After getting through plenty of trials and tribulations, the Dallas Mavericks 2017-2018 season is finally over.
On the court, the team finished tied for the third-worst record in the NBA (24-58). Off the court, the organization is still dealing with the fallout from a Sports Illustrated story that exposed a prevalent culture of sexual harassment within the business operations department.
The fact that 39-year-old Dirk Nowitzki, the greatest player in franchise history, will return for his 21st season is a positive story. But for a number of reasons, these next few months could be the most critical time period in the history of the organization.