Building the greatest Mavericks lineup using career production in a Dallas uniform.
PG: Jason Kidd (first stint, 1994-1996) Stats as a Mav: 16.6 PPG, 9.7 APG, 6.8 RPG. Source: Basketball Reference. Kidd transformed the franchise from a laughingstock to a playoff team. His triple-double ability was ahead of its time. The 1994 draft pick that changed everything.
SG: Rolando Blackman (1981-1992) Stats as a Mav: 19.2 PPG, 3.3 APG, 3.8 RPG. 16,643 career points in Dallas. The most underrated player in franchise history. Four-time All-Star. His mid-range game was automatic before analytics killed the mid-range shot.
SF: Mark Aguirre (1981-1989) Stats as a Mav: 24.6 PPG in his peak season (1983-84). Career in Dallas: 22.6 PPG. First overall pick in 1981. A scoring machine who anchored the Mavs' first competitive era.
PF: Dirk Nowitzki (1998-2019) Stats as a Mav: 20.7 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 2.4 APG. 31,560 career points. 14x All-Star. 1x MVP. 1x Finals MVP. The greatest Maverick ever and it is not close. Changed how big men play basketball globally. One franchise, 21 seasons, one championship that nobody thought was possible.
C: Tyson Chandler (2010-2011, 2014-2015) Stats in 2011: 10.1 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 1.1 BPG. Defensive Player of the Year the following season in New York. The rim protector who completed the 2011 championship roster. His defense and rebounding were the missing piece Dirk needed.
6th man: Luka Doncic Only here because his career is not complete. Once it is, he will likely occupy the PG spot and Kidd moves to an honorable mention.
Coach: Rick Carlisle The architect of the 2011 title. His adjustments against the Heat in the Finals were coaching genius.
Sources:
- Basketball Reference — all career stats
- NBA.com — historical records
What do you think?
Dirk at PF is the most obvious pick in the history of franchise all-time lists. 21 years, one team, one ring. The loyalty and the production are both unmatched.