I think Nico knows we were more than a Klay away. I think its just a matter of wanting Klay to feel wanted which is huge for Klay’s confidence and potentially his play. I also think its to show how the Mavs care about there players and maybe showcasing that to future free agent options
@hardywoodaway9912Ай бұрын
old intro was too iconic, why change
@Sgt_PineapplesАй бұрын
bc change is good :)
@morriscastillo9587Ай бұрын
Let it ride would feel different
@hardywoodaway9912Ай бұрын
@@Sgt_Pineappleschange is good when something doesn’t work, but never touch a running system
@ericmmelinАй бұрын
The new one slaps. I’m glad there’s a rotation. Plus, no more Issac / new rotating co-hosts = new era to me
@DoomerMavsFanАй бұрын
Nick was probably asked to include the female announcer to streamline with other locked on channels. We don't watch for the intro, so it's kind of a non-issue. Intro change was needed, but It could definitely be improved over the season.
@Smido83Ай бұрын
Before watching the Video... no... We were one Klay away from making the Finals competitive. We were one good Klay, one efficient Kyrie and one healthy Luka away from winning the Finals.
@hottake8940Ай бұрын
Noooo don't change the locked on mavs intro!!!!!
@KelbonoboАй бұрын
Just for the offszn
@deadlylightningspirit4295Ай бұрын
They were a klay+healthy Luka+competent kyrie away
@dannysmuzic1807Ай бұрын
Also, a home-court advantage throughout the post-season away. No chance if that last season, but with a full season, DAL should have that in 2025.
@XlaeflicksАй бұрын
Depends, if Klay’s defense is better than it was last season & Lively becomes a descent shooter, the Mavs could even be better than Boston. But otherwise, I think they’d still be likely to lose. They have a much better chance now with Klay & Naji though.
@beastscale1892Ай бұрын
Kyrie was gassed from the playoffs as anyone can see that fatigue was affecting him and Luka after going through the West gauntlet. A floor spacer like Klay would've relaxed the opposing defense from doubles
@user-bs8zt2gq1pАй бұрын
No, Celtics 8 deep, Mavs 2 to 3 deep with quality dependable players. Not sure PJ or DJ even start for top 8 teams
@deadlylightningspirit4295Ай бұрын
@@user-bs8zt2gq1p the games would at least be close and I’m taking the mavs in any close games
@OneWingedAngelsBandАй бұрын
I hate the new intro. It sounds too generic and mainstream. The old intro made Locked On Mavs sound unique, now it just sounds like every other Locked On podcast.
@is0morphАй бұрын
At this point you just gotta trust Nico
@edwinblack-rw5xkАй бұрын
You really don't. The tears at the end of the season sent us backwards
@is0morphАй бұрын
@@edwinblack-rw5xk no finals tears without him in the first place
@reececisneros1622Ай бұрын
@@edwinblack-rw5xkare you an idiot? He’s done nothing but improve the mavs since he’s been with the organization
@farukguney6894Ай бұрын
@@edwinblack-rw5xkThose tears was watching THJ and Powell before Nico and now its for finals.
@mouseinthehouse_Ай бұрын
Unless he trades for Christian Wood, signs Javale McGee, signs Grant Williams, etc…
@96wtfomgАй бұрын
I miss the "If you don't believe you shouldn't be here." I feel like we need to constantly remind people so it was useful to have it there.
@jariohtonen3676Ай бұрын
I think that Naji is a great addition.
@leoreoibardo9294Ай бұрын
Great guest Nick! Welcome to Locked on Mavs Naji Marshall. 😎
@diogodasilva5Ай бұрын
Lmaooo
@manucideАй бұрын
Go Mavs y Viva España! It came home, again
@rolex739Ай бұрын
Nahhh gotta go back to the old intro… Fixing things that don’t need to be fixed.
