Mark Followill
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TV PxP: Dallas Mavericks/BTN/MLS on Apple TV. 2018 NSMA TX Sportscaster/Year. 13 Lone Star Emmy Awards. Runner. Greyhound Dad. B.A. - UNT. M.A. - Alabama.
Dallas, TX
Joined June 2009
Now that they've all been unveiled. here's the rundown on options to watch our Mavs broadcast. I'll do a thread so please read it all and hopefully your questions will ultimately be answered.
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Seeing @hbarnes stay on the bench and support his soon to be former teammates in the 4th qtr tonight was so impressive. An incredible example of the consummate professional and teammate he has been here and will be in Sacramento. Much respect to a great dude!.
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From MSG last night, this is why Mike Breen is a Hall of Famer. Against the team your calling the game for and a fantastic call on the Luka putback. The best basketball play-by-play man. Period. End of story.
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Rick Carlisle just said about Doc Rivers calling a timeout & getting on mic & starting a standing ovation for Dirk: "One of the greatest things I've seen. It's an original. I've never seen that. Doc is special. One of the people I respect the most. I know Dirk was touched by it.".
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Thanks Chuck and heartfelt thanks to all for their support and encouragement. It was quite a scramble from 11:30 AM, but the ESPN team was extremely helpful and supportive and I can't say thank you to them enough. I've learned so much from JKidd, Rick, Avery and Nellie in my time.
Congrats to my man @MFollowill. Tough to get the late call and you're filling in for a HoFer in Mike Breen but the nation got to see what Mavs fans see 70+ nights a year and without having seen it myself, know it was straight up greatness.
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That OT win was so much fun. There's plenty of great stats to discuss but this moment of Luka and Kyrie walking arm in arm together and the team coming together at the end is one of the best things I've seen. It's a special group who play for each other and you love to see that!
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Just wanna say thanks to the MFFLs & others who reached out about the broadcast. It's truly appreciated. A fun team w/ great players doing awesome things leading to wins certainly makes the announcers sound better! And Harp's "Got It" was 🔥. We had a perfect angle from our spot!.
I’m still not over Mark Followill & Derek Harper’s call on this shot 🔥🎙️
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Not just in this case but I've noticed over the last few years what a great job the social media departments of the Mavs, Rangers, Cowboys, Stars and FC Dallas all do in supporting each other. Love the spirit of being part of a larger community that it exemplifies.
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This is how the last at-bat of the Rangers clincher was experienced at @AACenter after the Mavs win. A lot of people stayed to watch history!!!
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Luka said on our postgame telecast interview "people don't realize how incredible of a win this is." A road back to back, hotel arrival about 2:30am, 6:30 game tonight & the Mavs w/ a hard fought 120-114 win at Minnesota. Mavs go to 3-1 w/ 35 from Kyrie & 11 of Luka's 24 in 4Q.
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Not long ago, Dereck Lively posted this on IG. In pregame availability, Jason Kidd addressed Kathy Drysdale's passing and called her "an incredible woman." He added Lively was at shootaround today to talk w/ his teammates about his mother's declining health. She passed shortly
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With Luka's 27 pts tonight, he is assured of avg at least 20 ppg, 7 rpg, 5 apg. The only other rookie to reach those benchmarks in NBA history. Oscar Robertson 1960-61.
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The joy and ecstasy of Luka and the agony and despair of Thibs. The Mavs vs Knicks game in one picture. Great work by the Mavs TV production crew!!!!
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Well a lot has happened while I've been in Tulum the last few days. I know many have weighed in on why. Probably aren't too many on the edge of their seats wondering what I think but I've know Donnie and Rick a long time and had some personal perspectives to share.
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Due to the Joel Embiid injury, he no longer has played in at least 70-percent of his team's games and doesn't qualify for the NBA scoring leaders. The NBA leader in scoring is now Luka Dončić.
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A privilege to write and voice this and I can't say enough about the video and audio work by the talented group at @FOXSportsSW to make it come to life. Hope you enjoy my thoughts on Dirk and what he has meant to the Mavs and North Texas.
Beautiful words all true @dallasmavs fans will feel:. An open letter to @swish41 crafted by the great @MFollowill. #MFFL | #Dirk
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History of recent North Texas sports championships:. 1999 - Stars win the Stanley Cup.2011 - Mavs win the NBA Finals.2023 - Rangers win the World Series. It was destined to be our time here. I'm so happy. But I sure hope we don't have to wait til 2035 for another one 😀🏀⚾🏈🏒⚽.
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By the way if the replay official ever gets a chance to explain the Texas vs ASU targeting review. I would assume they would say no launch, no crouch and upward thrust, no lowering the head. Basically, none of the indicators that we're told in preseason college football broadcast.
