The Dallas Mavericks lost one of their best players and ball handlers in Jalen Brunson this offseason. Ideally, Spencer Dinwiddie will step up and replace Brunson’s production. But that leave the Mavericks short of another guard who can set up the offense and make plays off the dribble.
Most thought that Goran Dragic would be brought in to fill that role. But the Mavericks seemed disinterested in Luka Doncic’s friend and Slovenian national team teammate, so Dragic signed with the Chicago Bulls. Jaden Hardy is a rookie, and it’s unfair to expect a young player to carry such a load, despite a strong showing in the Las Vegas Summer League.