Top 5 players the Dallas Mavericks should sign after two weeks of free agency
By Noah Weber
2. Kelly Oubre Jr.
Kelly Oubre Jr. just had the best season of his career and no one is talking about him.
That's why the Mavericks should buy low and consider bringing in the 6-foot-6 wing.
Last season, Oubre Jr. averaged 20.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game for the Charlotte Hornets. He is also just 27 years old, and the Mavericks would benefit from having a scoring wing like Oubre Jr. come off the bench.
Oubre Jr. can light up the scoreboard quickly and would give the Mavs a dynamic scoring group off the bench if paired with Jaden Hardy. He moves well without the ball and shoots a bunch of threes (just like the Mavs). Oubre Jr. is also a fantastic athlete and has a sneaky handle. Once he gets to the lane, he tries to dunk over everyone and finish through contact.
Oubre Jr. could also likely be acquired for a team-friendly contract, and the Mavs should take a chance on him. Yes, the Mavericks need more defense on the wing, but having Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Josh Green, Grant Williams, and Dante Exum on the roster will help.
Dallas shouldn't pass on this easy opportunity to sign Oubre Jr. and bring in another flamethrower for their bench unit. He wouldn't have to play heavy minutes, and Dallas would be a good spot for him to prove that he can thrive on a good team.