Head coach Rick Carlisle said that he doesn't see any reason why Samuel Dalembert "can't have a substantial impact" with the Mavs. "I don't see any reason why he can't have a substantial impact with his size and length," Carlisle said. "He's worked hard this summer to get himself into shape and he knows we're depending on him. But it's not just going to fall on one big guy." Dalembert is expected to start while up-and-comer Brandan Wright backs him up. Both Wright and Dalembert offer nice upside in the later rounds of drafts.