Jared Dudley Explains Why The Mavericks Needed Grant Williams

Jared Dudley opened up on why the Dallas Mavericks needed the addition of Grant Williams.

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The Dallas Mavericks have tried their best to come back from a disastrous season with a strong offseason. They’ve made plenty of moves to add depth to their roster, with their marquee signing coming with Grant Williams.  

Summer League head coach and senior team assistant coach Jared Dudley spoke to Eddie Sefko of Mavs.com and openly discussed why Williams is such a good fit for the Mavericks on and off the court.

“Grant Williams provides personality. He’s good for the locker room. He provides elite three-point shooting. He’s (able to) guard guys. He’s going to be a major part of our team and our success this year.”

Williams averaged 8.1 points and 4.6 rebounds with the Celtics last season and had some unflattering moments, which made the team comfortable getting rid of him. The Mavericks have needed a player that does exactly what Williams does, and the 24-year-old has the opportunity to become the third-best star on the Mavs behind Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving


Grant Williams Hoping For A Successful Stint In Dallas

The Mavericks are one of the most under-pressure teams in the league due to the presence of a superstar like Doncic. He and Williams are the same age, so this pairing could grow together if Williams lives up to the hype. The expectations for him aren’t extremely high, but he needs to prove he is a complementary player that won’t shy away from taking the shots that Luka and Kyrie create for him.

Williams was clearly upset about how his time with the Celtics ended. He and Jayson Tatum seem to have a very strong friendship, given their post-trade interactions on social media. The 24-year-old was also frustrated with the process of restricted free agency but is a happy camper now that he has a long-term contract and a future with a team where he will have a bigger role. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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