Dallas Mavericks could be 'surprise' NBA title contenders

When you think of those who will be in contention to bring home the Larry O’Brien trophy this season, there are the usual suspects. But what about the Dallas Mavericks?

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Sure, you may think of the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs to be the on-paper favorites, but the Dallas Mavericks may have had the best offseason of any team in the NBA (outside of Cleveland re-signing LeBron James).

Yes, the Dallas Mavericks did lose Shawn Marion and Vince Carter, but replacing them will be a collection of talent which includes Tyson Chandler and Chandler Parsons. Not only did the Dallas Mavericks appear to improve from a talent standpoint, they also plugged a few holes. Given that, might they be a contender for the NBA title?

"In the end, it will boil down to seeding and how much Dirk Nowitzki has left in the tank. If the Mavs secure a top seed out West and Rick Carlisle manages to keep Nowitzki somewhat fresh for the playoffs, a run to the Western Conference Finals is not outside of the realm of possibility. Though the roster could use another solid two-way rotation player, this Mavericks team may be a more serious contender than many realize."

Betting on an aging star isn’t normally something you’d want to do, but Dirk Nowitzki isn’t just a normal aging star. Given that and Dallas’ well balanced roster, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Mavericks emerge as one of the NBA’s elite this season.

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Dallas Mavericks could be ‘surprise’ NBA championship contenders

By Bryan Rose | Sep 18, 2014

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