. And I'm glad he landed in a place like Dallas where the fans, his teammates, and even the local media over there all appreciate him simply being there. It really is a blessing. I'm gonna be honest... my dream finals this year is mavericks beating boston in the finals. Cause boston's gonna kill tatum if he disappoints. And he might want out. We don't appreciate the good things we have in life. Time to wake up.

[@peggymoexd]

DJJ is crazy underrated

[@dejuanjonez4114]

I swear I told people he is a key piece and he better then Finney Smith for sure.. He a better defender and scorer as well

[@benitocamela6336]

He was* crazy underrated. We brought his value up to what it was due and we'll have to pay him to keep him, and he'll be offered at 15m a year in the offseason from some teams with cap space. Hopefully he'll be grateful enough and happy enough here that he'll take whatever the most is we can throw at him for a long term contract. We the fans love him so fucking much.

[@leastattractive]

His defense is clamps 🗜️

[@DominicVictoria]

Yes! Just look at his feet when defending. It’s crazy how he can stay with the defender. And know where to be in the court, or to switch.

[@gianellaleigh]

shawn marion-esque

[@Optimizki]

I'm so glad someone is highlighting these truths. Mavs are suddenly younger, more athletic and more versatile than we've ever seen in the Luka era, and gave up relatively little to accomplish it: - Kyrie was considered damaged goods - PJ and Gaff were hidden gems on terrible teams - DJJ was boiled down to a dunk contest guy You compared PJ and DJJ's versatility to Reggie Bullock but I'm comfortable going further and including some of our other past "3&D guys" like our beloved Dorian Finney-Smith. Any time either of those guys (or really anyone) put the ball on the floor, I expected a turnover. Not anymore. Love the age point too but it's not just their age - most of them are under contract for multiple years so Mavs should finally have some continuity with the same young core for the first time in what feels like decades. Great video. Keep grinding ✊

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

Dlive is an all nba talent. The guy is averaging 9 as a rookie as a project. Now imagine him becoming a 2 way 3 level scoring rebounder. That's his ceiling😊

[@AyoooKai]

You speaking straight facts yo

[@cameronbolden5064]

if im Nico im sending Kuzma a nice watch or something for turning down the trade to come to the Mavs, as I don't think they could have got Gaff and Kuzma

[@NerdChannelBrasil]

Only DJJ will be a FA this season, we need to bring him back no matter what

[@drdeedeecurtis]

ESPN and TNT hate Luka and Kyrie. They both need to prove their haters wrong. We’re fine with losing Brunson. He wanted his own team. He’s doing great in NY. Mavs are fine! We love our team.

[@Bullishmoon]

Very true!

[@Davidstone568]

Brunson is a shooter!!! Not much on rebounds are assists

[@azuragazni8170]

Mavs will win the ring

[@coffeehouse1126]

If Brunson stayed there would be no Lively, maybe no Kyrie either. New York needed a point guard, we needed a center. Win win.

[@YoungChuy2398]

@@coffeehouse1126exactly also Brunson didn’t show yesterday against Indiana, I’m fine with Kai and d live on our team

[@rlmtorres6780]

Gafford the LANDLORD Derrick Jones Jr the SKYWALKER PJ WASHINGTON the ENFORCER I Love this Team❤❤👍👍🏆🏆🏆

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

Add a true 5 like Adams just for guys like joker giannis and embiid. That's an easy chip next year with a chance of 1 this year

[@benitocamela6336]

@@de4ds1ghtcsgo94 No need for that, next year Lively will stop those guys. He's already top 10 rim protectors in the league as a rookie and he's hungry to be better, has Tyson Chandler as coach and wants to prove to his late mom he can be the best. His jump next season will be brutal for everybody else, just like Luka went from rookie of the year to MVP candidate as sophomore, Lively will get some DPOY votes next year.

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

@@benitocamela6336 if you have gaff and adams at the 5 and PJ dlive at the 4 you can torch em. Playing 2 centers with good mobility at the start will shut down the rim completely. You could have a starting lineup of luka ky PJ Dlive and gafford.

[@thedudeofficial69]

@@de4ds1ghtcsgo94 honestly with how the game is played now, id take DJJ's perimeter defense over 2 centers.

[@CavemanSynthesizer]

I love your delivery on these videos. It's so dramatic and engaging.

