Mike Fisher of DallasBasketball.com gives all the reasons why the Mavericks love their blockbuster trade with the Nuggets.

Before making the trade, the Mavericks checked with Jerry West, van Exel's initial mentor in the NBA.  West told coach Don Nelson, "If you don?t make that deal, you?re an idiot."

Fisher says, "Dallas loses Howard for LaFrentz (a plus). Dallas loses Hardaway for Van Exel (a steal). Dallas loses injured prospect Donnell Harvey for expensive Tariq Abdul-Wahad (a push). Dallas loses a 2002 No. 1 pick and $1 mil for Avery Johnson (a steal). What's not to like?"