Why the Dallas Mavericks Will Dominate Even More in 2025 After Winning the West

4 time NBA champion & 5 time All Star Klay Thompson’s fit in Dallas will take them to another level. We’ll delve into how Klay’s reputation as a high-stakes performer has been swayed, and the other acquisitions made by Dallas so far this off-season which will make them increasingly dangerous in 24-25. Stay tuned

[@shamardavis5243]

Out: THJ DJ Green In: Klay Naji Grimes Mavs upgraded ball handling defensive versatility, size, shooting and playmaking while acquiring a legit 3rd scorer. Sheesh.

[@thebread9874]

But we lost point of attack defense

[@franzangelovillena8546]

Naji has big shoes to fill with DJ gone

[@jmaxwell5314]

This is a deep squad…

[@jmaxwell5314]

@@thebread9874 DJJ only elevated after the trade deadline moves. Naji, Omax and others could step up. And they have another roster spot open.

[@SouthernDrinkSlinger]

@@jmaxwell5314 O'Max aint stepping up, but Grimes is a very good defender. He could easily fill that 20mpg, PoA defense that DJJ left. Grimes is a much better shooter than DJJ too.

[@Nitabita_]

Yall are forgetting about Killa Klay. When Klay goes unconscious it’s a wrap for any team. He still had those games last year. Yes, he went 0/10 in the last game, but it sound like the whole season was trash for him…his heart wasn’t in it. We get get Killa Klay back and Mavs are going to be the team to beat next year!

[@CmLegoat]

this team will win 60+ games & eventually win a chip

[@stevenmonte7397]

I agree!

[@nikki-op4xj]

its been so fun to be mavs fan these past few months and it just keeps getting better

[@FilmerStevie]

We used pray for times like these 😂

[@MrMDMPOfficial]

Man Nico got down. I loved DJJ but Marshall is an upgrade. Same for Grimes and Green. Klay is basically getting the Hardaway Jr shots. Championship loading

[@mattiacavicchia8785]

If i had doubts about kyrie + luka stepping on each other toes now it's CLEAR this is a gold move. Klay can break the records for less steps taken or fewest sweat produced, idk. But all i see is bucketssss

[@phoule76]

fewest steps taken

[@mattiacavicchia8785]

Fair

[@Mrjvc163]

Naji Marshall acquisition is gonna be as impactful as the Klay trade. Naji is a major upgrade from DJJ.

[@Nix-qq5je]

DJJ's leaping ability and lob threat will surely be missed. Hopefully Naji can be as impactful as DJJ was overall.

[@Kameronhndrixx314]

Still need a big. Gafford not it. Lively need more time

[@SouthernDrinkSlinger]

@@Kameronhndrixx314 The bigs are fine. Gaff/Lively/Kleber is a strong 1-3 center string.

[@danraul9759]

​@@Kameronhndrixx314we literally have one of the best center rotations in the league. And gafford is 25 years old and lively is a rookie at just 20 years. We are set for MANY years

[@coltondodd3086]

@@Kameronhndrixx314 gafford and Lively is probably the best center rotation in the league outside of maybe Kat and gobert or Wemby

[@andreamicucci2396]

If Dallas would open their eyes, they'd realize they have another potential Brunson in Jaden Hardy. When he played minutes throughout the playoffs and finals albeit trash time, dude was a walking bucket, and for a team struggling to put points on the board idk why J. Kidd never took a gamble and inserted the young fella. His bag seems deep imo. But I'm a nobody so idk lol😂

[@Tex2323]

He was the 2nd off the bench most of the playoffs..first guard off the bench but when Luka and Kyrie are playing over 40 minutes a game there’s no minutes left for him

[@tylermartinmusic]

Just FYI… Mavs didn’t get three 2nd round picks for THJ… they GAVE UP three 2nd round picks for Grimes

[@ScottySkilz1]

too be fair i could of scored 20 that night klay scored 37 points in a quarter......jk Klay is great will always be great no matter where he goes. west gonna be tough as hell

[@bobbycone2]

Can't wait for this coming season! I'll be there at the AAC for around 20 games as usual and will watch every single other one on TV! Let's go Mavs!

[@LucianoCantabruel]

Warriors needed to reduced financial burden taking one big salary out between Curry, Green and Thompson, they choose Thompson, giving him the only option of reducing salary. It wasn’t the reduction what hurts, it was the fact that he was the chosen one. Warriors could have requested a split reduction among three of them, that could have been more fair. But I guess curry considered he is still contributing way more. About Green contribution… I guess Warriors like his punches

[@dr.magneto5341]

Klay was benched, thats it we offered 2 for 48

[@Nix-qq5je]

Luka will have Kyrie and Klay in each corner. Pick your poison.

