Are the Dallas Mavericks a DARK HORSE Contender for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Could the Dallas Mavericks be a dark horse contender to land Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer? Explore how the Mavs could build a superstar trio with Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and Giannis to shake up the NBA and the Western Conference.
On today’s episode, Isaac Harris breaks down why the Dallas Mavericks could pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, what assets the Mavs can offer, and potential connections to NBA figures like Jason Kidd and Sean Sweeney. The show also highlights how stars like Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall, and Dereck Lively II could be involved in a possible blockbuster deal. Other topics include the futures of Kyle Kuzma, Myles Turner, and the impact of team-building around young prospect Cooper Flagg, with Kyrie Irving’s leadership. Listen in for a deep dive into the Mavs’ offseason possibilities, the role of expiring contracts, draft picks, and how Dallas could become a real contender in the NBA.
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25 Comments
No, pls not. He just destroyed his name and I really don’t want such a player beside Cooper Flag. Just build a proper team around him and a great future is shining.
What do you not understand about Tank.
Lowkey with all the Kalshi stuff I don’t even want Giannis
I, sometimes, can sound a bit negative or critical with some of my comments, BUT I thought this episode was actually pretty darn good. You said it in different ways about 30 times that this was an episode explaining how or why different scenarios 'that could' get Giannis in a Mavericks jersey, so the premise was perfect.
I am not super hyped about this prospect because I do see Giannis and Cooper being very similar players, and I do believe that Kidd is trying to develop Cooper in a Giannis style player. That's one of the 2 biggest concerns I have with this idea: 1) Giannis and Cooper are so similar in how they play/are used that it could actually stunt the development of Cooper and/or make Giannis not as effective because of the development of Cooper. Think about how they play, cut, score, create. Ball dominance is something they both need to create for themselves and others. 2) I am wary of trading our young talent/depleting our depth to accommodate acquiring a 31 year old, whose biggest asset is his athleticism…not because he won't be a good player, but because he will require a very significant contract to stay and perhaps too high to ever be able to trade it in a few years.
Despite all this, Isaac did go through this with several options to get him, as well as concerns if you would get him, BUT made me realize there are many connections that honestly exist to make it more plausible than what I believed existed, before watching this episode.
I'm still a no, but it was cool to ponder.
Isaac, did you see Mikel Brown go off last night?! He got 45 pts, 9 rebs, 2 assists, and 3 steals! I’d love it if he got to learn from Kyrie. Having Giannis would be cool too.
The darkest of the dark horses lol……
This summer he will have his choice of 29 teams to go to.
He will dictate this merely by stating who he will sign a LONGTERM deal with.
The Knicks are the leader even though they won’t have the best offer.
Dallas will have to convince Giannis that the Mavs are THE BEST OPTION to win a title in 2027.
That’s a tall order.
He could completely hang the Bucks out to dry by choosing to be coy about what his intentions are.
Regardless any Giannis acquisition will be very risky and that’s why the offers will be tepid at best.
They waited too long and now Milwaukee is in deep trouble.
The Lilliard/Turner fiasco was a terrible misstep. Portland is sitting in the cat birds seat.
Giannis for sure would’ve came with Luka. I was predicting it for years, he LOVES Luka. He always looks for Luka at the all star
Trade him for kyrie so i can blow this popstand
Who needs Giannas when we got 5 second round picks for AD? One of those is bound to be good
I thought you wanted to build around coop?
8:18 so take the limited capital we accrued from 32 year old AD , and give it to the Bucs for a 31 year old Giannis who’s also had injuries recently …… HMMM 🤔…… how about teams stop trading away everything for a player and force that player to walk in free agency. It makes no sense for teams to constantly take this stupid and flawed approach. Name a championship team that worked this way. Kd came to the warriors in free agency. LeBron went to the heat In free agency. Caruso went to OKC in free agency…. THATS HOW YOU GET THE PLAYERS YOU NEED. THATS the smart way to build. Draft and free agency. Trading everything for a star is asinine . You’re banking on them being loyal to you when they weren’t even loyal to the ones who drafted them . If we can’t get them in free agency and not for a still like Kai, then we gotta pass and stay the course.
C-Bagley III
PF-Giannis antetokounmpo
SF-Cooper Flagg
SG-Darryn Peterson
PG-Kyrie Irving
Man we have a top 10 and the 30th pic, AND multiple seconds. We have so many swings in this draft, WHY GIVE IT UP. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGG, or GET GONE…. Peace, love, and prosperity to you all
Mfs got their wish of having AD traded for peanuts and now have to manufacture trade slop 😂. Any recs for other Mavs pods? I refuse to believe this the best Dallas has to offer lol
We'd have to get into the top 3 in the lottery to put up a serious offer.
That seems like to much for him. He’s always hurt these days and isn’t free for the playoffs.
If we can keep our 2026 frp. Then im in. If not id rather keep building our team
You give away ANYTHING other than Coop to get Giannis. No questions at all!
Cooper needs more shooting around him. I'm good on Giannis…
Would trade this years 30th pick and gsw 1st rd pick we traded for if it could get us drafting in teens.
We dont need giannis
In one word: no
Id hope/wish to get him, i didn't wanna wait another 2-4 years to get another shot at the finals
It depends on what Giannis wants if he says no extension unless it's the Mavs, he will be a Mav.
I dunno, I’m a huge Giannis fan but I just don’t think he adds enough spacing, as great as Giannis is I don’t think he’s the right fit.
Lmfao 😂stop it omg that’s worse than Milwaukee 😂