Dallas Mavericks: Are There Advantages to Rookies Riding the Bench?

Guidance

The last reason, and most important in my opinion, is the guidance that these guys receive by playing with the Mavericks. This guidance is twofold as Dallas is a team full of professionals on the court and one of the best coaches on the sideline with them.

Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best players to ever play the game and is a true professional. Wesley Matthews and J.J. Barea are excellent veterans that have had to earn everything they have gotten in the league. Harrison Barnes is a young player that is all about the game and getting better everyday.

Then there is Coach Carlisle. Carlisle is one of the best coaches in the NBA, most people putting him in the top 3-5 coaches across the league. His coaching style is unique and many people feel that he prefers to coach veterans, but this season has shown something different. Here is a quote from one of the young Mavericks, Justin Anderson, on how he appreciates the coaching he receives.

"“It is a humbling situation and I am grateful I get to go through it rather than everything just pushed your way and you go out there and do whatever you want and make whatever mistakes. Right now, he is coaching me and I am accepting it.”"

Justin Anderson is pleased with the amount of coaching he is receiving as opposed to being given everything like some players in the league. All of the rookies on the roster right now should be just as grateful.