The Dallas Mavericks left last night’s NBA Draft Lottery in exactly the same spot they were when they walked in the door. Staying at 10 leaves Mavs fans and front office with only one question, in an abnormally deep draft should they keep the pick or trade it? Have a look at the last 10 years of the 10th pick and decide if the Mavericks should keep it or kick it.
CJ McCollum, 2013
Has averaged 19.4 points during his career with Portland and New Orleans.
Elfrid Payton, 2014
Averaged 10 points and 4 assists for his career in the NBA. Currently plays for Osos de Manati for the Puerto Rican league.
Justise Winslow, 2015
6.8 pts 5.0 rpg 3.4 apg in 7 seasons for 4 different teams.
Thon Maker, 2016
Averaged 4.6 pts and 2.8 rpg before dropping out of the NBA. Currently plays for the Fujian Sturgeons.
Zach Collins, 2017
11.6 ppg 6.4 rpg 2.9 apg, Collins struggled with injury but has improved his game year after year during his time in Portland and San Antonio.
Mikal Bridges, 2018
20.1 ppg 4.4rpg 3.3 apg, Bridges has probably been the best player selected at 10 in the last decade. During his time in Phoenix he was known as a defensive specialist who could score. After being traded to Brooklyn it’s clear he could be more than that.
Cam Reddish, 2019
9.7 ppg 2.2 rpg 1.4 apg, Reddish has been a little disappointing on and off the court so far in his career. At one point he was projected to be a star but now he would be lucky to end up a role player.
Jalen Smith, 2020
9.4 ppg 5.8 rpg 1.0 apg, Smith was selected by Phoenix but had a hard time getting out of the G league. He was traded to the Pacers for Torrey Craig in 2022 and has been one of former Mavericks Head Coach Rick Caarlisle’s favorite players.
Ziaire Williams, 2021
5.7 ppg 2.1 rpg 0.9 apg, has struggled with ankle and knee injuries so far in his young career and has also spent time bouncing back and forth between the Grizzlies and their G League team Memphis Hustle.
Johnny Davis, 2022
5.8 ppg 2.3 rpg 1.0 apg, Struggled with injury and mental health early on his rookie season but got healthy and averaged 14.6 points and 5.6 rebounds over the last 8 games of Washington’s season. The former Big 10 player off the year is expected to have a larger role in Washington next season.