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Mavericks' De Larrea Struggles in FIBA Debut
29 Aug
Summary
- Sergio De Larrea traded up to be selected by Dallas in 2026.
- He averaged 8.8 assists in the NBA Summer League.
- De Larrea scored zero points in his FIBA World Cup Qualifier debut.
The Dallas Mavericks selected Sergio De Larrea, a Spanish guard, with the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Standing at 6'6", De Larrea showcased promising playmaking skills during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 8.8 assists per game.
In contrast, De Larrea's FIBA World Cup Qualifier debut for Spain against Portugal on Friday was a difficult outing. He recorded no points, two assists, two rebounds, one steal, and three turnovers, finishing with a -20 plus/minus in 11 minutes as Spain lost 95-89.
De Larrea is the only Mavericks player participating in the current FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Other Mavericks players like Zaccharie Risacher are preparing for the season, Tarik Biberovic was not listed on Turkey's roster, and Santi Aldama is still recovering from knee surgery.
