How is everyone feeling about these issues?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Dallas Mavericks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
With the news that Dante Exum will be out for quite a while, this survey asking everyone how they feel about the injuries to Exum and Luka Doncic seemed appropriate.
Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum is expected to miss three months after undergoing right wrist surgery, sources tell ESPN. Extended early loss to Mavericks backcourt. pic.twitter.com/QF9nQ84two
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 9, 2024
The Doncic injury alarms me some because it’s the same calf that’s caused him trouble for years. It’s not going to simply go away, even if it was just a kick to the calf. That said, Doncic on one leg is better than all but maybe 15 players.
The injury to Exum opens up chances for other players, but who is going to step up and fill the void might be vexing. Dallas has options, it’s true, but do any of those options really spark joy? Jaden Hardy gets out front of his skis too often and Spencer Dinwiddie still thinks he’s a dude.
But this is why we watch! We’ll have results of this poll this weekend.