In a recent interview, Spencer Dinwiddie praised Mavs superstar Luka Doncic, as he called him the best player in the NBA.
He also expressed his belief that Doncic should have won the MVP award last season, which was won by Serbian and Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic . Doncic had a historic season, leading the Mavs to 50 wins and the NBA Finals.
The best player in the NBA right now… I think he should’ve won MVP this year but he didn’t, I’m gonna go with Luka Doncic. Spencer Dinwiddie said in a recent street interview
Dinwiddie’s return to the Mavs comes after a stint with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers, where his play didn’t quite live up to his previous form. However, the Mavs are hopeful he can provide valuable bench support and give formidable duo Doncic and Kyrie Irving some rest when needed.
Dinwiddie’s comments about Doncic may be an attempt to win back favor with Mavs fans, who were upset when he signed with the Lakers over the Mavs last season. He had made comments comparing the Mavs to a “coddling mother” and the Lakers to a “tough love” dad, which resurfaced on social media after his return to the Mavs was announced.
Spencer Dinwiddie is heading back to the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to a one-year deal with the team. This marks his second stint with the Mavericks, having previously played for them from 2022-2023.
Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed on a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Dinwiddie reunites with Mavs as an ideal backcourt fit. He averaged 17.4 points in parts of two Dallas seasons and was key on 2022 West Finals team. pic.twitter.com/WPxs6ol73L
Dinwiddie’s performance can be volatile, but he has shown to be a valuable role player when things click. He excels in situations where he can focus on three-point shooting, and his best stretches have come while playing alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic. With the Mavericks, he connected on 40.4% of his three-point attempts in 76 games.
The Mavericks are likely hoping to recapture Dinwiddie’s form from his previous stint with the team as they aim to make another run to the NBA Finals. With his ability to provide a spark from beyond the arc, Dinwiddie could be a key contributor off the bench for Dallas.
