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First Coach: Dick Motta

Current Coach: Jason Kidd

Stadium Name: American Airlines Center

Team Nickname: Mavs

Team Colors: Blue, White, Black

Best Season: 2006-07 (67-15)

Worst Season:1992-93 (11-71)

Mascot Name: Mavs Man

Dance Team Name: D-town Crew

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The Mavs were founded in 1980. The team was brand new

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In the team's first five years, they were notably not a good team. From 1980 (year founded) to 1985 the team made the playoffs two times, once in 1984-85 season and in the 1985-86 season.

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From 1990-95 the Mavs were seeing all time lows. From their fan attendance to the teams performance. In the 1992-93 season the Mavs experienced one of the worst seasons the NBA has had. The team's record was 11-71 and this caused a even bigger loss in fans. The team needed change.

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In 1995-2000, the Mavs were still in a steady decline as a franchise. In 1998 the Mavs got Don Nelson and Dirk Nowitzki. This was a pivotal moment in the Mavs comeback. After a decent couple seasons but missing the playoffs, Mark Cuban bought a majority stake with the team taking it over and making it better.

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In 2000-01 the Mavs put an end to their playoff drought. With their core trio Dirk Nowitzki, Michael Finley, and Steve Nash, The Mavs made the playoffs with a 53-29 record, but unfortunately they fell short in the Western Conference Finals.

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In the 2005-06 season, the Mavs finished the regular season with a 60-22 record. The same season the Mavs made their first ever finals appearance.

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From 2010-2015 the Mavs were led to their second finals appearance in the 2011-2012 finals. This time though, they beat the heat to win their first and only title. To win the title they had to go through Lebron, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Botch. Unfortunately after that title the Mavs were in a slump.

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During the 2015-2020 time period, the Mavs were back in a decline and were rebuilding. On draft night for the 2018-19 season the Mavs Made a trade to get Luka Doncic for Trae Young with the Atlanta Hawks. This would prove to be one of their best decisions.

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In recent years the Mavs were in an incline and a decline. In the 2024-25 season the mavs made the NBA finals yet again. Unfortunately they lost to the Boston Celtics. Shortly after the season the Mavs traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. Then in 2025 on draft night the Mavs secured Cooper Flagg as their next franchise player.