NBA Power Stinkings (December 2025, Part 2)

Sorry it took so long to get this second part off.  I was thining that maybe the teams on the lower half of the Power Stinking spectrum shouldnt even be mentioned, since technically they don't stink(?).  But none of us can see the future, and some of these better squad will inevitably fall off as the season wears on.

So that's the theme for today, not focusing on why these teams are good but rather postulating how they may most likely fail.

15. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (14-11)

NBC recently pointed out how the Cavs aren't doing as well as they did last (regular) season, but that may be a good thing.  No use having the best record just to flunk in the First Round.  The better turnaround is to underperform in the regualr season but then represent in the postseason.  Unforutnately though, except for that 2016 championship, that Cavs aren't known for pulling off miracles.

It amazes me how much this roster seems to depend on Darius Garland.  But the bigger issue, I would agree, is the apparent lack of development in Evan Mobley.  Like I have yet to read anything positive about him this seaosn.  And I know he isn't a bad player, being a double-double machine, defensive force and all.  But Cleveland isn't likely going anywhere special unless he develops into the Kareem I predicted him to be.

14. ATLANTA HAWKS (14-11)

Add Trae Young to the ever growing unexpectedly-suddenly-expendable superstar list.  And the thing about these scenarios, as I continually point out in this blog, is it being kinda hard to shop a max player whom even his own team doesn't want(?) anymore.  I mean, it ain't like dude is KD.

Jalen Johnson has been the talk of the town when it comes to a star who's emerged out of nowhere.  Like I never even really heard of dude before.  But suddenly he's the man and proving, as a single player, to be what Atlanta hoped for when they paired Young with Murray a couple of seasons ago.

The rest of the roster is cool and play well as a unit, but there really isn't anyone else to fear to per se.  So it's safe to say that the Hawks will rise and fall with Johnson.

And as for Trae, bringing him back at this point and trying to reincorporate him, imo, is a no-no, unless he's able to relegate himself to the 2 and play off the ball (which is unlikely) or unless Johnson gets hurt.  They can offload him for a couple of complimentary players, save money and still progress in terms of on-court production.

13. MIAMI HEAT (14-11)

The Heat are a team that are known to overachieve in the postseason regularly.  Their achievements may not be miraculous per se, not in the Haliburton sense - rather being more attributable to good organization - but you get what I mean.  Meanwhile, they have a roster that's more or less built for the modern NBA.

But depending on what team you face, being undersized isn't always a good thing.  So yeah, it does kinda concern me that they don't seem to have anything like a traditional four whom they trust with big minutes.

The bigger concern though may be their lack of depth at the point.  I don't even know who's behind Mitchell on the depth chart.  Okay, I just googled it - Jahmir Johnson.  No disrespect, but TF is that?

12. TORONTO RAPTORS (15-11)

Let me be frank and say that I have a hard time believing in the Raptors.  What I do believe in, however, is pressure defense.

I've been waiting a long time for some braintrust to develop an effective way to defend againt the incessant three-point chucking that has become the norm.  And the answer may have been there all along, you know, fullcourt D type shit.

And you have to give it to Toronto's coaches for actually convincing dudes to play hard.  It probably wouldn't work if, you know, they had a diva or two on the roster.  I guess that's the advantage of not having even a single player who's like overly popular.

I don't really know enough about the Raptors to predict what may go wrong, and I like rooting for underdogs anyway.  That said, I have yet to hear anyone mention them as contenders.  And even then, if you really want to excel in media-driven professional sports, it helps to have a superstar.

11. PHOENIX SUNS (14-10)

I firmly agree with the other pundits who assert that the Suns have thus far been the surprise team, in a way, of the season.  Players like Booker, Brooks and even Williams are far from slouches.  But still, I don't think any of us was expecting this squad to actually be formidable.  And it's kinda scary, sorta in that Pacers-from-last-postseason kinda way.  Like if a team with an inferior roster starts beating better-built squads, then the sky's the limit.

The worst thing that can happen to Phoenix is reality catching up with them, like it has with the Bulls.  You pull a Buster Douglas, beating teams that you aren't supposed to but then, after knocking out Tyson, are like 'wait aminute. I'm fodder, not a champion'.

This is actually a feel-good story, considering how much this franchise recently suffered with their quote/unquote Big 3.  And if they sustain this, I think it's safe to say that Suns are just one compatible (disgruntled) star away from being contenders, if they can get someone like that without giving up any key pieces.    

