Marquese Chriss, it’s safe to say, did not make a favorable first impression on the Mavericks or their fans.
No, we’re not referring to the impression he made after signing his first 10-day contract with the Mavericks on Dec. 21. Obviously he’s won over the Mavericks and fans alike with his tenacity and skill, as evidenced by the two-year guaranteed contract he signed on Saturday.
We’re referring to the Dec. 28, 2019 night that Chriss, while playing for Golden State, tangled with Luka Doncic in San Francisco’s Chase Center. As the pair jostled for a loose ball, Chriss with two hands shoved Doncic in the chest, toppling him backward into the legs of courtside cameramen.
