6 Dallas Mavericks who benefit the most from Spencer Dinwiddie signing

The Dallas Mavericks finally filled their one and only open roster spot on Monday morning as they signed Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year deal.

The Mavs had been interested in Dinwiddie since early in free agency, and they signed him on Monday after he was reported as the frontrunner on Sunday afternoon.

Dinwiddie now has the chance to get back on the right track in Dallas after an average tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he has all the tools to return to being an elite role player.

6 Dallas Mavericks who benefit the most from Spencer Dinwiddie signing

Dinwiddie was on the Mavericks when they made the 2022 Western Conference Finals, and his playmaking, scoring, and shooting have been missed. Dallas was searching for shooting this offseason, and they did so by adding Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall, Klay Thompson, and now Dinwiddie.

Dinwiddie's numbers from last season don't show his full capabilities as a shooter, and playing next to Luka Doncic again should allow his 3-point percentage to rise.

The Dinwiddie signing affects the Mavs more than people realize, and he is going to be a key piece on this team. Here are six players who will benefit the most from the Spencer Dinwiddie signing.

6. Quentin Grimes

Earlier this offseason, the Dallas Mavericks traded Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes. Dallas was locked in on trading Hardaway Jr. this offseason, and they did so while also landing someone who will likely be a big piece of the rotation.

Grimes is an outstanding defender, and he is poised to replace Josh Green's production beautifully as he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets as part of the Klay Thomspon sign-and-trade.

Last season, Grimes averaged 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 37.2 percent from the field and 33.8 percent from downtown. This was a down year for Grimes, and he was battling injuries during the second half of the season, but the Spencer Dinwiddie signing will definitely benefit Grimes.

Grimes will likely be one of the first guards off the bench with Dinwiddie, and he'll benefit from having an elite playmaker on the floor alongside him. Dinwiddie is one of the best playmakers on the team, and his scoring ability will draw the defense towards him, consequently creating open looks for Grimes.

Dinwiddie was also known as someone who led the younger players during his time in Dallas, and Grimes still has plenty to learn as he is only 24 years old. Grimes is going to be an outstanding fit in Dallas, and Dinwiddie is definitely going to bring the best out of him as they'll have the potential to be a lethal duo off the bench.

5. Luka Doncic

Anyone who watches Dallas Mavericks basketball knows that Spencer Dinwiddie and Luka Doncic were a deadly duo during the second half of the 2021-22 season and into the playoffs, and now they have the chance to team up again.

Dinwiddie and Doncic play so well together due to Dinwiddie's ability to play off the ball, and the duo will pick up right where they left off in 2023 when the Mavs traded Dinwiddie to the Brooklyn Nets. It was hard to see Dinwiddie go, but this move obviously paid off as it brought Kyrie Irving to Dallas, and now Dinwiddie is back.

While Dinwiddie will help Doncic when they're sharing the floor together, he'll also help him when he's on the bench. Dinwiddie has the ability to lead the bench unit when needed, and his steady hand at the point guard position will allow Doncic to get some much-needed rest throughout the season.

Dinwiddie can also be used as a spot starter when Doncic misses a game or two due to injury or rest. He has proved that he can thrive in this system next to Doncic, and he has the perfect opportunity to do it once again.

There aren't many players on this roster who can be trusted as a ball handler and an off-ball threat, and that's exactly what Dinwiddie will bring next season. Chemistry is also important for this duo, and they have already played over 80 games together.

Doncic's improvement as a shooter off the catch was also huge last season, and the Dinwiddie signing will only help him even more.

4. Jaden Hardy

This season is going to be an extremely interesting season for soon-to-be third-year guard Jaden Hardy. During his rookie year, Hardy was a key role player for the Dallas Mavericks down the stretch and turned into one of the best shooters on the team.

His second season was filled with inconsistency with his play and role, and he is now playing in the final year of his rookie contract. After next season, Hardy will become a free agent, and he is someone who could be used as trade bait in the middle of the season if he doesn't perform well.

