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
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
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
West, nicknamed “Mr. Clutch” for his late-game exploits as a player, went into the Hall of Fame for the first time in 1980. LOS ANGELES — Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive and whose silhouette is considered to be … Read more
It’d be hard for anyone to top this display of fandom on wheels, no matter where in the world they live. SAN ANTONIO — It’s no secret that the reach of San Antonio Spurs fandom extends overseas, given the team’s history of international stars and current roster makeup. The team’s 2025 Paris games may not have … Read more
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
All 12 of the players chosen have experience playing national basketball in the U.S., and have proven themselves under pressure. WASHINGTON — USA Basketball said experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was not on the U.S. women’s Olympic roster that was officially revealed Tuesday. The selection committee didn’t believe the talented Clark had enough of … Read more