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I cannot begin to describe how happy I am right now!!! A lot of memories of Arlington Stadium and the Ballpark have come flooding back. We've waited a long time but no more waiting 😀😀😀⚾⚾⚾.
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From the 3/21 game vs Utah, this Mavs highlight of a Luka steal, diving to secure the loose ball, passing to Kyrie & Kai's lob to Derrick Jones Jr. for the alley-oop is now the most viewed video ever on NBA social media platforms - over 260 million views!
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If you didn’t see it, then here it is in all of its awesomeness. Dirk’s induction speech at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame! 🥹.
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On the 13th anniversary of the Game 6 win in Miami. Dirk, Jet, Trix, Tyson, JJ, Corey Brewer, Brian Cardinal and Caron Butler in the American Airlines Center tonight.
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2023-24 for Luka Dončić:. Most pts created per game NBA history (57.2). 1 of 4 plyrs in NBA history to finish top 15 in ppg, rpg, apg & spg. Most combined ppg, rpg & apg since 71-72 (52.9). 33.9 ppg, 4th highest ppg in last 35 yrs. 2nd most 30-point triple-doubles in a season.
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Right up there with the Luka and Kyrie hug at the end of the Houston game as one of the iconic images of this unforgettable Mavs season.
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Thanks to all for watching the broadcast this season. All of us that are part of the show appreciate the support during a season that fell short of everyone's expectations. 24th season of Mavs broadcasting and look forward to many more. Happy Easter! #MFFL
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Like any NBA season the Mavs had their ups and downs but 50 wins is a great accomplishment and there were some memorable moments! And you can enjoy those here with this outstanding video from the production and editing team at BSSW!
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It is important in play-by-play to convey the emotion and vibe of a moment and that was certainly a moment 🤣.
We've got the best. I love all four of y'all. I truly do. Harp, you are contagious. 😆
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The best quote "I stood on my balcony several weeks ago and said everybody in the organization needs to lock in and be better. They are 6-1 since I went on my balcony and said that. I'm not saying I'm responsible but in some strange way I am. I am responsible." Where's the lie?.
quick one word reaction - i said everyone has to be better and everyone has been better. including Followill who infiltrated the broadcast tonight. everybody stepped up now here's feet
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With the end of the reg season it's official that Luka Dončić wins the scoring title at 33.9 ppg and Daniel Gafford shoots 72.5% to lead the NBA in FG% w/ the third highest FG% of all-time. They're the first Mavs to ever lead in ppg & FG%. A great achievement & congrats to both!
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Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving have played 60 games (reg season & playoffs) together this season. Saturday's Game 3 win vs OKC was the first time in those 60 games that either Luka or Kai were not the leading scorers for the Mavs in the game. PJ Washington Jr. led Dallas w/ 27 pts.
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I might have been excited to meet @BiasedSlightly after the game 😃. A true #MFFL and talent in NBA/Mavs content creation!.
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The 94 points for Phoenix tonight are the fewest points for the Suns in any game in the 2021-22 regular season or postseason.
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Due to network exclusives for any game moving forward, today's Game 6 of the Mavs vs Clippers is the last @FOXSportsSW broadcast of the season for @D_Harp_12, @SkinWade & me. We hope you'll be tuned in today & we appreciate all of our viewers throughout this unforgettable season.
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Tonight Luka Doncic raised, .His scoring avg from 33.6 to 34.6 ppg.FG% from .482 to .492.3pt% from .373 to .381.FT% from .769 to .777. May not seem like a lot but hard to move your averages that much in one night 38 games into your season.
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3,414 regular season games in Mavs history. There damn sure hasn't been anything like that.
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So glad PJ Washington Jr. has a Mavs game winner now. Looked like he would get one in Cleveland but of course we remember how that turned out. but this shot and the defensive stop after brought it home against the Warriors. Good times!
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According to @bball_ref - Luka's 36 pts., 19 asst., 14 rebs. performance is a first. by anyone.
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Teams to reach the NBA Finals without homecourt advantage in any round. (since merger in 76 and excluding 2020 Bubble):. 2024 Mavericks.2023 Heat.1999 Knicks.1995 Rockets.1981 Rockets.
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That is Mean Green Madness. First tournament win ever! We bossed that game. Fully deserved.
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With me in this picture are Tony and Diana. They're big #MFFL and I had the pleasure and privilege of being the officiant this evening at their wedding. They're great people & a delightful couple. So, join me in wishing them a marriage of love, health, happiness, & good luck!
