Sofia Caba
1. They were born in 1980, the 18th NBA franchise to join the League.
2. The Mavericks got their name from the TV western series Maverick.
3. They've made it to the playoffs 24 times.
4. Dirk Nowitzki, the German Powerhouse, spent his entire 21-year career with the Mavericks.
5. The Mavericks won their first NBA Championship in 2011.
6. They're owned by the charismatic Mark Cuban.
7. They once lost 67 games in a season.
8. They have a fierce rivalry with the San Antonio Spurs.
9. They've retired three jersey numbers.
10. Their mascot, Champ, is a horse.