6 Unexpected X-factors for the Dallas Mavericks' 2024-25 season

1. Spencer Dinwiddie

When the Mavs brought back Spencer Dinwiddie on a one-year deal, excitement for Mavs fans and the franchise rose through the roof. Dinwiddie was a big contributing piece to the Mavs' run to the 2022 Western Conference Finals and is eager to show off his talent again in Dallas.

The 2023-24 season was rough for Dinwiddie as a member of the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers, With him now coming back to Dallas, it can provide a sigh of relief for Dinwiddie as he's comfortable playing with Luka Doncic and having Jason Kidd as his head coach.

Dinwiddie's proven in Dallas he can be a lethal scorer whether he's starting or coming off the bench. Along with his ability to score, Dinwiddie's leadership is something that makes him a better player, and a trusted player to be an X-factor, unlike other guards on the roster.

Dinwiddie will pass players on the roster in minutes with his game, and it gives Dallas a better chance to win. If Dallas didn't trust him, they wouldn't have signed him to come back to Dallas.

But, even with coming back, Dinwiddie needs to earn the Mavs' trust again. His Mavs tenure ended rough as he was traded to Brooklyn, and was involved in the Kyrie Irving trade, but Dinwiddie has respect among the Mavs organization.

The Mavs have potential x-factors on their roster, and Dinwiddie is the biggest one. Being back in Dallas can excel in his game like it used to in Dallas. For more news on the Mavericks, stay tuned.