(02-26-2026, 06:42 PM)F Gump Wrote: I called his resume "light" due to his very limited experience. I was trying to convey that he hasn't played long enough (small sample size) where we know how other teams will value him.
Before this season, he only played 225 NBA minutes (9 mpg) and then 461 (14 MPG) over 2 seasons as lightly played 2 way guy, in MIN then in PHX. He only has about 2/3 of a season of experience (this season) playing regular minutes.
Yes I know he has suddenly blossomed this season, but it's out of nowhere, which is why I see a possibility the Mavs maybe can get him.
I agree its light on experience and it also helps that he is 26 so there is not a ton of future projection like you might do with somebody in their early 20s. But he has played every game but 1 this season, has started well over half of them and is already up to 29 minutes a game. His good 3 point shooting the prior two years was very small sample but he is backing that up with the same efficiency on much higher volume, and he provides other value on the court.
I agree with you that he is a good target, I just think the Suns will be willing to offer the full early bird contract (4 for 66) and the Mavs will likely need to go full MLE to have a chance. I am guessing there are other teams that like him the same as you and me.