GAME 59: DAL (35-24) vs. NOP (23-36): 125-118 WIN!

[KillerLeft]

I am claiming that his value at present is in his trade value.

I think this might end up being the case. 

Then again, I'd argue that he has shown enough already, earning a regular rotation spot during the best stretch of play the team has displayed in 3-4 seasons and actually contributing to that success, to create a situation wherein his value could also be that he's trusted to shoulder a bigger load in the near future (next season, even, possibly) when players ahead of him are traded to improve the roster. 

I think it could go either way, at this point, and I wouldn't be married to either path were I in the Mavs' shoes. 

I definitely agree he has more improving to do before he's a winning, high-minute role player on a great team, but I'm much more convinced that he's headed in that direction than you seem to be, if I'm understanding you correctly.