As the Dallas Mavericks transition into the post–Luka Doncic era, reliability will be paramount. Landing another generational prospect in Cooper Flagg ensures that Dallas already has a potential centerpiece.
The challenge now lies in assembling the supporting pieces around him. While the Mavericks feature two centers who project as foundational in Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford, neither has consistently demonstrated the reliability necessary to help drive the franchise toward its ultimate goal: winning.
Durability concerns cloud Mavericks’ center rotation
Sure, Lively II and Gafford are both viable options…whenever they play. Labeling a player as injury-prone can feel unfair, especially when most injuries are completely out of a player’s control.