Dallas Mavericks: Boban Marjanovic is a man of the people even without fans

Dallas Mavericks: Boban Marjanovic is a man of the people even without fans

Dallas Mavericks fans immediately fell in love with Boban Marjanovic. The 7’4 big man has an infections personality. He can dominate on the court or not play a second and the smile never leave his face. Bobi is the locker room presence every winning team needs.

The Mavericks slow start has created minutes for Marjanovic in three of the first four games. He has not played until the outcome is decided, but Bobi is averaging 4.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in just 7.0 minutes per game. Fans know he makes an impact when his number is called.

The Mavs had their home opener on Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Fans would love to forget that game for a plethora of reasons, but Marjanovic proved he is a man of the people even without fans in attendance. Let us take a closer look.

Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic signs autographs even without fans

Fans are not allowed back in the American Airlines Center yet, but that did not stop Bobi from showing them love. He was waving, signing autographs, high fiving, and even posing for pictures as he usually would. See the video below.

Bobi misses the fans as much as they miss him. It was awesome to see him showing some love to the people, even if they were not there to receive it. Expect Marjanovic to keep up the routine when it is safe and fans are back in the building.

The Dallas Mavericks face the Nuggets in Denver on Jan. 7. It will be interesting to see if coach Rick Carlisle employs Boban Marjanovic in that matchup. Fans remember him dominating Nikola Jokic as he dropped 31 points in the final game before the hiatus last season. Facing the Nuggets could be Marjanovic’s chance at significant minutes. Stay tuned.