NBA Thanksgiving: What every team should be thankful for in 2021

Atlanta Hawks Trae Young (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Atlanta Hawks Trae Young (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic agreeing to a long-term extension 

There hasn’t been much that the Dallas Mavericks have done right over the course of the last couple of offseasons. Still, the fact that Luka Doncic was still willing to sign a long-term extension with the team is encouraging.

The Mavs still have a long ways to go in building a championship contender, but Luka is a strong first piece.

Denver Nuggets: An underrated MVP

Nikola Jokic has been a huge asset for the Denver Nuggets in establishing this franchise as a legit contender in the Western Conference. Without Jokic, I’m not sure where this team would be right now – especially after the injuries to Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.