After striking out on DeAndre Jordan, the Dallas Mavericks slightly salvaged their offseason by picking up Deron Williams. While the Mavs' new starting point guard might be past his prime, the team's success will still partially ride on his shoulders.
With Monta Ellis gone to the Indiana Pacers, Williams will be relied upon to rediscover himself. While Chandler Parsons is ready to step up into a playmaking role, Williams will still be the primary ball-handler on most possessions.
The trend in Williams' career isn't encouraging. His numbers have steadily declined over the last three seasons amid ankle injuries.