Dallas Mavericks: Resetting the depth chart following the draft

Dallas Mavericks depth chart following the draft: Power forward

Starter: Dorian Finney-Smith

The Mavs could add another piece in the frontcourt that alters the rotation. Right now, they are going to start Finney-Smith at the four. He transformed into a solid 3-and-D wing last season by connecting on 37.6 percent from 3-point range. The 27-year-old will have to prove that was no fluke to keep his minutes up.

Backup: Maxi Kleber

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle shifted Kleber into the starting five in the playoffs because of his defensive chops. The 6’10 big man was one of the Mavericks’ best perimeter defenders last season. He can protect the rim and has improved his 3-point percentage every year since entering the NBA in 2017.

Both Finney-Smith and Kleber should see a healthy dose of minutes during the 2020-2021 season. They can play multiple positions and bring defense to any unit. DFS likely ends up around 30 minutes per game with Kleber playing close to 25. Expect both men to be key rotation players for the Mavericks all season.

The Kristaps Porzingis injury hurts Dallas’ flexibility in the frontcourt. It will be interesting to see if that pushes them to add a big man in free agency or if they are comfortable running with DFS and Kleber as their only options at the four to start the season.

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