SB Nation Dallas - Corey Brewer, Dallas Maverickhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48887/dallas-fave.png2011-03-03T21:20:19-06:00http://dallas.sbnation.com/rss/stream/17928812011-03-03T21:20:19-06:002011-03-03T21:20:19-06:00Corey Brewer, Dallas Maverick
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<p>It's official. <span>Corey Brewer</span> is a Maverick. <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba/news/story?id=6178477" target="_blank">He signed</a> a three-year deal for approximately $7.4 million soon after clearing waivers Thursday and now adds a unique element to a Dallas roster that had not replaced much of what the injured <span>Caron Butler</span> had given them earlier this season. </p>
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<p>Brewer, who turns 25 on Saturday, fills a void for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Mavericks</a> as a long, tenacious wing defender. He could play a key role in playoff series against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Lakers</a>' <span>Kobe Bryant</span>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">Spurs</a>' Manu Ginobili or <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Thunder</a>'s <span>Kevin Durant</span>.</p>
<p>"He's different in terms of his body type than any guy that we have," Carlisle said. "He's a deceptively tall kid, has got long arms. I think probably his tenacity is as, or more, important than any of those other attributes."</p>
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<p>After Butler was lost until at least the latter end of the NBA playoffs, the Mavs looked at trading for someone like <span>Stephen Jackson</span>, <span>Tayshaun Prince</span> or <span>Gerald Wallace</span>, but opted instead to surround the hole with role players. <span>Peja Stojakovic</span> was obtained and adds an offensive element. <span>Rodrigue Beaubois</span> is an explosive penetrator in a smaller package. Now, Brewer is primed to play the defensive role. </p>
<p>Brewer also adds some relative youth and a touch of upside to what was the oldest roster in the league. He turns 25 this week and adds to Beaubois, <span>Dominique Jones</span> and <span>Ian Mahinmi</span> among young talents on the roster.</p>
https://dallas.sbnation.com/2011/3/3/2330827/corey-brewer-dallas-maverickBrett Perryman