“Kevin Durant Drops Bombshell: Mavericks in His ‘Perfect 5’ Lineup!”
For the past 13 years, since the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Finals victory in 2011, fans have been dreaming up various trade and free agency scenarios to return the team to championship glory. With the current roster boasting a star-studded trio of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson, alongside a strong supporting cast including P.J. Washington, Dereck Lively II, and Daniel Gafford, those pipe-dream scenarios seem less necessary. The Mavs have built a formidable team for the 2024-25 season, positioning themselves as top contenders.
Despite the shift from pipe dreams to reality, the buzz around the Mavericks is catching the attention of other stars. Kevin Durant recently shared his “perfect starting five” for NBA 2K on Boardroom, and intriguingly, he included two Mavericks: Doncic and Thompson. Durant’s choices—Doncic at point guard, himself, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Klay Thompson—suggest a high regard for Dallas.
Though Durant’s picks were for a video game, his inclusion of Doncic and Thompson raises questions about whether he’s keeping the Mavericks in mind as a potential future destination. A rumored link between Durant and the Mavs surfaced in July, but such a trade currently seems improbable, as it would likely require Dallas to part with Irving. The Mavericks are poised for another championship run, while Durant’s Suns are focused on avoiding the Play-In Tournament.