Mavs Fans For Life
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Mavs Fans For Life brings you a weekly show, covering the Dallas Mavericks! Tune in as Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani breaks down all things associated with the team. This is the place to be for Mavs talk, interviews, analysis, and much more!
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Episodes
Jason Kidd Deserves His Flowers / Luka Dončić MVP Chances
March 22, 2024 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss Jason Kidd leading Mavs to a 7-1 record in the last 8 games and Luka Dončić MVP chances. Support the show
Dallas Mavericks win 4 of 5 / Daniel Gafford Field Goals Made Streak Ends / Injury Bug
March 15, 2024 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the Dallas Mavericks winning 4 of last 5 games, Daniel Gafford field goals made streak ending, the injury bug and upcoming schedules for teams in Western Conference. Support the show
Mavs Bounce Back Win / New Lineup / Luka Usage Narrative
March 09, 2024 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the Dallas Mavericks bounce back win over Miami Heat, new starting lineup and the national media narrative around Luka Dončić usage rate. Support the show
Dallas Mavericks - Boston Celtics Aftermath and Challenges Ahead
March 02, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the Dallas Mavericks loss against Boston Celtics, NBA standings and their challenges moving forward. Support the show
Luka Dončić MVP Campaign
February 24, 2024 01:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the Dallas Mavericks big win over Phoenix Suns, which officially started the Luka Dončić MVP campaign. Support the show
Dallas Mavericks Winning Streak / NBA All-Star Predictions
February 17, 2024 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the Dallas Mavericks six-game win streak and predictions for NBA All-Star weekend. Support the show
P.J. Washington / Daniel Gafford join the Dallas Mavericks
February 09, 2024 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford joining the Mavericks, buy out candidates and Mavs schedule heading into All-Star break. Support the show
Luka Dončić 73 Points / NBA Trade Deadline
February 02, 2024 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the historic 73-point game from Luka Dončić and the NBA Trade Deadline. Support the show
NBA All-Star Starters / Luka Complaints to Refs
January 26, 2024 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the starters announced for the NBA All-Star game, Mavs struggles within the losing streak and Luka Dončić complaining to the refs. Support the show
Dallas Mavericks Mid-Season Report Card
January 20, 2024 03:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the current state of the Dallas Mavericks in comparison to season expectations at the beginning of the season. Support the show
Jalen Brunson returns to Dallas / 2024 Kyrie Irving
January 12, 2024 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss Jalen Brunson returning to Dallas, 2024 Kyrie Irving and the brutal schedule coming up for the Dallas Mavericks. Support the show
Kyrie Irving is Back / First NBA All-Star Voting Results
January 05, 2024 22:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss Kyrie Irving being back for the Dallas Mavericks and the first NBA All-Star Voting Results. Support the show
Luka 10K points / Mailbag / New Year's Resolutions
December 29, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani recap 2023, Luka Dončić 10,000 points, Mark Cuban selling majority stake of the Mavs, Mailbag from Mavericks fans and the New Year's Resolutions for the Mavs. Support the show
First Quarter of the Season Report Card for Dallas Mavericks Players
December 09, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani provide their grades in the first quarter of the season report card for Dallas Mavericks players. Support the show
Jason Kidd Defends His Players / Mark Cuban Selling Majority Stake of Dallas Mavericks
December 01, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss Luka Dončić improvements on defense, Jason Kidd defending his players, Kyrie Irving last 5 games and Mark Cuban selling majority stake of Dallas Mavericks. Support the show
Dirk Nowitzki, the most underrated NBA player of all time
November 25, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBThanksgiving episode - Shahnavaz Makhani is on vacation so Landon Thomas provides what he is thankful for, Dirk Nowiztki. Support the show
The Jr. Episode (Derrick Jones and Tim Hardaway)
November 17, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss Derrick Jones Jr. taking advantage of his opportunity, Tim Hardaway Jr. thriving in his 6th man role, impressions/upcoming schedule and what we are most thankful for on the Dallas Mavericks. Support the show
Jason Kidd calls his team soft
November 10, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss Josh Green's season after the extension, Dereck Lively II impact as a rookie and Jason Kidd calls team soft after opponent's points in the paint. Support the show
Kyrie Irving is Back
November 03, 2023 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the Dallas Mavericks 4-0 start, Kyrie Irving returning from injury, In-Season Tournament and Mavs City Edition Trinity River Blues Uniforms. Support the show
Dereck Lively II is exactly who the Mavs needed
October 27, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the developed chemistry between Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, Grant Williams debut and rookie Dereck Lively II's performance that had the world talking about it. Support the show
Tim Hardaway Jr - Jason Kidd relationship / Season Prediction for Mavs
October 20, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the relationship between Tim Hardaway Jr. / Jason Kidd, season prediction on where the Dallas Mavericks finish in the Western Conference and the Mavs final preseason game against Detroit Pistons. Support the show
NBA Rank 2023 / Mailbag
October 14, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the preseason NBA Rank 2023 - (Luka Doncic #4, Kyrie Irving #34, Grant Williams #97) and the very first mailbag from Mavs Fans For Life. Support the show
Preseason Overreaction
October 06, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBCo-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the preseason opener between Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves, Mavs offseason acquisitions and the starting lineup. Support the show
Season Finale - Mavs free agents, NBA Playoff Predictions
April 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja, Shahnavaz Makhani and Kendra Dunson to discuss which Dallas Mavericks' free agents will be back next season and give their predictions for the NBA Playoffs. Support the show
