Almost everything that happened to the Dallas Mavericks during the 2024-25 NBA season was forgettable. From multiple players suffering season-ending injuries to the unexpected Luka Doncic trade to the Mavs losing in the play-in tournament, a dark cloud lingered over this organization all year.

While Mavs fans and many within the organization are putting the negative aspects of last season behind them, many of their players are using it as extra motivation. This is especially true for Jaden Hardy , who is setting elevated expectations for himself to get to that next level ahead of his fourth season.

Despite all of the negatives that existed during the 2024-25 season, Hardy used his extra opportunities as a means to grow both personally and as a team. The 23-year-old became more vo

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