In the draft, when the Mavericks struggled to win only Mitchell and Kuzma, they became the laughing stock of the world. And now, when the Mavericks officially announced that Gordon. When Hayward moved into Dallas for 128 million over four years, the others couldn't laugh anymore.

Gordon. It's unclear what kind of myth Hayward and Yiyang, the pair of forwards and guards who made America crazy in college basketball, will create in the NBA.

Maybe the two of them will end up doing nothing, and maybe they'll be able to perform the Cinderella miracle again. But at least one thing is for sure, people are starting to take the Mavericks in the face again.

After Hayward announced that he was joining the Mavericks, Stevens frantically dialed Yiyang's phone. On the phone, the wise young coach claimed that Yiyang owed himself a big meal!

If Yiyang hadn't intervened, maybe Hayward would have joined the Celtics. Savage's Stevens, next season, counting Sherwin. Mark's words, he will play against three of his proudest students at the same time.

Those little cubs really don't miss the old love.

Of course, in order to get Hayward to join, Dirk also made his own sacrifices. While there was speculation about whether Dirk would retire, he signed another two-year contract with the Mavericks worth just $10 million.

Dirk's form last season was actually not good, although he still averaged more than ten points per game, but the German tank could not help much at the critical moment. Due to injury issues, Dirk also missed a lot of games last season. But Cuban was still willing to make an offer for Dirk, and in front of the media, Cuban claimed: I can't stand the old and slow German anymore.

But when it came time to renew the contract, Cuban was never ambiguous.

Dirk and Cuban really play the human touch and loyalty to the fullest, and in this utilitarian alliance, the Dallas Mavericks are a breath of fresh air.

Of course, not everyone is willing to sacrifice themselves for the development of the team. Iguodala, who has been with the Mavericks for four years, has finally chosen his next stop this summer. Iguodala's asking price of 48 million for 3 years, Cuban felt a little unacceptable. After all, Iguodala in recent years is no longer the Iguodala who can hold James to death because of his age.

The Golden State Warriors took advantage of the fire to meet Iguodala's three-year 48 million request and poached the experienced defensive giant. Steve. Kerr likes Iguodala, and that's a well-known thing across the league. This summer, Cole finally got his wish.

Iguodala's "throwing" behavior has caused heated discussions among fans, after all, the Mavericks were just eliminated by the Warriors last season. And this summer, Iguodala, who was the hero of the Mavericks, went to the Warriors.

Although Iguodala's choice is controversial, Yiyang personally doesn't feel anything. Iguodala is 33 years old, and this is his last chance to get a big contract, and Iguodala certainly won't let it go. Financially, Iguodala is in pursuit of his last big contract, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Iguodala has won three championships for the Mavericks, and he's done enough. Now, when this guy pursues what he desires, Yiyang naturally won't have the slightest opinion.

"The only thing I think it's a pity is that next season, you won't be able to win the O'Brien Cup." On the phone, Yiyang also had a joke with Iguoda.

Unlike Iguodala, Tony, who was still named to the All-Defensive Second Team last season. Allen, who chose to renew his contract with the Mavericks for another year, is also the price of the veteran's base salary.

Tony. Allen is getting older, but his defensive experience will be a valuable asset for the Mavericks. Especially when the team also has young players like Mitchell and Kuzma this year, Tony Brown. Allen's presence can make their defense even better. After all, not all young players know how to defend.

The oldest player in the active league, Vince Brown. Carter also continued to sign a contract with Mavericks, 4 million a year. The 40-year-old "Old Flyer" can no longer soar into the skies, but he is still a threat from beyond the three-point line. When he first joined the Mavericks, Carter probably didn't think Dallas would be such an important stop in his life. However, Carter said in an interview that he hopes to retire with the Mavericks! The Mavericks have occupied an important place in his heart.

These old guys are willing to stay, and Yiyang is naturally very happy. Don't ever underestimate them, the experience accumulated by this group of guys for more than ten or twenty years can't be bought with any amount of money. In the regular season, you may dislike them for being old and slow. But when it comes to the playoffs, when it comes to the crunch time of the game, you can fully appreciate their value.

