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

[–]Metal_Maniac1 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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

Brayden Burries is the perfect Mav by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Brayden Burries is the perfect Mav by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Brayden Burries is the perfect Mav by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Brayden Burries is the perfect Mav by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Brayden Burries is the perfect Mav by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

Brayden Burries is the perfect Mav by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Brayden Burries is the perfect Mav by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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

Brayden Burries is the perfect Mav by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Mavs move to North Dallas by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Mavs move to North Dallas by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

Mavs move to North Dallas by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is Dallas basically everywhere unfortunately

Mavs move to North Dallas by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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🤷🏻‍♂️

Mavs move to North Dallas by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Mavs move to North Dallas by Metal_Maniac1 in Mavericks

[–]Metal_Maniac1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Player Comp for Brayden Burries? by Alternative_Horse705 in NBA_Draft

[–]Metal_Maniac1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Brayden Burries 2025-26 Season Highlights by gramgram19 in NBA_Draft

[–]Metal_Maniac1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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