Fans respond to questions asked
This week’s Dallas Mavericks fan polling had two easy questions about the progression of the offseason. Since we’re all but wrapped up with the moves that matter, it seemed a good time to take the temperature of the team’s performance.
The first question asked if the Dallas Maverick did enough in free agency.
The voting fanbase is split on this topic, right down the middle. I think that’s apt too because the question was worded vaguely on purpose. If you are concerned about the Dallas guard depth you probably voted no. If you think Dallas didn’t have a lot of options, given the cap situation and free agents, you may have voted yes. Either way, this is the team Dallas has and they’ll have to see how it does this regular season.
The second question asked if the Mavericks would make the playoffs.
Fans overwhelmingly voted yes. I’m a bit surprised! But it’s the time of year where optimism flows freely. That said, I am in the minority. I think Dallas will guard well, but struggle to score. The team lacks dribble penetration and shooting, hallmarks of successful NBA offenses these days.
But! It’s July and I could be swayed to change my mind. Dallas performing better would be a welcome surprise. The team’s over/under right now is at 40.5 at FanDuel and they’re a +102 to make the playoffs (There’s also some ridiculously fun Cooper Flagg bets if that’s your thing). This is why they play the games.