Famous A-Smith: Health AD+Irving, Mavericks will win the NBA championship in 2026

famous mouthpiece Stephen A-Smith is optimistic about the new season of the Mavericks in the live broadcast, believing that if Anthony Davis and Irving remain healthy and Davis plays top-notch form in the playoffs, the Mavericks are expected to win the 2026 NBA championship.

The Mavericks only had 39 wins and 43 losses last season, ranking 11th in the Western Conference, losing to the Grizzlies in the play-offs, injuries, team distractions and mid-term trading made the team not meet expectations. But Anthony Davis averaged 24.7 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 51.6%, and excellent offense and defense performance. Although he had limited playing time with the Mavericks, he was familiar with the system and established chemistry with his teammates.

Irving can improve the team's offense when he is healthy. Last season, he averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and a shooting percentage of 47.3%. However, he tore an ACL in March this year. He is currently recovering. Whether he can return next season and when he will return is still unknown. This is an uncertain factor for the Mavericks to win the championship.