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Mavericks' rookie Harris must pick up dishes
Guard needed to pass and protect the ball while Daniels is out
By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News
Don Nelson is exploring his options in the event that Marquis Daniels' injured left ankle limits his availability when the Mavericks' regular season begins Nov. 2.
The projected starter at shooting guard, Daniels has yet to take part in training camp because of the ankle sprain suffered two months ago.
After a second-opinion Thursday turned up the same diagnosis as Rockets' team physician Dr. T.O. Souryal – more rehab and rest – the time has come to consider contingency plans.
"I'm making 'em," Nelson said Friday. "I'm thinking that I may have to be starting some of the games without him. So that puts quite a burden on us."
Nelson rates Daniels as perhaps the most gifted passer on the team. After 23 turnovers in the preseason opener, Nelson is looking for some playmaking savvy.
While Jerry Stackhouse and Josh Howard are capable players, they are not the ballhandler that Daniels is, which is why much of the burden could fall on rookie Devin Harris.
Jason Terry is a solid starting point guard. But his assist-to-turnover ratio last season was 1.9-to-1, not among the top 50 in the NBA. Steve Nash, who signed with Phoenix in the offseason, led the Mavericks last year with a 3.3-to-1 ratio, sixth in the league.
Stackhouse also isn't adept at distributing the ball.
"You ask him to pass the ball too much, we're going to have 50 turnovers in a game," Nelson said. "You can't expect players to be something they're not. So far, I'm worried about our passing. Marquis was the guy. [Not having him] puts pressure on everybody."
Harris put on a show at Thursday's full-scale practice and is improving day by day. But Nelson was hoping not to have to force-feed the rookie. Until Daniels is back in the lineup, he may have no choice. Daniels will rejoin the Mavericks today and travel to Orlando for Sunday's exhibition, although he will not suit up.
For Harris, the absence of Daniels means he gets more chances to contribute. That means putting emphasis on defense and holding onto the basketball.
"From talking to Josh and Marquis, that's the way a rookie can get on the floor," Harris said. "Turnovers, definitely, will be a focus."
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