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Mavericks Draft Explosive Forward Tobi Lawal
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- Jun 26, 2026
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- 106
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Summary
Dallas Mavericks shock with late-draft steal: Tobi Lawal, a ferocious athlete and defensive force from Virginia Tech, leaps into the mix at 48—tying him to their athletic, gritty rebuild. With a jaw-dropping 40+ inch vertical (second-highest ever), Lawal brings explosive energy, solid production (12 PPG, 8 RPG, 1 BPG), and elite versatility on defense. Paired with Morez Johnson Jr., he fits perfectly under new coach Dusty May’s championship-caliber defensive blueprint. The Mavericks are building a hungry, coachable core—led by Cooper Flagg—to turn grit into glory. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2c4cd0e95987345c