Corey Brewer’s smile will go down in history. Beaming from ear-to-ear, it became his signature feature to many—as opposed to his game. But to sleep on Brewer’s game was a mistake many, including the Dallas Mavericks, made.
No one fully appreciated Brewer and the hustle he brought nightly during his time with the Mavericks. The versatile, 6-foot-9 swingman was an archetype ahead of his time. Still, under the radar and out of the spotlight, Brewer helped solidify a championship team. He not only played with gall, using every opportunity to try and create an advantage, he gave us a glimpse at the future of the NBA that we now take for granted.