NBA: Ranking every team’s starting backcourt heading into 2018-19

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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15. Dennis Smith Jr., Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks

There might not be a more intriguing backcourt duo that what the Dallas Mavericks will be sending onto the floor this season. Dennis Smith Jr., the high-flying point guard from last year’s NBA Draft, is a name that we already know.

Entering year 2, he’ll be expected to take another jump this year. But I’m even more excited about watching Luka Doncic take the NBA floor.

The hype surrounding Doncic is real, and he might be the most touted prospect to come out of the NBA Draft since LeBron James. I’m not trying to say he’s going to be that good, but that’s the type of pressure he’s stepping into.