Why This Trade Makes Sense For The Dallas Mavericks
During the 2019-20 NBA season, Graham averaged 18.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and shot 38.2% from the floor and 37.3% from three-point range. He also led the Hornets in minutes played, assists, steals and scoring last season.
The Mavericks desperately need that third, reliable offensive weapon, which is exactly what Devonte’ Graham can be for them. He is a very unselfish player and having the ability to play off-the-ball with Luka Doncic being the main facilitator on the court could prove to be very beneficial for Graham’s perimeter game.
Playing with a floor general and facilitator like Luka Doncic could be very beneficial for Graham as he has struggled at times in Charlotte when all the pressure has been put on him to make plays by himself and score. In Dallas, he could play off-the-ball, where he can be lethal, and Doncic can find him anywhere he ends up on the court.
The Mavericks need this kind of knock-down shooter on the wing that they can rely on and the best thing about Devonte’ Graham is that he is only 25-years old. He could become a player Dallas looks to build with for years to come and given his natural scoring abilities, could easily be their third or fourth-best player behind Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis.
If the Dallas Mavericks can make a trade work to bring in Devonte’ Graham, it could benefit them greatly on the perimeter and help bolster their three-point shooting altogether.
