In the midst of the baffling Luka Doncic trade that left a team and fanbase completely devastated, The Athletic has ranked Dallas first overall in the " NBA fan misery index ," scoring higher than other contenders like the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers.

Basketball lovers across the league should stand in unison with Dallas. At least be delicate and patient. Mavs loyalists need grace.

However bad the last one-and-a-half months have been for the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson isn't here for any gimmicks before this regular season wraps up.

Klay played for 28 mins did a great job of creating good looks for his team mates however his team mates don't do the same for him & my frustrations with Jason not knowing how to