@wesdemaline7895Ай бұрын
I mean it's a new season, what makes an intro special is its exclusive to the vibe of that season. It might not be better but it is diffrent and I fuck with that
@rolex739Ай бұрын
@@wesdemaline7895 so what if it’s a new season? It’s not going to have that “let it ride” type of vibe anymore which is very disappointing. If you’re going to change something at least make it better than it actually is and not fuck it up
@wesdemaline7895Ай бұрын
@@rolex739 chill bro they had to end the Era plus the new season hasent started yet so it still may change. Give them a little break and if you don't like it don't watch 🤷♂️
@rolex739Ай бұрын
@@wesdemaline7895 end of an era? wtf lol. Klay ends his era with the GSW and now all of sudden everything needs a new change? Lmao 🤡 And I mean ima still listen to it but I’ll skip the intro cause it’s wack asf now 🤷🏽♂️ if you don’t like what I’m saying then gtfo the way and move on
@roneteusАй бұрын
*To the tune of Enya* 🎵 Klay away, Klay away, Klay away🎵
@jmaxwell5314Ай бұрын
Reggie is underrated in Mavs land..
@michaelmarrero2569Ай бұрын
3 things hurt us most in that final, Focus on defense/Luka complaining while Boston scoring at the same time. Accuracy/Reliable scoring and Speed. IND almost beat BOS 3 times why? Because they played with speed and they have this little speed bunny TJ McConnell that would leave defenders behind while shooters were moving and cutting. Reminds me of Barea at his prime nobody could handle his speed.
@edwinblack-rw5xkАй бұрын
Exactly. And we just gave away our 2 quickest players. Go figure. We're worse than we were a month ago.
@vernvartdal6479Ай бұрын
DJJ was a lot more flashy than the Mavs are now which is cooler, but not better than last year. Due to the depth difference with Marshall and Grimes we may be better on D now. Klay will not be on the court massive minutes. Lively can surprise again and each year for a while.
@riccardo_7973Ай бұрын
We'll see
@PunchybarnardАй бұрын
Last year keef said he was coming back before he resigned and he did. I think nicks battle Royale between aj and ajinca is spot on.
@MikeoxloooongАй бұрын
Do think we have to pump the brakes with Omax a bit. He’s being asked to do things in summer league that aren’t part of his game the same way they did with Hardy last year. I thought defensively he was quite good. Offensively he needs guys to set him up and the only one on this roster that can do that is Williams and he’d rather just score himself
@highimwolfАй бұрын
True, I'm high on OMax still. I wish player development coaches would help him with driving and finesse to do a fadeaway or floater and not just only go for layups and get blocked if defense is overplaying.
@MikeoxloooongАй бұрын
I mean realistically his offensive role on the team is sit in the corner and hit threes and attack close outs when necessary, not give him the ball and let him cook like they did yesterday. I get wanting to add new things to his game but the spacing was so bad game 1 that he was driving into 3 dudes every time
@reececisneros1622Ай бұрын
If any mavs fan thought a 2nd year player was going to provide impactful playoff/regular season minutes, you’re either idiotic or buying too hard into the hype this show brought to him. Rookies/young guys RARELY are as impactful as Lively was and impactful young guys in general are far and few between in the NBA.
@mouseinthehouse_Ай бұрын
@@reececisneros1622 So when should they expect a first round draft pick to make an impact? In ten years? Never? Come off it. The Mavs need to squeeze every bit of production from their roster with these cap rules, they can’t afford to have guys on rookie deals not contributing.
@MikeoxloooongАй бұрын
@@reececisneros1622 don’t think anyone excepts him to be as good as Lively but they are similar in the way that they need their offence created for them. If his G-League shooting can transition to nba level he’s easily a rotation player. Unfortunately the way the summer league team has been put together he can’t play to his strengths offensively
@matthieusaade3616Ай бұрын
I love you guys , but please get rid of that new intro 😢. The old one is perfect, how are we letting it ride with this one ?
@AdamHammond-Ай бұрын
Regarding 3 point disparity. A normal 5-game stretch from Klay last year was 17.5/45. So him going 22/55 in the Finals wouldnt be unheard of.
@ryansonofhudАй бұрын
@nickangstadt Kirby Yates is a certified OG. Dude can throw the ball real good
@mavsdebatorАй бұрын
Does a 1-1 replacement of DJJ with Klay guarantee a championship?... No, but that's not the question Nico is answering. But does adding an 18-20 ppg, 40% 3-pt shooter make the game easier enough for Luka & Ky to produce up to their potential & on top of adding Klay's production, make the series go 7 games? It's not impossible. Mavs were outclassed by BOS because Luka & Ky underperformed to their own abilities for whatever reason, justified or not. But I think the overall upgrade of Klay, Naji, & Grimes taking over THJ, DJJ, & Green minutes is massive & will have a much larger effect than most people are giving credit for.
