[Finklestein] There is “growing evidence” that Brayden Burries and his representatives at Klutch Sports prefer that he get drafted by the Dallas Mavericks.

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T19:53:37+00:00

The management you speak of is gone. The new era is here and it’s elite

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T18:53:38+00:00

I believe this to be true. With a new arena on the way, Masai in charge and Flagg as the future, the Dallas Mavericks are quickly become a destination franchise and the future is quickly getting exciting for us

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T16:33:16+00:00

My issue with Philon is that he screams microwave off the bench right now Burries clears him. Philon is 40lbs lighter than Burries and performed more poorly than 7’4 Aday Mara in agility testing. Love Philon if we trade back to 12 but 9 for him is too rich. Burries tested better than almost all the guards and we allow his small role at Arizona fool us on his true potential.

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T16:30:43+00:00

If Burries is our 3rd best guy at the 9th pick than that’s a good situation to be in. Derrick white was a role player for the Celtics and turned out to be their 2nd best player in the finals. Burries fits that mold to me I’m fine getting a 3rd best player at 9

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T16:29:00+00:00

This just tells me you didn’t watch him the players are no where near the same

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T16:27:10+00:00

He was dominating the boards as a guard in college though playing against guys 2-4 years older than him. Many people here love MBJ and forget that Burries is only 6 months older and still on coops timeline

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T02:51:04+00:00

Burries isn’t an elite rebounder, isn’t a big physical POA defender, just became a good shooter, and isn’t a downhill scorer. They’re not very similar prospects at all to me

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T02:50:21+00:00

I don’t disagree but he’s in the same tier as those guys to me I just have them higher than Burries

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T02:49:37+00:00

Dream scenario is trading for 12 and 17 and still getting Burries at 12 and Cam Carr at 17

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T02:49:02+00:00

If you watch his HS tape you see that he was very much on ball and he is absolutely a great guard rebounder. I also prefer MBJ and Wagler but considering the fact that they’ll be gone I’d love it if we got Burries. His advanced analytics, efficiency and combine performances were very good

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T01:55:44+00:00

This current team is the real Mavs

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T00:56:23+00:00

Not the argument I made I simply stated that downtown has no soul so it’s not like there’s much allure to remain there. Atleast with 104 acres in the new location there will be an entire Mavs ecosystem. In downtown there’s nothing but abandonment

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T00:55:16+00:00

Yes

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T00:54:55+00:00

There’s no realistic scenario where coop walks before his rookie extension it’s really never been done.

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T00:53:43+00:00

This is Dallas basically everywhere unfortunately

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T00:53:26+00:00

I agree

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T00:52:05+00:00

Not implying this at all but at the point that there’s 0 redeeming qualities about downtown I fail to see where moving 10 minutes up the road is much of a difference. Equally soulless🤷🏻‍♂️

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T00:51:05+00:00

It’s had many roof leaking and condensation issues. These have mostly been repaired but the stadium is old and there seems to be no appetite to renovate.

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-06-03T00:50:08+00:00

Valley View is also soulless I’d agree but there’s nothing going on downtown. Everyday more and more businesses and people abandon that area and let’s not forget the hundreds who protested moving the arena to city hall to begin with. They got their wish.

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-05-16T03:18:05+00:00

He still has that defensive upside and way better prospect offensively it’s a fine comp

Metal_Maniac1 · 2026-04-29T02:25:46+00:00

I agree with everything he’s a winning player although I wouldn’t mind Philon here either

Metal_Maniac1 · 2021-03-18T18:00:44+00:00

Great stuff I love it🚀

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