It’s always good to see an old friend but in this case, pleasantries will have to wait.
The Mavericks need wins too desperately to worry about catching up with Jalen Brunson, the all-star point guard who bolted from Dallas after the 2022 run to the Western Conference finals.
He signed a mega-contract with the New York Knicks as a free agent and has prospered with them.
And the Mavericks have been just fine without Brunson, reaching the NBA Finals last season.
Things tend to work out for a reason and in this case, Brunson’s decision to leave the Mavericks was a good one for both sides.