Take Dat Wit You

On this episode of Take Dat With You, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris reflect on the legacy of Mavericks icon Don Nelson, sharing some of their favorite memories of the Hall of Fame coach and discussing the profound impact he had on the franchise. The guys look at how Nelson's vision, innovation, and influence helped build the foundation that eventually led to the Mavericks' 2011 NBA Championship. Then, Mark and Brian dive into the Mavericks' 2026-27 schedule, breaking down key stretches, marquee matchups, and some of the biggest challenges Dallas will face throughout the season. To wrap things up, they discuss the Mavs' latest roster moves, including the acquisition of former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and the contract extension for Naji Marshall, and what those decisions could mean for the team's future.

In this episode of Take Dat Wit You, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris lay out the viewing guide for the rest of the Mavericks Season. They recap the Mavs last two games including Khris Middleton's impressive performance in the win over the Pacers. The guys also get into Kyrie's decision to miss the rest of the season and give an update on when Cooper Flagg could return. Speaking of Flagg, the guys take a deeper look into his stats and how they compare to one of the best rookie season of all-time in LeBron James. Then to finish the episode off, the guys look into how the Mavs have a tough road test ahead of them.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris are back with a loaded episode covering a wild stretch in Mavs basketball. The guys break down Cooper Flagg’s incredible 49‑point explosion against the Hornets and discuss the growing comparisons between the rookie phenom and Kevin Durant’s first year.They also take a closer look at the late‑game sequences from the matchups with Charlotte and Houston, breaking down what went right, what went wrong, and what it means moving forward.Off the court, Mark and Brian reflect on a special week honoring Mavs legends Mark Aguirre and Norm Sonju. Then the guys share their story of being stuck on a plane for four hours during the North Texas ice storm, and look ahead to the looming NBA trade deadline.

Mavericks legend Mark Aguirre comes down to Studio41 to reminisce about his playing days with Mark Followill and Brian Dameris. They look back on some of his favorite moments as a Mav and what it means to him to have his jersey number retired. Then Followill and Dameris look back on Flagg breaking through the rookie wall this past week. They also discuss the injury to Anthony Davis and how that will effect the Mavs going forward. The guys also take a deep looker at some of Dallas' younger players including Brandon Williams, Ryan Nembhard, and Miles Kelly.

The Mavericks closed down 2025 with a heartbreaking loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Mark Followill and Brian Dameris breakdown how the Mavs ended up coming short but point out a few players that shined on the court. The guys recap the historic month Cooper Flagg had and reflect back on the monumental moments that happened for the Mavs this past year. The guys wrap up the episode previewing the big decisions that will be coming in 2026 including if Mark has a legit chance to be the Mavericks next GM.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris breakdown Cooper Flagg's record setting 42-point performance against the Utah Jazz. They also discuss how the Lively injury impacts the rest of the season and which players the Mavs will have to lean on. The guys also get into Naji Marshall's efficiency from the paint, and what trends in the NBA are sticking out.

The Mavericks rookies have led the Mavericks to their first back to back wins of the year so Mark Followill and Brian Dameris come into Studio41 to breakdown how they are making an impact so quickly into their NBA career. They also discuss the return of Anthony Davis and how he could be the key difference in these clutch games. They also get into how Dwight Powell has stepped up with the big men out and could Klay Thompson be a candidate for the 6th man of the year award.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris stop by Studio41 to discuss how leading the NBA in clutch games has given Cooper Flagg an oppurtunity to shine. They also get into how the injuries to the Mavs big men has give Moussa Cissé an opportunity no was one was expecting.They discuss they switch up Brandon Williams starting and what advantages it is to have both Klay Thompson and D'Angelo Russell coming off the bench.