Tim Hardaway: The Mavericks stay healthy and have the moment to compete for the championship, but whether they can maintain it is the key

Recently, NBA legend Tim Hardaway was interviewed by Action Net Work, and he was asked about his views on the Mavericks.

Q: Half a year has passed since Luka Doncic's heavy deal, and the Mavericks have now obtained Cooper Flag. What do you think this operation brings to Dallas?

Tim Hardaway: It was very successful in operation. They sent away the top five players in the league, but received the No. 1 pick - who would know that things would develop like this.

Now is uncertain how the team will arrange Flag's position. They already have PJ Washington, Anthony Davis, and a group of players who can match Klay Thompson. Kyrie Irving will return in the second half of the season. I am not sure where the team will let Flag play, nor how to use him. It is unknown how to use this rookie. After all, there are already champion members in the team - Clay has won the championship, and AD has also won the championship. Although you are the No. 1 pick, how do you help the team? How will the team train you? This is a problem that the Mavericks need to solve. This kid is talented, and I think he will grow into a core player and have the mindset to become an excellent basketball player. But don't forget that he is a rookie, he just entered the league at the age of eighteen or nineteen. His confidence may be shaken and requires strong team support to maintain his form. It's tough, really hard.

If they stay healthy, they can have the ability to compete for the championship in the West. The lineup configuration is reasonable, but whether you can maintain health is the key.