Mavericks’ harsh Spencer Dinwiddie reality will quickly tank their playoff chances

As one of the wildest seasons in Dallas Mavericks history is coming to a close, it seems like there will be life for the Mavericks after all, as the Mavs are making a serious push to play-in contention.

With the Phoenix Suns now without Kevin Durant possibly for good, this gives the Mavericks a perfect gift to make the Play-In Tournament. Of course, without their superstar in Kyrie Irving, this is going to be a tough ride going forward assuming the Mavs do secure a playoff spot.

Obviously, this isn't the way the Mavs season was envisioned by many, as pretty much everybody has went down to injury like bowling pins, seriously hindering the Mavs' highly anticipated season. However, it's clear the Mavs still have a lot to play for, but one concern is going to be their de facto No. 1 guard, Spencer Dinwiddie.

Mavericks’ guard depth is too weak to contend

The Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings and LA Clippers all have reliable guard play, as these teams possibly head into the Play-In Tournament. Dallas' guard depth, as well as their overall season was hit by a bus after Irving's brutal ACL injury.

As Dinwiddie has been valuable in more ways than not this season, he's likely not going to be competing on the level as first tier guards like Zach LaVine, Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant or James Harden. To be fair to Dinwiddie, as the guard depth won't be what wins ball games in the playoffs. It'll be the guards feeding Davis the ball off of pick and rolls.

After witnessing Brandon Williams become a fan favorite as well as one of the lone bright spots on the team, he won't be available anymore this season since he’s on a two-way contract unless they sign him to their open roster spot on April 10. This would've helped out the guard depth extremely well, as Williams provided an unexpected, consistent spark that would've really helped out.

Of course, Dinwiddie's role shouldn't be trying to hold the fort down as the main ball handler. If not for Irving's season-ending injury, Dinwiddie would just be playing the role as the energy-bringing ball handler off the bench who can play on or off the ball. The biggest issue is not having the depth necessary to begin the playoffs within the backcourt.

Dinwiddie has been more of an important piece than people will give him credit for, and it was Jason Kidd himself who said at the beginning of the season that his hand was forced to give Dinwiddie more playing time. This is no knock on Dinwiddie's effort, this is just to say that the guards the Mavs will face will be a tough outing at the worst time possible.

Dallas’ guard depth is undoubtedly their biggest weakness heading into the playoffs, and even if they do sign another guard with their final roster spot, it likely won’t be enough to make any noise.