Crystal Ballin': Dallas Mavericks

Crystal Ballin' takes a team-by-team look at what should, could, and probably will happen in the June 28th NBA Draft.

Needs: A low post scoring presence, or some depth at point guard. Well, that and a pair of testicles. The way Dallas was bullied out of the playoffs by the Warriors, some toughness wouldn't hurt either.

Best Case Scenario: The Mavericks don't have a first round pick, but they do have three in the second. Best case for Dallas would involve making a move into the first round, otherwise they can sit tight with their three picks and hope that someone they take at 34, 50, or 60 can actually contribute.

More Likely Scenario: Picking up someone like Nick Fazekas, who might be the best available at 34. Doesn't help their toughness, but another tall guy that can rain threes wouldn't hurt I guess.

Please Don't Take: Marc Gasol. Yeah he's Pau's brother, but that's where the similarities end. He probably won't be there at 34, but just in case, here's a quick synopsis of his game: the guy has been known to play below the rim (not good for a seven-footer), and has been accused of being a below average athlete. Dallas already has one of those types, don't they? His name's Erick Dampier.

Second-Round Possibilities: With three picks, the possibilities are really limited only by your imagination. Alright, maybe I'm looking for a silver lining here. But honestly, Dallas was one of the top teams in the league in 2006, so I'm skeptical that they can get much help this late in the draft.