10. SAN ANTONIO SPURS (16-7)

The NBA is a superstar-driven league, but there's obviously something going on these days that we're all missing.  When the next big thing goes down, on a team who's roster has only one other proven star, yet the team performs better without him, like that kinda shit is becoming increasingly common.  But the good thing about Wemby is that at least he's too young and popular for the Spurs to consider trading or benching, even if they are arguably better without him.

The Spurs biggest drawback, come postseason time, would likely be lack of experience.  Fox has been in the league for almost a decade but only has seven playoff games under his belt.  Barnes has championship experience from his days with the Dubs, but that was a long time ago and since then, he's been stuck on teams like the Blazers.  Oh yeah, Olynyk has been around the block a few times also, but neither he or Barnes, though made men(?), are like central pieces on this roster(?).

The Spurs are young, and in today's NBA, youth is an advantage more than its ever been.  But remember, OKC is out there also.

9. ORLANDO MAGIC (15-10)

I've been consistently dogging the Bane trade for months but am now eating my words a bit.  The thing is though, the Magic have been an upper-mid level Eastern Conference team for a couple of seasons now.  So it's not like them having a winning record or holding down a 3rd or 4th seed is anything new during the Banchero era.

What is becoming increasinly obvious is that this team is better with Banchero or Wagner but not both healthy at the same time.  Interestingly, if one of them has to go and the decision was made based on on-court success rather than popularity, it would have to be Paolo, not Franz.  Apparently that's a decison this braintrust has to eventually face, and hopefully they'll do the professional rather than trendy thing.

That said, Desmond is now proving his worth.  And since we already know this team can function without its biggest star, he may now be more valuable to Orlando's success than Banchero.

8. MINNESOTA TIMEBERWOLVES (15-9)

Eventually, you have to give props where props are due.  Not every great team is going to win a championship.  Malone + Stockton never won a ring, nor has the Lob City Clippers.  But still, we appreciate them for putting on good shows, which is what entertainment is all about.

That's how I feel about the Timberwolves.  On paper, this year's roster is worst than last season.  But here they are, once again in the mix.  And all things considered, there's no reason not to belive that they can't make the WCF (and lose) yet again.  This is one of the teams that should seriously be looking for an upgrade, if finances, in any way, allow.

We already know what the T-wolves can and can do with Edwards as the undisputed alpha.  So now it's time to give Randle, a perenially-underrated player, his chance to lead.

Anthony came into the league with Jordan-like potential, but I think his ceiling has already been more or less reached.  Julius is the x-factor, and if he goes down, I think then it'd be safe to write this team off.

7. BOSTON CELTICS (15-9)

I'm a big Jaylen Brown fan.  He's a victim of colorism, always being considered a second fiddle to Tatum, despite the fact they're at least equally as good.  Jayson, make no mistake, is a phenom.  But if you were to force me, I would even argue that Jaylen is the all-around better player, an MVP type, and I'm glad he's finally getting a chance to prove that over an extended period (though not glad that Tatum is hurt).

The Celtics' roster, as a whole, isn't anyting to write home about.  All things considered, I think it's safe to say they've definitely downgraded, intentionally, from last season.

But they do have the advantage of playing for an organization with a winning culture, which, dear reader, does make a difference.  But that said, if Brown were to also go down, like if they're still able to win without them then consider Boston contenders.

6. NEW YORK KNICKS (17-7)

The Knicks are defintely at the top of my list of teams who, regardless of how good the roster may be, I have a hard time envisioning as champions.  That said, in terms of all-around talent, their starting five has to be the best in the league.  Also, they're in the East, and all of their main conference rivals have (more) serious injury issues (for now).  So as I said from the onset of this sesaon, there's no reason they shouldn't at least make the Finals.  And them versus the Thunder would be like the ultimate young squad vs. vets type of scenario.

When teams are top heavy like this, it's usually the bench that suffers, and so it is with NYK.  But in terms of what can go wrong, based on this team's recent history it would have to be injuries.

In the grand scheme of the 2025-26 Knicks, the Pistons have to be the biggest pain in the ass.  If not for Detroit, they'd be able to comfortably play the load management game and still secure the number one seed.  Bur being in this type of race means that dudes have to continue to play hard, thus increasing the liklihood of injuries.

5. DENVER NUGGETS (17-6)

The Nuggets are a team that're playing exactly to expectations, which in their case is a good thing.  They have a perennial MVP C and build around him smartly rather than making rash or trendy decisions.

It looks like Sacramento are on the verge of tanking, so I hope Denver will bring Westbrook back and give him a more solid chance to win a ring.

