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Guard – Rolando Blackman
The ninth overall pick in the 1981 NBA Draft, Rolando Blackman was the Mavericks’ first franchise player. Blackman led the Mavericks to playoffs six times including a Western Conference Finals appearance in 1988. He was also a four-time All-Star while in Dallas, and in 1987, produced one of the best All-Star Game memories with his “Confidence, baby. Confidence” line while shooting a free throw late in the game.
Blackman is the second greatest scorer in Mavericks history with 16,643 points. He also ranks second in free throws made, eighth in rebounds, sixth in assists, and seventh in steals. For his contributions to the Mavericks, his No. 22 jersey was retired in 2000.
Honorable Mention: Guard – Steve Nash
Another great point guard who could have easily made the all-time starting five, Steve Nash left the Mavericks while he was entering his prime. In six seasons in Dallas, he was a two-time All-Star.
Nash also became a two-time MVP in the next two seasons after he left the Mavericks. He helped Dallas make the playoffs four times, including a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2003.
