Sherlock Holmes needed Watson. Andre 3000 needed Big Boi. Batman needed Robin. An NBA superstar like Luka Doncic needs a running mate.
OK, maybe that’s a bad example. After all, the best Batman movies never feature Robin. He takes away from the noir elements that make a Batman movie great.
In any event, mostly everyone needs a partner. For the most part, no matter how talented you may be, you’ll benefit from working alongside someone who, while not as talented, can certainly hold their own. NBA players are no exception.
As it stands, Doncic does not have his Watson. His Dallas Mavericks have a solid roster, but nobody qualifies as a true co-star for him.
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Doncic is easily one of the league’s best playmakers, but he could use a secondary ball-handler who can generate offense without his assistance on a regular basis.
Here’s a deal that has them landing Fred VanVleet of the Toronto Raptors.