The Dallas Mavericks blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks last week was, understandably, mostly about 7-foot-3 All-Star Kristaps Porzingis joining forces with Luka Doncic.
Porzingis is considered a cornerstone piece along with Doncic for the Mavs to build a future, NBA title-winning team.
But along with Porzingis came three other integral players who will beat Porzingis to the court in Mavs’ jerseys. Porzingis, who is recovering from an ACL injury, won’t play in a game for Dallas until next season. The other will make their Mavs’ debuts Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center.