With that in mind, I'd still argue that the biggest potential drawback for this squad, if they once again face a team like OKC in the postseason, is lack of energy.  Denver would be an exceptional 1990s' team, back in the days when everyone was playing halfcourt.  But in the here and now, with dudes literally running themselves ragged, speed matters more than ever.

So the biggest potential drawback for this team is failure to adjust.  Again, we as fans appreciate all great squads.  But for the Nuggets to go deep into the playoffs to once again get knocked out by what will likely be a younger, faster team means that they didn't properly adjust between this season and last.

4. HOUSTON ROCKETS

The Rockets are good but, based on their record, clearly not invincible.  The liklihood is that they'll become better as the season wears on.  Imagine if Fred Van Vleet were actually healthy?  Then, they'd have to worry less about injuries, which is kinda ironic since, you know, he's injured. You don't really feel it right now, but maybe his absence will become more pronounced come postseason.

That said, it's been awhile since I've seen dudes play.  Maybe it's KD fatigue?  I don't know.  But it's hard for me to predict what can go wrong outside of injuries, which is a very common concern these days, unless of course Houston runs into Steph "the Rocket Lander" Curry come postseason.  Then, we'll really get a chance to ascertain if the Durant addition was worth it.

3. LOS ANGELES LAKERS (17-6)

I had to rank LAL lower on the power stinkings, even though they may not actually be better than Denver, because unlike the Nuggets, this team has thus far exceeded expectations.  I don't even believe the dicriders were expecting them to get off to this sound of a start or for Austin Reaves to suddenly start looking like a lock allstar.

When Lebron made a game-winning pass to a (much less-popular teammate) rather than using to opprotunity to try to perpetuate his double-digit winning streak, that was some super symbolic shit.  LBJ was never a chuck per se, but he is one of those Kobesque, obsessed-with-winning types who never seemed overly confident in his teammates, even eventually turning his back on a non-injured, semi-prime D-Wade.

So as I argued before, I dont think his newfound humbleness is based on age per se, you know, 'I'm getting old, so let me have more confidence in my younger teammates'.  Rather, Lebron has recognized that for the first time ever, he has a teammate whose hands down better, than being Doncic.  Yes, King James being nearly 20 years older than Luka does factor into that dynamic, but you get what I mean.

L.A.'s roster isn't perfect, but at the same time, you know what I mean?  NBA basketball is a team, not individual, sport.  And if dudes increasingly learn how to play together, besides having at least two exceptional scorers (not including Lebron), you know what I'm saying?  They have a number of quality role players.  (Whatever happened to Gabe Vincent?)

The downside is both Luka and Austin being white, and no, I'm not making that observation as a racist.  What I'm saying is that, when playoffs time comes around, players accordingly become more physical, and refs increasingly embrace physicality.  Take last postseason for instance.  Meanwhile, relatively speaking white players, including Doncic and Reaves based on previous observations, don't respond particularly well to overly-aggressive defenders.

So that's something to lookout for.  Lebron has reportedly committed to LAL to the end of this season.  And that's a good thing, because once whitey and them start getting tossed around, they're going to need the ironman more than ever.

2. DETROIT PISTONS

It looks like there may be a ECF this coming postseason featuring the Knicks v. Pistons, who btw had a really exciting First Round matchup last playoffs.  Detroit's performance isn't surprising per se, not to the people who believed in Cunningham and the young core.  The Pistons have played the game right, complementing promising youth with quality veteran role players who aren't divas and whose playing styles don't stunt the development of up-and-comers.

Detroit has admirable depth, but lose Cunningham or Duran, the head or the tail so to speak, and the ship likely falls apart.  That's a scary thought in today's NBA, as no team would ideally be built in such a way that a single player would knock them out of the race.

1. OKC THUNDER (23-1)

I was looking for a reason, any reason, not to do the obvious and put the Thunder at the bottom of the Power Stinkings.  But damn, 23 and 1?!  What are they going to do, lose only three or four games for the entire season?

Jalen Wiliams doesn't start the season, but still they win games.  Then SGA goes down, but still, they win games.  If they keep winning like this, the Thunder can then increasingly embark on load management yet still claim the regular season record for wins.

The reason this team looks invincible is that they don't have any superduperstars per se.  SGA, MVP he may be, isn't a Durant or Lebron or Steph.  This isn't a superteam in the traditional sense of the word, i.e. having three players who are proven perennial allstars.  They're just well built and, oh shit, moderately priced.  So the sky's the limit.  Combine their talent and athleticism with their champoinship confidence, and these dudes may be able to win it all even if SGA is hurt.

