The biggest highlight in the Mavericks’ history was their 2011 championship. Dirk Nowitzki was crowned the Finals MVP with his 26 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. To date, it remains the only title for the Dallas franchise. However, this moment could have been sooner against the same opponent, Miami, in 2006. Reminding us all after two decades was Mark Cuban, who even got a stern rebuttal from the Heat legend, Dwyane Wade.

Let’s remember Dirk Nowitzki is in the middle of this because of his relationship with both Cuban and Wade. Cuban was the majority owner from 2000, when the German icon put the franchise on his shoulders. With Wade, Dirk got enshrined in the Hall of Fame together in 2023, and now both are part of the Amazon studio team as broadcasters. In his latest appearance, the 201

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