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Mavericks' best draft fit emerged at the NBA Combine
- Wagler posted a 33-inch no-step vertical at the NBA Combine, boosting his athletic profile for Dallas.
- At 6-foot-5, Wagler has the size to defend multiple backcourt spots for the Mavericks.
- Wagler excels as a shooter off the dribble, projecting as a long-term backcourt option for Dallas.
- His long-term fit envisions Wagler handling ball-dominant duties after Kyrie Irving, complementing the 'Flagg era'.
- Wagler’s Combine performance supports potential drafting him No. 9, aligning with Dallas' needs.
- Wagler’s versatility could allow him to guard both guards and some wings, aiding Dallas' backcourt depth.
- The report emphasizes Wagler’s improved athleticism countering prior questions about his mobility.
- Dallas could leverage Wagler’s off-dribble shooting to create spacing for Cooper Flagg’s interior play.
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