If you haven't read Zach Lowe's in-depth dive into the Mavericks, you're missing out. Here's where you can correct that mistake. But if you don't have the time or need convincing, here are some of the highlights from the piece.
We have to start with Dirk Nowitzki's trash talking, where he tells people to learn Chinese.
Nowitzki has long set a self-deprecating tone that shows every newcomer no one is bigger than the team. He is merciless in mocking everyone and happy when people toss insults back. "You should learn Chinese because you'll be in China soon," is one of his favorite ways of needling someone after a bad game.