Jalen Brunson signed a four-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks with the first three seasons of it guaranteed, much like most late first round picks. Brunson was selected 33rd overall in this year’s draft by the Mavericks after they shook up draft night by trading for Slovenian star Luka Doncic.
Brunson will be in a thick rotation of guards once the season gets underway. With Dennis Smith Jr. and Doncic ahead of him in the rotation, and Yogi Ferrell and J.J. Barea sucking up minutes on the bench, Brunson will have to prove that he can be a significant part of the rotation before Rick Carlisle can trust him with the ball.