Roundtable: Most Likely Maverick to…Get a Triple-Double

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DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 11: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks and Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers look on during the game on Novemeber 11, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Dennis Smith Jr.

“Once again, I’m going with Dennis Smith Jr. Back on November 7th, Smith Jr. got close with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. He opened the season with a double-double in assists and points. It might not be a crazy statistical triple double, but I could realistically see a 16/11/10 game from Smith Jr. at some point this season.” –Isaac Harris

“Being an athletic primary ball handler makes Smith Jr. the best candidate to achieve a triple-double. On November 7, Smith Jr. tallied 22 points, eight rebounds and eight assists against Washington. It’s only a matter of time.” –Emmanuel Dixon

Dallas Mavericks

“This one was pretty easy for me. Junior is a stat sheet stuffer and his elite athleticism allows him to hold his own on the glass even as a point guard. He may not break Lonzo Ball’s youngest triple double ever record, but I fully expect him to get at least one by the end of the season.” –Sean Bush

“If I recall correctly, Dennis Smith’s 8 assist/rebound game against the Wizards was the closest trip-dub effort this year, so he’s my pick. No one else on the roster really has the dynamic capability to stuff double digits in the stat sheet.” –Paul Wang

“Smith looks like the most complete player on this Mavs team. Points and assists will not be hard to come by for Smith, who has shown a strong ability to both fill it up and share it with teammates. Smith also gets after it on the glass better than most point guards, something the organization has to be encouraged with considering the kind of investment they made in him.” –Evan Siegel

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 1: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 and Harrison Barnes #40 of the Dallas Mavericks talks during the game against the LA Clippers on November 1, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) /

“The most likely Maverick to get a triple double is also Junior. He’s flirted with the line a couple games, and it’s probably gonna happen before too long. He just has to be feeling it on offense one night and play enough minutes to collect boards over a longer period of time.” –Sam Casey

“Another question, another DSJ answer. Smith Jr. has potential triple-double written all over him. Averaging 15-4-5 as a rookie, he’s got a shot at capturing a triple-double any time he steps on the floor. He’s come close twice with lines of 22-8-8 and 21-5-7 so I’d expect one before seasons end.” –Michael Mulford

“Again, I’m going with Dennis Smith Jr. on this one. He’s averaging 14 points a game, so getting at least 10 won’t be any problem, and he averages 4 rebounds and assists per game so I think that we’ll see him get at least one triple-double by the end of the season. He’s improving every game and making smarter decisions about passes and finding the open guy as the season progresses so I think this milestone is right around the corner for him.” –Jasmyn Wimbish

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