Dallas Mavericks 2020 NBA Draft prospect profile: Saddiq Bey

Dallas Mavericks 2020 NBA Draft prospect profile: Saddiq Bey

The Dallas Mavericks do not have the shiniest or prettiest draft history in the last two decades, aside from trading up to acquire debatably the best basketball player in the NBA today.

Not to discredit the “mad scientist” mind of Donnie Nelson by any stretch, because Dallas is excellent at developing undrafted free agents and international players into NBA role players, they haven’t needed to depend on a mid-tier draft pick at any point during Nelson’s tenure.

The Mavs have the 18th and 31st overall picks in the 2020 NBA Draft. They are searching for talent to upgrade their roster including 3-and-D wings.

Dallas Mavericks and Saddiq Bey could be a fit in the first round of NBA Draft

Saddiq Bey is a breath of fresh air as an athletic two way forward who is ripe for the Mavs to select with their 18th overall pick in the 2020 draft. The 6’8 and 215-pound wing out of Villanova has a chance to be a perfect fit into the Mavericks puzzle as they build a contending roster.

Luka Doncic has the potential to go down as one of the greatest to ever play the game. Dallas’ super-talented basketball wizard needs every complimentary piece he can get to ascend the Mavericks back to the top of the NBA mountain. Bey is a player that not only addresses the Mavericks’ immediate needs but can fill a glue man role for the team during their championship window.

Let us examine Saddiq Bey’s game including his strengths and weaknesses before looking at his fit with the Dallas Mavericks.

Next: Bey's strengths