It has been a wild start to the NBA playoffs, with the first round coming to a close just earlier today. The Rockets, Warriors, Pelicans, and Jazz have all moved on in the West, while the East survivors are the Raptors, Celtics, 76ers, and Cavaliers.
The rest of the playoff teams played well for the most part too, but these 8 teams live to fight another day. The Dallas Mavericks may not have made the playoffs this year, but they do get to see some former players really shine in their new homes.
Here are a few of the players who have found a better home for their skill set after maybe not playing at their best level during their time in Dallas.