Dorian Finney-Smith isn’t flashy. In fact, there’s times he’s downright boring. But the Dallas Mavericks wouldn’t have it any other way. Fans love it when players are electric and fun, but most coaches would tell you they want someone reliable. That’s Finney-Smith.
He’s spent a half decade steadily improving, getting slightly better every season, until he reached a point last postseason where Jason Kidd could barely afford to have him off the court. He’s a great defender, a tough rebounder, and has turned himself into a good 3-point shooter. It’s quite a journey for a guy who went undrafted out of college.