Dallas Mavericks: Willie Cauley-Stein posts hilarious throwback photo

Dallas Mavericks: Willie Cauley-Stein posts hilarious throwback photo

The Dallas Mavericks needed a center when they traded for Willie Cauley-Stein. Dwight Powell had just suffered a season-ending injury, and the organization wanted another roll man on the roster. The injury forced Mavs coach Rick Carlisle to use Kristaps Porzingis at the five more where he took off. The Unicorn began posting All-Star numbers again. That breakout made playing time hard to come by for Cauley-Stein.

It leaves the Mavericks with even more questions heading into next season. Dwight Powell should be back and healthy. They also have Kristaps Porzingis, Maxi Kleber, and Boban Marjanovic under contract in the frontcourt. Cauley-Stein has a player option for next season at just under $2.3 million. Does he opt out because the frontcourt is crowded in Dallas, or will he be back with the Mavs? Fans can read more here.

Cauley-Stein took to Instagram to post a hilarious throwback photo on Sept. 25. Let us take a closer look.

Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein posts hilarious throwback picture

Fans can see the photo of Cauley-Stein as a child below. Be sure to read the caption for a laugh.

Fans have seen Trill putting in work recently. He has been posting videos of him working on his jumper and ball-handling ability. Fans can see more here.

Hopefully, Willie Cauley-Stein is back with the Mavericks in 2021. The seven-footer brings a unique skill set to the team. He is an athletic vertical spacer, outstanding roll man, and rim protector. Cauley-Stein is bigger than Powell and Kleber. The Mavs may need that in a few specific matchups next season.

The best is yet to come in Dallas. The Mavericks are a team on the rise that will be looking to take another step forward in 2021. Do not count out Luka Doncic or the organization. Expect a deep playoff run next season, and fans will not want to miss a second of it.