Well Nellie used to always say: players don't "become" good rebounders. Dirk was an exception to that rule but generally speaking he is right. Rebounding (or the ability to rebound) is one huge skill that translates from college to the pros. And most rebounders are already good rebounders when they come into the league. Passing/Shooting/Defense/Leadership/Pois (Crunchtime ability) all improve when you get into the league.
So if Carlisle wants Wright to be a better rebounder and will not trade him until he becomes one... the Mavs might as well get rid of Wright. Ironically though, Wright is just as good of a rebounder as the guys that Carlisle plays ahead of him.
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