Sunday, June 30, 2013

Draft Review: Dallas Mavericks

First Round
Shane Larkin, PG Miami (18)
The Mavericks were label to trade out of the lottery, move down to save money, and still get a solid player who can contribute for the team this season. Shane Larkin is a very athletic and skilled point guard who excels in pick-and-roll/pop and can shoot. He is undersized and doesn't have great length, but his athleticism helps. I like the fit because he can run pick-and-pop with Dirk Nowitzki very well.

Second Round
Ricardo Ledo, SG Providence (43)
This could prove to be the steal of the draft or a footnote on history that no one remembers. Ricky Ledo is extremely talented and can get to the rim and shoot from the two guard position. However, he didn't play a minute at Providence because of a suspension and could be out of the league by next draft. However, if he pans out, he could be the next Lance Stephenson.

Projected Rotation
PG: Darren Collison (RFA)/Shane Larkin
SG: Vince Carter/Ricardo Ledo
SF: Shawn Marion/Jae Crowder
PF: Dirk Nowitzki/Marion
C: Chris Kaman/Brandon Wright

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