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The Dallas Mavericks will continue to be a team to keep an eye on in the Western Conference as the 2021-22 NBA season inches closer. This year will offer some more curiosity compared to recent years, as the Mavericks have a new head coach in Jason Kidd. After being with the Dallas Mavericks since 2008, longtime head coach Rick Carlisle announced he would step down from the Mavericks this offseason before agreeing to coach the Indiana Pacers. Insert Jason Kidd, who spent last year as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The biggest news of the offseason for the Mavericks and their fanbase was the announcement of an extension with superstar Luka Doncic. One of the top rising stars in the NBA, the deal should cement Doncic in Dallas for the foreseeable future and will consistently make the Mavericks a dangerous team in the Western Conference.
Three Types of Rotations the Dallas Mavericks Could Use During the 2021-22 Season
#3 Outside Shooting
When it comes to the Dallas Mavericks, they are always going to be a team that can offer some firepower from the outside. Luka Doncic has become a dangerous threat from deep and the team has an intriguing amount of pieces to their rotation that can do the same. Dallas added veteran sharpshooter Reggie Bullock to its core this summer, a move that should only continue to give the Mavericks more firepower.
With outside shooting threats such as Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jalen Brunson in the mix, the Mavericks now have some assets to surround Doncic with. Keep an eye on Tyrell Terry as well. An early second round selection in the 2020 NBA Draft, Terry could be a sneaky player who could carve out a role off the bench as a dangerous weapon from deep.
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#2 Defensive Assets
While everyone loves scoring, there's some intriguing defensive talent to keep an eye on with this Dallas Mavericks roster. As mentioned earlier, Reggie Bullock should be a welcomed addition due to his potential as a 3-and-D asset. Dorian Finney-Smith looks positioned to be in the starting lineup as a wing with versatility. A serious name to keep an eye on is second-year wing Josh Green.
Dallas selected Green with the 18th overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft and Green showed some flashes throughout his rookie year. Green played his college basketball at the University of Arizona and showed the potential to become a serious defensive weapon at the next level. If Green can continue to take strides forward in his development, he could become a serious piece of the puzzle for this Dallas Mavericks team in their rotation.
Don't forget about a couple of sneaky bigs who have been key contributors for the Mavericks over the recent years as well. Maxi Kleber has turned himself into a respectable big man for this Mavericks squad with his basketball IQ and ability to make winning plays. Dwight Powell has also turned out to be a fantastic piece of their rotation as well.
#1 Offensive Firepower
This Dallas Mavericks team is always going to have dangerous amounts of offensive firepower, mainly because of the ability of superstar Luka Doncic. It's going to be a massive year for big man Kristaps Porzingis as well. Porzingis has been bothered by injuries over the last couple of years but there's belief that a new head coach could be just what the doctor ordered to get Porzingis back on the right track. If he can stay healthy, Porzingis has the potential to be a serious threat on both sides of the ball, especially alongside Luka Doncic.
But history has shown us that Porzingis has had his problems with staying on the court. Jalen Brunson is a name to watch out for as well. Brunson has been one of the most underrated players in the NBA over the last couple of years. He's a crafty guard who can impact the game in a variety of ways when he's on the floor. If Brunson can take another step forward, he could be a sneaky sixth man of the year candidate for the Dallas Mavericks.
