The Four Pointer

Mike and Jake are here to help you process the loss of Dwight Powell for the rest of the season and how the Mavs must learn how to adapt on the fly. If you don't realize how valuable Dwight Powell is then this will be educational and hopefully help you see the wrong in your ways. We also address the looming trade deadline and start looking towards the playoffs and what kind of rotations we should look forward to. Cheers, my friend. For a limited time get 70% off a 3-year plan when you go to Nordvpn.com slash MAVS and use code MAVS! This special offer makes your subscription just $3.49 per month so you can browse and shop securely online -- on all your devices

Mike is joined by the original analytics department for the Mavs, Brian Dameris. They address the late game struggles and Rick Carlisle unleashing his offensive Frankenstein on the NBA. They also break down the superb and intentional development of Luka Doncic with insider knowledge you simply can't get anywhere else. If you enjoy the show please rate and review. Cheers, my friend!Go to https://NordVPN.com/mavs and use code MAVS to get 70% off a 3 year plan plus 1 additional month free

Jake and Mike discuss the Mavs' trip to Mexico City, how expectations for this season might have changed based on how well the team has played so far (and maybe not to overreact on the trade market), and how KP might discover a new level while Luka Doncic is sidelined. Then, they talk about things they believe in and things they don't.For a limited time go to nordvpn dot com slash mavs or use a coupon MAVS for a special holiday deal. Get a 3-year plan with 81 percent off plus 4 extra months of NordVPN!

Mike is joined by Mavs TV play-by-play voice Mark Followill and Mavs digital person Bobby Karalla to discuss Luka's meteoric rise to MVP candidacy, how the Mavs' undrafted and second-round players have managed to thrive, and how Kristaps Porzingis has continued to come along 21 games into his Mavs career. The Four Pointer is presented by NordVPN. Visit NordVPN.com/mavs for 70% off a three-year plan today!

Mike and Jake address the biggest questions and concerns for the Dallas Mavericks heading into the season premiere against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. We get nerdy on some of the odd roster fits and try to pinpoint how the new faces will alter the Mavs on-court DNA. Please rate and review if you enjoy the show. Cheers. Go Mavs.

The NBA schedule is out! That means the season is finally (sort of) here! In this episode, Mavs TV play-by-play voice Mark Followill joins Mike Marshall and Bobby Karalla to break down the Mavs' 82-game schedule from start to finish, before giving their takes on the team, including probable starters, rotation, and much more!

Mavs center Dwight Powell joins Mike Marshall and Bobby Karalla to discuss the strides he's made as a player and person since entering the NBA, what it's like to find himself as a veteran on a team that's become younger since he arrived in 2014, and how much he's looking forward to next season.

What are the pros and cons of Kristaps Porzingis playing this season? What's the future for the center position hold? What characteristic would you most like to fix about the current roster? How could anybody possibly score more points than Wilt Chamberlain? Other questions like this with some laughs and some fun basketball talk in episode 20. Please rate and review if you enjoy. Cheers.

Mike and Jake discuss how the Mavs' looming pick protection effects their off-season and team building. They also discuss the futures of Dwight Powell, Jalen Brunson and Tim Hardaway Jr and how they fit into what looks to be a much better Mavs roster next season.

The Mavs made a franchise altering decision last Thursday to secure an uber talented future that includes Kristaps Porzingis. We break down the deal and tell you why this is a home run for the Mavs. We tell you what you can expect from KP when he is healthy enough to play and an offense built around him and Luka Doncic might look like. Of course, we're not going to leave out the importance of Hardaway Jr, Courtney Lee and Trey Burke. This is an extremely exciting time in Mavs land and I've honestly never seen this franchise's fortune change so quickly. Bravo. As always rate and review if you enjoy the pod. Cheers.

Mike and Jake discuss how the Mavs approach the trade deadline now that Luka has moved their winning window closer to the immediate and what team building model best suits the Mavs? If you enjoy the show please rate and review. Cheers.

This week on The Four Pointer Jake is back! We talk about all the nonsense surrounding the Dennis Smith Jr situation and how happy we are to have him back. We also touch on the nightly issues that surround this roster without J.J. Barea on the team. Can we learn a few things from how the Bucks were built? What do we want to see in the final 36 games? Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Cheers.

Go now and vote your Dallas Mavericks to the All-Star game at mavs.com/allstar. This week on The Four Pointer Mike and Jake discuss that absolutely insane December numbers that Luka put up and how the team is evolving to get the most out of his play. We debate why the world won't just let Dennis Smith Jr live and try to put an end to all the nonsense that people are throwing around about him. We update you on some of the defensive numbers that are becoming the norm and preview tonight's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It's the best thing you'll listen to today and it's free so please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Happy holidays and have a great New Years. Cheers.

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This week on The Four Pointer we debate how high Luka's value has risen as compared to some of the best players in the league. We tell you how the Mavs can reach 17-11 before next week. We also explain why in many ways this season is already a success because of the 12-4 run we've been on since November 2nd. If you enjoy the show please rate and review. Cheers.

