NBA: All-Time Starting 5 of the Dallas Mavericks

Forward – Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki

Without a doubt, Dirk Nowitzki is the greatest player in the history of the Mavericks. He is also one of the greatest players in NBA history and probably the greatest European player ever. No one will ever wear No. 41 for the Mavericks ever again and when he retires, there will be a statue of him shooting a one-legged jumper outside the American Airlines Center.

Nowitzki is a one-time NBA champion, one-time NBA MVP, a 13-time All-Star and a 12-time member of an All-NBA team. He is also a member of the 30,000-point club. Dirk also holds most of the top spot of the Mavericks’ franchise leaderboards. He ranks first in points, field goals made, three-pointers made, free throws made, rebounds, and blocks.

Honorable Mention: Forward – Michael Finley

During the early 2000s, the Mavericks had a big three in Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, and Michael Finley. Finley is the third option on offense and a primary defender. He spent nine seasons in Dallas wherein he was a two-time All-Star. Finley ranks fifth in points and rebounds, eighth in assists, and fourth in steals.