As a young kid growing up in Lewisville, Texas, some of my fondest memories were going to Dallas Mavericks games with my dad. I sported a Dirk Nowitzki jersey which I still own to this day. I went to countless games including some during the legendary 2011 run to the NBA Finals.

I remember watching the 2018 NBA Draft when the Mavericks selected a 17-year-old Luka Doncic and who frankly I knew nothing about. He then went on to become one of, if not, the best players in the entirety of the NBA.