Dalton Trigg is joined by DallasBasketball.com colleague Grant Afseth to discuss his FIBA World Cup experience, as he traveled to Japan and the Philippines to cover Luka Doncic, Josh Green, Dante Exum and Dwight Powell. From their, the guys discuss the state of Team USA, Mavs rookie Dereck Lively II's potential for being USA's defensive anchor in the coming years, Doncic and Kyrie Irving being poised for a redemption tour in the 2023-24 NBA season, and much, much more! Thanks for listening and b...
Sep 19, 2023•39 min•Ep. 295
Texas Legends head coach Jordan Sears joined Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson on today's episode of the Mavs Step Back Podcast to talk about the development of second-year guard Jaden Hardy, the outstanding work ethics of rookies Dereck Lively II and OMax Prosper, his rise from the video room to being a head coach with Jason Kidd's mentoring, and much, much more! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 15, 2023•21 min•Ep. 294
On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the FIBA World Cup, where Luka Doncic and Slovenia were knocked out in the quarterfinals by Canada, and Team USA was upset by Germany in the semifinals. From there, the guys preview Dallas Mavericks training camp, which begins in about three weeks. Could Dereck Lively II be the Mavs' Day 1 starter at center after all? Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 08, 2023•26 min•Ep. 293
On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson give a full preview of the FIBA World Cup, which features Dallas Mavericks players Luka Doncic with Slovenia, Josh Green and Dante Exum with Australia, and Dwight Powell with Canada. Can Doncic help Slovenia pull off an upset? Is Team USA beatable despite being at the top of the power rankings? What else do we have to look forward to during this Mavs offseason? If you want to stream the FIBA World Cup on the Courtside 1891 app, use promo code "DBCOM...
Aug 24, 2023•31 min•Ep. 292
On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson are joined by Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper, aka, "OMax," to discuss a wide range of topics. From his unorthodox path to making it to the NBA, to his rapid rise in the pre-draft process, to his fit and expectations for the Mavs during his rookie season, OMax helps MFFLs get to know a little more about him. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 16, 2023•20 min•Ep. 291
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap Dirk Nowitzki's epic Hall of Fame weekend. Trigg was at Symphony Hall in Springfield to take it all in, and tells us what it was like being there firsthand. From there, the guys discuss two Dallas Mavericks schedule leaks that have already come out, and how the full schedule should be dropping soon. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 15, 2023•39 min•Ep. 290
On this episode, Dalton Trigg is joined by his DallasBasketball.com colleague Grant Afseth to preview Dirk Nowitzki's Hall of Fame enshrinement coming up this weekend. Both of them will be in attendance for the illustrious event, and they talk about soaking in the moment, as well as some of their favorite Dirk moments. From there, the guys talk about the Mavs' offseason moves, and what to make of the Clint Capela trade smoke that has resurfaced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Aug 09, 2023•31 min•Ep. 289
Jordan "Jelly" Walker, who is a prime candidate for the Dallas Mavericks' final two-way contract, joined Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson on Wednesday to talk about his encouraging Summer League performance in Las Vegas, what it was like receiving an Exhibit 10 contract from the Mavs after going undrafted, idolizing Kyrie Irving and now getting to compete with him at training camp, and much, much more! Thanks for tuning in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 26, 2023•32 min•Ep. 288
After showing off impressive potential in his first three NBA Summer League games, Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II joined the Mavs Step Back Podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including how he thinks he fits alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, as well as whether or not he feels like he's ready to be Dallas' starting center from the jump. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 13, 2023•15 min•Ep. 287
Dalton Trigg joined Justin Termine on SiriusXM NBA radio last week to discuss the Dallas Mavericks' offseason moves. Termine isn't a fan of the Mavs re-signing Kyrie Irving, but Trigg lays out his reasons for why it was a great move for both sides. They also discuss the draft, next season expectations and more. If you missed last week's segment, here's your chance to catch up. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 11, 2023•19 min•Ep. 286
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson are back to give their reactions to the Dallas Mavericks re-signing Kyrie Irving to a new, three-year, $126 million deal. From there, the guys discuss the return of Seth Curry to Dallas, as well as a handful of potential trade scenarios we could see in coming weeks. Jarrett Allen as the Mavs' starting center, anyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 03, 2023•37 min•Ep. 285
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down what the Dallas Mavericks accomplished in the NBA Draft on Thursday night. The Mavs traded the 10th pick and Dāvis Bertans to the OKC Thunder for the 12th pick in order to draft Dereck Lively II. Then, they used the TPE from that trade to get Richaun Holmes and the 24th pick from the Sacramento Kings to draft Olivier-Maxence Prosper. What moves could be on the horizon??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 23, 2023•34 min•Ep. 284
On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson preview what should be an exciting NBA Draft for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs have the No. 10 overall pick, and there are many different trade options that await them if they choose to not keep the pick for themselves. And should Dallas be interested in Deandre Ayton? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 21, 2023•21 min•Ep. 283
On this episode, Dalton Trigg addresses the recent report of Kyrie Irving trying to recruit Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to the Dallas Mavericks ... as well as James' alleged response to those recruiting efforts. Trigg also dives into some NBA Draft talk as well. Will the Mavs trade or keep the No. 10 pick? Do they even know what they're going to do yet? Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 08, 2023•25 min•Ep. 282
Dalton Trigg discusses the latest offseason rumblings involving upcoming Dallas Mavericks free agent Kyrie Irving. Irving has been subjected to a lot of Los Angeles Lakers speculation lately, but LeBron James playing with Irving in Dallas next to Luka Doncic would make more sense than any other realistic options on the table. However, IF Irving decides he wants to leave the Lakers, Trigg talks about the best possible trade package they could get for him in return. Oh yeah, and can NBA media fina...
