There aren’t a ton of Mavs youth development success stories around these parts. J.J. Barea and Brandan Wright stand out. Certainly not many draft picks.
It’s been a cause for concern since the Mavs started sliding toward the bottom of the standings and preparing for the post-Dirk era. It’s why Dorian Finney-Smith is garnering such praise for being a rookie and not looking lost. It’s also why we’re so disappointed in the sophomore slump of Justin Anderson — people who follow the Mavs are thirsty for young player development.