” I haven’t been seen in three years, so I don’t know how much they’ll respect me “, cowardly Tyler Dorsey. Before adding with a smirk: “ If they leave me open, I’ll do my job. After two seasons at Maccabi Tel Aviv, and another with Olympiakos, the fullback returned to the NBA last night with his first game for the Mavs.
The latter offered him a “two-way contract” this summer while he was in full preparation with Greece for the Euro in September. “ It was the only thing they could offer me. I did this training three days after a match in Greece. I want to prove that I belong here », he explained a few days ago, stating that this is the first time he has joined an NBA playoff team. The 41st pick in the 2017 Draft started his career with the Hawks before being sent to the not much more competitive Grizzlies at the time.
Despite his 10 points average displayed in Memphis over twenty games, he had to resolve to join Europe. Until this new chance. ” It is a privilege to be here. After three-four years in Europe, it has always been my goal to return to the NBA. I’m lucky. It’s a big organization. Last year the Mavs went to the Western Conference Finals and every year they want to improve. I’m very happy to be on a playoff team that has learned to win. », rejoices the 26-year-old player todayafter his first outing with Dallas.
It was tonight against the Magic. In 15 minutes, he was able to score 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds but he lacked skill (2/7 on shots). The California native, who grew up following the exploits of Shaq and Kobe, should have more opportunities to show off.
He believes he had a good summer with Greece until the Euro, a ” crazy experience » which allowed him to arrive in Dallas in great physical shape after having tasted the intensity of the international game. “ There was this ‘March Madness’ side with the cleaver matches. And I learned a lot from Giannis (Antetokounmpo), it allowed me to progress “, Assures the rear who had started very strong with 25 points on average in his first two matches at the Euro before suffering in address (14 points on average in the end).
Wanting to focus on defense, Tyler Dorsey will start to get used to the superstars. After Giannis, he now evolves alongside another phenomenon, Luka Doncic.