[@onlyfacts3178]

Kyrie plays 1 good game and 2 bad games so...KLAY the same...

[@ThuanTran-nv9yb]

Nico deserves a lot of credit in making a dollar out of fifteen cents. Grant Williams was not going to work out and he corrected that quick. Grimes looks like a more polished version of what we wanted Green to be. Excellent defender and can make hustle plays. When resigning DJJ was complicated due to him changing agents, he pivoted to Naji. He's also more polished than DJJ offensively. DJJ can jump through the roof but his 3s were not hitting consistently during the Finals. Klay should be a seamless fit.

[@Pats308]

I’m so pumped for the Mavs. They going to win 2 final games next year, LFG!!!!!!

[@frederickfairlieesq5316]

Luka needs to shave off 2 three point attempts per game and give them to Klay. Luka has a tendency to settle for threes, but Dallas is so much better with Luka attacking the paint and finding shooters. He was clearly injured in the playoffs, so his penchant for jacking up bad three point attempts (rather than driving) was grossly exaggerated. He can get that step back three at any point in the possession, so why not probe for a better shot before taking the three?

[@split_head_776]

Unfortunately for the Mavs (fortunately for us fans) the West is very competitive. He wont just be able to get to the finals every year. I do look forward to them making this team much better in the upcoming years. Luka for sure can win in Dallas.

[@Deshawnjay]

They will definitely dominate the west as most are not complete teams we dominated this year now imagine with klay Thompson what they’ll be able to do

[@mavs4life248]

@@Deshawnjay I'm a Mavs fan too but I wouldn't use the word dominate. Can we finish top 4? Probably yes. Primary threats are OKC, Minnesota, Sacramento, Pelicans, Denver, and Memphis.

[@michaelhenderson7647]

They main core is young an ain't going anywhere only players gone is hardaway green Jones ever position got upgraded for either experience our younger an better player all around

[@ysktv6175]

@@michaelhenderson7647naji Marshall replaced djj klay for Tim hardaway and grimes for Josh , all being better defenders and scorers behind the three which is the main reason we lost against the Celtics

[@MistaWordz]

​@@mavs4life248Sacramento ain't doing anything, even with DeRozan. Neither are the Pelicans or Grizz. Minnesota hasn't made any major moves yet so I see them getting manhandled by Dallas like they did last year as of now. I also think the Mavs are better (and deeper) than Denver. OKC is the only real threat imo as of now.

[@lukeforbes2008]

Jason Kidd has a citizenship in North Korea so until he loses that this team is cooked

[@grapplermodel]

are you comparing jason kidd to a youtube basketball coach?

[@gantaricatrazein9772]

How can it be said that the Dallas mavericks will dominate the NBA if their reserve players can only score 5 points per game

[@stevedishman9472]

If you'd watched the video you'd know that they greatly improved their bench scoring.

[@michaelhenderson7647]

He wouldn't know because the team got better bigger longer even garage time players our going to do damage this season

[@stevenmonte7397]

MAVS are easily 8-9 deep now. They will dominate!

[@onlyfacts3178]

MAVS fan happy with below the average shooters ahahha Its funnny how some fans dont understand that you cant just see his FG% and say he is above the league...you have to compare with the same players on those roles,,,and that shows they arent really great.

[@YSBG_]

Naji Marshall can shoot the rock as well!!!

[@ijuhi]

OKC's roster is looking way better at this point in time. OKC"s already young roster gained a year of experience and they added 2 elite defenders. Mavs are gonna be a top 4 team in the West for sure - maybe 2nd or 3rd even, but OKC is gonna run the West.

[@XiJinPingEatShit]

They still won't make to conference final ... 100% guarantee u that!

[@tuni11223344]

What does "Dallas will have a historical season" even mean in practical terms?

[@onlyfacts3178]

The problem is that in the WEST; PELICANS got way better KINGS got way better OKC just became a contender SO thats 3 teams joining NUGGETS / TIMBERWOLVES / Thats 5 teams that can compete against MAVS.

