Why The Dallas Mavericks Do The Deal 

Admittedly, it’s been a few years since D’Angelo Russell made an All-Star appearance. 

On the other hand, the Mavericks are already a one All-Star team. The question here isn’t whether they’re adding an All-Star or not. They’d need to part with a significantly larger package than this in order to do so. The question is whether Russell is a passable secondary ball-handler. 

The answer is a resounding “yes”. Russell is particularly proficient in the pick-and-roll. It isn’t difficult to imagine him developing chemistry with Christian Wood in those sets. 

Meanwhile, Russell isn’t an elite floor-spacer, but he connects from distance with enough frequency to compliment Doncic.

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Moreover, with the defensive attention Doncic receives on a nightly basis, Russell may get more open looks than he ever has in his career. If his shooting efficiency improves as a result, this could be a great pairing for the Mavericks. 

Are the pieces the Wolves are getting back here enough for such a player?