When the Dallas Mavericks drafted Villanova point guard Jalen Brunson, they made it clear they saw value in his experience, work ethic and winning track record. Never mind that the Mavs have always been fond of undersized point guards, Brunson was seen as a versatile and mature guard who looked to be a contributor on day one.
No one knew then how much playing time would open up for the rookie. And to his credit, Brunson stepped up to show the Mavericks may have added a longterm contributor to their squad.
It seems like any time someone complains (me) about the Mavericks having too many point guards when they need help in so many other areas, suddenly that abundance of depth becomes useful.