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If there was any question about the idea that "Dunks Are Fun," check out this video from our @wfaa broadcast of the game, with highlights of the team record 18 dunks in the Mavs win vs Utah.
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Dirk "As you guys might expect, this is my last home game" 😢.
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Run is done. Couple of radio interviews done. 🔒in for the game 🏀🇸🇮.
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I am blown away that these guys got the news they did today regarding Adolis and Scherzer and have come out and responded with two five run innings already. And with Jankowski playing a significant role in both of them. Absolutely amazing!.
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It's not for me to put out the numbers, it's for Tegna or Mavs mgmt to share that how they want. But thank you to the MFFLs supporting us on KFAA/WFAA and MavsTV. Things are looking very positive, what we hoped for is happening and it gets better from here. We appreciate y'all!.
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In the entire history of the Rangers their longest regular season road win streak is 9 games. did it in July-August 1977 and also in August 2013. They've now won 10 straight road games this postseason. Unbelievable!.
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My timeline today was:.10:10A: Can you do this if we can't find anyone else & the Mavs OK it.11A: The you're it call.1P: After 90 mins of prep, hit the road to OKC.4p: Arrive Paycom Center.6p: Game/Telecast.9:15p: Stop at Chicken Express in Moore, OK 😀.12a: Back home in Dallas.
Mavs play-by-play man @MFollowill is in the midst of a remarkable run in these strange times — an emergency solo broadcast, carrying Dirk throughout his analyst debut and now last-minute fill-in for the Pelicans’ crew.
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Look at this group of fans who have traveled here from Slovenia to support @luka7doncic. They'll be in Houston for the game tomorrow and Wednesday here from Miami. Gremo Slovenjia! 🇸🇮
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Mavs keep up their streak. no back to back losses in the playoffs. Took control from the beginning and punch their ticket to their third NBA Finals. Mavs win Game 5 by a final of 124-103 and beat Minnesota 4 games to 1.
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Truly an incredible TV moment to experience!.
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With 3:34 to go Ja Morant made a 3 that didn't feel like a dagger but certainly made it a mountain to climb and not much time. Then it got crazy. 18-2 run featuring 3s by Luka, Dinwiddie back-to-back and PJ Washington. A lot of aura in the AAC last night as seen here.
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After today one of Dirk's new post playing career gigs is set. Must go to every Cowboys game
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On the floor right now with @swish41, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle and owner Mark Cuban. And NBA legends (L to R) - Detlef Schrempf, Shawn Kemp, Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen and Charles Barkley! WOW!
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Most games played in Mavs history:.1. Dirk - 1522.2. Brad Davis - 883.3. Derek Harper - 872.4. Rolando Blackman - 865.5. JJ Barea - 627.Passed Michael Finley with his appearance vs Minnesota tonight. Amazing stuff for a guy who was a UDFA who came to Dallas in 2006.
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Man. I really truly appreciate all of the great MFFLs. of which @redditmavericks is definitely one of the many. Of course I'd much rather the Mavs have won the game (or at least taken the lead w/ 5ish seconds to go) then thank me for pointing out the obvious mistake. #MFFL.
I want everyone to know that I love @MFollowill.
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The idea reinforced to me today more than ever is how lucky this city & team has been to have Dirk.
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A 3 like that to win a game. That is truly unbelievable.
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Tonight Kyrie Irving is playing his 100th regular season game since joining the Mavs in Feb 2023 (at Toronto, 630p CT, KFAA/MavsTV). Fills up boxscore w/ averages of 25.6 ppg, 5.0 rpg & 5.4 apg. Also a 50/40/90 player w/ the Mavs going into game 100:. FG% .500.3pt% .416.FT% .910.
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I feel like I have a research project. First career 3pter coming in an NBA Finals game. what a shot by Dereck Lively II.
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The Mavs 10-2 road record features wins over the Bucks, Lakers, Rockets and Nuggets. two of those victories snapped an 18 game Bucks win streak and a 10 game Lakers win streak.
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Hard to believe we're one year shy of the 50th anniversary of this iconic play in Cowboys history! On the back half of this video is the call from the legendary Frank Glieber on the Cowboys radio broadcast!
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I never take for granted what I get to see from Luka Dončić on a game to game basis. He's already had 80 career games of at least 30 pts & 10 assts. including one Sunday in Portland. He's had 90 games of at least 30 pts & 10 rebs. The most recent, Tuesday win vs Memphis 👇
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The Mavs put together a very nice video tribute to Rick Carlisle that was played in arena before the game tonight. It was shown live on the broadcast as well along with shots of Rick's reaction and I was not expecting to see him get emotional like that. Wow.
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I believe we have a never been done before playoff game stat line of 43 points, 17 rebounds and 13 assists by Luka.
