By leading the Western Conference Finals series 4-1, the Dallas Mavericks got the ticket to the NBA Finals after nearly 13 years. Former NBA legend Earvin Magic Johnson recently outlined three key reasons why the Mavericks have secured their spot in the NBA Finals.
In Johnson’s eyes, the dynamic partnership between Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving was the first reason behind the Mavs’ stunning performance throughout the series. The star duo put forward a combined 72 points in Game 4 to advance the Mavs to the finale. Doncic, for his outstanding efforts, then took home the Western Conference Finals MVP trophy.
Johnson then went on to praise head coach Jason Kidd for instilling a strong defensive mindset within the team.
For the Mavs’ stunning turnaround, Johnson could not resist himself, crediting General Manager Nico Harrison for assembling a championship-caliber roster. Harrison’s strategic moves in the offseason, including the acquisition of four new starters (Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, Derrick Jones Jr., and Daniel Gafford) and top reserves (Dereck Lively and Josh Green), have transformed the Mavericks into a formidable force in the league.
Magic Johnson’s March Prediction About Mavericks Proves Accurate
Back in March, Magic Johnson boldly predicted that the Dallas Mavericks would advance to the playoffs. Johnson expressed his optimism, citing the guidance of head coach Jason Kidd and the addition of promising rookie players as key factors in the Mavericks’ potential success.
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“I want to put the Western Conference on notice – the Dallas Mavericks, coached under HOF Jason Kidd, are a different team with new additions of Washington, Lively, and Gafford. Watch out for them in the playoffs!” Johnson wrote on X.
Fast forward to now, and Johnson’s prediction has proven accurate. The Mavericks made it to the playoffs and advanced to the Western Conference Finals. Johnson recently retweeted his earlier prediction to share how his foresight had come to fruition.