[@devilpvp571]

You never bet against Luka Doncic

[@theministryoftruth5161]

I think you got the roles the players have switched up DJJ -> Naji Hardaway-> Klay Green-> Grimes

[@Knight93King]

#MFFL #LETSGOMAVS

[@StyledTheDon]

they need to add RoCo to complete this roster

[@damiancobb8177]

Klays gunna come out and drain em this year 💯

[@saltyv250]

cant wait for this to age like milk and its the lakers winning ring 18

[@zeushualde5627]

lakers was so weak bro..... hahaha only delusional fans think lakers was contender.... okc wolves mavs is much better line up

[@gdmav7775]

The Mavs had to give up three second round picks to get Detroit to take Hardaway for Grimes. We did not RECEIVE three picks

[@BalorDevitt]

you know ball

[@Officialandcal.]

Idk bout y’all but I think about that 0/10 game klay had and saw it as a throwing the game away because he had made his mind clear on moving

[@gdmav7775]

Jones JR. is a huge loss and although the acquisition of Naji and Grimes softens that blow quite a bit, it doesn't nullify it. Mavs Perimeter Defense is worse, but we didn't lose in the finals because of defense, we lost because we were literally breaking records for horrific shooting. We needed an offensive spark and if we brought Klay in to be our second option scorer, this would be a mistake. But as our likely third scoring option? Tasked with nothing but hitting open shots? Yeah we rollin. Welcome aboard Klay

[@alesksander]

Exactly this. We cant be worse than THJ.

[@reececisneros1622]

Nobody knew DJJ was as elite defensively as he was until the season started and he showed it. He averaged like 15 minutes off the bench for the bulls before coming to start for the mavs. I whole heartedly think the physical defensive style of naji will be better throughout the long season/playoffs than DJJs wirey plays style because it tends to wear down opposing player more. Similar to Lou Dort.

[@MrSnatchyobih]

Klay went out sad lmao 😂 had his worst season yet an expected top dollar, acting like they didn’t already pay him for two years while he sat on the bench

[@vutran3758]

All them boys will be eating, Luka gets doubled more than anyone in the league

[@Xone_666]

Get a freaking aaron gordon type PF!

[@Tex2323]

PJ Washington is that but a better defender

[@JumpingJack79]

+1. Aaron Gordon looks formidable. I was actually scared of him. Also, I don't think Mavs currently have a good backup on the PF position. They have good redundancy on all positions except PF. (Edit: I forgot about Maxi, because he was out most of the playoffs; he's not as formidable, but he does exist.)

[@aaronm8552]

The Dallas Mavericks have the Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. It will demolish all the haters. Yes the Celtics shot better by 3 in the finals but they were held to Playoff LOWS!

[@gantaricatrazein9772]

😢a great team doesn't just rely on two players but all the players on the team even if they are reserve players that's the difference between the Dallas mavericks and the Boston Celtics in this year's NBA finals

[@aaronm8552]

@@gantaricatrazein9772 Better shooting, duh!

[@michaelhenderson7647]

​Okay experience change that not just his scoring but being there now you have a main core been to the finals one time for Luka plus Kyrie klay 5 finals appearance one of the Morris brothers have a ring they talking about signing the other brother to they too legit to quit

[@LucianoCantabruel]

@@gantaricatrazein9772yes, for next season that little piece is solved. Now it will be a matter to see which team performes better in the matchups with their new rosters

[@mike91mdk45]

Correct on the lows, but then holding the mavs under 100 pts 4/5 games kind of negated that

[@TimEdits72]

just for proof

[@BigtunaG]

Mavericks can only improve if Luka takes less shots and becomes a better playmaker. I disagree that argument he had no one to pass it too. The guy has no business shooting 10 3s a game period. If you told me Kyrie got more shot attempts because there is no one else to pass it to then I agree but Luka shooting that many bad shots just hurts the team. why would I want Luka to shoot 10 3s over Luka shooting 6 but in return Kyrie shot 2 more and you split 4 3s between Pj/Green/Djj/Thj? it doesn't even make sense that the answer to a poor Dallas shooting performance would be Luka shoot bad step back shots ruin everyones rhythm and force the others to get only late shot clock attempts.

[@igorkamenscek6040]

Bla,bla 💩

[@BigtunaG]

@@igorkamenscek6040 luka stans hate the truth

[@timpeters9965]

They will not move fwd. They were lucky the twolves were tired from the denver series.

[@tc8557]

Lmao you're delusional

[@JumpingJack79]

Lol, and the Mavs weren't tired? Luka was literally playing 40+ MPG with his knees bleeding.

[@timpeters9965]

@@JumpingJack79 clearly the wolves were better.

[@tacocasa9812]

COWBOYS 🤠 SUPERBOWL

[@NickMachado]

Celtics in 5 still

[@Indigo3.7]

LOL That WAS the greatest shooter.. That's NOW a TORN ACHILLES AND TORN ACL and MENTAL PTSD from those types of CAREER ENDING INJURIES... He's not the same, and the NBA knows it.

