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The Maverick Mindset: How Mark Cuban Outsmarted the Competition in the 2017 NBA Draft
September 19, 2024
The Mavericks' determination and focus paid off, as they selected Dennis Smith Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick. The team's coach, Rick Carlisle, praised the atmosphere in the draft room, saying, "It was a special moment. The guys were all pumped up and excited."