At this point, the Mavericks' lineup for next season has basically taken shape. As it did a few years ago, the Mavericks' roster doesn't look much star-studded. When the Mavericks dynasty began in 2013, no one thought Dirk and Iguodala were giants. Later, after Wade joined, the aging "Flash" didn't look like a real giant either. And yet that's it, the Mavericks built a dynasty.

This summer, even with Hayward, the Mavericks are really not a star compared to the Thunder, the Warriors, and the Rockets. But Cuban knows very well that the strength of a team is not in the number of stars, but in whether these players are suitable for the stars.

To put it mildly, in this era when the whole world is huddled, the Mavericks are still building a team with a single-core idea. As long as you equip Yiyang with a group of right-hand men who are suitable for him, even if these assistants are not superstars, Yiyang can make them perform like superstars.

At the end of July, the Mavericks won the competition against the Spurs and took down the once-hot Rudy. Guy, further complements the lineup. By this time, the turmoil in the free agent market this season had largely subsided. Even if the teams still have to change, there are very few major changes. Fans can't wait to see the fight of the new season, and this summer, which completely reshuffles the league, has whetted the appetite of all fans.

But at this moment, Yiyang was not idle. The Mavericks' roster has been strengthened so far, and it is very complete, but it is not perfect. And today, when Yiyang received this call, he finally knew where the last piece of the Mavericks' puzzle was.

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"$1.5 million, you lent me back then, and now, I've paid it all off."

Sitting in a dilapidated house in Ellington, Dallas, Yiyang and Moodier's eyes fell on the window. Yiyang knew what it was like for Moodier to be now, and he couldn't believe that he had grown up in such a place. When Yiyang returned to Wood District, he also felt this way.

"Did you call me just to pay me back? It's been a long time since we've had a good conversation, Moody's. Yiyang broke the silence in the house, and the two had rarely interacted since they had a big argument in New York a few years ago.

Both of them had a sense of pride, but now that I think about it, it was just a small thing.

Moodier has paid the price for his slackness, and his status with the Nuggets has been getting lower and lower. If he had listened to Yiyang at the beginning, instead of being satisfied early and continuing to polish his shooting and other skills, maybe the result would have been very different.

Fortunately, I listened to Yiyang's college for a year, otherwise now, my fate may be even more tragic.

Moodier looked at Yiyang and stopped talking. He was not angry, but guilty.

He lived up to his family's expectations of him and the team's expectations of him. The most important thing is to live up to Yiyang's expectations of him......

"I've been wondering if it would have been different if I hadn't quarreled with you in the first place, but had been obedient. But then I realized that it didn't make sense. It's happened, and I'm ...... I just can't find my form, I don't know how to face the game! ”

Moodier's words were held back in his heart for a long time, but he never found anyone to say them. Now, this kid finally knows that the world doesn't revolve around him, and he finally knows Yiyang's good intentions over the years.

Yiyang saw confusion in Moodier's eyes, endless confusion. When a young player is abandoned by the team, it is difficult for him to get back up on his own. Because being abandoned by the team means that no one will tell you what to do.

Yiyang patted Moodier on the shoulder, this guy who was in a situation very similar to himself was carrying too many things. But these pressures are not for everyone.

After Yiyang left, he kept wondering if Moodier could change. He's still young, and he can still shoot and defend. The point is, it depends on who he practices with.

Now, Moodier has been put on the shelf. If he is thrown by the Nuggets in some places where he can't be used properly, Moodier's career could be ruined.

Yiyang knows that Moodier has strength, this guy, but he lacks guidance. Just playing the NCAA for a year, bootstrapping doesn't seem to be enough. So let this guy learn as he fights in the game.

Didn't this guy say that he wanted to play his own understudy? At that time, he was really simple......

So at the beginning of August, there was a deal that was not very remarkable, but somewhat unusual.

The Dallas Mavericks will be experienced by Devon. Harris and stocky forward Quincy. Ash was sent to the Denver Nuggets to assist their young core Jokic. The Mavericks, on the other hand, got Emanuel Moodier, who was once the No. 1 high school student in the United States and was reduced to a bench at the Nuggets last season, averaging only 8.5 points per game.

Yiyang personally put the last piece of the puzzle on it, and the Mavericks' journey to restore the dynasty officially began!