Dennis Smith Jr. "The Wanderer Returns to the Mavericks, Continues Basketball Dream

On September 19, a notable news came from the basketball world. According to famous reporter Shams, guard Dennis Jr. Smith has reached a consensus with the Dallas Mavericks to sign a one-year contract to return to where the dream began.

Time goes back to the 2017 NBA Draft, and the Mavericks have a unique vision and selected Dennis Jr.-Smith with the 9th pick in the first round. At that time, he was like a rising star, carrying the team's expectations and the longing of fans. Now, after going around in circles, he embarked on the Mavericks' journey again and was about to participate in the team training camp to continue the story of him and the Mavericks.

Although the Mavericks' lineup is saturated, some of the guarantee contracts held by guard Brandon Williams have left room for the team's lineup adjustment. Smith's return this time is a harmonious place.

Smith's basketball career has rich and twists and turns. After the Mavericks spent the first one and a half seasons, he was sent to the New York Knicks in the heavy trade that traded Porzingis to the Mavericks. From January 2019 to February 2021, Smith wore a Knicks jersey and sweated on the court at Madison Square Garden. However, the gear of fate did not stop rotating, and in the "Send Rose to the Knicks" trade, he turned to the Detroit Pistons again.

For three consecutive seasons since then, Smith is like a wanderer in the basketball world, playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, the Charlotte Hornets and the Brooklyn Nets. His most recent appearance in the NBA arena was in the 2023-24 season. In the 2024-25 season, he went to Europe to join Real Madrid in the European Basketball League and started a different basketball journey.

Now, 27-year-old Smith has accumulated rich experience in the arena after 7 NBA seasons. He averaged 9.7 points, 4.2 assists and 3 rebounds in 326 games, a statistic that proves his worth on the court. Despite his career ups and downs, his physical fitness is excellent and he still has the potential to shine on the field.

For Smith, this return to the Mavericks is not only a return to the original starting point, but also an opportunity to regain your dreams and prove yourself. The Mavericks have a special significance to him. This is where his basketball dream begins. Now that he is back, he must be eager to regain his form and shine again.

And for the Mavericks, Smith's return has also injected new vitality into the team. In the competitive NBA field, the team needs such an experienced defender to add more changes to the team’s tactical system. Smith's breakthrough ability and passing vision may become an important help for the Mavericks to achieve good results in the new season.

In the world of basketball, stories are always happening. Dennis Jr. - Smith's "The Wandering Son Returns to the Nest" allows us to see the continuation and persistence of our dreams. In the new season, can he rebuild his glory in the Mavericks and bring surprises to the team? Let's wait and see and witness the defender's new journey with the Mavericks.