Amid the Mavericks' bleak opening 10 games, which culminated Tuesday night with a somewhat brightening 119-100 victory over Washington at American Airlines Center, it hasn't been easy to see beyond the gloom.
Allow Tuesday's opposing coach, Scott Brooks, to illuminate the big picture for Mavericks fans: Luka Doncic. The Mavericks rookie's savvy and obvious potential dazzle Brooks.
"I don't look at him as a young player," he said. "He's a legitimate NBA player who's going to be a superstar in this league.
"Every game, you look at him you say, 'OK, you sure this guy is only 19?