Current state of the Dallas Mavericks, All-NBA Predictions
April 05, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Shahnavaz Makhani and Kendra Dunson to discuss the current state of the Dallas Mavericks and the predictions for the All-NBA teams. Support the show
Dirk Nowitzki Hall of Fame, NBA Awards Predictions
March 29, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani to discuss Dirk Nowitzki getting elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and predictions for the NBA awards. Support the show
Jaden Hardy's Development, Must Win Game Against Warriors
March 22, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Shahnavaz Makhani and Kendra Dunson to discuss Jaden Hardy's development and the huge matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors. Support the show
Jason Kidd has to be better
March 15, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Shahnavaz Makhani to discuss Jason Kidd's comments post-game and his coaching this season in comparative to last season. Support the show
Dallas Mavericks - Phoenix Suns Rivalry
March 08, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja, Shahnavaz Makhani and Kendra Dunson to discuss the developing rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns. Support the show
The Last of Us: Dallas Mavericks
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja and Kendra Dunson to discuss blown leads this season, Jason Kidd’s comments, Justin Holiday in the starting lineup and "The Last of Us: Dallas Mavericks" Support the show
All-Star Game / Biggest Stretch of the Dallas Mavericks Season
February 22, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani to recap the All-Star game, Kyrie vs Luka's approach to the game, how to fix the competition and the Dallas Mavericks biggest stretch of the season. Support the show
NBA All-Star Predictions
February 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Shahnavaz Makhani and Kendra Dunson to discuss Kyrie Irving's first four games, Luka and Kyrie figuring out the details together and NBA All-Star predictions. Support the show
Kyrie Irving Trade
February 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja, Shahnavaz Makhani and Kendra Dunson to discuss the Dallas Mavericks acquiring Kyrie Irving and losing Dorian Finney-Smith along with Spencer Dinwiddie. Support the show
Dorian Finney-Smith in Trade Rumors
January 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani to discuss the Chris Silva 10-day contract, 6-9 record in January, Dorian Finney-Smith and Mavs front office's mindset at the trade deadline and this upcoming offseason. Support the show
Josh Green's Ceiling
January 25, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Shahnavaz Makhani and Kendra Dunson to discuss the Western Conference parity, defensive struggles continue and Josh Green's ceiling. Support the show
Welcome back Finney-Smith and Green
January 18, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Shahnavaz Makhani and Kendra Dunson to discuss the Mavs defensive woes, 1-4 roadtrip, Luka resting games, Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Green returning. Support the show
Jason Kidd's Mid-Season Report Card
January 11, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Shahnavaz Makhani to discuss the opportunity Jaden Hardy is getting with Kemba Walker being waived, Tim Hardaway Jr being available, what the Mavs should target at the trade deadline and Jason Kidd’s mid season report. Support the show
Christian Wood's Extension
January 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani to discuss Luka's Player of the Month honor, Top 5 MVP Race, Christian Wood's Extension and Mavs New Year's Resolution. Support the show
Luka writes history with historic 60-21-10 game
December 28, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani to discuss Luka's historic game, Mavs win streak, Jason Kidd finally inserting Christian Wood into the starting lineup and Dirk Nowitzki's statue reveal. Support the show
Thank You, Dirk.
December 21, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Shahnavaz Makhani and Kendra Dunson to discuss our favorite Dirk Nowitzki moments, rivalry with Tim Duncan, rank on the poward forward list and the rank in Dallas amongst professional athletes. Support the show
Luka's rank amongst MVP contenders
December 14, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja to discuss Luka Dončić's rank amongst MVP contenders, the criteria for MVP and Mavs - Cavs preview. Support the show
Tribute to Tim Hardaway Jr.
December 07, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Shahnavaz Makhani to discuss Tim Hardaway's resurgence, Reggie Bullock's struggles, Kidd's adjustments and the Mavs three-game win streak. Support the show
Welcome Kemba Walker
November 30, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja to discuss Kemba Walker signing and our assessment on the Mavs after 20 games into the season. Support the show
Christian Wood earning minutes as the second best player on the team
November 23, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja and Kendra Dunson to discuss Josh Green's resurgence, Jason Kidd's relationship with Christian Wood and Mavs losing winnable games. Support the show
Jason Kidd's Early Season Report Card
November 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja, Shahnavaz Makhani and Kendra Dunson to discuss Jason Kidds early season report card, Western Conference outlook and Luka Doncic's high usage rate. Support the show
The Mavs go streaking!
November 09, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani to discuss Mavs winning streak, Luka 30+ points streak, JaVale McGee in the starting lineup and the breakout game for Josh Green. Support the show
Luka Dončić Doing MJ Things
November 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja and Kendra Dunson to discuss Jaden Hardy being assigned to Texas Legends, Mavs losing leads and Luka Dončić's hot start. Support the show
Luka Dončić Doing MJ Things
November 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja and Kendra Dunson to discuss Jaden Hardy being assigned to Texas Legends, Mavs losing leads and Luka Dončić's hot start. Support the show
The Christian Wood Conundrum
October 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani to discuss the first three games of the season, Christian Wood playing great but not getting extended minutes and the lack of depth on this Mavericks team. Support the show
The Dallas Mavericks Season Opener is Finally Here
October 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja, Shahnavaz Makhani and Kendra Dunson to wrap up preseason, discuss Facundo Campazzo signing and to preview the season opener between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns. Support the show