5 Mavericks players Spencer Dinwiddie will immediately pass in rotation

3. Oliver-Maxence Prosper

Mavs fans were hoping that Oliver-Maxence Prosper would have a stand-out rookie season. Unfortunately, Prosper didn't have a super successful rookie season despite being a 2023 first-round draft pick. Now with Spencer Dinwiddie back on the Mavs, Prosper might not be able to get minutes with his struggles from last season.

Prosper didn't play in half of the Mavs' games last season, and averaged just three points last season. Prosper also played in just three 2024 Playoff games and didn't score a point. Dinwiddie is a player who can come into a game and score immediately.

The Mavs also might not want to wait for Prosper to develop knowing Dinwiddie is a proven player who can fit on the team. The Mavs also might find a way to insert Dinwiddie into the starting lineup too if and when injuries happen.

Prosper can play the small forward position, and he'll need to have an improved sophomore season to cement his spot in the Mavs' core. His Summer League didn't go as well as expected, but he has the tools to be a good wing in the NBA.

Now with Dinwiddie back, the Mavs could have him in the lineup. The Mavs could have Dinwiddie and Kyrie Irving at the one or two, then move Luka Doncic to small forward and run a guard-heavy lineup.

If needed, Dinwiddie can be a starter. Prosper still has plenty of time to develop, but don't expect him to play in front of Dinwiddie.