In this episode of Take Dat Wit You, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris break down Cooper Flagg’s impressive return to the court—including his milestone achievement of surpassing 1,000 career points—and evaluate where he currently stands in the Rookie of the Year race. The guys also dive into Klay Thompson’s scorching hot stretch over the past week, analyzing what’s fueling his surge.
Brian offers an inside look at this year’s MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, sharing insights and trends shaping the future of sports data. And to wrap things up, Mark and Brian make the case for why former Mavericks head coach Dick Motta deserves a place in the NBA Hall of Fame.

In this episode of Take Dat Wit You, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris break down the Mavericks’ latest roster moves, including the team signing Ryan Nembhard to a multi‑year contract. They also dive into the positive momentum around Khris Middleton choosing to remain in Dallas and what that could mean for his future with the team.
The discussion continues with a look at Coach Jason Kidd reaching a major milestone—his 200th win as the Mavericks’ head coach. And to wrap things up, the guys preview the demanding road trip ahead, with the team set to log 8,262 miles over the next two weeks.

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.

In this episode of Take Dat Wit You, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris break down the Mavericks trade of sending Anthony Davis to Washington. They breakdown everything the Mavericks received in return including both players and picks. They get into how this sets up the team’s trajectory for the rest of the year, and why it positions Dallas for long‑term success. The conversation also turns toward the future as they discuss how the franchise is fully committed to building around rising star Cooper Flagg.

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.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris hop right into Studio41 straight from the airport to discuss the Mavericks big win over the Knicks. They talk about the confidence Max Christie is showing on the court and discuss how much of it came from being teammates with the man who has made the 4th most three-pointers in NBA history, Klay Thompson. The guys also discuss how the time off may have benefited Cooper Flagg and how Naji Marshall has turned into Mr. Automatic in the past five games. The guys then take a deeper look at the end of the roster with the impact the two-way players have made lately. Then to finish it off the guys get into how Caleb Martin is returning to his old ways and what type of impact he can make in the 2nd half of the season.

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 got a much needed win over the Houston Rockets thanks to the return of Anthony Davis. Mark Followill and Brian Dameris discuss what his return means and how Max Christie has caught on fire in the past three games. The guys took a deep dive into where Cooper Flagg currently ranks in NBA's young players and how Jason Kidd is the perfect coach to help him break through the rookie wall. Then to finish it off the guys reflect on how how Brandon Williams has turned into a key contributor for the Mavericks in the past year.

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 stop by Studio 41 to breakdown this past rollercoaster of a week for the Mavericks. The guys reflect back on Cooper Flagg's first NBA games as an 18-year old and ask the question if he can be an All-Star this year? They also get into how Naji Marshall has been Mr. Automatic in the paint and how the team has been leaning on Brandon Williams in the clutch.