When you look at the Mavericks’ point-guard position, it’s easy to slip into that set-it-and-forget-it mentality.
That’s what happens when you have Luka Donu010diu0107.
But having the best player in the world at that position (apologies to Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Steph Curry) doesn’t mean you can’t make the position even better.
That’s why we start this discussion with Jalen Brunson.
When the Mavericks open training camp in two weeks, Brunson will be one of the most intriguing storylines.
Why, you ask?
The fourth-year guard will be getting used to a new coach, one who was a bigger point guard than most in his playing days that gave then-coach Rick Carlisle the versatility to play smallish shooting guards like J.