[@JumpingJack79]

All he needs to do is shoot open 3's from Luka doubles.

[@Indigo3.7]

@JumpingJack79 right..... because STEPH CURRY COULDN'T DO THAT? LOL I would take Curry over Luka ANY DAY! KLAY down graded...

[@s.a.d7882]

Defensively no improvement OKC has improved immensely they're now a better deeper and more experienced team.

[@rikt1541]

Wrong, no more d in dallas😂

[@zeushualde5627]

naji and grimes is better ng djj and green.... DJJ got bullied by tatum and brown in finals....

[@Tsnizle23]

Just my Celtics fans letting y’all know gas up the mavs all y’all want if they make it back to the finals Celtics will beat them again ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️LETS GO CHAMPIONS

[@runitup5021]

Celtics not going back 😂

[@BrianLawrence-vk3pu]

I really root for the Mavs but want to flip to another channel EVERY time Luka whines to the official. This is a constant struggle. Please, PLEASE, I beg of you Luka to just play basketball. No one enjoys watching a millionaire cry. It is ridiculous and sad while causing a complete disconnect with the working class. Should we bitch and moan like you, we would find ourselves unemployed. Just play ball and quit acting like an 8 year old.

[@onlyfacts3178]

he cries because NBA is a RACIST league with an agenda..just call the fouls like the rules say...

[@zacharyharrison4917]

I can’t argue I hate it too but don’t forget the dude is only 25. He will be better this year I believe and just got a 4 time champion to show him how it’s done.

[@BrianLawrence-vk3pu]

@@zacharyharrison4917 very true. And at times I have seen growth in the area of his complaining. And in reality he probably is fouled 10 times a game that aren't called. He is the best player I've ever seen at utilizing leverage to get the shot he wants. He is by no means "fast" and his "athleticism" is probably in the bottom half of the league but his timing, skill and understanding of the game is unmatched. This is why I root for him.

[@njmksr8686]

...so they'll win two games this time? C's still body them with Klay. Klay isn't what he used to be and Mazzulla and his boys are just getting better...

[@michaelhenderson7647]

Mavs clean players off an they play harder for us because y'all call them trash because they have one bad season klay gonna go off

[@ChrizzLau69]

They won’t win the west again. Not until Luka loses 20 lbs and gets new knees.

[@stevedishman9472]

How original. Prepare to lose.

[@michaelhenderson7647]

Luka not even in his prime

[@ChrizzLau69]

Celtics in 4 next year! ☘️🏆☘️

[@willread8376]

Uh...no. they actually had a Cinderella playoff run. Their time is over.

[@gregkleinfall1901]

Cinderella my arse. Boston had the easiest road to the finals. The East was garbage.

[@tchellovalente2373]

Luka was on one knee and one ankle, his knees literally bleeding every game and they made the finals... tesm got better.. Luka will come back healthy...

[@willread8376]

☘️23-7 vs the West, not much competition there neither..you're right tho 80-21 for the year, and a championship is one of the easiest paths to the finals 🤣🤣

[@willread8376]

@@gregkleinfall1901 including the Finals

[@gregkleinfall1901]

@@willread8376 Dallas role players shot 17% from 3 and that was with Boston clogging the paint and leaving them open. That was the reason they lost. Dallas had to go on the road every series on their way to the finals and went 7 and 2 on those road games. Boston also had home court advantage in the finals. You act like Boston is some dynasty after only winning a single finals after multiple years with a stacked team that couldn't get the job done.

[@nerdherdelite]

dallas will lose to the timberwolves in the playoffs

[@V71EXTER]

😂🤦

[@zacharyharrison4917]

You mean the team they just beat 4-1? Right

[@nerdherdelite]

@@zacharyharrison4917 no guarantee dallas will even be a top 6 team this year in the west

[@zacharyharrison4917]

@@nerdherdelite your right the west is stacked and okc scares the living daylight out of me but I really think the Mavs got better with the moves they made. Klay isn’t washed up like a lot of people like to say. And his role isn’t to be a shot creator just to hit shots. And he can do that better than almost anyone. And one thing people haven’t said is he just took number 31, which was Jason “tha jet” terry’s number, best sixth man Mavs ever had. I think it’s a message.

[@nerdherdelite]

@@zacharyharrison4917 my question isn't his offence its mor him defensively now if he is moving over to the sf position and they need luka and kyrie to step up more on defence more then one or 2 games a series because playoffs is more about match ups than anything