The Dallas Mavericks have missed out on the playoffs for two straight seasons. The only upside of winning just 57 combined games in two years is the selecting near the top of the draft. The Mavs appear to have drained two consecutive lottery picks with Dennis Smith Jr. and Luka Doncic.
DSJ was second-team All-Rookie last season and Doncic won the EuroLeague MVP. Both players are also under 21 years old. The Mavericks have two foundation pieces to build their next contending team, but they need to learn to co-exist on the court to maximize their potential.