The Dallas Mavericks are expecting a jump from second-year point guard Dennis Smith Jr. this season. He averaged 15.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.0 steal, and 2.8 turnovers in 29.7 minutes per game last season. The shooting percentages were poor, and the Mavs only won 24 games.
Now in year two, DSJ appears ready to continue starting, but play more minutes. He will be asked to play off the ball some with the addition of Luka Doncic, but that could do wonders in improving his efficiency.
Coach Carlisle heaps on the praise
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