NBA Power Stinkings (December 2025)

1. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (6-16)

The Clippers are the most intriguing team in the league, like if someone were to write a book.  First, they came into the season more or less being accused of cooking the books.  The idea of overpaying Kawhi Leonard may seem laughable now, but a few seasons back there were apparently people who believed that his health wouldn't be as inconsistent as it has become.

LAC also entered the league with arguably the most stacked, albeit aged, roster in the league, replete with at least three future HOFers.  And that's why, even though they don't have the very worst record, the Clips still managed to top this month's Power Stinkings.

And now, just a couple of days ago, they unceremoniously and unexpectedly cut Chris Paul.  This is despite the fact that "the Neck", after a long and illustrious career, already asserting he'd be retiring at the end of the season.  Beyond that, it's safe to say that he's the greatest player in LAC's history.

Dude must've been a real pain in the ass for them to just sack him lack that, while generating national headlines in the process.  The good news is that now, he may end up on an actual contender.  The bad news is that he'll probably do some dumb shit and pick the Knicks.

As for the Beard, I'm sure I already stated at the beginning of this season that it's time for the Clips to move on already.  Being able to occassionally drop 40+ pts isn't as big as news as it used to be, and it's more or less expected when you're a former MVP.

I'd like to think that if I were a team exec, I wouldn't overpay an aged star regardless of how much name recognition he has.  Or at least, move James to the 2 and start breaking in a younger point, though in the 'positionless' NBA it's like everyone now has the license to chuck.

2. SACREMENTO KINGS (5-17)

While we're on the subject of teams whose record should be a lot better based on their rosters, there's at least one future HOFer on the Kings and maybe, by the time all is said and done, three or four more(!).  Yet this team sucks ass, and you have to wonder if this were another organization (with a winning cultgure) with the same roster yet, if things would be different.

I recently came across a headline stating that Keegan Murray is now the man in Sacramento.  This may be the first time I ever actually mentioned his name in this blog.  I don't know much about him except he's supposed to be a really good shooter and defender.  He's also younger than the rest of the core.  If someone like that, with C-list name recognition, is able to overshadow Westbrook, DeRozan and LaVine, yeah, that says a lot.

But I think it's safe to say that Sabonis remains the best all-around player on this squad, and finally the Kings are ready to shop him, maybe, according to reports.  It'll be really interesting to see where he ends up.  While everyone is panting over Giannis, Domantas' style, which to my understanding doesn't demand him controlling the ball, may be preferable based on a roster's makeup.

3. NEW ORLEANS PELICANS (3-19)

Back when Zion was being drafted, I was the only pundit who was like 'wait a minute' - and it wasn't even so much about his injury history.  No one really knew back then that he would miss more games in the NBA than he would play(!).  But I was like yeah, the guy is really popular and athletic, but it isn't like he actually dominated in college.  And now we see, even when he is healthy, it ain't like the Pelicans are unstoppable.  With Williamson on the court, thorughout his entire year, they've been more like an average or even below-average team.

Ultimately, the issue with the likes of Harden or Zion, these superstars whose skillsets may be better served with another roster than the one they're currently one, is that oh dip, they're making a shit ton of money which, when it comes to on-court success, they're not actually worth.  So all things considered, it may be more probable that Zion, if he is finally traded, ends up on a team that won't suddenly become contenders with his addition.  No braintrust in their right mind would actually belive they could win a championship with a player this inconsistent (healthwise) as a center piece.

4. INDIANA PACERS (4-18)

I don't think I've watched the Pacers yet this season, and there really isn't anything compelling me to do so now.  It really sucks, you know, considering where these guys were at just a few months ago.  They went from having the most-clutch star in the NBA - if not professional sports altogether - to now being must-not watch type shit.  But to my understanding, they still have enough pride to at least put up a fight.

5. CHARLOTTE HORNETS (6-16)

I was recently watching this video which indirectly made a convincing argument for the Hornets to part ways with LaMelo Ball.  The one fact I remember the most is that in six seasons as the team's alpha, they still have yet to make the playoffs and by the looks of things are headed home early this season also.

The idea of Ball landing on a different squad is an interesting prospect, depending on where he lands.  But you have to ask - how many teams actually need one of these ball-chucking PGs?  It ain't like he's Jamal Murray type shit.

6. WASHINGTON WIZARDS (3-17)

I feel good about the Wizards.  McCollum + Middleton, if healthy, is one of the best (scoring) 2-3 combinations in the league.  That said, I don't know any of the young guys besides Alex Sarr, and even him, like I don't know how he looks or what position he plays.

