Dallas’ 45-year run begins with a focus on the franchise’s most impactful veterans, spanning scoring punch, shooting, durability and rebounding. Dale Ellis, A.C. Green, Detlef Schrempf, Adrian Dantley, Herb Williams, George McCloud, Nick Van Exel, Jim Spanarkel, Popeye Jones and Maxi Kleber each left a lasting mark in Dallas and beyond, shaping the Mavericks’ identity and offering clear fantasy threads for different eras.

Key takeaways for fantasy managers: Ellis’ outside volume, Green’s durability and boards, Schrempf’s scoring-playmaking mix, Dantley’s prolific scoring, Williams’ rim presence, McCloud’s shooting touch, Van Exel’s scoring bursts off the bench, Spanarkel’s floor leadership, Jones’ rebounding motor, and Kleber’s modern two-way role that blends spacing with defense. The list emphasizes longevity and peak-prime impact across positions.