Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Rick Carlisle leaves no doubt Mavs wanted Dennis Smith over Frank Ntilikina, saying there was "uproarious" applause when Knicks made pick.
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Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Before question was even asked, Rick Carlisle said Mavs are projecting Dennis Smith Jr. to start as a rookie. Cites intelligence, maturity as well as athleticism. "We believe he's going to be a tremendous player for us and right away."
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Rick Carlisle says Mavs believe Dennis Smith Jr. is as good as any PG in the draft. "We're getting a guy that's an instant-impact guy."
ESPN Stats and Information
Mavericks select Dennis Smith No. 9 overall. He's the highest-drafted player from NC State since Tom Gugliotta in 1992 (6th).
Kevin Pelton ESPN Staff Writer
Love the fit of Dennis Smith, my most underrated prospect in the lottery, in Dallas. He should thrive in Rick Carlisle's spread pick-and-roll.
Mavericks pick at No. 9: Dennis Smith Jr., NC State guard
The Dallas Mavericks selected NC State guard Dennis Smith Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Ben Alamar ESPN Analytics
Top Dennis Smith top comparable players according to ESPN's analytic draft model are: John Wall Derrick Rose Jrue Holiday CJ McCollum Tyreke Evans
Adam Reisinger ESPN.com
With the No. 9 overall pick, the Mavericks selected Dennis Smith Jr. (G, NC State). In the past 20 years, three No. 9 picks have played for Dallas: Amar'e Stoudemire, Shawn Marion and Dirk Nowitzki.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
The Mavs were wowed by Dennis Smith Jr.'s athleticism in his workout and believe he can contribute immediately.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Mavs GM Donnie Nelson: "This is a building-block opportunity that we won't miss on."
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Mavs GM Donnie Nelson: "Don't look for a lot of movement. ... 9 is a very solid area where there's a group of players we really like."
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MLB: 2017 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 50 | 24 | .676 | - | W4 |
| Seattle | 37 | 37 | .500 | 13 | W4 |
| Texas | 36 | 36 | .500 | 13 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 37 | 38 | .493 | 13.5 | L1 |
| Oakland | 31 | 42 | .425 | 18.5 | L4 |