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The Mavericks' championship was the first major sports championship in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since the Dallas Stars in 1999, and the first title in Mavericks franchise history. The Mavericks became the third team to win an NBA title in the state of Texas, joining the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs.
The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game that was played on February 20, 2011, during the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2010–11 season.It was the 60th edition of the NBA All-Star Game, and was played at Staples Center in Los Angeles, home of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Michael Finley was selected to two All-Star Games as a Maverick. Josh Howard represented the Mavericks in the 2007 All-Star Game. Jason Kidd won the Rookie of the Year Award in 1995. All-Star forward Shawn Marion played five seasons with the Mavericks. Steve Nash was selected to two All-Star Games and two All-NBA Teams as a Maverick.
The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. This game was the 61st edition of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s annual basketball festivities, and was also the fifth All-Star Game held in Los Angeles; the city previously hosted in 1963, 1972, 1983 and 2004.
The 2011–12 NBA season began on December 25, 2011, and ended on April 26, 2012. Due to a lockout agreement, the season consisted of 66 games, rather than the standard 82. The Mavericks entered the season as defending champions. At the conclusion of the season, their record consisted of 36 wins and 30 losses.
Blackman had made four All-Star Game appearances in his Mavericks career. Herb Williams joined the Knicks as a free agent. Fat Lever underwent more surgery and missed the entire 1992–93 season. Derek Harper was the team's only bright spot, leading the team with 18.3 points per game.
The 2011 Mavericks roster also featured former Heat player Shawn Marion and future Pacer Ian Mahinmi. [9] In addition to their preexisting core of Mario Chalmers , Udonis Haslem , Mike Miller , Juwan Howard , Joel Anthony , and former Pacer James Jones , the Heat acquired veterans Shane Battier , Eddy Curry and Ronny Turiaf . [ 10 ]
The following is a list of players who have been selected for the NBA All-Star Game at least once in their career. [5] Note that the number indicates the player's number of selections—not the number of games played. For instance, Michael Jordan was named to the All-Star Game roster 14 times, but missed the 1986 game due to injury. [6]