Trey Burke is rising to the occasion. Over his last two games, the veteran point guard has seen his number called and received extended playing time. His contributions have helped the Dallas Mavericks notch two needed wins.
Burke hasn’t had a lot of opportunities on the court this season. Yet, despite the potential difficulties of not seeing a lot of minutes, Burke stays ready because head coach Jason Kidd could call his number any given night.
“I always talk about just staying prepared,” Burke said. “Over the years in some situations, I am playing a lot and at times I am not playing as much.