This week we wonder why they don't just give Luka the rookie of the year award already and we praise Dennis Smith Jr's defense over the last week. It's good times in Mavs land as we're back in the playoff picture and playing like a western contender over the last dozen games. Please rate and review if you enjoy the pod and as always get you a couple subscriptions at theathletic.com/fourpointer. Cheers.

The Mavs have made it back to five hundred after a 2-7 start and are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. That's something to be proud of and talk about so we did. We got a glimpse of Luka starting at point guard Saturday and we debate how that changes your long-term perspective of this roster. Dirk should be returning soon so who gets the short end of the stick minutes-wise? Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it. Cheers. theathletic.com/fourpointer

Are the Mavs back? Raise your hand if your team has won four in a row. We raise the bar for Luka expectations once again and try to pinpoint what has fixed the Mavs defense as we make our way back to .500. All hail Dorian Finney-Smith. The future of the Mavs is unfolding right in front of us and it looks super fun. Please rate and review if you enjoy the pod. Cheers.

On episode nine of The Four Pointer Mike and Jake tell you what has been working and what hasn't for the Dallas Mavericks through 12 games, attempt to reset our expectations for Luka Doncic and find the areas that the Mavs have the edge on a night-to-night basis. We also touch on the 76ers trade for Jimmy Butler and what's left in Minnesota now. Please rate and review and tell a friend if you enjoy the show. Cheers. theathletic.com/fourpointer

Mike and Jake discuss the best ways to use Wes Matthews, why we need to have some patience with our young core and what's going on with the Mavs defense and why it's not working. If you don't read anything else just go to theathletic.com/fourpointer and buy 6-7 subscriptions for anybody that you truly care about. It'll change your life. Weight loss, healthier lifestyle and more energy are things that can't really be attributed to a subscription to The Athletic but also.. can't say it doesn't help. Please rate and review and come up a little bit with a sub to The Athletic via theathletic.com/fourpointer. Cheers.

Mike and Jake breakdown the Utah Jazz game just in time to preview the Spurs game. Did we witness the perfect blueprint for Dennis last night? Why is the first team offense so gummed up? Why is there reason for optimism if you take a close look at the quality of shots? We review the vital statistics after 5 games and debate the perfect roles for each major contributor as the lineups start to normalize? The Four Pointer is brought to you The Athletic. Spend your kid's college fund at theathletic.com/fourpointer if you have ever loved me. Please rate and review if you feel so inclined. Cheers.

Mike is joined by special guest Brian Dameris (formerly of the Mavs front office) to tackle the important questions surrounding the team after two games. We try to fix the first quarter defense and debate whether the offenses in the league have outpaced the defensive aptitude on most teams. Of course we gush about Luka's 26 points in the home debut and talk how huge that game winning moment was for Dennis Smith Jr. There's also a preview of the Bulls game snuck in there. Please rate and review if you enjoy the show. Cheers.

Mike and Jake are back with you to discuss what the Harrison Barnes and Dirk injuries mean for the first week of the season and who gets more minutes because of them. We also address a new concern on the court for the Mavs; defending the three point line. We wrap up with some season predictions for across the NBA and review all 117 preseason minutes of Luka Doncic. Please rate and review if you enjoy the show. Cheers.

This week we debate the likelihood of a Dennis Smith Jr breakout season (and by breakout we mean 20+ points a game) and why we're thinking of that possibility in the wrong fashion as it pertains to Luka. We debate what the bench lineup will look like without Dirk's involvement early in the season. We also review the results from the GM survey and which Mavs popped up on the lists. Please rate and review if you feel so inclined.

We review the Saturday night action against the Beijing Ducks and worship at the alter of Luka. We examine the bench rotations and how minutes will be distributed now that a hall of famer will be coming off the pine. We ask the tough questions, crunch the numbers, cook the books and tell you why passing off the backboard is the next frontier in professional basketball.

Donnie Nelson (Mavs GM/President of Basketball Operations) and Tony Ronzone (Mavs Director of Player Personnel) tell the story of how Luka Doncic became a Dallas Maverick.

It's official, the 6th leading scorer in NBA history is coming off the bench. Does it really matter what position Luka is listed as and what's his aptitude on the defensive end? What will be the biggest storyline heading into next season? Which is more meaningful for the Western Conference; Butler's situation, Westbrook's injury or Booker's injury? Please rate and review and as always.. tell your aunties. Enjoy.

DeAndre Jordan is on my podcast. This is crazy. What a cool and genuine guy. We asked him about his fit with the Mavericks, the evolution of his career, thriving in the pick n roll and how excited he is to play with Dirk, Dennis, Luka and the gang. We hope you enjoy it. Please rate, review and share. Go Mavs.

What are realistic expectations for Luka Doncic's rookie season? How will DeAndre Jordan redefine the Mavericks DNA after going years without a real center? Does Dirk the 6th man make sense? These are just questions. You'll have to listen for the answers.