Mavs Fans For Life
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 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
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
Western Conference Standings Predictions
October 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani to discuss Spencer Dinwiddie's role, what stood out the most from preseason and Western Conference standings predictions. Support the show
Preseason Preview
October 05, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Shahnavaz Makhani and Kendra Dunson as they wrap up the Dallas Mavericks training camp and what they will be looking for in preseason. Support the show
Media Day / Training Camp Highlights
September 28, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja as they discuss what stood out from the 2022 Dallas Mavericks media day and the first practice of training camp. Support the show
Media Day / First Day of Training Camp Highlights
September 28, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja as they discuss what stood out from the 2022 Dallas Mavericks media day and the first practice of training camp. Support the show
2022-23 Season Kickoff
September 21, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja as they kick the season off discussing Luka Dončić and Slovenia in EuroBasket, Maxi Kleber extension, Spencer Dinwiddie starting again and the Mavs third ball handler. Support the show
Luka is not a Recruiter, Stats Predictions for Mavs
July 27, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Ian Kayanja as they dive into the impact of Luka Dončić not being a recruiter for Mavs and the PPG, RPG and APG predictions for the starting lineup and two important rotation players. Support the show
Luka hopes Mavs front office has more options
July 13, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBLandon Thomas dives into Jaden Hardy's first three summer league games and Luka Dončić comments about the Mavs offseason moves, winning in Dallas. Support the show
Josh Green should be on the Summer League team
July 06, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBLandon Thomas is joined by Shahnavaz Makhani as they discuss Jalen Brunson agreeing to sign with New York Knicks, Javale McGee, Summer League and Goran Dragić not signing with the Mavs. Support the show
Jalen Brunson Expected to Sign with Knicks
June 29, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode, Landon Thomas talks about the Dallas Mavericks acquiring Jaden Hardy in a trade during the NBA Draft and free agency surrounding Jalen Brunson. Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani join the show to discuss their initial reaction to the trade, Jalen Brunson leaning toward New York Knicks and where that leaves the Dallas Mavericks. Support the show
Christian Wood Trade
June 22, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, Landon Thomas talks about the Dallas Mavericks acquiring Christian Wood. Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani join the show to discuss their initial reactions, Wood's fit with the team if the chemistry will be impacted and how much this improves the team. Support the show
Free Agent Candidates for the Mavs
June 15, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBLandon Thomas dives into the Dallas Mavericks offseason. Shahnavaz Makhani joins the show to discuss the offseason mindset for Nico Harrison, MLE candidates and Trade Exception candidates for the Mavs. Support the show
The Dallas Mavericks #1 realistic trade target
June 08, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBLandon Thomas dives into the first episode of the offseason. Ian Kayanja joins the show and discusses a realistic and fantasy trade for the Dallas Mavericks, rebranding the team, and NBA Finals. Support the show
1... 2... 3... Cancun.
June 01, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBLandon Thomas looks back at the 2021-22 season after the Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks. He also provides five highlights from the memorable season and three things that stood out from the end-of-season exit interviews. Support the show
Mavericks make threes and avoid sweep
May 25, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBLandon Thomas dives into Game 5 between Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors. Ian Kayanja joins the show to give his thoughts on Mavs forcing a Game 5 and Luka making First Team All-NBA. Support the show
Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors Preview
May 18, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBLandon Thomas dives into the series between Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors. Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani join the show to give their thoughts on what they learned about the Mavs in the Suns series, what sticks out the most in the upcoming series against Golden State Warriors, who are the X-factors on each team, and predictions. Support the show
Is Luka Doncic doing too much for the Mavericks?
May 11, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBLandon Thomas dives into the series between Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns. Ian Kayanja joins the show to give his thoughts on how the Mavs have played in the series, if Luka does too much for this Mavericks team, what Mavs need to do in order to force Game 7 and what the Suns need to do to close in Game 6. Support the show
Maximize Kleber into the starting lineup
May 04, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThe Dallas Mavericks make the 2nd round for the first time in 11 years. Landon Thomas recaps Games 1 between Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns. Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani join the show to give their thoughts on Jalen Brunson and Spencer Dinwiddie struggles in Game 1, Deandre Ayton domination and what the Mavs must do to defeat the Suns in this series. Support the show
Mavs in 6
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBLandon Thomas recaps Games 3-5 between Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz. Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani join the show to give their thoughts on the series, Luka Doncic returning and if the Jazz run is over with their core group of players. Support the show
Jalen Brunson tap danced all over the Jazz
April 20, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBLandon Thomas talks about the first two games in the NBA Playoffs between Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz. Ian Kayanja and Shahnavaz Makhani join the show to give their thoughts on Jalen Brunson's career high Game 2, Maxi Kleber finding his shot and Luka's injury status. Support the show
Dallas Mavericks Season Recap and Playoff Preview
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBJosh and Landon talk about their pleasant surprises and disappointments for the season past season and preview the playoff series against the Utah Jazz. Support the show
NBA Award Predictions
April 06, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBJosh and Landon go over their predictions for NBA award winners. Who they think will win and who they want to win. Support the show
Will the Mavericks be a 3 Seed?
