Type: Private
On the web: http://www.dallasmavericks.com

Sports fans in the Big D might make a fast break for this team. Dallas Basketball owns and operates the Dallas Mavericks professional basketball franchise, which joined the National Basketball Association in 1980. The Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) have struggled to find success for much of their history, but the team won its first NBA title in 2011, beating the Miami Heat in six games. Perennial All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas to the championship in his 13th season with the team. The Dallas Mavericks were formed by millionaire Donald Carter; Mark Cuban, an Internet billionaire, has controlled the team since 2000.

Officers:
President and CEO: Terdema L. Ussery II
President, Basketball Operations and General Manager: Donnie Nelson
VP and CFO: Floyd Jahner

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