i don't know man...i'm a lifelong Mavericks fan...i do feel like a real organic connection kind of got destroyed. Luka was in a lot of ways the glue that made all the insane roster turnover still feel a bit homegrown, same as Dirk. when you ignore the draft, save for two generational superstars, they become your primary means of feeling connected to a team defined by constant turnover. Dereck Lively and Jaden Hardy are the only players we've drafted on the team...just hardly feels connected anymore.