Dirk Nowitzki Intrigued By Tyler Dorsey’s Potential for Mavs

The Dallas Mavericks used certainly one of their two-way contract slots to signal Tyler Dorsey earlier within the offseason … and to this point, he’s making them look actually sensible.

Dorsey has quickly emerged as a pivotal contributor for Greece in EuroBasket 2022 alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. He has carried out so effectively that Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki spent a while speaking about him.

“I welcomed Tyler to the Mavs, he made a bunch of threes in opposition to Italy, I’m completely happy for him,” Nowitzki advised Eurohoops.net. “He’s an excellent shooter, he may also deal with the ball. We’re excited for him and hope he may have a great camp, however we’re enthusiastic about him.”

It’s no secret that the Mavs may use some additional scoring and playmaking off the bench with Jalen Brunson gone and Spencer Dinwiddie transferring as much as the beginning lineup with Luka Doncic. Since Dallas hasn’t addressed that want with a commerce, meaning Dorsey ought to have an actual shot at making the Mavs’ 15-man roster and securing a spot in coach Jason Kidd’s rotation.

Dorsey handed up essentially the most profitable contract supply of his profession with Olympiacos to take a two-way take care of the Mavs, so he clearly believes he’s hungry and decided sufficient to stay round in his second NBA stint.

Throughout the group part of EuroBasket, Dorsey averaged 15.2 factors, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 steals. He shot 46.9 p.c from the sector and 46.7 p.c from 3-point vary. 

Greece will play the Czech Republic within the first spherical of the EuroBasket knockout event on Sunday at 1:45 p.m. CT. The sport will probably be accessible on ESPN+.

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