Monday night gave Mavericks fans a glimpse of what might have been. Actually, this week will be full of what-if reminders.
Just in time for Christmas, the Mavericks’ 101-76 drubbing of Orlando at American Airlines Center was the first of a multi-episode Mavericks version of It’s a Wonderful Life.
Vivid, high-definition depictions of Life With and (gasp) Without Luka Doncic. The difference between now, a 14-11 Dallas team that has won 10 straight home games, and Pottersville.
The Mavericks, you’ll recall, entered last June’s draft with the No. 5 pick. They had a glaring need for a big man.