[@LonghornsLegend]

It also took patience to land Gafford. Last off season they were looking at Ayton and Capella. Two worse players with horrible contracts and they were trying to squeeze Josh Green out of the deal. Instead Nico stayed patient, got a younger, better, cheaper option at the trade deadline instead of a panic move to start the year. There is definitely a huge narrative out there to portray Dallas in a negative light

[@Velveteenvision]

I really hope they can keep up this momentum and stay healthy🤞

[@Potentia1Unl3ashed]

Mavs also have younger players that can still develop into something too like Omax, Hardy, and Green

[@QuacktasticDucks-te5de]

I agree 100%. Many sleep on Hardy. Under Kyrie and Luka he can develop into unstopable player. He is natural borh shooter with good dribble, good speed and good 3pt and mid shooting. I would not be surprised at all if in next 2-3 years he has multiple 40pts+ game. Also Omax will be part of 9-10 man rotation team in MAvs in season or two.

[@myrdin9216]

Because they are not that good. Green is a capable 3&D player, but OMax spent the season in the G-League, and Hardy is a chucker with questionable IQ (though admittedly he is a solid scorer and should replace THJ in the future).

[@Potentia1Unl3ashed]

@@myrdin9216 saying because someone spent time in the g-league is so lazy. Dudes a 21 year old rookie he definitely can develop into a really good player

[@myrdin9216]

@@Potentia1Unl3ashed I actually believe that OMax can become a similar player to Derrick Jones, but lets not overrate him. If he was as good as people want to think, he would get some minutes in the NBA, especially that Mavs are very thin at power forward

[@benitocamela6336]

@@myrdin9216 True, but gimme another DJJ to throw into the court anytime. If next season Omax can get to DJJ level and DJJ resigns, then it will be fucking over.

[@Nice-sm5hr]

Man if Luka weren’t hurt and our role players played every game like last night, we’d be sweeping everyone

[@chauvintookaknee4blm268]

Luka w disappointing role players. Most iconic duo lol

[@efeezy7770]

No they wouldn’t but they would win a lot but I can say that same thing for a lot of teams in the nba if the role players are hot like the Mavs had last night

[@KingTay74]

So what is kyrie Irving cause he been carrying right now

[@barryhoward7997]

@@efeezy7770: I believe next year will show that Yes They Will. This team is already the dark horse everyone hopes to see in the playoffs. They haven't even played half a year together.

[@YouTubeWatching67]

Soon my guy soon

[@davisgeorge7926]

OHHHHH, Jones Skywalker!!! Give that commentator a raise

[@bigwave25]

Let's go Mavs! Great team spirit.

[@tinku-j4n]

Pj washington trade- one of the best moves at the deadline

[@QuacktasticDucks-te5de]

Watch ESPN TNT "experts" after this trades... they were like MAvs spend all their picks, they are stuck for years, Luka will leavue, they can not compete for title,... in next month they will all be like I told you Mavs can win championship 😂

[@TrykusMykus]

@@QuacktasticDucks-te5de Who on TNT said Mavs trade deadline was bad?

[@coffeehouse1126]

I miss grant 😢 (joking)

[@Nix-qq5je]

The Mavs and European players always make ESPN look like clowns, which they are.

[@pawnography5788]

There is A LOT of mainstream media backtracking going on atm about these moves

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

1 more 5 and lively can start at the 4. Steven Adams is a great piece. Starters luka ky PJ dlive gaff. Bench players: josh green, DJJ, hardy, THJ, proper kleber exum and Adams. Who is stopping that?

[@pricesamford]

Why would lively ever start at the 4? He can’t shoot. He shoots 50% from the free throw line

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

@@pricesamford he can shoot. He just needs to get his shot NBA ready

[@sheikhqh716]

Man, this is a beautiful well put report, and the commentary is just beyond amazing.

[@r000ty]

Glad you mentionend Kyries defense in game 2. He played like he's on a mission. I'm not the biggest Kyrie fan, but he's great with Dallas and you have to respect his game. Great player.

[@Frank-hv7xj]

This is peak Kyrie Tyrone Lue even said that he wished he had this version of Kyrie back in Cleveland. Saying the difference was I think that Cleveland version Kyrie was focused more on scoring, forcing shots, while this version of Kyrie is letting the game come to him, flowing within the game, not forcing anything. And on top of that, Kyrie been playing amazing defense and playmaking So glad he's a Mavericks 😭😁

[@Trizzer89]

PJ Washington redemption arc. If the Wolves dont win it all, I hope the Mavs do it

[@bobross6318]

Nuggets ain’t losing to the Wolves

[@maceel313]

Nuggets wining all

[@spurezurko]

As a Slovenian I appreciate this video ❤

[@skyrimosity7842]

As a Mavs fan, this is an excellent video. Glad you mentioned DJJ; he's been outstanding for us and I think every Mavs fan is hoping he hasn't played himself into too big of a contract for us.

