The Mavericks started playing in 1980 with only a few players and a dream! ๐
Their first game was on November 10, 1980, against the
San Antonio Spurs. The Mavs didnโt win many games at first, but they worked hard and improved. In 2006, they reached the NBA Finals but lost. However, in 2011, the team won their first-ever championship by beating the Miami Heat! ๐
This made the Mavericks the champions of basketball, and they celebrated with their fans in Dallas, making history together!