The Dallas Mavericks made a shocking trade to acquire Kristaps Porzingis at the end of January. The blockbuster seven-player deal included two future first round picks heading to New York along with three Mavs starters. It was a hefty price to pay, but acquiring a 23-year-old All-Star never comes cheap in the NBA.
Porzingis is the perfect complement to Luka Doncic. The swap also allowed Doncic to step into his best role as primary ball handler and creator in Dallas. The organization will continue to build the team around Luka with the goal of maximizing his skill set to compete for a title.