Mavs Player spreads Holiday Cheer this Christmas

By Katrina King

Image by Channing Jemerson

Tis' the season to be jolly! This time of year there's allot of despair, loneliness, sorrow and depression. Single parents raising their children living on low income, can hardly make ends meet year round. Then Christmas comes and some of those same single parents are struggling to make sure their families have holiday cheer.

Dallas Mavericks, forward, Shawn Marion knows first hand what it is like being raised by a single mom. He recalls one time for Christmas receiving a pair of pants and socks. No toys, just a couple pieces of clothing.

For the past six years, Marion have blessed others during Christmas. On Christmas eve, Shawn, will choose ten single moms across the metroplex and personally deliver Christmas gifts. He has learned that most families are really in need of items like toilet paper, toothpaste, soap....toiletries.

So on Christmas eve, Dallas Mavericks Shawn Marion will personally make ten families holiday wishes come true if not the very least provide them with what their family needs.

Nash went out in the first quarter

By Katrina King
Photo by Channing Jemerson

Former Dallas Maverick guard SteveNash toook a hard hit from Mavs center Tyson Chandler in the first quarter of the game Mavericks versus the Phoenix Suns. During a rebound possession that was lost in the mix up between Chandler and Nash, it appears from the reruns that Nash was hit by the hip of Chandler.

Nash had to go out and cbe treated. No on Steve Nash injury yet. He was on the floor a few minutes constantly working out his motor skills which is a positive sign that he has no neurological injury. More on Suns guard Steve Nash as updates become available.

Tyson Chandler, American Idol? Huh?!

By Katrina King

Image by Channing Jemerson

The best center ever in Mavs history sang a couple of notes on ESPN radio. Tyson Chandler belted out a couple of tunes from one of his favorite Michael McDonald songs at the request of Ben and Skin radio show.

From what I heard over the radio lines, I could not tell if he was any good or not. For one reason , he called in to the show and as always it is very hard to tell just how well his vocals were. "Really?!". "I thought I sounded pretty good".

However, Chandler really thinks he can sing. " I'll be the next 7'1 American Idol", he says. I told him to keep his day job.

Dirk Nowitzki is a baaad boy!

By Katrina King

Photo By Channing Jemerson

On this particular night Dirk scored 30 points against the Utah Jazz. This is why Dirk Nowitzki is the franchise player. This guy can score at any time! Never need to worry about Nowitzki having a bad night, if so, one wouldn't know. Even his bad nights are good.

DeShawn Stevenson voted Player of the Game

By Katrina King

Photo By Channing Jemerson

Mavs guard DeShawn Stevenson ( seated far left) is voted by fans "Player of the Game" with 17 points and 3 out of 7 -3 pointers! For those who does not understand, out of 7 3 points attempts, Stevenson made 3.

This season DeShawn has really improved on his game.

Let's Go Mavs!! Let's Go Mavs!!

By Katrina King

Photo by Channing Jemerson

It's Saturday in Dallas, Texas and the Utah Jazz are on the road visiting the Mavs hoping to stop their winning streak. The Dallas Mavericks will try to win 12 in a row against the Utah Jazz tonight at the American Airlines Center.

Tonight, the Mavericks organization pay tribute to the military serrvice men and women who have risk their lives for us making our country safe. For that, Texas Sports Beat along with the Dallas Mavericks say Thank You and Happy Holidays.

Now back to tonights action here at the AAC. It's half time and the Mavericks lead the Utah Jazz 54-42. The all so handsome Utah guard Deron Williams lead his team with 12 points, while the Dirk lead the Mavs bench with 13points.

Although the Mavs its winning streak win with fast breaks and scoring, the rebounding still lacks especially on the offensive boards. DeShawn Stevenson has really evolve this season, shooting the three pointer with confidence. DeShawn spoke on his ability to feel more comfortable and at ease with himself this season.

When he arrive last season during the all-star break with Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood, he was thrown into the Mavericks rotation having to learn on the road during game time with little practice. This year the guys were able to get some summer league action in, lose weight, build up chemistry with the organization and play their game with comfort and ease.

They have a fabulous owner in Mark Cuban who have gone the extra mile making sure the players are comfortable here in Dallas.

Is Rockets center Yao Ming Career Over?

By Katrina King
Photo By: Channing Jemerson, TSB photographer




The Houston Rockets traveled to Dallas without their center Yao Ming who is still bothered by a bruised sore ankle as well as a recently healed broken foot. Since joining the rockets Yao has struggle with injuries preventing him from fully giving his best.

Ming joined the Rocketss after legendary Hakeem Olajawon retired from basketball. Ming really have not given the Rockets organization it's money worth. Yao hates to admit that his basketball playing days are coming to an end, in fact he hasn't spoke about it publically, but those of of in this business tend to know when a player's career is coming to an end.

But if you think about it he can't nor has he played a full season! Unfortunately for both the team organizationa and Yao Ming his days are over.