Why Josh Richardson is the perfect trade target for the Dallas Mavericks

Why Josh Richardson is perfect trade target for Dallas Mavericks: 5. Floor spacer

Looking at Richardson’s number from this season may not tell the entire story. He was traded to Philadelphia in July 2019. Early on, he was adjusting to a new team and a different role than he played in Miami. The 26-year-old wing was limited to just 48 games so far this season including missing multiple games for four different stretches throughout the year. The injuries kept it from being the best reflection of his skill set.

Let us put the last three years together. Richardson has made 37.8 percent of his catch and shoot 3-pointers over 809 attempts. Throw in the fact that Luka Doncic made nearly every player on the Mavericks better in this category, and Richardson could quickly become an elite 3-point marksman in Dallas.

He has made 36.2 from 3-point range for his career. JRich can space the floor and make the Mavs offense more dangerous. Coach Rick Carlisle would let Luka Doncic attack, and Richardson could be another floor spacer around him. He provides an upgrade on Tim Hardaway Jr. in a few key areas that will be discussed later in this article.

Richardson’s ability to shoot is just the tip of the iceberg on why the Mavs should acquire him this offseason.

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