A Glimpse Into the Dallas Mavericks Future

By Sam Casey

Nov 2, 2016

Jan 20, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) watches his team take on the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Timberwolves 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 30, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) guards Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

With Dirk Nowitzki being out the past two games due to illness, could these games be a look into the Dallas Mavericks future without their long-time franchise centerpiece?

The beginning of Dallas’ 2016-2017 season has been rocky so far, losing their first 3 contests. The Mavs played without the aging franchise player Dirk in the last two games, ending in close, low scoring affairs against their Texas rival Houston Rockets.

Despite some fans unwillingness to think about the inevitable, eventually the Big German will hang them up. He has gone on the record that he plans on playing two more years, but hasn’t thrown out the idea of ending his career after this season. After nearly 20 years of greatness, Mavs fans have been spoiled by his offensive prowess and production.

As the curtains slowly start to draw on his illustrious career, lets look at what the past two games have shown us about what life will be like after Dirk.

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