[@donnikrasniqi5873]

AWESOME roster build in 1 year. We need a consistent 3rd scorer off bench like THJ but more consistent shooter and better defender for next year.

[@HathMurl]

It's amazing how well they're doing in the playoffs considering how long they've had to develop chemistry as teammates. They could be champ contenters foe years to come! let's go MAVS

[@kingdennis31]

I've seen a lot of takes on the mavs this is my favourite so far, very accurate. It didn't sound like you were regurgitating same BS as the mainstream media. GREAT VID 💯

[@dontdoit8496]

This playoffs made me a NYC and MAV fan. Love the energy from these teams.

[@joseescobar8315]

Goddamnit, it’s videos like these that give my ass too much Hope that the Mavericks are gonna go all the way!! I know this team is special I’ve been to three games, but it’s always such a hard road! MFFL!

[@Veritas-Vincit]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@lmntsgames3848]

I'm just glad that the team is finally clicking.. when Kyrie got traded, Luka probably felt overwhelmed.. he's the leader of the team but now someone who has the same resume comes in.. hence why there were times where he and Kyrie keeps passing the ball to each other waiting for the other to shoot.. but I'm glad Kyrie voiced out his role in the team.. he's the veteran.. can still be the leader but more of a supportive leader than the alpha.. Luka embraced that head role and now both of them looks so happy and comfortable with their roles.. add in some young talents and man I'm just glad they are contenders.. I still don't expect them to win the chip.. I want them to since they're my second favorite team after the Bucks.. but if they keep this up I expect a chip from them soon..

[@livinginthehudsonvalley845]

Great recap of their talent. I love this Mavs team!!

[@49hun]

Mavs are definitely the dark horse in the playoffs. Im just enjoying the ride. Love the Mavs 💪🏽

[@lochlanoloughlin1683]

This Mavs team is scary now, next season they gonna tear ish up...

[@LC-jq7vn]

Saw a guy wearing a 2025 mavs championship hat in an Ihop. Time traveler? Prophet? I guess we will see.

[@5wisher5weet]

I was thinking Mavs fans would eventually get sick of PJ missing 3s but I guess he has bought himself some more time. Tonight a friend of my wife's bought me some packs of hoops and I got a green Grant Williams 😂

[@greendwarff]

Gafford face on 2:22 LOL

[@nohcam22]

Another 6Man video let’s go

[@jaybee5315]

that DJJ signing was a steal. Fits well into Jason Kidd’s defensive schemes while not totally being a zero on offense. Something that he must have been looking for in the likes of DFS and Reggie in the past.

[@woloweasel]

Another great video 👍

[@gmdsebulba621]

i remember twitter saying that PJ would end up being a playoff dropper as this would be his first time in the playoffs man were they wrong

[@jefferylittrell1974]

Letting Brunson go wasn’t a mistake I know he looks great rn but I don’t want him

[@erfourone8610]

Agree. Him and Luka won’t work.

[@jefferylittrell1974]

@@erfourone8610 yeah exactly that’s what I’m saying because their styles don’t go very well together and I think people forget Jalen Brunson was so bad in the playoffs against the Clippers. He couldn’t even get on the floor.

[@puljano]

​@@jefferylittrell1974brunson for me is top 5 player right now..but problem is that Luka is top 2 and they cant play together..

[@deathcare]

I love Derrick Jones Jr but a lot of the times when he gives up an open 3 to drive it ends in absolute disaster lol

[@joshhardy5646]

I’ve been saying it since the trades. This Mavs team is completely different than the one that started the year. Their moves this season make them a top contender

[@easyyeye]

Lol bro 0:35 they were speaking to prior to them making the trade. They were a mess that got cleaned up n’ is sparkling

[@Smido83]

Even then the Mavs were already way better. We were just completely injured untill the start of February. That did cost us at least 5-10 wins and was the main reason for our defensive problems. For over 2 months we missed at least 2 mostly 3 starter/role player. And they also changed every other week. Means no consistency whatsover. Our starting lineup changed basically every other game. The Trades did just put us over the edge from a good team, to a possible contender. Together with finally having a healthy and consistent starting lineup.

[@zeroluva]

love the music choice, made it much more enjoyable!

[@Taunt_2]

Dante Exum and Josh Green have been really good role players as well.

