Dallas Mavericks players and history
394 players have played for the Dallas Mavericks franchise from 1980–81 to 2025–26. Dirk Nowitzki played the most seasons for the club (21, 1998–2019).
Most seasons with the Mavericks
| # | Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | All-Star |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dirk Nowitzki | PF | 1998–2019 | 21 | 14 |
| 2 |  Dwight Powell | PF/C | 2014–2026 | 12 | — |
| 3 |  Derek Harper | PG | 1983–1994, 1996–97 | 12 | — |
| 4 |  Brad Davis | PG | 1980–1992 | 12 | — |
| 5 | Rolando Blackman | SG | 1981–1992 | 11 | 4 |
| 6 |  J. J. Barea | PG | 2006–2011, 2014–2020 | 11 | — |
| 7 |  Devin Harris | PG | 2004–2008, 2013–2019 | 10 | 1 |
| 8 |  Shawn Bradley | C | 1996–2005 | 9 | — |
| 9 |  Michael Finley | SF/SG | 1996–2005 | 9 | 2 |
| 10 |  Jason Kidd | PG | 1994–1997, 2007–2012 | 8 | 10 |
| 11 |  Mark Aguirre | SF/SG | 1981–1989 | 8 | 3 |
| 12 |  Jason Terry | SG/PG | 2004–2012 | 8 | — |
| 13 |  Maxi Kleber | PF/C | 2017–2025 | 8 | — |
| 14 |  Luka Dončić | PG/SF | 2018–2025 | 7 | 6 |
| 15 |  Dorian Finney-Smith | PF/SF | 2016–2023 | 7 | — |
| 16 |  Josh Howard | SF | 2003–2010 | 7 | 1 |
| 17 |  James Donaldson | C | 1985–1992 | 7 | 1 |
| 18 |  Roy Tarpley | PF/C | 1986–1992, 1994–95 | 7 | — |
| 19 |  Steve Nash {{nobold|}} | PG | 1998–2004 | 6 | 8 |
| 20 |  Tim Hardaway Jr. | SG/SF | 2018–2024 | 6 | — |
| 21 |  Sam Perkins | PF/C | 1984–1990 | 6 | — |
| 22 |  Erick Dampier | C | 2004–2010 | 6 | — |
| 23 |  Shawn Marion | SF/PF | 2009–2014 | 5 | 4 |
| 24 |  Jerry Stackhouse | SG/SF | 2004–2009 | 5 | 2 |
| 25 |  Jim Jackson | SG/SF | 1992–1997 | 5 | — |
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Mavericks players in 2025–26
The 12 best-known players on the club in 2025–26: Kyrie Irving (PG, 4 seasons with the Mavericks), Anthony Davis (C/PF, 2 seasons with the Mavericks), Klay Thompson (SG, 2 seasons with the Mavericks), D'Angelo Russell (PG, 1 season with the Mavericks), Cooper Flagg (SF, 1 season with the Mavericks), Khris Middleton (SF, 1 season with the Mavericks), Brandon Williams (PG, 3 seasons with the Mavericks), Ryan Nembhard (PG, 1 season with the Mavericks), AJ Johnson (SG, 1 season with the Mavericks), Marvin Bagley III (C/PF, 1 season with the Mavericks), Jaden Hardy (SG, 4 seasons with the Mavericks) and Dwight Powell (PF/C, 12 seasons with the Mavericks).
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Dallas Mavericks: questions
How many players have played for the Dallas Mavericks?
394, counting every player whose Wikipedia infobox lists at least one NBA season with the franchise, from 1980–81 to 2025–26, under any of its names.
Who has played the most seasons for the Mavericks?
Dirk Nowitzki, with 21 NBA seasons (1998–2019), ahead of Dwight Powell (12) and Derek Harper (12).
Which team shares the most players with the Mavericks?
The Nets: 70 players played for both. The fewest: the Magic, with 30.
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