Dallas Mavericks: Re-grading the Mavs last 5 drafts

The Dallas Mavericks have changed their roster a ton over the last five years. Here is a look back and re-grade of their last five drafts.

Dallas Mavericks fans want basketball to return, but that is unlikely to happen for a while. Commissioner Adam Silver announced an at least 30-day suspension on March 12. It appears likely to last longer. Adrian Wojnarowski reported that executives are hopeful for play to resume in June. That is no guarantee either.

This season was a step forward for the Mavs regardless. Luka Doncic took the leap into All-Star starter and superstar. Kristaps Porzingis proved he is healthy and can produce an elite level. The Mavericks also jumped into contention with a bright future ahead of them. It has been a season of positives thus far.

The hiatus action provides a fantastic opportunity to look back. Today, the focus is on the NBA Draft. Fans can look at a complete history of the Dallas Mavericks draft picks here, courtesy of Basketball-Reference.

The Mavs have had their most success with trades. They acquired both Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic via draft night swaps. Kristaps Porzingis, Steve Nash, Rolando Blackman, and many others came to Dallas in trades. The Mavericks front office does well in improving their roster in this manner.

The draft is a bit hit and miss for the Mavs. Here is a look at the last five drafts. We will examine what the Mavericks did, how it worked it out, and re-grade each year with what we know now. Let us jump right into it starting with the 2015 NBA Draft.

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