[@Khananyahu]

2:20 Those facial expressions are priceless 😂

[@kennethward4985]

Our two headed Center is the best in the league, 20ppg, 13.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 3.3 blocks. Plus they never get tired and never foul out. Plus Lively is only 20 and learning from the best.

[@whocares3201]

People always seem to forget dallas didnt just give up the 27 FRP. They got back 2 HORNETS 2nd roundes. If dallas and hornets keep their trejectory that will end up as like 25th pick for 2 in around 35 or so. At that point that in itself might be a win.

[@canadianmisfit]

To me afford was huge addition I felt like he's maxi with no physical attributes...that maybe doesn't have the three ability as much but has more centre power forward defense and blocking then maxi..PJ was my concern on him not getting enough quality minutes in his role that his offense would drop...only because you have catch and lobbers , two guards that can drive and shoot...and jr. Ex as possible stand up shooting at small forward...as well...glad he's got a chance and taking them ...

[@barryhoward7997]

Damn right! I just can't understand how or why everyone overlooks Jones JR. The guys has become an over achiever. What every thing has in common is Nico Harris the Dallas GM. He knows everyone who has ever played the game and is still alive from working at Nike. I couldn't believe he took the job at Dallas, or even why he took the job. He knows all the young players at Dallas and across the league since they were kids. I didn't think he had a chance with the Dallas roster and trade capital. Now I can't believe what he's accomplished. Great Video, including Jones JR.

[@Libturd]

These players issue is always consistency. Mavs role players issues were always consistency issues. Get them a consistent third, I mean game in and game out and they can go deep.

[@iamchaunceman]

Everyone. EVERY SINGLE Sports “pundit” said the Mavs were done. Said Luka would leave because of Kai. Said they made a dumb trade and dumber decision to sign Kai. Graded a D, as did the PJ and Gafford trades, Graded D. This shows why nobody takes ESPN and guys like SAS seriously. They are all lazy drama queens who just keep regurgitating each other crap. Thanks 6 Man for doing it right. Reminds me of the Sunday inside the nba shows as a kid.

[@Roman-df6bn]

great video, keep going

[@zaptorque]

great video and analysis. you got a new sub in me

[@DirtyDan-]

The tank for Dereck lively was amazing last season

[@zenyousapprentice3732]

4:10 he's like a foot away and has momentum

[@stevencrowder3990]

We should’ve signed Brunson then traded him. Front office doesn’t get a pass on that one. Other than that tho you spot on

[@toob_noob4381]

Nico wasnt in yet Brunson didn't pop off till the 2022 playoffs and and by then he already had his mind set on leaving

[@alesksander]

no problem. :d Kyrie retires and Mavs bring Jalen back. I know i m buggin. But maybe Luka can promise him cooperation in 2-3 yrs time. xP

[@reececisneros1622]

@@toob_noob4381exactly. People act like he had done anything but get played off the court against the clippers in the playoffs. Those playoff games were where he showed his potential and by that time the time to sign him was way passed.

[@MavericksDigest]

Mavericks just too good

[@azuragazni8170]

Nico have a great jobs to make this team around Luka and Kyrie

[@Zonaish]

What’s the music? 4:34

[@user-hf6vy8xc4i]

What a playoffs we are watching with the Mavs!

[@therhymerr]

Non mavs fans (and even some of us) need to understand this is 100% Nico. The mavs have been trying bless Donnie’s heart but striking out until that man came into the building

[@lukaskywalker7791]

tbh, as a Mavs fan, don't blame the media at the end of last season, but LOOK, thank goodness we're not phoenix or the clips. Think we look a little better now

[@thw9894]

No one should really care about comments made by ESPN clowns.

[@Francis-of8cw]

The great thing is that Kyrie can finish his career at Dallas (which he will if they keep winning). That gives them security for the next 2-3 years before they have to find a replacement point guard. All the other guys are young so no worries there if they keep performing. They could legit go for championship with this team and do minor tweaking/trades in the following years to keep the team strong.

[@davidbaggs2273]

😂 Pj has one bang up game and y’all crowning him!! He not doing that every game guys Slow yo roles

[@mybeautifuldarktwistedfagotree]

he did it again, with a better statline. cope.

[@Katanagatari-b2o]

All I's gotta say is: Kyrie - God the Father Luka - The Son Gafford - The Holy spirit

[@ketchupash2252]

When kyrie was traded, i pictured it as a similar Lebron-kyrie tandem. But lebron is less athletic and younger and kyrie is older and more mature

[@Physics_Dude]

For the record, Luka said the top 3 defenders included Herb Jones, not Derrek Jones Jr.

