Dorian Finney-Smith

Dorian Finney-Smith is a professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA. He was born on May 8, 1993 in Portsmouth, Virginia, and grew up in nearby Chesapeake. After high school he played college basketball at Florida. During his four years there he started all 32 games as a senior and averaged 9.3 points and 7 rebounds per game throughout his career.

After graduating from Florida in 2016, Finney-Smith was selected number 55 overall by Orlando Magic in the NBA draft but was soon traded to Dallas Mavericks before playing any games with them. He saw limited minutes off the bench during his rookie season with only 4 starts. His first significant contribution came midway into this second season when Seth Curry went down with an injury that left him out for most of the year; Dorian responded to this challenge by averaging 6 points and 5 rebounds per game while starting 37 games that season which led to more playing time and confidence moving forward on both ends of the court as well as being named team captain prior to his fourth season with Dallas Mavericks..

In 2018-2019 as a member of Team USA U23 squad at World Cup Qualifying Tournament Finney-Smith won MVP honors after leading United States to gold medal finish over Canada after averaging 11 points per game across tournament despite coming off bench role initially assigned him prior start of competition; performance earned him specific praise from head coach Jeff Van Gundy during following interviews post tournament’s end due contribution towards US victory over Canada final round .

Since then Dorian has become an integral part of Mavs franchise having cemented himself place within rotation appearing every single one 82 regular season match ups 2019–2020 campaign posting averages 10/5/2 respectively alongside shooting 44% field goals attempt rate; such production lead veteran forward be locked long term deal 2020 opting stay Dallas hopes continuing help team reach heights not reached since 2011 championship run Dirk Nowitzki Tim Donaghy coached lineup . Even though he hasn’t been given much recognition outside organization yet Dorian has become very reliable shooting option became mere frustration opponents due effective use spotups form beyond arc along efficient scoring close vicinity basket where capable utilize length create separation opponent defenders through crafty footwork fakes attempting get quality shots rim area .

Looking ahead future Dorians skillset likely equip handle increasing minutes receive provide greater leadership presence locker room same bring valuable experience young core players make sure they aware importance working together paying attention details order winning mentality remain consistent throughout entire year regardless amount success achieved previous campaigns or otherwise . With crucial playoff berth still within sights will depend heavily upon contributions made veteran wingman if goal wants achieved come end 2021 schedule .