Sergio De Larrea, the tall and skinny point guard, has been absolutely electric in the preseason, playing in all three games for the Dallas Mavericks and totally blowing past any fan expectations. This kid is straight up great, and people are starting to take notice of what he could mean for the Mavs’ rotation.
That Draft Night Deal Is Already Paying Off Big Time
Remember that wild draft-night trade involving the Knicks and the Lakers that landed De Larrea in Dallas? Turns out, that was a steal. The Mavericks desperately needed playmakers, and Sergio’s proving he’s exactly that. He showed out at Las Vegas Summer League, but if you tuned out after Morez Johnson couldn’t play the first two games, you missed this dude. De Larrea brings a rare combo of opportunity and talent right now, and that’s exactly what you need to crack an NBA rotation. He might be a bit tough to slot in on paper, but his shooting and floor vision are so good they just force the issue. You gotta believe the coaching staff sees it too.
Beyond The Surprise: Flagg, Irving, And A Crazy MVP Prediction
While De Larrea is stealing the spotlight, other Mavs have been doing their thing. Cooper Flagg hit the court in both Macao games against the Houston Rockets, putting up one fine game and one very good one, all in limited minutes. Kyrie Irving only played in one contest so far but looked straight up electric. He still needs to play at the American Airlines Center, but he might get that chance tonight against the Atlanta Hawks. On the national front, the SB Reacts poll for future MVP is… wild. A near majority picked Victor Wembanyama, which feels a bit crazy considering he barely hit the game minimum last season. SGA feels like a much safer bet, and he’s even the favorite over at FanDuel. And Joker not even being on the board? That’s nuts.
What does all this mean for De Larrea? With his shooting and floor vision demanding attention, it’s gonna be awesome to see if he locks down a regular spot once the season officially tips off. The Mavericks have a talent on their hands, and it’s exciting to see what he does when given the chance.
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Originally reported by Mavs Moneyball.
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