The Dallas Mavericks shifted their fortunes a ton in the last year.
Entering the 2018-2019 season, the Mavs had consecutive lottery picks to build around. Dennis Smith Jr. was entering his second year flanked by rookie Luka Doncic. Both were skilled ball-handlers ready to push Dallas back to contention.
DSJ was traded to New York to acquire Kristaps Porzingis in January. Now, Mavs supporters are dreaming about the pick and pop game from Doncic and the Unicorn for the foreseeable future.
That is no knock on Smith Jr.