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Nick Wright Makes Bold Claim About Dallas Mavericks’ Post-Season Success: “They’re Going To The Finals”

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Apr 5, 2022
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NBA analyst Nick Wright is endorsing the Dallas Mavericks to make it to the NBA Finals after their win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. He pointed out how an in-shape Luka Doncic is controlling the NBA like a yo-yo, with the Bucks failing to stop him even with two defensive standouts like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday.

He then went on to draw parallels between this year’s Luka Doncic with 2007 LeBron James, who surprised the NBA by taking the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals with players nobody that could compete at that level and projected that Doncic will do the same thing as a Maverick through the West.

“Back in 07, you didn’t see it coming. LeBron James, Damon Jones, and Boobie Gibson aren’t going to make the Finals, but they did. LeBron was 22 and had played in two career playoff series. Luka is 23 and has played in two career playoff series. In those two series, he has averaged 34-9-10 and he did it against the Clippers. There’s no answer for him. Dallas is done losing in the regular season. They’re going to finish 3-4 seed and they’re going to the Finals. They have the best player in every series they play, mark it down.”

"Right now, Luka Dončić is showing you he has the whole NBA on a string. The Bucks had no answers. … Dallas is done losing this regular season, and they're going to the Finals." — @getnickwright pic.twitter.com/QmjMrQYP67

— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) April 4, 2022

The comparison of this year’s Mavericks and LeBron’s 07 Cavaliers has been floating around for a while. However, it isn’t necessarily the best comparison to make, as the Mavericks do have a supporting cast to accentuate Doncic’s strengths. The players aren’t over-achievers in their role, but the team as a whole is far more competitive.

The only comparison is the fact that Doncic would make the Finals in his fourth season as LeBron did. The Mavericks won’t be favored to do so, but outside the Phoenix Suns, it isn’t out of the realm of possibility. 

The Mavericks will focus on securing the best seed possible and then making it out of the first round for the first time since 2011 before they focus on dreams of being in the NBA Finals.  

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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