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The Dallas Mavericks ended up missing the playoffs last season. Despite trading for another star, the Mavericks had a disastrous ending and many counted the newly formed duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to be a bust. However, this new $54 million signee has Dallas fans excited as he exudes leadership right out of the gate.

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Given that it is still the offseason going on, teams need to prepare for what?s around the corner. And with the team’s training camps officially underway, Dallas Mavericks fans cannot wait to see what this latest addition brings to the locker room.

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Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving get another leader

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks had one of the better records in the Western Conference up until the trade deadline last season. And everyone thought that the addition of Kyrie Irving will only make things even better.

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Unfortunately for Dallas fans, things took a turn for the worse and their record ended up taking a nosedive. Which ultimately resulted in the team missing out on the playoffs despite having two All-Stars on the team.

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But now, with the addition of Grant Williams, Dallas fans have something else to look for. In one of the team?s recent training camps, Williams took on a leadership role at the end of practice.

Dallas Mavericks reporter Landon Thomas uploaded a video of Williams talking to his team. Williams could be heard saying, ?Hold each other accountable. We can?t come in sloppy. The only way you win in this league is if you take it every single night. You can?t wait til the f***ing playoffs, you got to do that shit every f***ing game.?

With Williams taking charge right off the bat, fans could not be more excited.

Dallas fans ecstatic with Williams’ arrival

Given that the Dallas Mavericks already have a few leaders on the team, Grant Williams bringing the same mindset right off the bat has fans ecstatic.

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One fan on X, formerly Twitter posted, ?We needed this in Dallas so bad.?

Another fan commented, ?I really believe the combination of talent upgrades, leadership (Grant, Seth, etc), and a full healthy camp for Luka and Kyrie will do wonders for this team.?

Here are a few more reactions from fans on X.

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While the majority of fans were eager to see their Mavericks perform wonders, some felt that this may cause some turbulence on the team. Now, only time will tell if that is going to be the case.

Although, do let us know what you think in the comments section below.

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