As the 2025-26 NBA season tips off, one of the major discussion points around the league is the versatility of the Mavericks’ lineup.
With playmakers like Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg on the roster, Dallas could give opponents fits throughout the campaign. On Tuesday, head coach Jason Kidd was asked about the team’s length and whether that attribute makes the Mavericks the NBA’s strongest team.
“It has to be one of them. This is a long team, this is a big team,” Kidd told 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM). “We’re very lucky to have this roster. As we get healthy moving forward, it’s going to be exciting. Health is sometimes overlooked, but it’s a big part of trying to win a championship. We’re not healthy totally today, but as we go forward, hopefully we get closer to being healthy and we can put the best team forward to try and win a championship.”
Kidd further referenced how Dallas’ length should be a key factor in helping the team compete with some of the West’s top squads.
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The Mavericks will face a key challenge from one of the NBA’s top big men in Victor Wembanyama to open the season Wednesday night. Kidd broke down how the Mavericks plan to account for the Spurs superstar.
“His footwork is like no other. His height and ability to get to the paint with maybe half a dribble, he covers a lot of space very quickly and he understands how to play the game the right way,” Kidd said. “He’s a willing passer. He can score. We’ll always talk about his defense, he’s always a presence. You always have to account for him because, even if he’s not guarding you, he has the ability to change or block shots.”
Listen to the rest of Kidd’s radio appearance here.
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