The Dallas Mavericks are one of those NBA franchises that are not much talked about. They have had many talented players over the years. The Mavericks have won the NBA championship once, and that was in 2011. The team became very fascinating with innovative players. Let’s have a look at the 11 best players in the history of their franchise.
11. Jim Jackson
Jackson was a versatile NBA player who was used as both a shooting guard and occasionally a small forward. He was the fourth overall pick by the Mavericks in the 1992 NBA draft and went on to play five seasons with the franchise. Jim averaged 19.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists during his stint with the Mavericks.
10. Steve Nash
Steve Nash is best known for his stint with the Phoenix Suns, but he became a more skilled player with the Mavericks. When Nash was a point guard in the early 2000s, the Dallas Mavericks were viewed as one of the most incredible teams. He averaged 14.6 points and 7.3 assists and improved each year. Steve made two All-Star appearances and one All-NBA selection as the Mavericks’ player.
9. Jamal Mashburn
Mashburn was the fourth overall pick in the 1993 NBA Draft by the Mavericks. He played 214 games with the team and recorded 19.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game. One of his best performances came against the Chicago Bulls on November 12, 1994, when he scored 50 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Although Jamal played only four seasons with the franchise, he was one of the most impactful players for the team.
8. Jason Kidd
Jason Kidd was the second overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks. He achieved great accomplishments during his two stints with the Mavericks. During his second stint with the Mavericks, Kidd helped Dallas win the NBA Championship. He made two All-Star appearances for Dallas, averaging 10.5 points, 8.4 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game.
7. Jason Terry
Jason Terry is another player who was an important contributor to the Dallas Mavericks winning their first and only NBA championship. Dallas acquired Terry as a sixth man off the bench and he went on to become one of the best in that role. He even won the Sixth Man of the Year award in 2009. Terry’s average of 16.1 points per game throughout his career in Dallas shows how consistent he was.
6. Derek Harper
Derek Harper was the 11th overall pick in the 1983 NBA draft. He began his career with Dallas and became one of the most important players in their history. Harper averaged 14.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in twelve seasons with the Mavericks. He was even more prominent on the defensive side, with two All-Defensive Team selections.
5. Michael Finley
Finley played for almost a decade with the Dallas Mavericks. He averaged 19.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game during his stint with the franchise. Finley had a total of two All-Star selections. He was the most experienced in helping that team become a playoff contender until he left for the San Antonio Spurs in 2005.
4. Mark Aguirre
Aguirre was the first overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1981 NBA draft. He played eight seasons with the team and averaged 24.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per game during his stint with the Dallas franchise. Aguirre made three All-Star appearances in his time before moving to the Detroit Pistons. He won two NBA titles with Detroit but is more remembered for his Mavericks stint because of his big role on the team.
3. Rolando Blackman
Rolando Blackman was also selected by the Mavericks in the 1981 NBA Draft. He played eleven seasons with the franchise and became their best player for some time. Blackman averaged 19.2 points per game over his long career. Rolando made four All-Star appearances during his stint with the Mavericks. He was an incredible player for them during difficult times.
2. Luka Doncić
Luka Doncic joined the Mavericks in 2018 and today he is one of the most important players for the franchise. He has always given incredible performances for the team and put up great numbers while making the All-Star team every season. Doncic was the Rookie of the year in 2018. He made four All-NBA selections in his first five seasons, which shows how important and amazing a player he is. His averages increase every season and he always gives his best.
1. Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki is arguably the greatest player in Dallas Mavericks history to date. He won the MVP award and the NBA championship. Nowitzki spent his entire NBA career playing for the Mavericks. He averaged 20.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game during his whole career. He was the best player at his position, with 14 All-Star appearances and 12 All-NBA selections. The Germanator made the Mavericks a more successful franchise because of his stint there.
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