With all of that being said, Hardy is someone who will benefit from the Spencer Dinwiddie signing, regardless of what his minutes look like next season. Hardy spoke highly during the time that they were teammates, and Dinwiddie provides Hardy with a potential mentor and someone he can learn from.

Both players are combo guards, and Hardy can pick up on different parts of Dinwiddie's game to polish his own. This will be a make-or-break season for Hardy when it comes to his future with the Mavs, and Dinwiddie could help him become an essential piece of Dallas' core with his leadership.

Hardy needs minutes to continue to develop on the court, and he could find himself in front of the likes of Dante Exum if he has a good summer and training camp.

3. Klay Thompson

The Dallas Mavericks made one of the biggest moves in franchise history this summer when they completed a six-team sign-and-trade to acquire Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors. Dallas lost Josh Green as part of this deal, but it was worth it as they gained one of the greatest shooters of all time.

Thompson's elite shooting is going to add another element to this Mavericks offense, and he is focused on winning his fifth ring. While the Thompson signing alone helped the Mavs improve tremendously, the Spencer Dinwiddie signing helped both Thompson and the team as a whole.

While Dinwiddie may not play a ton with Thompson, he will create plenty of open looks for him and draw some of the defense away from him due to his ability to get to the rim. Dinwiddie will also save Thompson from having to handle the ball very much, as he is much better as an off-the-catch shooter rather than someone who has to create for himself.

Thompson can attack closeouts some and pull up for mid-range jumpers, but Dinwiddie creating open 3-pointers for him is going to be the main draw of this new duo.

Thompson will thrive when playing with the starters and the bench unit, and he and Dinwiddie have the potential to light up the scoreboard when sharing the floor together. Dinwiddie has the potential to bring the best out of everyone, and he may be the most underrated pickup of the offseason.

2. Naji Marshall

When the Dallas Mavericks signed Naji Marshall on the opening day of free agency, it was a move that signaled the end of Derrick Jones Jr.'s time in Dallas. Jones Jr. was a huge piece for Dallas throughout the playoffs and all season long, and he ended up being elite for the Mavs while playing on a veteran minimum contract.

Jones Jr. left the Mavs for the LA Clippers, and now it's Marshall's time to shine. Marshall will likely be the first forward off the bench considering that Klay Thompson is the guaranteed starter, and he is someone who will benefit from the Spencer Dinwiddie signing.

Last season for the New Orleans Pelicans, Marshall averaged 7.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 0.7 steals per game while shooting 38.7 percent from downtown. Marshall's 3-point shooting took a massive step last season, and now he has the chance to improve even more in Dallas.

The Dinwiddie signing directly benefits Marshall because the two will likely share the court plenty together, and Dinwiddie excels at creating open shots for his teammates. Marshall also won't be forced to guard too many quick guards while sharing the floor with Dinwiddie (although he moves his feet well and is a great defender), and he can stick to his specialty of locking down wings.

Dinwiddie is an underrated defender, and he and Marshall have the potential to form a fun duo off the bench.

1. Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Mavericks pulled off the biggest midseason trade in franchise history when they traded for Kyrie Irving at the 2023 trade deadline. They sent Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, and draft capital to the Brooklyn Nets for Irving, and now the trade has gone full circle as Dinwiddie is back with the Mavs.

Dinwiddie will be able to share the floor with Irving, and the two will likely form a solid duo when playing together. They were teammates in Brooklyn at one point as well, and both players have turned into good leaders over the years.

Irving will benefit from the Dinwiddie signing because Dinwiddie can take the pressure off Irving when needed. Irving has showcased his ability to play with or without the ball in his hands over the last two seasons in Dallas, and Dinwiddie has the capability to bring the ball up the floor and playmake some when sharing the floor with Irving but not Doncic.

Having two playmakers on the floor will give opposing defenses nightmares, and both players have the ability to take over the game when needed. This signing will definitely make things easier on Irving, and the duo will likely share the floor together often.

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