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The Dallas Mavericks made one of the most talked-about picks of the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting Morez Johnson Jr. with the ninth overall pick as the Mavs look to build a championship roster around Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving. With elite defensive versatility, a motor that never stops, and NBA comps ranging from Bam Adebayo to Al Horford, Morez Johnson could be the culture-defining piece the Mavs need heading into the Masai Ujiri era.

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) break down the Dallas Mavericks' decision to take Morez Johnson over guards like Brayden Burries and Yaxel Lendeborg, analyzing how Johnson fits alongside Cooper Flagg, Dereck Lively II, and PJ Washington, and what Mavs GM Mike Schmitz and head coach Dusty May envision for his NBA future. The hosts also discuss what this pick means for Daniel Gafford's future with the team, Kyrie Irving's role in building around the new core, and whether passing on a point guard could haunt Dallas if Kyrie misses games next season.

0:00 Mavs Draft Morez Johnson

5:50 Bam Adebayo & Al Horford Comps

12:24 Draft Night Order & Regret?

16:19 Offensive Ceiling & Schmitz Quote

24:27 Frontcourt Fit with Lively & Flagg

28:18 Backcourt Concerns & Gafford Trade

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