DALLAS — He served as a mentor for many of the Dallas Mavericks’ first- and second-year players throughout the 2016-17 season. Now, veteran swingman Wesley Matthews hopes his mentorship and guidance motivates the Mavericks’ young players to return to the court next season with a chip on their shoulders.
Starting out the ’16-17 schedule with a 4-17 record as injuries depleted their veteran-laden roster, the Mavs were forced to turn to a bevy of untested and unproven contributors often this season. The Mavericks’ unsung heroes then gained valuable experience on the court, despite missing out on the playoffs following a 33-49 season.