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**Dre™** · 02-21-2007, 05:19 PM

The Mavericks Hall of fame is for the best players, coaches, analysts, and posters in Mavericks history.

**Dre™** · 02-21-2007, 05:20 PM

Dirk Nowitzki

Mavericks Service: 98-

Drafted by the Bucks but traded to Dallas in 1998, Dirk Nowitzki is quickly on a path to becoming the greatest Maverick ever. As of enshrinement, he holds 13 Mavericks records, and helped lead the team from a laughingstock to a perennial contender, culminating in a 2006 NBA Finals appearance. As much as he has accomplished as a Maverick, he's given perhaps more to the game as a whole, becoming one of the first modern era international star, paving the way for the "International Invasion" that's taken place during the 2000s. Furthermore, his skillset is revolutionary. At 7-0, typical big men would be expected to man the post, but Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best perimeter players of his era, possessing one of the deadliest shots in the game. An unstoppable offensive force, Dirk's Maverick career isn't finished, but he's already done enough to become enshrined.

Career Statistics:

Games: 603
PTS: 13,257
PPG: 22.0
RPG: 8.5
APG: 2.5
SPG: 1.0
BPG: 1.0
FG%: .466
3P%: .379
FT%: .863

Mavericks records (as of enshrinement):
Most points in a game, season, overtime: 53 (December 2, 2004 vs. Houston Rockets)
Most points in a game, season, regulation: 51 (March 23, 2006 vs. Golden State Warriors)
Most points in a game, playoffs: 50 (June 1, 2006 vs. Phoenix Suns)
Most free throws made, consecutive: 60 (December 22, 2005–January 6, 2006)
Most free throws in a game, attempted, playoffs: 24 (May 13, 2006 vs. San Antonio Spurs)
Most free throws in a game, made, playoffs: 21 (May 13, 2006 vs. San Antonio Spurs)
Most free throws in a game, attempted, season: 22 (December 2, 2004 vs. Houston Rockets(overtime))
Most free throws in a game, made, season: 21 (December 2, 2004 vs. Houston Rockets (overtime))
Most free throws in a game, made, none missed: 15 (December 23, 2005 vs. Seattle Super Sonics)
Most defensive rebounds, season: 710 (in the 2002-03 season)
Most rebounds, franchise leader in total: 5,149 (as of 2006 offseason)
Most free throws made in a playoff run: 205 (in 23 games, April 23–June 20, 2006)
Named NBA Player of the Week, franchise leader in total: 7 (as of January 17, 2007)

**Dre™** · 02-21-2007, 05:21 PM

Rolando Blackman

Mavericks Service: '82-'93

Drafted by the Mavericks in 1981, Blackman played 11 tremendous years for the Mavericks, and is known as the preeminent Maverick of the early years. One of the premier perimeter players of his era, Blackman led the Mavericks to 6 playoff appearances in a historically competitive Western Conference. In the infancy of the Mavericks franchise, he was continuously an anchor on which many Dallas fans relied, and he never dissapointed. A great all-around player, he was mostly known as an incredible scorer, possessing a 49% all time Field Goal percentage, exceptional for a shooting guard. His skills weren't limited to offense however. Blackman was a very good perimeter defender. A lifelong Maverick, Blackman currently serves as a consultant. His impact to the Mavericks will always be remembered oncourt however.

PTS: 16,643
PPG: 18.0
RPG: 3.3
APG: 3.0
SPG: 0.7
BPG: 0.3
FG%: .493
3P%: .343
FT%: .840

Mavericks records:

Points: 16,643
Field Goals Made: 6,487
Free throws Made: 3,501
Minutes played: 29, 684

**Dre™** · 02-21-2007, 05:23 PM

Don Nelson

Mavericks Service: 1997-2005

One of the most innovative coaches ever, Don Nelson is credited as the man who helped resurect the Mavericks from a league also-ran to a perennial powerhouse. Primarily known for his offensive mind, it was Nelson who took a chance on Forward Dirk Nowitzki, a 7-footer with an untraditional perimeter game. One of three men to win 1000 games as head coach, he formed arguably the most explosive offensive juggernaut of the '00s with the Dallas Mavericks, taking them to the Western Conference finals. Constantly pushing the game's boundaries, it was as Mavericks coach that he implemented the controversial yet effective "Hack a Shaq" defense, aimed at stopping Shaquille O'neal. Ever the dealsman as a GM, Nelson orchestrated trades which put the Mavericks in place to contend through his era and the next, even without any significant oppurtunities to sign Free Agents. Oft-criticized for his offensively leaning style, Nelson was still the mind behind the Mavericks of the modern era.

330-251 (.575%) as Mavericks coach, winningest ever.

**truebluefan** · 12-03-2007, 08:27 AM

posting to keep current.

**xray** · 12-17-2007, 03:27 PM

He was selected as the first overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1981 NBA Draft.

He averaged 29.5 points per game in the '83-'84 season, second in the league. He finished the season with 2,330 total points. Both Mavericks single-season scoring records still stand.

Career scoring average with the Mavs: 24.6.

My vote.

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