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 Luka Dončić became the franchise cornerstone after being acquired in the 2018 draft.[([[https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2019/05/14/mavericks-draft-lottery-history-luka-doncic-trae-young-deal-in-2018-may-have-finally-turned-dallas-luck-around/|dallasnews]])]
+===== Luka's Trade on Draft Night =====
+Dallas traded Trae Young and a pick to Atlanta for Luka Dončić in 2018.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/luka-doncic-trae-young-trade-draft-mavericks-hawks/2yx7dj6r21fl1nqehdne58jol|sportingnews]])]
+===== Highest-Scoring Game: 150 Points =====
+Dallas scored their franchise-high 150 points against Phoenix in 2023.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401469117/suns-mavericks|espn]])]
+===== Notable Uniform Change in 2001 =====
+They changed from green to the now-iconic navy, silver, and royal blue.[([[https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2014/9/24/6756079/dallas-mavericks-history-jerseys-uniform-complete|mavsmoneyball]])]
+===== NBA MVP: Dirk in 2007 =====
+Nowitzki won the league MVP in 2007—the only Mav to do so.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-dirk-nowitzki-2007-mvp-hall-of-fame-nba-playoffs|si]])]
+===== Best Regular Season Record: 67–15 =====
+In 2006–07, the Mavs finished with a franchise-best 67 wins.[([[https://sportscitytaverna.com/mavericks-madness-top-moments-in-dallas-mavericks-history/|sportscitytaverna]])]
+===== Infamous 2007 Playoff Upset =====
+They were upset by the 8th-seeded Warriors in 2007 after that 67-win season.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/NBATalk/comments/1jqt05e/were_in_2007_the_8th_seed_warriors_just_upset_the/|reddit]])]
+===== “We Believe” Warriors Series =====
+That upset by Golden State is one of the most famous playoff surprises in NBA history.[([[https://www.npr.org/2007/05/04/10000208/underdog-warriors-upset-mavs-in-nba-playoffs|npr]])]
+===== Home Court Dominance =====
+Under Cuban’s ownership, Dallas has often had one of the NBA’s best home records.[([[https://www.sportico.com/personalities/owners/2023/mark-cuban-dallas-mavericks-sale-1234748542/|sportico]])]
+===== Dirk’s Signature One-Leg Fadeaway =====
+Nowitzki's patented one-legged fadeaway is now iconic and emulated by many.[([[https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article3842852.html|star-telegram]])]
+===== 2011 Finals MVP: Dirk =====
+Dirk was named Finals MVP for his heroic 2011 performance.[([[https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2101745_2102309_2102313,00.html|time]])]
+===== They Retired Dirk's No. 41 =====
+In 2022, the Mavericks retired Nowitzki’s jersey in an emotional ceremony.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/doylerader/2022/01/06/dirk-nowitzkis-personal-memorabilia-on-display-during-dallas-mavericks-jersey-retirement-ceremony/|forbes]])]
+===== Jason Kidd Became Head Coach in 2021 =====
+Kidd returned to the team as head coach, aiming to guide the Luka era.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/article/luka-doncic-return-old-home-023606508.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Triple-Double Machine: Luka =====
+Luka Dončić quickly became known for his frequent triple-doubles.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/luka-doncic-triple-double-history|nba]])]
+===== Record for Most Triple-Doubles in a Season =====
+Luka holds the Mavericks’ record for most triple-doubles in a single season.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/mavs-record-when-luka-achieves-a-triple-double|statmuse]])]
+===== Rivalry with the Spurs =====
+Dallas has had many heated playoff battles with the San Antonio Spurs.[([[https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/san-antonio-spurs|tshaonline]])]
+===== Steve Nash's Impact =====
+Nash and Dirk formed one of the NBA’s most potent duos in the early 2000s.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/738270-top-10-nba-duos-we-didnt-get-to-see-enough-of|bleacherreport]])]
+===== 2006 NBA Finals Appearance =====
+The Mavs made the Finals for the first time in 2006, losing to the Heat.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/16231005/oral-history-2006-nba-finals|espn]])]
+===== Michael Finley: An Early Star =====
+Finley was a key player during the team’s rise in the late '90s and early 2000s.[([[https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/steve-finley/|sabr]])]
+===== 1000+ Wins in Franchise History =====
+The Mavericks surpassed 1,000 franchise wins in 2023.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=dallas+mavericks+record+in+the+last+35+games+2023-2024|statmuse]])]
+===== They Drafted Dennis Rodman (Kind of) =====
+In 1986, Dallas drafted Dennis Rodman in the third round, but he didn't sign.[([[https://tarletonsports.com/news/2016/6/21/mens-basketball-dennis-rodman-became-the-steal-of-the-86-nba-draft-thanks-to-an-naia-coach.aspx|tarletonsports]])]
+===== Longest Win Streak: 17 Games =====
+Dallas had a 17-game win streak during the 2006–07 season.[([[https://champsorchumps.us/records/longest-nba-winning-streaks-in-2007|champsorchumps]])]
+===== Dirk’s 30,000 Point Milestone =====
+Nowitzki became the sixth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/08/sports/dirk-nowitzki-becomes-first-international-player-to-reach-30000-points-in-nba.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Original Mascot: Champ =====
+Champ, a horse, is one of the team’s beloved mascots alongside MavsMan.[([[https://advertisingweek.com/mavsman-and-champ/|advertisingweek]])]
+===== Innovative Business Model =====
+Cuban brought a tech-savvy, fan-first approach to NBA franchise operations.[([[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mark-cubans-black-amex-card-154544808.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Advanced Analytics Pioneers =====
+Dallas was one of the early adopters of advanced basketball analytics.[([[https://time.com/archive/6911645/the-mavs-big-winner-mark-cubans-new-image/|time]])]
+===== 2022 Western Conference Finals Appearance =====
+Led by Luka, Dallas made it to the WCF again in 2022, losing to the Warriors.[([[https://www.mavs.com/thridquarterwoes/|mavs]])]
+===== Historic Comeback in 2023 =====
+In December 2022, Luka had a 60-21-10 triple-double in a wild comeback win.[([[https://apnews.com/sports/college-football-raheem-sterling-julio-jones-pat-white-cam-newton-65151fa3aef8a0c2ff53e179f7c2887e|apnews]])]
+===== Mavs Gaming in NBA 2K League =====
+Dallas has an official esports team in the NBA 2K League, called Mavs Gaming.[([[https://mavsgaming.nba.com/news/mavs-gaming-announces-2023-nba-2k-league-roster/|mavsgaming]])]
+===== International Stars Legacy =====
+Dirk and Luka are part of a strong international identity in Dallas basketball.[([[https://thesmokingcuban.com/posts/dirk-nowitzki-talks-book-luka-doncic|thesmokingcuban]])]
+===== Strong Fan Base =====
+Dallas consistently ranks among the NBA’s top teams in attendance and TV viewership.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/Mavericks/comments/1i44hwa/1_in_total_attendance_best_average_as_well/|reddit]])]

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