I agree, which is why I am rooting for another team too.

Will it hurt their feelings if I say Mavericks will be the champ this year?

Nah, I'm quite scared with the Mavericks too

. Luka played very well this season, and I feel he'll do much better in the remaining 8 games upto playoffs (though too early to conclude). Well, Porzingis is good as well

. If it weren't about Luka they won't get close to bounding in, in this coming playoffs, note their last was 2015-16 season.
Look at his stats:

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https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/doncilu01.htmlIt is too good to ignore. We don't know how far this young man can go. In addition, he's a type of guy worth rooting for, and that is for certain. I just idolize Bron that much but if I'll pick another team I'd go with Luka's

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Everything is upward.

I didn't really notice that. I am just looking at how he plays the game which is already proof that something in him changed.
Porzingis will be a key factor here since he can now shoot everywhere. With that height, he won't be easy to reach.
He just needs to be careful with injuries.
Actually, the pieces are almost complete with Seth, Tim Jr., Powell, Kleber, etc..
It's a strong roster. It is just chemistry which they lack but with Luka as facilitator they might have a chance.