Who is Larry O’Brien and why did the NBA name a trophy after him?

The late NBA commissioner was instrumental in popularizing the league, and served in some high political places. DALLAS — The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are vying for a chance to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy, the ultimate goal of any professional basketball player. Today, not many basketball fans could tell you who Larry O’Brien … Read more

Who performed the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals? Meet Dallas’ own Justin Lyons, aka GuitarSlayer.

The guitarist and Oak Cliff native has been regularly performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the Dallas Mavericks throughout the 2023-2024 season. DALLAS — Just before the ball tipped off for Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals at Dallas’ American Airlines Center, national television audiences experienced something that Dallas Mavericks fans have seen numerous times … Read more

Who performed the national anthem before Game 4 of the NBA Finals? Meet Dallas’ own Justin Lyons, aka GuitarSlayer.

The guitarist and Oak Cliff native has been regularly performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the Dallas Mavericks throughout the 2023-2024 season. DALLAS — Just before the ball tipped off for Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals at Dallas’ American Airlines Center, national television audiences experienced something that Dallas Mavericks fans have seen numerous times … Read more

‘He had more fun in life’ | Widow of Mavs superfan shares his shining love for the team

For years, Don Knobler was a fixture at Mavericks games. He died in December 2023 from myocardiopathy. His family is continuing his legacy of love for the Mavs. DALLAS — With all the excitement surrounding the Dallas Mavericks third NBA Finals appearance, this time it’s different for Damaris Knobler. “Don would never have missed a … Read more