Dallas Mavericks 2020 NBA Draft prospect profile: Saddiq Bey

Examining the fit between NBA Draft prospect Saddiq Bey and Dallas Mavericks

Bey carries a lot of value as a mid-first round pick. He is unlikely to fall to the Mavs at 18, but that doesn’t mean the team would not be interested in making a move to acquire him. Of all the players projected to go in the bubble of picks from 11 to 21, Bey has the best chance of thriving with the Mavericks. Bey may never be an All-Star starter in the league, but he fits the role of a shining co-star perfectly.

A simplified comparison is Dorian Finney-Smith with faster, better scoring. Bey could be a formidable two-way threat off the bench immediately in Rick Carlisle’s system.

The Mavs have to face a hard truth quickly. If they wish to be among the league’s championship contenders, they need to sacrifice a chunk of that historic offense for defense. Dallas desperately needs rebounding and perimeter defense. Bey can tend to one if not both of those needs, while not detract from production at the offensive end.

Bey’s highest upside could bring out the best qualities in a player comparable to Tobias Harris. The Dallas Mavericks’ priority needs to be on packaging picks 18 and 31 in a trade, but if a situation lands where they keep the first-rounder, Bey is a low risk, high reward investment that pan out for the team both short and long term.