10 things to know about Mavericks first-round draft pick Justin Lamar Anderson, a 6-6, 228-pound forward from Virginia.
1. Dependable defender
Here’s a pre-draft scouting report on Anderson from draftexpress.com: A physical specimen capable of guarding multiple positions, Anderson has long arms, good quickness and a well-developed upper body. He’s quick enough to defend wings on the perimeter and has enough brute strength to defend smaller players in the post. He also has 6-11 wingspan and great closeout speed, helping him recover to contest shots, both on the perimeter and at the rim. His improvement on offense, specifically in his perimeter shot, has been dramatic.