No Bobby Portis. No R.J. Hunter. And certainly no Tyus Jones as many mock drafts suggested earlier. Instead the Mavs drafted the athletic swingman Justin Anderson from University of Virginia with the 21st pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
While this pick doesn’t solve the much-needed Mavericks point guard position, Mark Cuban and Donnie Nelson sure know which player could help the defensive-woes the Mavericks had last season. Also when Rick Carlisle says a player could help right away, do not put on a debate with him.
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Rick Carlisle says Justin Anderson has a chance to be “a factor right away.