$132 Million Wing Tabbed as ‘Dream Fit’ for Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks enter the offseason coming off a surprise run to the NBA Finals. To ensure their playoff run was not a fluke, they’ll need reinforcements. One possible reinforcement is Portland Trail Blazers wing Jerami Grant.
Grant has come along nicely over the last few years to the point where he’s averaged 20 points or more in three of the last four seasons. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor explained why Grant is a “hidden gem.”
“Grant is still a versatile defender who can fit into any switching defense, and he’s still a knockdown shooter who can cut and score at the rim. But he’s also capable of doing work off the dribble. Much like Porzingis for Boston, perhaps now he’s at a stage of his career when he’d prefer a little more balance.”
He also explained how Grant would thrive on the Mavericks.
“Just imagine a guy with Grant’s scoring talent receiving kickout passes from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, instead of Maxi Kleber. Grant would feast on more open looks than he ever has. And because of his handling ability, he could help alleviate some of Luka and Kyrie’s burden.”
Grant last played for a playoff team, the Denver Nuggets, during the 2019-20 season. He will enter the second year of a five-year, $160 million contract.