@beastscale1892Ай бұрын
Underperformed because they was gassed from the West gauntlet of teams while the Celtics didn't face no one to make them sweat. Giannis and the Bucks were their biggest threats and they didn't play.
@phearunos5201Ай бұрын
1. I agree with Nico. Klay Thompson is more than a spot up shooter and his gravity alone will help everyone else on the court. There will be offball action with him that creates shots for other players. The difference will be larger than most realize. 2. 😂 Nick Nurse is the 76ers coach. Doc Rivers is the Bucks coach.
@DJCinthaBoyАй бұрын
The Mavs are better now than they were in the Finals, that’s good enough for me. Nobody they could’ve gotten during free agency would’ve raised the needle as much as Klay
@UltimateLuka25Ай бұрын
Intro beat slaps hardddd
@jmsjolly05Ай бұрын
I agree with this statement.. we were hoping that Hardaway would of gotten and stayed hot behind the arc.. if he was a solid 3 point shooter, that would of changed our whole offensive approach. Just think about it , we weren't able to activate our offense to the fullest and we still made the finals. Can you imagine adding at least 25-30 points from 3. 3 point shooters change the whole game my man
@96wtfomgАй бұрын
In paper the Mavs have made a straight upgrade this offseason. The ball is now in J. Kidd's court to properly manage the rotation, including potentially sitting a player that has more rings than the entire franchise.
@JadensWisdomАй бұрын
All we need is for lively to become a stretch 5 now, that will change the game completely
@MickHogarthАй бұрын
"Airfryer"- Nick Can we get this asap sound bite and you play it every time Klay cooks
@AnthonyWilliams840Ай бұрын
It's not necessarily Klay Thompson per se. It's more the skill set Klay and the other new Mavs brings. I would recommend an article by Dan Gilinsky, where he talks about what Naji & Grimes bring to the Mavs. It's a good read, and I think those 2 additions will give the Mavs something they will need next season, and that's making those regular season games less taxing physically. Nico talked about the team running out of gas in the Finals, whereas the Celtics more or less cruised through the regular season, making them look more fresh than Dallas in the Finals.
@fabriziopace1Ай бұрын
We still need a good playmaker when the starters rest
@datboytravАй бұрын
He gives them the spacing they desperately needed in that Celtics series. Idk if they win but they would’ve been infinitely more competitive
@Mai.707.89Ай бұрын
I already knew the Celtics were going to win over the mavs. I didn’t even watch the game. I stopped watching after the warriors lost to kings. Since you have klay on the mavs now, this is definitely worth the watch
@richardcase9165Ай бұрын
@nick we are a lay-up line maxi misalot and a Super Dwight replacement away that's why Melvin, 0-max and Whaley are so important
@lakritz1987Ай бұрын
The difference is if we need the best skill of Klay (our third best player), we must sub him in and take on of our top two guys out. Boston on the other hand can play it’s best 5 (!) guys at the same time.
@Smido83Ай бұрын
I dont get your point... can you write it one more time in english please?
@kalithechamp1412Ай бұрын
5 3s a game literally makes up the 3 point gap. Klay was taking those
@kibeeenАй бұрын
Reggie Adetula looks like the Melvin Anjinça
@circaenАй бұрын
Luka being healthy & looking like himself completely changes everything on the floor. Having guys that can do a little more now. Klay. Guys having gone through last year. Plus the east looks like it will put up more resistance next year. The Mavs did not have the juice to go against a fresh Celtics team. There are enough tweaks and changes where Mavs chances are better this year.
@JJW419Ай бұрын
I don't care what nobody says, Naji will bring the toughness and more consistent shooting that DJJ didn't have. Grimes will bring a bench piece that can put up 20 on any given night that josh green didn't have. And Klay will bring the consistent shot making and ability to spread the floor that THJ didn't. Mavs are a much better team, and they can compete with anyone including Boston. If they play to their abilities, there is no team that they can't beat in a 7 game series. DLive will be a borderline all-star and in the convoy for DPOY. I know it all sounds optimistic, but come a 7 game series and you have Luka Doncic with these pieces, give me the Mavs in 6.