[@Blackbind01]

im very happy for Luka and the mavs.. they deserve a shot at the finals.. but Joker and the nuggets will be a big mountain to crush.. however, i feel if its den vs dal, den in 6..

[@JockoJohnson2012]

I was going to go to the art museum, but saw a greater works of art watching Kyrie this year.

[@whocares3201]

It is so sad to see that the one time Luka has a legit team around him, a team I can totaly see winning it all in right circumstances, he gets injured to the point he is barely rven running up and down whole PO long. Like what are the chances? Hope next season they keep healthy because this is a legit team in every aspect.

[@trurhseeked]

10/10 videos

[@chauvintookaknee4blm268]

PJ knows how to attack closeouts unlike anyone else today in the league. Its Denver biggest flaw. He's perfect fit for prime gs

[@justinekyle28]

lets goo mavs

[@ErroneousMonk1]

The "genius" is very deeply hidden. So hidden it may never come to the surface.

[@Chris-de2qc]

All credit to GM Nico!

[@Davidstone568]

Luka taught kyrie to chill and have fun with it

[@danbhakta]

Wasn't that long ago the media was calling the Mavs moves as selling away their future...funny how that narrative has shifted to the Clippers.

[@platinumjason]

Mavs definitely made some great moves. Only player that I really don't want to see back this next season is THJ. Between being horribly streaky and his dad running his mouth saying Lukas teammates hate him, the Heat can have that bum and send us Duncan Robinson.

[@exis3383]

The thing is, some of the bad FO move from Dallas is due to old regime of Donnie Nelson 1. After Luka's rookie season Donnie feels like he should make a splash on that off season trading for an injured KP giving knicks a slew of their 1st, we all know how a returning from injury KP and a KP that thought he's the number 1 in dallas pan out to the org 2. Not extending brunson is a tale of 2 story, one he was abyssmal on those clippers playoff series making the FO not giving him that extension immediately and second he flourish and develop more on that 2022 season due to KP being traded making him the second option full time, he was going to NY after that season the writing is all on the wall specialty when his father got hired there 3. The new GM Nico Harrison's tenure so far has been spectacular so far, he was making moves with depleted asset since a lot of their picks are owed to NY A. He manage to cut the large KP contract into spencer and bertans which in turn are used to trade for Kyrie and get the pick swap to the thunder for DLive B. He got GWill, Seth Curry and Holmes at the offseason which he the traded for Gaffors and PJ

[@barryhoward7997]

Couldn't agree with you more. Every word true.

[@logandaugherty8257]

just realized all Australians call Luka "Luker" that's worse than the media calling him donkitch

[@nikki-op4xj]

also , they just fucking fun to watch play . i have bias opinion but i think they have best looking bball style OKC is great too ngl .(if it wasnt for dallas id cheer for OKC likely )

[@ericgreen6466]

Let's go Mavericks

[@BlankSlate1111]

I love the mavs but their only reliable offensive players are luka and Kai. Their role players are dismally unreliable.

[@Bclife2024]

When Mark Cuban got out the way succes started to come almost immediately

[@tacobreaks]

Great video 🌮

[@taiotariq6023]

If they manage to get a ring Luka and kyrie going to shut the whole NBA for good

[@quantum_beeb]

The gafford trade was cray

[@Marzex1x]

they said pj couldn't do it again, then he dropped 27 on their head in game 3

[@obyvatel]

Wonder if I'll ever understand how anybody could doubt Kyrie

[@mavericks2k811]

Imagine if PJ turns into an 2 way all star, its over

[@TexasRawdogMMA]

Very well done

[@healthfadsfade]

Kyrie is a better fit than Brunson… can’t put my finger on it but he is.

[@outsidethematrix593]

Dallas didn't even have control of their seeding when they tanked those two games. They could have very well won those two - still miss the playoffs - and lose the FRP.

[@Cory-zn5mq]

Woj hating on every team that's not his pistons 😂i can't blame him tho im biased towards my fav team to

[@andyboerger]

not a huge Mavs fan but I would love to see them win it all just to shame SAS.

[@DebunkMyths]

I used to watch Charlotte games, PJ Washington was a killer, great two way player but was actually more offensively minded. He can go off when he needs to.

[@GrumpyCat-mw5xl]

PJ is a bona fide star

[@Hatedvarii]

I wish Luka trash talked more 😭

[@evanrushing7495]

When he does it’s hype

[@HookahDoncic98]

My mavs have black air force energy