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Mavericks' overlooked rookie is already proving he's built for stardom

In an exclusive interview with The Smoking Cuban, Ryan Nembhard's skills trainer took a deep dive into what it's been like working with him over the last few months, and he has the work ethic that screams future star.

Dallas Mavericks, Ryan Nembhard | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks signed Ryan Nembhard shortly after the 2025 NBA Draft ended, and it didn't take him long to show that the 29 other teams in the NBA shouldn't have passed on him. During NBA Summer League, Nembhard excelled, quickly proving that Cooper Flagg wasn't the only Mavs rookie with star potential.