The Dallas Mavericks season is underway as the team began with Media Day on Monday. Players spoke about the arrival of new teammates and their mindset heading into the new year. One storyline was the growth and development of Dereck Lively II. The former rookie said he may start shooting more threes in games. This could be crucial for the team, as Lively II’s progression played a huge role in their success last season.
The other storyline was the addition of Klay Thompson. The former Warrior brings plenty of experience and scoring to Dallas. Kyrie Irving spoke highly of his new teammate, as he believes Thompson could be the missing piece to another championship run. This is the team’s mindset heading into training camp. Players like Luka Doncic believe it is championship or bust this coming season.
Many players are buying into Doncic’s mindset, as they have been working all summer to enhance their performance. For example, Quentin Grimes has had no trouble perfecting his game. Grimes spent time at the Mavs facilities and in Houston working on his shot among many other things. He could easily enhance the team’s 3-point shooting assuming he returns without any lingering injuries…