Every hero needs a sidekick. Every main course needs a side dish. No man is an island. Pick a cliche. The point is that everyone and everything needs someone or something to complement them. Even the most powerful force on earth doesn’t exist on its own such as NBA superstars.

Luka Doncic is one of the most powerful forces in basketball. To be sure, he’s capable of dominating opposing teams – all on his own.

Having said that, he could use a secondary ball handler to alleviate the workload he faces on a nightly basis. As his Dallas Mavericks are currently constructed, he’s likely to miss Jalen Brunson next season. 

On the other hand, it can’t just be any secondary ball-handler. Doncic needs to be paired with players who space the floor.

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After all, he’ll still be, by far, this team’s primary playmaker. In other words, he needs the right sidekick. 

Derrick Rose would be a perfect candidate. Here’s a deal that sends him to the Dallas Mavericks.