Mavs Spotlight - Caron Butler (Offseason Edition)

Earl K. Sneed, Mavs.com
Mavs Spotlight - Caron Butler (Offseason Edition)

"Mavs Spotlight" is a series of exclusive one-on-one video interviews conducted by Mavs.com's Earl K. Sneed with various Dallas Mavericks players and coaches. In the second installment, newcomer Caron Butler talks about the bright future he sees in Dallas.

After escaping both the cellar of the standings and the dark cloud hovering over the Washington Wizards due to Gilbert Arenas' gun possession charges, Butler says he has finally found a home with the Mavericks. And the two-time All-Star played like he was at home.

Though his scoring average slipped from 16.9 points per contest in his 47 games with Washington to 15.2 in 27 outings for the Mavericks, the versatile swingman caught fire in the playoffs. "CB4" averaged 19.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 steals in Dallas' first-round exit at the hands of San Antonio. It was just a preview to what Butler believes he will show Mavs fans next season.

"I hit a nice stride in the playoffs, and I was finding out what was expected of me and what my role was. I look forward to seeing what's going to happen next year," Butler said.

Now, the former Connecticut standout focuses on an offseason headlined by the expected arrival of a new baby. Butler will also make time to meet up with his former high school teammate, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. That is when he's not bettering his game on the practice court.


In case you missed it, here's what sixth man Jason Terry had to say as he heads into the offseason.

The series continues Monday, when "EKS" chats with Shawn Marion. For all of your off-season news on the Dallas Mavericks, visit Mavs.com. Follow Earl K. Sneed on Twitter at www.twitter.com/EarlKSneed.