The Dallas Mavericks are at a crossroads, and fans are eagerly discussing who should take the reins as the next GM or President of Basketball Operations. With the team’s recent trades and coaching changes, the stakes are high, and MavsBoard community members are sharing their thoughts on the ideal candidate. Let’s dive into the conversation.

1. The Presti Proposal

The MavsBoard community is abuzz with the idea of hiring Chicago Bulls’ executive, Artūras Karnisovas, or more commonly discussed, the team’s top executive, but some fans have been throwing around the name of another top executive: Masai Ujiri’s right-hand man or even more ambitiously, the Memphis Grizzlies’ Zach Kleiman, but an even bigger fish - Jason Kidd’s former boss, Billy Presti.

“For those who have wanted to laugh at my idea of Presti as the new guy in charge, the DMN is jumping on my bandwagon.” - F Gump

2. Kidd: The Unpopular Choice

Jason Kidd’s name has been tossed around, but fans aren’t having it. Many believe he’s not the right fit for the role, and some even think he’s a “disaster” waiting to happen.

“Kidd would be disaster. I can’t wait until we wash our hands of him completely which means he’ll almost certainly be the next GM.” - cow

3. The Front Office Structure

There’s speculation that the Mavs might adopt a new front office structure, with a President of Basketball Operations and a separate GM. This could mean that current GM Nico Harrison and Assistant GM would report to a new top executive.

“I just get the feeling that Ricardi and Finley will stay in similar roles, and the new guy brought in is the President of operations role and not a true GM.” - Chicagojk

4. Zach Kleiman: The Underdog

Some fans are proposing Zach Kleiman, the Memphis Grizzlies’ executive, as a dark horse candidate. He has a reputation for drafting well and getting good value in trades.

“Zach Kleiman, anyone? He drafts well, gets good value in trades, and is theoretically more obtainable than Presti.” - loki

5. The Importance of Hiring an Expert

Fans agree that Mark Cuban needs to hire an expert with a proven track record, someone who can make smart decisions and help the team succeed.

“I think what you are saying here is WAY more likely than the Mavs rushing to grab one of these piles of junk being proposed. I agree with you — maybe just wishing, but I’ve been around the block a bit — that Dumont HAS TO be smart enough to get a smart guy and a strong return before making a franchise defining trade.” - F Gump

6. A New Era for the Mavs

The Mavs are at a critical juncture, and the next few months will be crucial in determining the team’s future. One thing’s for sure: fans will be watching closely, and they’ll have opinions.

As the search for the next GM/President of Basketball Operations continues, Mavs fans will be eagerly awaiting the announcement. Who do you think will get the job?

Mark Cuban better not mess this up. The AD salary dump was a good start; now get an actual expert. A real top dog. Not some recycled failure or unqualified coach . Fans are ready for some real hope.

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