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The Dallas Mavericks began play in the 1980, 81 season after Don Carter became the primary investor alongside his wife Linda. The expansion fee settled at $12.5 million with Carter providing half that amount to bring the franchise to Texas.
Dirk Nowitzki spent 21 years with the Dallas Mavericks from his draft selection until he announced his retirement at the end of the 2016, 17 season. He remains the longest any NBA player has spent with a single franchise according to the provided text.
The Dallas Mavericks captured their first-ever NBA championship on the 14th of June 2011 by defeating the Miami Heat 105, 95. Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points including 18 in the second half while Jason Terry provided 27 points off the bench as the team secured the title.
Internet entrepreneur Mark Cuban purchased the Dallas Mavericks on the 14th of January 2000 for $285 million from Ross Perot's group. This acquisition marked the beginning of a new era that revitalized the organization and increased its popularity nationwide.
On the 2nd of February 2025 the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers mainly for Anthony Davis. This move ended Dončić's tenure with the franchise after he had led them to multiple playoff appearances including an NBA Finals appearance in 2024.