SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 02: Jalen Brunson #1 of the Villanova Wildcats handles the ball on offense against the Michigan Wolverines in the first half during the 2018 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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With all the hyped centered around the Dallas Mavericks first round pick Luka Doncic, many basketball experts and fans are overlooking the Mavs other guard they drafted.

In the second round of the 2018 NBA draft, the Dallas Mavericks selected Villanova star Jalen Brunson with the third pick. It is without question the biggest steal of the draft.

There are many skills and assets the 21 year old has to offer plus he has the accomplishments to back them up. Let’s take a look…

Strengths

One of Brunson’s biggest assets is his ability to score in various ways. NBCSports.com reported that the Mavs guard has a clean crisp jumper, and his ability to score from all spots of the court make him a dangerous player.

When driving to the basket, Brunson has the ability to take contact on the drive, while using his body to get the extra point.

Along with his shooting, the former Villanova guard can also be dangerous when it comes to passing the ball. Brunson’s vision on the court is demonstrated through his quickness and fast crisp passes.

The 6’2 guard is always willingly to make the extra pass when needed; He can also spread the ball through defenders and find the open man.

Last season for Villanova, Brunson averaged 18.9 points per game, while also having a .521 field goal percentage from the court and a .408 three point percentage.

The Mavs may have had the biggest steal of the draft night by selecting the AP player of the year and 2018 college basketball champion.

What to expect:

As of now the Dallas Mavericks currently have three true point guards on their roster. The list includes last year’s rookie sensation Dennis Smith Jr., along with veteran J.J. Barea and rookie Jalen Brunson.

The team declined Yogi Ferrell’s contract last week, making it an up in the air question as to whether or not the guard comes back to Dallas.

With Smith Jr. being the starting point guard and Barea backing him up, Brunson is currently the third option at point guard.

The future is all but bright for Brunson, and when given the opportunity the young guard can perform, especially on the big stage.

While his time may have to wait, Brunson will have plenty of time to illustrate what he can bring to the team and with the the Summer League just beginning there is no better time than now to show the league your skills.