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Dallas Mavericks: Donnie Nelson earned more votes for Executive of the Year
The Dallas Mavericks have completed one of the most difficult transitions in the NBA. They had a two-decade run of success with Dirk Nowitzki leading the charge. The Mavs GOAT had them in the playoffs 15 of 16 years. Dallas’ future looked bleak as Nowitzki headed into his twilight. Until Donnie Nelson stepped up and made two massive trades that have set the Mavericks up for another two-decade run of success.
Most teams do not jump from one superstar to the next.