Monta Ellis- A- : Has given the Mavs a rim attacker like never seen before and has rebounded his reputation in the process. Unlike any other 2nd option the Mavs have had in the Dirk era.
Jose Calderon: B : Has provided the solid point guard play Dallas lacked last year along with elite shooting. Sure he struggles on defense but makes up for it with his savvy on the other end of the floor.
Shawn Marion: B : Still the team's best defender, he also made more threes by far than in any other year for the Mavs. Showing some signs of decline especially on offense.
Samuel Dalembert: B- : Came on strong late after an uneven start to provide the inside play the team desperately needed. Probably better suited for a backup role but considering his contract can't argue with the results.
Vince Carter: B- : Picked up game after lackadaisical start to provide a big scoring punch off the bench. Going from superstar to sixth man isn't easy but Vince has made the most of the transition.
Brandan Wright: B+: After missing time due to injury, improved the bench dramatically after his return while shooting an incredible percentage from the field. His lack of bulk still prevents bigger minutes but should continue to be a big part of the team's future.
Devin Harris: B- : Solidified the backup point guard spot after his return from injury while providing needed perimeter defense. A bargain at the veterans minimum, will be seeking a multi-year deal in the offseason.
DeJuan Blair: C+ : Play tailed off after a strong start, but was able to bring a lot of enegry when needed. He may lack size against just every other center in the league but won't be outworked.
Jae Crowder: C+ : Had his struggles on offense, but gave quality minutes on defense when called upon. Needs more consistency with his shot to increase his future value.
Wayne Ellington: C : Minutes were sporadic but he shot the ball the well after a rough start. Didn't do anything wrong, but it seems that Carlisle prefers Crowder's defense to Ellington's shooting.
Shane Larkin: C : His broken ankle over the summer and the return of Devin Harris held his season back, but had important contributions at times including in two key wins over Phoenix. Next year will be important for his development.
Gal Mekel: C- : Had his struggles when he played early in the season and hasn't played much at all since. Seems unlikely to crack rotation in the years in the come unless dramatic improvement is shown.
Bernard James: C- : Fourth string center was just an extra body for the most part. His advanced age will work against him as the Mavs might look to replace him with a younger project.
Ricky Ledo: Inc. : Spent most of his year in Frisco as was expected. How much he improves will determine how much he will spend with the big club next year.
Rick Carlisle: A: Gave one of the best coaching jobs of his career in getting the most of his roster, while navigating one of the toughest Western Conferences ever. Mavs are extremely luck to have such a superstar coach to work with has been a constantly changing cast of characters.
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