Dallas Mavericks: Rashad McCants’ Shot at Redemption, Will He Make The Most Of?

October 20th, 2010 by Bhemis Parks Leave a reply »
On Tuesday the Dallas Mavericks announced that Rashad McCants would be competing for a roster spot. The only question is... what took so long?

Kudos to Donnie Nelson, the Mavericks' President of Basketball Operations, for having the guts to take a chance on perhaps the best remaining free agent to fill a glaring need at the shooting guard position for the Mavericks.

McCants was last seen in the NBA in 2009, when he was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Sacramento Kings.

 

Unhappily Unemployed

When the Kings decided not to extend his rooking contract, McCants spent the summer of 2009 trying to make a new roster. The Houston Rockets invited him to training camp, but an abdominal injury kept him from making the team.

McCants spent the entire 2009-2010 season at home, waiting for a roster invite that never came.

This summer, his mother's illness prevented him from joining the Cleveland Cavaliers' Summer League team. The Cavaliers were reportedly none-too-pleased with his decision and cut ties with the four-year pro.

 

Last Chance at Redemption

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