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Dallas Mavericks: Two Players to Consider in 2nd Round

By Kohl Rast

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 02: Omari Spellman #14 of the Villanova Wildcats drives to the basket against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half of the 2018 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 02: Omari Spellman #14 of the Villanova Wildcats drives to the basket against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half of the 2018 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – MAY 17: Kostas Antetokounmpo #14 looks on during the NBA Draft Combine Day 1 at the Quest Multisport Center on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – MAY 17: Kostas Antetokounmpo #14 looks on during the NBA Draft Combine Day 1 at the Quest Multisport Center on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Dallas Mavericks have been focused in on the 5th overall pick ever since the lottery results were released. However, Dallas also has a pair of 2nd round picks to make on draft night. Here are a couple names to consider that have not been mentioned much.

There is no shortage of rumors across the league if we didn’t already know that. People have epiphanies and deep thoughts that they believe make sense and start pushing them out as fact. The truth is, we have no idea what direction the Mavs are going to go with all of their draft picks or even free agency.

Once the 2nd round of the NBA Draft starts, the Mavs will know what direction they can take their picks. They will have an early pick (#33) and a late pick (#54) as of now but anything could change on draft night.

For the most part, an early 2nd rounder is looked at as kind of a late first-rounder and people want to get a player that has shown that he can produce in one way or another. I agree with that belief usually, however sometimes you have to reach for someone that could turn out great. It doesn’t work out a lot of the time, but sometimes the risk is worth the potential reward.

In this post, we will look at one player who fits each type of pick: one for a guy who looks ready now, and one for a guy with a lot of potential. They are not necessarily my top picks for Dallas to make in the 2nd round, but they are people that they should at least look into.

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