The good thing about hitting rock bottom is there's no way to go but up.  If Washington can figure things out, this iteration may never be contenders, but ideally they won't be pushovers either. 

7. DALLAS MAVERICKS (8-15)

If not for the Clippers, I think it's safe to say that the Mavs would hold the distinction as most disappointing squad.  No one was expecting them to lie at the top of the standings after losing Luka and subsequently Kyrie.  Speaking of which, the braintrust should have definitely had a better contigency plan in place, after letting Doncic go, than depending on Irving's health.  Anyhow, this is a team with a deep frontline, replete with a no.1 pick and somewhat of a winning culture, so no one was expecting them to be this bad.

Speaking of which, I have finally come across the word "bust" in the mainstream media in relation to Cooper, as in 'is Flagg a bust?'  I wouldn't go that far, but readers of this blog know that I did state Dallas was gambling, so to speak, in selecting him number one.  Like who takes an American whiteboy with the top pick?

Having the top pick in a draft with a player who's unaminously considered as the best in the class can't be easy, not now, in the 21st century when players and indeed the system itself is less reliable.  On one hand, you may be thinking, 'I'm going to do what my heart tells me, not go with the flow'.  But on the other, you know what I'm saying?  How could they not have chosen Flagg?

That said, maybe he'll end up being a later bloomer, like Cunningham.

8. BROOKLYN NETS (5-16)

If you dig through this blog, you'll see that a few years back I stated that Micheal Porter Jr., if finally healthy, may one day be MVP.  Yes, I seriously said that.

Since then, we've both come to our senses.  Michael is like 'wait a minute, not only am I talented, but I'm also like the tallest dude on the court'.  And as for me, my expectations of his potential have been tempered a bit, but still, you know what I'm saying?  If only he was able to go wild like this on a team that actually wins.  Maybe they should think about shipping his biege ass out to the Jazz(?).

9. UTAH JAZZ (7-13)

I haven't heard much abotu the Jazz except that maybe they'll shop Markkannen, or they'll try to retool around him come trade deadline.  In the grand scheme of things, neither of those courses are likely to turn this season around.

When Ainge went ot Utah, I was giddy (pun intended?).  I was looking forward to Danny working his guru magic and turning this ass-backwards franchise around.  Instead, after like two or three seasons, there hasn't been any progress whatsoever.

Having a bunch of tall whiteboys is cool.  It's novel, in a way.  But it'd help to have at least one electric Black player beside them.  And also, win games type shit.

10. PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS (9-13)

I sorta forgot about the Blazers for a second there.  That's a result of the cursed combination of being a less-popular franchise that isn't even like .500 type shit.

When these guys had a winning record, they were the talk of the town.  But now it's back to like, if you asked someone to name all 30 NBA teams, Portland would be one of the last ones they remember.

Imagine if Dame were actually healthy?  Yeah, I know that's a big wish, but he may exactly what a young squad like this needs.

Also, shoutout to Jrue Holiday.  When I did peep the Blazers a couple of weeks ago, he was doing his thing, as usual.  Speaking of trade deadline, he should one of the most sought after players, not some big star that you have to go out of your way to accomodate.  Jrue knows how to make an impact without disrupting a team's chemistry.

11. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES (9-13)

So I was wathcing this YouTube video the other day that was saying something like both Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson have fallen off, and the Grizzlies may actually be a better team without them (or at least without Ja).  Meanwhile, besides for Zach Edey and Pippen Jr. (is he still around?), oh yeah, and that dude Aldama, I can't even name anyone else on this roster off the top of my head.  In any event, that has to be a hard pill to swallow, i.e. a team performing better without their star than with him.

Ja may also be stuck in the unenviable position of no longer possessing the energy to be a superstar yet being paid so much that he has to be one.  It's obviously time for him to be traded.  But if so, due to his salary he isn't likely to find himself, if his skills have actually declined, in a situation where he'll like vault a roster to the championship level.  But at this point, I am hoping for a quick change of scenery.

12. MILWAUKEE BUCKS

So finally, moreso than any other time in history, it feels like Giannis may be on the cusp of getting traded.  The game after that news broke, he suffers a (fake?) injury in the 1st Quarter, yet the medicore Bucks go on to defeat the best team in the East.

Man, if he does forces himself out, I feel sorry for these dudes, as they obviously want to keep him.  Or maybe they're preparing for the inevitable by playing hard, so that the star player who will come in his stead will at least be entering the right type of culture.

13. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS (11-11)

The Wariors have been here before, being led by Steph Curry yet struggling to even maintain a .500 record.  But I still contend, out of every player in the NBA, that Steph is the last dude you want to face in the playoffs.  However, his era is clearly coming to an end, as it has been more or less for seasons now.  But now it's becomign more like one of those, do we really want to see dude eventually bow out limping type shit?

14. PHILADELPHIA SIXERS (11-9)

The Sixers' record isn't really that good, but they're the only team in the NBA to have established and maintain a winning record with their two most popular players being more or less nonfactors.  But generally speaking, this organization is not known to overachieve like, say, the Heat.  So it'll be interesting if all of the load management or whatever does lead to a healthy Embiid and/or George come playoff time, because dudes will likely need them.  Like when's the last time Joel has been at full strength during the postseason?

15. CHICAGO BULLS (9-12)

TF happened?  Just a couple weeks ago, dudes were like the feel-good story of the league.  If not for the Jordan Era, the Bulls would be like one of the worst organizations in NBA history.  But the reason I put them on the mid-stink level, rather than casting them into the sewer is because maybe, just maybe they can reclaim some of that magic from a month ago.

Finally Sympathizing with Mavericks' Fan

At the time the Mavs' traded Doncic for AD, I didn't think it was that much of a big deal.  My arugment was that Dallas was not going ot win a championship with Luka, and it wasn't necessarily the fault of Doncic nor that of the team's braintrust.  They put a quality squad around him that more or less complemented his strengths.  The biggest concern, imo, was Luka's durability in terms of venturing deep into the playoffs, like he could get you to the big dance but then prove unable to deliver the ring.

But since then, I've come to a couple of conclusions, respectively by observing the Mavs and the Lakers.  One is, better to be a contender that never wins a championship than to be garbage.  And second, players can in fact workout and get stronger type shit.  Luka went from being your quintessential European girlie-man to now looking like he can last at least a good 4 out of 6 games(?).  Furthermore, he seems to be expeditiously supplanting Lebron's stature as the face of the Lakers.

For the first time in years, LAL seems to have an identity, almost like Lakers' pride is back.  Fans expect them to win just because they're the Lakers, and by golly, they're going to try their best to deliver.

Human beings, we're some funny creatures.  It's now obvious Luka actually needed to get out of Dallas, for his own good type shit.  He needed a bigger challenge, if you will. But Doncic never asked for a trade or tried to get out himself, rather being forced away all of a sudden, even his own surprise.

The Mavericks are easily the most disappointing team in the league, soemthing which I'll admit I wasn't expecting.  When they won the no.1 pick, I was like 'the draft is rigged'.  But now, you know, let's give Silver and co. some credit.  Maybe they were able to perceive that, oh shit, despite having three future hall-of-famers plus a slew of quality role players, these guys really do suck.

I've been on Jason Kidd's ass for awhile, but it was utlimately Nico Harrison who took the bullet.  Probably that's for the best, because the type of loons floating around these days, some jackass may be able to rationalize literally shooting him for being the main figure behind making the team suck.

And yes, dear reader, the Mavericks do in fact suck.  Luka is gone, and there's no use crying over spilt milk.  This team has enough quality pieces to at least, you know I'm saying, win sometimes type shit.  So yeah, my prediction is that the sacking of Harrison is just the inevtiable lead up to Jason also getting the boot.  Like Kidd is too popular or whatever for them to sack first, especially after losing Luka.

You've been dealt a weaker hand by the executive, but as a coach you have to make best with what you have.  Forcing a traditionally-statured, newbie whiteboy to run-and-gun with a bunch of (average) Black players is not trying your best.  That's a strategy that literally even a 12-year-old can come up with.

CONCLUSION

What we should also be looking forward to is LBJ evenutally coming back and totally fuckin up the chemistry this new iteration of LAL has built.  I'm sure that I'll be writing one of those 'Los Angeles-would-be-better-if-Lebron-relegated-himself-to the-4' articles soon.  But in the meatime yes, watching Luka drop 40 at will, spearheading a questionable roster to regular victories in the West even, while the Mavs went from making the Finals one season, getting the no.1 pick the next and now utterly sucking, you have to feel sorry for Dallas fans.  I'm just now feeling for them, even tho they got sh*t on a whole like six months ago, and by the looks of things the pain is not going to go away anytime soon.  Cooper may be a generational talent as far as American Whites go, but he obviulsy isn't a Luka.