No one would've expected these two to have already developed chemistry this offseason.
While Dallas Mavericks fans will likely have to wait till training camp and preseason are over to see Jason Kidd's preferred starting lineup on day one, there's been widespread questioning amongst Mavericks fans in regard to whether Klay Thompson or P.J. Washington will earn a starting role, especially after Washington signed a four-year $89 million contract extension a couple of weeks ago.
Given Dallas' need for a primary creator with Kyrie Irving out of the lineup, it's almost certain newly-signed guard D'Angelo Russell will be the starting point guard out of the gate, and while it's no guarantee Thompson starts alongside Russell, the two are poised to form a fluid offensive duo whether Thompson is starting or comes off the bench in a sixth-man role.