The Dallas Mavericks have had success finding international talent under GM Donnie Nelson. He brought Dirk Nowitzki to Dallas. The Mavs were willing to do everything in their power to draft Luka Doncic in 2018. Nelson was also high on Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2013 draft. Finding international talent may be the Mavericks’ biggest advantage in the NBA.
It is not just superstars either. The Mavs brought in J.J. Barea in 2006. He has become a Mavericks legend. Maxi Kleber turned into a fine role player since coming over in 2017.