Utah Jazz: The J-Notes' Western Conference power rankings

Utah Jazz: The J-Notes’ Western Conference composite power rankings, September edition

By Ryan Aston | Sep 18, 2017

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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 02: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks attempts a shot over Michael Beasley #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center on April 2, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

13) Dallas Mavericks

Avg: 13.1, Hi: 11, Low: 15, Aston: 14

So Dirk Nowitzki is set to suit up for season No. 20 this fall and has gone on record as saying that it may not be his last. That’s a good thing for longtime hoops fans, but it likely won’t do much for the Mavs in the win column next season.

Harrison Barnes was arguably the league’s most improved player last season, averaging 19.2 points and five boards per game. Moreover, Dennis Smith Jr. may end up being the best point guard from the 2017 draft class.

That said, the Mavericks’ days of contending for a title (or even a playoff spot) are done until Donnie Nelson and Mark Cuban can reload the coffers.

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