Why the Dallas Mavericks Rough Start May Not Be a Problem

By Sam Casey

Nov 22, 2016

Nov 18, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) and forward Harrison Barnes (40) and guard Seth Curry (30) check the scoreboard during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at the American Airlines Center. The Grizzlies defeat the Mavericks 80-64. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 21, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle gestures from the sideline during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

The Dallas Mavericks have begun the season on a bad note, falling to 2-11 due to numerous injuries. Despite the poor record, could this be a positive?

When the 2016-17 season started, not many people would’ve guessed that the Mavs would be 2-11 and the worst team in the NBA. I even predicted the Mavericks would end up as the fourth seed in the Western Conference at one point, which is laughable now. The beginning of this season has been terrible, and MFFLs everywhere are upset and disappointed.

This reaction is perfectly understandable and appropriate, yet I am choosing to take a different angle. Despite the abysmal record and multitude of injuries, I think this horrible situation may be just what the doctor ordered. Here are three reasons why this situation is exactly what the Dallas Mavericks needed.

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