The Mavericks should start Reggie Bullock

The Dallas Mavericks have publicly committed to starting Spencer Dinwiddie and JaVale McGee. Luka Doncic and Dorian Finney-Smith will also start barring a catastrophe. That leaves only one open starting position, but Dallas has two players who likely view themselves as starters in Christian Wood and Reggie Bullock.

Bullock was indispensable in the playoffs last season. He averaged 39.3 minutes per game and the Mavericks outscored their opponents by 2.5 points per game with him on the court. Plus/minus is an incredibly fickle stat, but it is easy to see why he was so important.

The Mavericks’ roster is largely comprised of players who excel at either offense or defense. Finney-Smith, Bullock…