Fansided · Sep 2, 2025
LeBron James' Mavericks pipe dream was doomed from the start
Mavericks fans need to move on from the idea that LeBron James should've ever came to Dallas.
Los Angeles Lakers v Dallas Mavericks | Ron Jenkins/GettyImagesThis summer was pretty much the best-case scenario for the Dallas Mavericks. After losing Luka Doncic in one of the most ridiculous trades of all time, the Mavs were blessed in the draft lottery when they were gifted with Cooper Flagg, one of the most hyped prospects in recent NBA memory. Flagg has experience practicing with the big dogs during Team USA's gold medal run when he was 17. He's been NBA-ready even before his time at Duke.
