For numerous years the Dallas Mavericks front office has followed the same recipe for success: surround all-time great Dirk Nowitzki and head coach Rick Carlisle with capable, savvy veterans in order to make a playoff run. This plan has worked swimmingly in the past, resulting in a multitude of playoff appearances, winning seasons, and even one NBA Championship. However, the nucleus of this success has been the stellar play of Nowitzki, and eventually the Big German’s basketball journey will find its end and he will finally unload the weight of carrying his beloved franchise.
Mark Cuban and the Mavs’ front office have begun to take measures in order to prepare for Dirk’s departure, changing their roster-building strategy this offseason.