Former Mavericks Coach Suggests NBA Draft Trade to Get 'Next Jalen Brunson'
Summary
The Dallas Mavericks have hired Dusty May as their new head coach after firing Jason Kidd. Former Mavericks coach Avery Johnson recommended the team consider trading up in the NBA Draft to pick Darius Acuff Jr., a player he believes has potential similar to current Maverick Jalen Brunson.Key Facts
- The Dallas Mavericks recently hired Dusty May, who coached college basketball at Michigan, as their new head coach.
- The Mavericks fired Jason Kidd following five seasons as head coach.
- Avery Johnson, a former Mavericks coach and NBA champion, suggested the team trade up in the NBA Draft.
- Johnson believes Darius Acuff Jr. could be the next Jalen Brunson, a key player for the Mavericks.
- Acuff is a top NBA draft prospect after a strong freshman season at Arkansas, averaging 23.5 points and 6.4 assists per game.
- Acuff shoots well, with about 48% field goals and 44% from three-point range.
- ESPN projects Acuff as the 7th pick by the Sacramento Kings, but teams like the Clippers and Nets may pick before them and could want him.
- Adding Acuff could give the Mavericks a strong playmaker and improve their backcourt alongside young player Cooper Flagg.
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