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The Dallas Mavericks' backcourt picked a convenient time to run out of gas.

A popular No. 1 overall prediction among scouts over the summer, Markelle Fultz has come out firing to back up the preseason hype and would be a great fit.

Averaging 22.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 2.1 steals on 54 percent shooting, he hasn't given scouts much to complain about. The Washington Huskies already have three losses, but their inability to stop anyone won't stain Fultz's No. 1 overall case. Highly skilled and athletic, he's wowed with highlight-reel dunks, acrobatic finishes, mid-range scoring and deadly three-point shooting (13-of-27).

Fultz has had no issues creating shots for himself and clearly no problems converting. But he's also flashed unselfishness, along with an impressive passing and playmaking ability, to complete the point guard package. Fultz has already delivered a number of high-IQ assists off pick-and-rolls and penetration.

With Deron Williams and Wesley Matthews each in their 30s and shooting below 40 percent from the floor, Fultz should look even more attractive to Dallas. The Mavericks will take him No. 1 as long as they're not turned off by his casual approach.