The reason the Dallas Mavericks didn't make any significant moves at the trade deadline was simple, Jalen Brunson is too valuable.

Dallas fielded calls prior to the March 25 trade deadline, but according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, too many teams were vying for Brunson's services. And in the same report, Windhorst explained that the ex-Villanova star is a core piece as Dallas moves towards championship aspirations.

"By the way, I heard that around the trade deadline the Mavericks got some calls about Jalen Brunson. And it basically like 'Luka's obviously untouchable and Jalen is pretty much untouchable," Windhorst said.

"He's being viewed as a foundational core piece going forward."

Brunson's production:

It's easy to see why Brunson is untouchable going forward. He has had the pleasantries of a breakout season. On the year he is averaging 12.8 points per game while shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 40 percent from three.

In the last nine games, Brunson is averaging 15 points per game, 3.7 assists, and 3.2 rebounds. He is shooting 54 percent from the field and 40 percent from three. And most importantly, he has helped Dallas go 7-2 over that stretch.

He's a proven winner, who time and time again, displays his love for the game and will to outwork anyone else on the floor. That tenacity from Brunson helped the Mavericks win 20 of the last 28 games played.

He's a bench guard who has starting-level talent. And he, alongside Tim Hardaway Jr.'s efforts, gives the Mavs a dynamic offensive punch off of the pine. In 10 games played as a starter, Brunson averages 17 points per game and shoots 43 percent from three.

Brunson is still young according to NBA standards. He is only 24, and he can only get better. And the Dallas Mavericks clearly see his value since, at the trade deadline, the organization labeled him untouchable.

With the focus now shifting to the start of the playoffs, Brunson will have an opportunity to show the world why he deserved that label from the organization.

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