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(10-08-2026, 11:08 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Mara might be the most impressive rookie so far. 12/9 in the first game. 22/6 in the second game. 15/15 from the field over two games. And the crazy thing is that he is doing most of his damage in transition. Running the floor and using his size advantage. A Boban sized player that beats opposing bigs down the floor.
I still feel his defensive rebounding is weak for his size. However, not going to lie. I was not very impressed with Rez's defensive blockouts either during SL. Both, Rez and Mara's eventual ceilings will be decided by how good a defensive rebounder both become and how they can switch. Rez has the clear advantage on switching. Mara clears Rez as a passer. He is exceptional there.
As per all the draft boards, Rez had the highest floor among the trio of himself, Yaxel and Mara, but he was tapped with the lowest ceiling as well. For the sake of us Mavs fans, hopefully that doesn't come true.