May 25, 2023•24 min•Ep. 281
Dalton Trigg discusses the latest rumors involving Kyrie Irving with NBA free agency just a little over one month away. There are conflicting reports out there, but chances are, Irving will be a Maverick ... at least to start next season. Trigg also recaps what's been happening in the conference finals, as the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat look primed to meet in the finals. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 22, 2023•20 min•Ep. 280
Dalton Trigg discusses the idea of the Dallas Mavericks potentially trading for Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner during the NBA Draft, which is five weeks away. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2023•22 min•Ep. 279
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson give their reactions to the Dallas Mavericks keeping their top-10 pick in the NBA Lottery on Tuesday night. It wasn't the No. 1 pick like many had hoped, but hey... keeping the No. 10 pick is better than giving the No. 11 pick to the New York Knicks. The guys then go over several NBA mock drafts and offer up a handful of trade scenarios if the Mavs choose to not stay at No. 10 in the draft order. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
May 17, 2023•34 min•Ep. 278
Dalton Trigg previews the NBA Lottery, which takes place on Tuesday night in Chicago. Can the Mavs move up for the first time ever? Are people severely overreacting to the Mavs tanking their last two games? Will the lucky horseshoe help any? All these important questions and more are asked on today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2023•19 min•Ep. 277
Dalton Trigg previews what should be an exciting week, not only with the NBA conference finals starting, but also with the lottery set to take place on Tuesday. The Dallas Mavericks are taking drastic measures to increase their lottery luck given that they've never moved up in the lottery in franchise history. Thanks for listening! Be sure to check us out on YouTube as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 15, 2023•12 min•Ep. 276
On this episode, Dalton Trigg is joined by return guest Richard Stayman, also known as @MavsDraft on Twitter, to discuss the Dallas Mavericks' odds in the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, which will get underway on May 16 in Chicago. The guys talk about many different prospects, including the dream prospect of Victor Wembanyama. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2023•30 min•Ep. 275
Dalton Trigg recaps all of the NBA playoff action from Wednesday's slate, including Jalen Brunson's Knicks eliminating Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers in five games, and Jimmy Butler's 8-seeded Miami Heat packing up Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks in five games as well. Is the Dallas Mavericks' Giannis pipe-dream back on??? That could depend on the draft lottery results on May 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 274
Dalton Trigg recaps all of the NBA playoff action that happened on Monday night, including LeBron James powering the Los Angeles Lakers to a 3-1 series lead over the Memphis Grizzlies and Jimmy Butler putting the No. 8 seed Miami Heat in the driver's seat against the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks with a 3-1 series lead as well. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023•18 min•Ep. 273
On this episode, Dalton Trigg recaps all of the recent NBA Playoffs action while also looking ahead to what's next for the Dallas Mavericks, who are forced to watch all that action from their couches at home this year ... including Jalen Brunson balling out for the New York Knicks. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023•26 min•Ep. 272
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson wrap up the Dallas Mavericks' disappointing 2022-23 season while also looking ahead to some exciting NBA Draft Lottery possibilities ... not just prospects the Mavs could end up drafting, but the many trade opportunities that could pop up as well. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10, 2023•42 min•Ep. 271
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' crushing overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday while also going over the scenarios needed for the team to make the Play-In Tournament with three games remaining in the season. If the Mavs don't make the postseason, what do their lottery odds currently look like? Offseason content could be coming in hot at Mavs Step Back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 03, 2023•19 min•Ep. 270
Dalton Trigg takes a look at the Dallas Mavericks' postseason outlook with just five games remaining in the season. The Mavs are 11th in the West and just one game behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for the final play-in spot. He also takes a look at Kyrie Irving's postgame comments following the Mavs' loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday and what it could mean for Irving's future in Dallas. Oh yeah... and what about that Draymond Green and LeBron James to Dallas speculation??? Learn more a...
Mar 30, 2023•25 min•Ep. 269
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' blowout win over the Indiana Pacers from Monday night as Luka Doncic and Jaden Hardy both scored 20+ in less than 30 minutes of play. From there, he talks about the national media jumping the gun with the Kyrie Irving narratives and looks at the Mavs' play-in tournament chances with a standings update. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 28, 2023•22 min•Ep. 268
Dalton Trigg recaps the Mavs' disappointing loss to the Grizzlies after they surrendered a 16-point lead late in the game. He goes over all the reasons for the loss, and then gives an updated look at the standings with a huge game against the Warriors coming up on Wednesday night. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 22, 2023•17 min•Ep. 267
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' thrilling buzzer-beating win over the Los Angeles Lakers, where Maxi Kleber played the hero role. Kyrie Irving dominated with 38 points and six assists, including the final assists to Kleber for the buzzer-beating three. Irving is a great player, but he's also proven to be a great teammate as well. All that and more is discussed on today's episode, including a Western Conference standings update. GOOD VIBES ARE BACK, BABY WOOOOO!!! Learn more about your ...
Mar 19, 2023•20 min•Ep. 266
