Tim Cato of All City is our guest to discuss the Mavericks’ attempt to return to the NBA Finals. What drove their Finals run last year, and is it a formula for regular season success this year? What kind of shape is Luka in? How will the Mavs use Klay Thompson? And will he start/close games by the end of the year? Who will emerge as this team’s defensive stopper on the perimeter? Can Kyrie Irving keep it going as a 33 year-old? Is this the deepest team Luka has ever played on? What are the Mavs’ strengths and weaknesses? Our win predictions for the season