Founded in 1980, the Dallas Mavericks are a relatively young NBA franchise that experienced NBA gold in 2011, as well as a Conference title in 2006. Too established to be an upstart franchise, but too young to be a legacy franchise, here are some of the very best to lace up for the Mavericks.
Dirk Nowitzki (1998-2019)
Nowitzki is the greatest player in Mavericks history. He is a 14-time All-NBA selection, a 12-time All-Star, and the 2006-07 NBA MVP. Nowitzki averaged 22.9 points, 8.1 assists, and 8.6 rebounds per game in his career.
Jason Kidd (1994-2008)
Kidd is one of the best point guards in NBA history. He is a nine-time All-NBA selection, a five-time All-Star, and the 2002-03 NBA MVP. Kidd averaged 12.6 points, 8.4 assists, and 6.4 rebounds per game in his career.
Rolando Blackman (1982-1995)
Blackman is one of the best scorers in Mavericks history. He is a seven-time All-NBA selection and a three-time All-Star. Blackman averaged 21.5 points per game in his career.
Jason Terry (2001-2012)
Terry is one of the best shooters in Mavericks history. He is a four-time All-NBA selection and a two-time All-Star. Terry averaged 15.6 points per game in his career.
Michael Finley (1998-2005)
Finley is one of the best all-around players in Mavericks history. He is a six-time All-NBA selection and a two-time All-Star. Finley averaged 18.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game in his career.
Brad Davis (1988-1994)
Davis is one of the best passers in Mavericks history. He is a three-time All-NBA selection and a one-time All-Star. Davis averaged 13.3 points and 7.1 assists per game in his career.
Mark Aguirre (1981-1987)
Aguirre is one of the best scorers in Mavericks history. He is a three-time All-NBA selection and a two-time All-Star. Aguirre averaged 21.1 points per game in his career.
Jamal Mashburn (1993-1997)
Mashburn was a talented scorer for the Mavericks in the mid-90s. He is a one-time All-Star and was named to the All-Rookie First Team in 1993-94. Mashburn averaged 19.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists during his time with the Mavericks.
Steve Nash (1993-1996)
Nash is one of the best point guards in Mavericks history. He is a two-time All-NBA selection and a one-time All-Star. Nash averaged 10.6 points and 8.1 assists per game in his career.
Luka Doncic (2018-present)
Doncic is the youngest player on this list but has already established himself as one of the best players in Mavericks history. He is a two-time All-Star, a two-time All-NBA selection, and was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018-19. Doncic has already averaged 25.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 7.7 assists in his young career and has shown that he has the potential to be a future MVP and franchise player for the Mavericks.
Honorable Mentions: Sam Perkins, Josh Howard
Perkins was a two-time All-NBA selection and a one-time All-Star. He averaged 14.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game in his career. Howard was a one-time All-NBA selection and a one-time All-Star. He averaged 19.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in his career.