@13spettitАй бұрын
We were title contenders last season. If you think we've gotten better, even marginally, then you have to think we are contenders again this coming season.
@fredsandford9342Ай бұрын
One klay away just means HIGH PERCENTAGE SHOOTERS. What good is a playmaker If the others don't hit shots
@be3beru708Ай бұрын
Nick got no faith in Nico. Mans made 3 great moves and Nick STILL SCARED OF BOSTON🤦🏾♂️😭
@rmr9345Ай бұрын
No arguing with the success (Nico). Think this way if Mavs offense was better (if Klay like shooting was there) wouldn’t Celtics defense become a tad worse? Had Mavs offense kept going for longer stretches Celtics defense would have started losing their game. Come on, what happens to Centics defense against Heats and Knicks? Brunson alone could have taken them to game six.
@tylerb1851Ай бұрын
I like the new intro tell these haters to stop complaining all the time
@edouble9573Ай бұрын
get Tyus Jones on a discount and the team is a no doubt title contender. easily the best team in the west
@aw3some470Ай бұрын
must say nick clearly missunderstood what finley said. To me he meant that they werent the answer to building the perfect team because every team has flaws even the 6 time champ bulls had flaws but that doesnt say that its not the best team in the league (not saying the mavs are we have to wait and see)
@kIdkilla7Ай бұрын
I told you guy's during sac series last year,that we was getting klay..check records
@williammarple8109Ай бұрын
Intro is New Coke.
@martinh5182Ай бұрын
Does “one Klay away” sort of depend on whether Klay’s expected reduced energy expended on offense translates into elevating his defensive prowess to get it somewhere close to what it was pre-injuries? No doubt Klay will start, right? (meaning, if he was resigned, DJJ’s impact was going to be lessened). OMax has not yet looked like a basketball player to me - not smooth or skilled enough compared to what I believe I normally see in top performers. Ajinca (does he really pronounce his name with an accent on the second syllable, or is his name pronounced more like the word syllable?), on the other hand, has observably to me a much smoother gait, has a better looking shot, and just generally looks more like a basketball player who needs to bulk up (not comparing, but young Giannis had similarities, although no one has called Ajinca the “next Dr. J” like the Mavs GM did - whose plea to draft Giannis went ignored).
@doug7vonАй бұрын
Who would’ve said we was PJ and Gafford away from going to the finals
@thabangmatsepe863Ай бұрын
Yoh defensive issues were overrated the problem is our offense wasnt so geeat
@dannysmuzic1807Ай бұрын
I agree, Klay is an upgrade over Timmy. But Holiday killed us with OR put-backs, layups, cuts to the rim etc ... That's why I want Dennis Smith. BUT, if Mavs have home-court throughout post-season, Luka/Kai will be more rested, like Boston was. Mavs only had 22 games together. 2025 is different. One more thing, if Mavs have home-court, Kyrie doesn't even have to win a game in Boston, if they meet again. But Celtics are not going back imo, because there will never be another road to Finals more injury laden by opponents stars than theirs. Also, DAL won't make it back without their starting defensive 2/SG, Jonesy imo. Need a defender in back-court w/ Kai. We'll see.
@danielw.9026Ай бұрын
the gap was wide because the mavs played terrible they were tired had nothing left most notably luka and kyrie if they play up to their standard and ad thompson and a little more from the role players the gap is not as big as you think having said all that they are still one playmaker/shotmaker away!
@highimwolfАй бұрын
Luka injury played a role. But Kyrie always plays bad vs Celtics. And Mavs just don't play good vs Celtics as a whole.
@danielw.9026Ай бұрын
@@highimwolf kyrie always plays bad against boston is a little bit to easy the question is why? i don't know, but its in the past now he is gona have good games against boston streaks are there to be broken!😃
@beastscale1892Ай бұрын
@@highimwolf Kyrie avg 20ppg just like Jaylen Brown. The issue was the Mavs spacing with no 3pt shooters as Kyrie and Luka were exhausted from their playoff run
@generallukeproductionsАй бұрын
Were they a Klay away from winning the 2024 Finals? No. But could Klay be the difference in the 2025 Finals? Yes.
