A new side of Dorian Finney-Smith’s game has upped his trade, contract value — and helps Luka Doncic

Dorian Finney-Smith has been at the forefront as the Mavericks’ defense evolved into one of the league’s stingiest and most efficient.

But the most notable upgrade in his game has happened on the other side.

In recent weeks, Finney-Smith has been dribbling more — as a ball-handler to start the offense, after rebounds in transition and in half-court sets off screens.