When the Dallas Mavericks gambled by trading Anthony Davis last month, fans were unsure about the ramifications. Things, though, quickly shifted into Dallas' favor, as trade acquisitions Marvin Bagley III and Khris Middleton quickly exceeded expectations. The two veterans became key rotational players under Jason Kidd, making an immediate impact.
Middleton became a huge contributor in his first couple of games, finishing with 13 or more points in three of his first four games. He proved to be an offensive machine, as Dallas desperately needed someone to help take the load off Cooper Flagg and create their own offense.