@toneSwan4041Ай бұрын
You said doc rivers is the coach of the 76ers?
@ronmoody3001Ай бұрын
IF U DON'T THINK WE WERE A KLAY AWAY... THEM WHAT DO U THINK... HIS SHOOTIN WOULD'VE MADE A BIG DIFFERENCE
@bbscott2828Ай бұрын
Klay Thomson - upgrade to the max three point shooting. Better at offense and defense than Hardaway. Grimes and Marshall as a combo - upgrade at offense and defense over combo of Green and Jones. Grimes and Marshall have both taken on the best point player of the other team. Jones may be the best defender of the bunch but NOT the best player of the bunch. Read that last sentence again
@OhmyZephyrusАй бұрын
I mean if we had a Timmy, we could have done a bit more but he wasn’t ready going into the finals 🤷♂️
@chunkymay1650Ай бұрын
Nick, do not “Let it Ride” with that new intro 😢
@jackastor5265Ай бұрын
Does anyone acknowledge at all that the best player on the court was Luka who was playing on a sprained knee? Think the Mavs struggles had anything to do with that? Sheesh.
@johncrabtree8857Ай бұрын
I don't expect much from thompson maybe a slight upgrade from thj
@kornelpodembski3348Ай бұрын
Anything
@robyncox9238Ай бұрын
Ohio is pretty exotic if you live in kentucky like me.
@nestoraguilar5811Ай бұрын
“If it’s not broke don’t fix it” hopefully this is just off season intros
@kennethdelacruz4444Ай бұрын
I think this is Luka need long time ago he has kyrie, klay as shooter naji a good defender Quitin grimes another good player, on the bench, kidd should manage how there role so the team will do balance offense and defense
@kIdkilla7Ай бұрын
NICK ASK A QUESTION, AN ANSWER IT IN THE SAME SENTENCE..
@Levski011Ай бұрын
.....Hmmmm yeah we were Klay,Naji, Grimes away.... all more consistent 3 pt shooters than THJ, Josh and DJJ....sooo assuming major improvement in one player swap, and improved shooting plus same defence in the other two player swaps....yeah we can push Boston to 7 and win with that lineup.....To answer the question with All the upgrades not just Klay yes absolutely.... assuming all the youth improves we are a lot better...Derick Lively will start hitting more threes we will run both Gafford and Lively at the same time. Kidd will experiment with lineups for sure....I will say this again 1-3 is where we will be ranked in the regular season and less pressure on Luka, more ball movement, with some screen and roll catch and shoot action plays designed for Klay....the offense will change mark my words...
@markyoung9Ай бұрын
Come on. When you’re thumped 4-1 and most of the wins were runaways, you’re not one 34 year old player away. But if Lively, PJ find more consistent offense, then that’s getting there.
@samuelquinones6964Ай бұрын
Luca play in one leg ,to many miss free throws,Boston,Denver, even clippers,they should be ok w 17 points from Klay and 15 from center positions they lost by a few points
@HowsSIGHTSАй бұрын
what was that inteo
@matthew.kunovicАй бұрын
London aint all that.
@jnmc2498Ай бұрын
It’s amazing for visitors. Every big city is. Very different experience compred to a citizen.
@TheBoki000Ай бұрын
I think bigger then anythingnit was luka being injured..luka on a bum lag was able to kill boston had 30pt imagine him in that post AS period going against boston Man it would have been over and him also having a klay ...its the end
@user-bs8zt2gq1pАй бұрын
We got to the finals, Great. But no way do we beat the Celtics if we would have had won. Why?.1. Luka was too beat up and did not play up to his standard. 2. Irving was a no show except for the one game we won when he played well. PJ, DJ, Exum, THJ, Hardy lights definitely too bright for them. Green & Liv some good but some not so good. Celtics were 8 deep with 3 players on the US National team and clearly Brown should have been as well. That puts Tatum, Holiday, Green & Brown being the USA top 12 players. No we are not title contenders yet, we missed Curiso which would have been solid. We added Klay, Grimes and Naji. Great pickups. But to get in top 4 teams ( Celtics, Thunder, Nuggets and Timberwolves) I would have liked to see: Luka, Irving, Klay, LM from Jazz and Liv. Second unit: Exum, Curiso, PJ, Naji and Gafford. Next three rotation players Hardy, OMax and Pat Bev. The rest trade em or get young development players or add Kennard as another 3 point shooter then keep Powell and Morris on min contracts to complete roster.