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When the Mavs game ended (with a win vs Chicago), they fairly quickly switched the AAC scoreboard to the Rangers. Several thousand were still here to see the Semien homer. It was awesome!!!!.
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With Dirk's contract signing announcement today, some things to share about his historic, upcoming 21st season and his recently completed 20th. From the desk of Followill, here you go!
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Well, a power play goal to finish off a comeback and send you to the Stanley Cup Finals. A thing of beauty #GoStars.
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In the last week or so, PJ Washington Jr. has made:. A three to put the Mavs up for good in G3 of the West Finals (107-104 w/ 3:38 left). A three to put the Mavs up for good in G1 of the West Finals (104-102 w/ 1:56 left). 2 FTs that won a closeout G6 in Round 2 w/ 2.5 left.
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Honoring Dereck Lively's mom. Kathy wore 42 when she played at Penn State.
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That game made me sad. Tony Romo on the other hand did not. Absolutely brilliant.
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Mike, the only thing on par with your hall of fame career is the eloquence, dignity, and sincerity of this announcement. Bravo on an incredible career and creating one of the great success stories in radio, anytime and anywhere.
A little something for you all today.
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I wanna save this Stars OT on the DVR. It's so messed up that the late switch to USA means it's going to be on there now as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - "Pornstar's Requiem".
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Today's rally from down 21 points to win is the biggest playoff comeback in Mavs history. The previous was down 19 to win at San Antonio in G5 of the 2003 Western Conference Finals.
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Wanted to pass along I'll be part of the huge group covering the 2024 Paris Olympics for NBC Sports. There is an immensely talented list of commentators across all sports and thrilled to be on the call for men's and women's soccer, working out of NBC Sports HQ in Stamford, CT.
More than 150 commentators join @NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. For the full roster, including details and a sport-by-sport rundown, click here:.
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I found this from the telecast of Dirk's last home game. Some of you saw it, maybe some missed it, maybe some wanna see it again. The editors and producers I collaborated with did incredible work bringing thoughts I had about Dirk, the player and person, come to life. #MFFL 🏀🇩🇪.
Beautiful words all true @dallasmavs fans will feel:. An open letter to @swish41 crafted by the great @MFollowill. #MFFL | #Dirk
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Still can't believe this dude banked in a 3-point hook shot AND it was in the last minute of a tie game!!!!!.
This Luka game winner in the home opener this year never got enough love
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Such a bummer. Oettinger was unfreakingbelievable. We're in good hands there for a long time.
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Reggie Bullock has made 50 3s in the playoffs. It's the most in a single season playoff run in Mavs history. Courtesy of @Stathead here's the list.
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Had to ban myself from social media during the last few games lol. Too many volatile swings of emotion. I love this team man. Given all that's happened, tonight might feel better than Feliz striking out ARod in Game 6 in 2010! #LFGRangers.
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Thrilled to be a part of the talented group of announcers for NBC's coverage of the Tokyo Olympics. I'll be working from Stamford, CT. on soccer which starts 7/21, two days before the Opening Ceremony. Calling the 2016 Olympics was a dream assignment & honored to do it again.
.@NBCOlympics names soccer commentators for this summer's Tokyo Olympics:.
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After PJ gathered the rebound off the deck the ball never touched the floor. Love the fundamentals 😉.
High school coaches crying tears of joy watching this fast break.
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After his 3-pointer to force OT today. Dante Exum was 8/11 on 3s in NBA designated clutch time. 8/12 after missing one in OT but the one he made sent everyone in AAC, including us, into a frenzy!!! What an addition to this team!
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Mavs won by 20 vs Chicago so it didn't matter, but it would have been so sweet if this would have counted at the half. The real time emotion of thinking it was off in time but then seeing the replay and the unfortunate reality of not so much for @SkinWade, @Dev34Harris and me.
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Incredible to have Dirk on the broadcast tonight. Fitting he ended the night with this call on the late dunk by Derrick Jones Jr. in the Mavs win vs the Rockets
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He played in two with the Lakers, one of which was vs the Mavs in 2008.
Luke Walton on the Mavericks' having a 50-12 advantage in free throw attempts in Dallas' win over Sacramento: "I've never seen a 50 free throw game before.".
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Sending good thoughts and positive energy to many close friends and colleagues at The Freak given today's reports. One day amidst the rubble of the conglomeratization of local media. I hope someone with the vision and ability to execute the strategy sees local media with local.
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That was such an awesome speech by Dirk. Love that dude and loved all he had to say, but speaking to his parents in German something that was obviously very personal and heartfelt was my favorite part. ❤️.
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