Numbers on the Boards

Skin and Bobby take questions from the listeners in this week's episode from the main floor at American Airlines Center! They talk Dwight Powell's future as a center, how Harrison Barnes fits with Dennis Smith Jr. as a small forward, and the number one thing they hope DSJ improves on this summer!

Skin and Bobby discuss the late Don Carter's impact on the Mavs organization and their early memories of Mavericks basketball, take a by-the-numbers look Dennis Smith Jr.'s number of drives and how to draw fouls (24:10), preview the dunk contest (36:20), and give some recommendations on how to spend their free time during the long All-Star break (40:30). Finally, they discuss Dwight Powell's recent hot streak (50:45).

Bobby and Skin preview the trade deadline and Dirk Nowitzki reaching 50,000 career minutes. Then, ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the team this season (14:30), Dennis Smith Jr.'s development (17:00), Junior's willingness to be coached by Rick Carlisle (21:30), and the kinds of players who would be best-suited to play next to him for the future (32:00)!​

Skin chops it up on the plane to Denver with longtime Maverick and current assistant coach Darrell Armstrong.

Mavs GM Donnie Nelson joins the show this week to talk about drafting Dennis Smith Jr., what he looks for when he's scouting players, and the upcoming trade deadline! Then, Skin shares a trade story of his own, and he and Bobby examine the state of the league and discuss some of their favorite non-Mavs.

Mavs rookie Maxi Kleber joins the show to talk about his transition to the NBA and life in the U.S., how he believes he's improved since joining the starting lineup and more! Then Skin and Bobby reflect on the last five games and look ahead to Derek Harper's jersey retirement.

Skin and Bobby are joined by new Maverick Kyle Collinsworth, who talks about developing his jump shot, recovering from a devastating knee injury, and spending two years in Russia! Then the hosts examine the Mavs' crunch-time record this season and identify how Harrison Barnes can still improve as a closer.

Skin and Bobby podcast courtside as the Mavs warm up to talk pregame routines, the Dirk and J.J. connection, and Dennis Smith Jr.'s development. Then, mid-way through they're joined by a very special mystery guest!

Bobby is joined by Mavs TV play-by-play announcer Mark Followill in Milwaukee to talk about Maxi Kleber's emergence (7:50), Nerlens Noel's thumb injury and impending surgery (14:50), Mark Cuban's comments on rebuilding and the state of the team going forward (27:10), and Followill's development as a broadcaster and how he prepares to call a game (54:30)​!

Dwight Powell joins the hosts to talk about Star Wars, his misadventures in the Sahara Desert, and the most effective lineup in basketball. Then, Skin and Bobby talk about the long, winding road of player development.