When the Dallas Mavericks signed Wesley Matthews a few years ago, fans were excited and wanted to believe that we just got a great player. Some of us had some skepticism about the guy who is known for his work ethic and durability, but was just coming off an achilles tear.
Despite the recent major injury, most were hopeful that his shot would still be there. His defense was likely his most redeeming factor, but the Mavs needed shooting and this was supposed to be where he would thrive. We talked ourselves into believing we were getting a prime player, but it just wasn’t true.