The Mavericks' performance this season wasn't impressive; they were at the bottom of the league.
Nelson recruited players like Mike Finley, Eddie Jones, Jim Jackson, Jamal Mashburn, all of whom were talented guards and forwards.
After an unsuccessful coaching career with the Bucks, Lakers, and Warriors, he came to the Mavericks seeking change by pursuing an aggressive offense.
As both coach and manager, he focused on collecting tall, high-scoring swingmen, hoping to build a powerful offensive machine.
However, in the late '90s NBA environment, a lineup without defense couldn't win. Despite their explosive offense and impressive stats, the Mavericks couldn't achieve good results.
This season, Nelson faced a lot of criticism, but he stuck to his team-building philosophy, believing this was just the beginning and there was no need to rush.
"The Portland Trail Blazers are the best example, they're a powerful offensive team; that's the ultimate form of basketball."
