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But his Euro friendships weren't strictly American. A 2007 summer league teammate also drafted in the second round and playing in Greece kept close tabs. Lithuanian-born Renaldas Seibutis, another swingman the Mavs have high hopes for this offseason, made it a point to check in on Terry.

"Renaldas was probably like my mentor when I was over there," Terry said. "He spoke with me all the time. He pretty much kept me informed with what my status was and giving me feedback from Avery [Johnson] and telling me what to work on. He would come and visit me on occasion. He did a great job of making me feel like they cared when I was over there."

Since returning to the States, Terry has packed on an extra 15 pounds of muscle and checks in at a robust 240. He's been working at American Airlines Center for the past several weeks. Summer league practices begin next month, with the Mavs scheduled to begin play in Las Vegas on July 11. Should the summer go as expected, a training camp invite is there for the taking. Some of his recent workouts included a pair of new mentors with ties back home.

Terry has formed a quick bond with Howard and Stackhouse. Howard and Terry share the same hometown and high school in Winston-Salem. Terry heard all the Howard stories and lived through all the comparisons. Stackhouse is a fellow Tar Heel.

"I probably have the best veteran guys that you can ask for," Terry said. "I couldn't ask for a better situation right now."

That includes his early dealing with new coach Rick Carlisle.

"I'm extremely ecstatic with how he takes the time to work individually with me," Terry said. "Coming here I didn't expect him to be hands on with me like he has. Last year I really didn't speak with Avery that much. He told me what he wanted me to work on, but as far as just working with me and getting my mechanics right, Coach Carlisle has done that.

"I'm just happy that he cares for me like he does up until this point because I've heard stories about him, but there's nothing like having your own experiences. I'm looking forward to playing for him. Whatever coach asks me to do, I'm doing it to the best of my abilities."

SaintofKillers wrote:I'm actually much, much higher on Seibutis. Probably won't be a star in the league but a very solid player.

catalyst wrote:Lets hope they can each come in and help mavs ditch all of the dinosaurs. Primarily ed Jones and george.Wright can then re-sign and stack can go bye bye

SaintofKillers wrote:I'm actually much, much higher on Seibutis. Probably won't be a star in the league but a very solid player.

Teffer10 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



George, Jones, and Stack all have to go this off-season. However, I think we could somehow use George's Bird's rights to improve this team (like KVH last season).

catalyst wrote:Fine. For what? I have never been so confused going into an off season. I think that is where george ends up.

JES12 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Agreed!

Stack = trade bait or trade filler
Jones = good trade bait, even better if he just opts out.
George = good S&T bait. Bass filles his PF role and Terry can fill his SF role.

mavsfoty wrote:The way I see it Reshawn Terry is our first round pick for the this year. The kid has to be better than Hassell, Jones, Ager, etc.

JES12 wrote:I could go on, but I think Jones should just opt out. If we can do an upgrade trade with Jones, by all means keep him, but I doubt it will happen unless George signs another 1 yr deal and we deal all 3 of them near the trade deadline.