5 Predictions for Dennis Smith Jr.’s Rookie Season

By Isaac Harris

Aug 25, 2017

GREENBURGH, NY - AUGUST 11: Dennis Smith Jr of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 11, 2017 in Greenburgh, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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TARRYTOWN, NY – AUGUST 11: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG training center on August 11, 2017 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Babineau/Getty Images) /

With a much-anticipated rookie season ahead, here are five predictions for the rookie season of Dennis Smith Jr.

The Dallas Mavericks sat back with the 9th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and waited to see who would drop to them on draft night. Never did they think that Smith Jr. would last all the way to their pick and they were ecstatic to land their guy.

When New York announced they would be selecting Frank Ntilikina, the war room in Dallas erupted as they knew Smith Jr. was destined to be a Maverick.

Since then, Smith Jr. put the league on notice with his acrobatic dunking videos on social media along with his impressive Summer League play in Vegas.

Now, considered one of the best rookies in the class, I give five predictions for his rookie season heading into training camp in September.