Michigan Monday: Enjoys The Mavs

I'm not a huge fan of the NBA but I will watch the playoffs and like to follow former Wolverines.  I've also have been watching the NBA Bubble, because its sports!   What I've enjoyed watching the Bubble is the former Wolverines balling out.  

Caris LeVert is basically the only Brooklyn Net that headed down to Orlando and he has not only continued to make a name for himself, he has gotten the respect of his peers.   He played well prior to the playoff and played great during them.   Yes, they got swept by the NBA Champions Toronto Raptors but he has played great.  He scored 35 points last night in his final game of the season.  If there is a Kawhi Leonard type superstar, where you let your game speak for itself, Caris would be in that type of group.   This team could be scary with KD and Kyrie healthy next year.  

Trey Burke has straight out made money in the Bubble.  He went from out of a job during the COVID Pandemic to starting last night for the Mavs.  That game was incredible and Trey went for 25 yesterday afternoon in a OT win over the Clippers.   He for sure is going to get an contract out of this bubble performance.   

Tim Hardaway is also with Trey on the Mavs.  He has already gotten paid and is shooting pretty well in the bubble.  With a young superstar and 2 former Wolverines, the Mavs are fun to watch right now.  They are 2-2 against one of the best teams in the NBA.  

Duncan Robinson has a similar story to Trey Burke but just the opposite.   Trey was drafted high and Duncan wasn't drafted at all and struggled to find a job.   Now this quote:

"When I first got to Miami, I thought he was a ball boy or some shit.  I was like 'Yo this kid is shooting better than the players on the squad' Then I saw him take off his warm ups and drain six 3's in a game.  He's easily the best shooter I've ever play with".   - Andre Iguodala 

Yes, Andre is coming off his time with the Warriors where he played with Curry and KD.  I'm shocked a division 3 kid could make an NBA team and now he is getting compared with the NBA's best shooters.   Huge hat tip to Duncan and Pat Riley for taking a chance and seeing talent.  Opportunity in professional sports is so important, a ton of people have talent.  I'm willing to bet Brady would agree with that statement as well.