@MC-ej4toАй бұрын
One team that I think is going to get significantly better that these guys are forgetting about is the Memphis Grizzlies I really believe they're going to be better than Denver and I think they're going to be right there with Minnesota. I think the Pacers could be very very good in the East as well. They got to the ECF without Matherin, and Walker
@Smido83Ай бұрын
Without Mathurin, yes... but Coulibaly is not a Pacer. Not sure who you are talking about...
@MC-ej4toАй бұрын
@@Smido83 totally meant Walker. Who os a heck of a defender.
@Smido83Ай бұрын
@@MC-ej4to Ah... ok, that makes a bit more sense. 😉 But him being injured was as impactfull as O-Max Prosper being injured for Dallas. He wouldnt've played any real minutes to begin with. I mean he was a backup to the backup in the reg Season, and there was basically no playing time left after the Siakam Trade at PF...
@MC-ej4toАй бұрын
@@Smido83 well it would have helped on the defensive end because he was a big body. People don't realize how much those guys matter until you get to that point in the playoffs. I love Reggie Bullock and DFS but we needed more wings. Dallas wore those dudes down and when the Warriors game they had more depth. Wings win rings
@Smido83Ай бұрын
@@MC-ej4to Turner/Siakam/Toppin/Jackson... all 6'8 ot taller. There was simply no place for Walker this season. Not to mention he was healthy and averaged 3.4 minutes... like I said, he wasnt important at all.
@ppquicksilverАй бұрын
you talking about the euros at the beginning?! and lol you think that france won the euros and not spain?
@emjaay80Ай бұрын
Boston Celtics may have a problem after the team USA players pick. It’s slowly bubling
@NamPham-jk5zcАй бұрын
Yeah Mavs were far away from a title unless we had prime Klay
@michaelbrice5169Ай бұрын
I got to say I disagree. If we made shots we probably winning it.
@dagnt8145Ай бұрын
Doc Rivers is the coach of who? Come on man .
@denigsterАй бұрын
1 klay thompson 10 years ago - this klay is done
@zacharylenson5399Ай бұрын
Nah Reggie is right, nuggets have lost so much depth and haven't replaced anyone That’s way to much on jokic, Murray and mpj have to many injuries and injury concerns, Holmes that rookie guy, just tore his acl was it ? He tore somthing and is out the year already
@zacharylenson5399Ай бұрын
Well Nic already corrected me, it was his achilles
Ай бұрын
DJJ’s defense got better with the addition of PJ Washington and Gafford. Look at the Mavs defensive rating prior to that trade with DJJ? Ok so much for that false narrative about DJJ who was an offensive liability.
@E4MafiapowersАй бұрын
I’d say he wasn’t necessarily an “offensive liability”. But he also wasn’t some generational top 10 wing defender or something, honestly just a serviceable bench 3 and D guy. I’ll miss his gritty defense and highlight dunks, but if you’re getting at how many 3 balls he missed I won’t miss it either!!!
@everydayestebanАй бұрын
DJJ is a huge offensive liability, low IQ player that cannot make the right basketball plays in the clutch. Nico has no patience for that he already had Naji line up.
@T-Dogg121Ай бұрын
He only began starting after the trades.
@dannysmuzic1807Ай бұрын
Jones was defending the 4/PF before the trade. After the trade, Jones went back to defending 2/SG, helping Kyrie in the back court.
@harrisonhousley1574Ай бұрын
The intro isn’t iconic anymore 😢😢
@doug7vonАй бұрын
Why second guess the man that got them their🤦🏿♂️ ungrateful
@beattheovenludwigvanАй бұрын
Nick do u buy a new phone if it get scratched by an ant?
@eda2341_Ай бұрын
🦝
@user-bs8zt2gq1pАй бұрын
No not even close.
@williamkent2446Ай бұрын
We lost 2 of the first 4 games by 7 points. I def believe we were one Klay away. Klau changes the game more than just 3 point shooting