Imagine if the Mavs had spent their money, time, and most importantly, draft picks on ascending, developmental players instead of random salary-relieving throw aways that usually get stashed overseas. Imagine if instead of constantly pursuing big-name players, they gradually accumulated young, coachable assets to supply Rick Carlisle with an athletic, yet capable group of players to put around Dirk.
There are countless options the Mavs have had over the last five offseasons that they have completely overlooked due to their obsession with big names.
Everything began to come apart the summer after winning the title.