March 30, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBJosh and Landon talk about the Mavericks late season push to a higher seed in the Western Conference and talk about the teams they would rather play in the postseason. Should the Mavericks fear any team? Both hosts answer that question. Support the show
Predictions Podcast: The Mavericks Last 10 Games
March 22, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBLandon and Josh discuss the last 10 games of the season as well as the first 14 games of Spencer Dinwiddie in a Mavs uniform and his journey to get to Dallas. Are the Mavericks clutch? Yes, but when and why did they become that way? Josh and Landon have the answers. Support the show
Dorian Finney-Smith Deserves His Flowers
March 16, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBWe’ve got to have a discussion about Maxi Landon and Josh both love Dorian Finney-Smith's new attitude and what he’s been doing on the court lately And our hot topic of the week….Is Spencer Dinwiddie the second best player on this team? Support the show
Luka for NBA MVP
March 09, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBJosh and Landon talk about why and how Luka Doncic should win MVP as well as Dorian Finney-Smith's chances at making the All-NBA Defensive Team. Support the show
Dallas Mavericks Road Trip Success
March 02, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBLandon and Josh discuss the Mavericks recent success on the road. The emergence of Spencer Dinwiddie post-trade. Luka Doncic' struggles with referees and Jalen Brunson's struggles with elite competition. Support the show
How to Improve the NBA All-Star Game
February 23, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBLandon and Josh go over ways they would improve the NBA All-Star game after feeling like the weekend was a bust. Luka has lost weight and improved cardio, is that what makes him an MVP candidate? How important is Dirk Nowitzki to the future of the NBA. Support the show
Spencer Dinwiddie and Dāvis Bertāns are Dallas Mavericks
February 16, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThe guys talk about the Dallas Mavericks most recent roster moves including trading Kristaps Porzingis for Spencer Dinwiddie and Dāvis Bertāns and how that changes the rest of this season Support the show
NBA Trade Season is Here
February 09, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBJosh and Landon go over some of the recent NBA trades and rumors surrounding the Dallas Mavericks Support the show
Tim Hardaway Jr.'s Injury Changes Things
February 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBLandon and Josh talk about what Tim Haraway Jr.'s Injury means for the immediate future of this Mavericks Squad. A few trade rumors and if they make sense. And who deserves to have their jersey in the rafters. Support the show
Luka vs Ja
January 25, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBLandon and Josh talk about their hot take regrets, the Mavericks changing into an elite defensive team, and the Luka and Ja comparisons that seemingly won't go away as of late. Support the show
Luka Doncic Struggles with Threes and Referees
January 19, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBLandon and Josh have got a ton to cover this week: we talk about some trade rumors, we talk about some short-lived tension from the bench and Kristaps Porzingis. But first, we talk about some struggles for Luka, specifically from the 3-point line and specifically his interactions with refs as of late. Luka has shot just 17% from behind the line in the 8 games. Those 8 games have been since he came back from having COVID…. Support the show
Dirk Nowitzki Statue Reveal and Dallas Mavericks Win Streak Continues
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBThe guys talk about Dirk Nowitzki's jersey retirement ceremony and compare the experience at home and in person. The Mavericks win streak has continued and Landon talks about what has impressed him the most about the Mavericks run. Josh asks how the Mavericks should handle Marquese Chriss and other future roster moves. Support the show
Dirk Nowitzki Jersey Retirement and Favorite Moments
January 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBThey guys talk about the Mavericks recent success and better performance ahead of Dirk Nowitzki's big jersey retirement game. They also go over their top memorable Dirk moments. Support the show
Josh Green, Brandon Knight, and Marquese Chriss Headline New-Look Dallas Mavericks
December 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBWhat do all these new faces mean for this Dallas Mavericks squad? Landon Thomas and Josh Mazur discuss what the success of 10-day contract players means for the current Dallas Mavericks Roster. Support the show
Episode 44: Mavs Christmas Wishlist
December 22, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBThe guys go over there wishes for the Mavericks team this holiday season, including some obvious wishes and some that may surprise you. Even though Josh had good luck after winning last week's Poll Match, he's got terrible luck again with bandwidth issues that make him sound like a malfunctioning robot the entire episode. Have no fear though, Landon still sounds good. Support the show
Episode 43: Surprising Successes, Trade Scenarios and Silver Screen Go-To's
December 15, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBLandon and Josh talk about the recent success of young Mavericks players, all the players that could be dealt starting today, and they talk about their go-to movies for when they get a new TV in a new segment called The Runaround. Check out new articles and game photos at Mavs Fans For Life Support the show
Episode 42: Carlik Jones Interview
December 08, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThe guys talk about what this team looks like with their two best players missing and Landon sits down for an interview with Texas Legends Guard, Carlik Jones Support the show
Episode 41: Injuries, Arguments, and Losses
December 01, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBLandon and Josh go over the recent hardship the Dallas Mavericks have faced and explain why it doesn't really matter. Support the show
Episode 40: A Mavericks Thanksgiving Feast
November 24, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThe guys talk about fresh beef between Mark Cuban and Mavs Twitter. Review the weeks wins and losses as well as the "dad" phenomenon. and tell what they are Mavs thankful for. Support the show
Episode 39: Analyst, Writer, Podcaster: Brian Dameris
November 17, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBFormer Mavericks Director of Basketball Development joins the pod to talk about the past, present and future of the Dallas Mavericks. Support the show
Episode 38: We're Going to Lose Our Sponsors
November 10, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBLandon and Josh talk about the winning streak, the state of the Mavs so far this season, and whether or not ex-Maverick players should be boxing Support the show
Episode 37: Wanted: Have You Seen This Player?
November 03, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week Landon and Josh talk about the Mavericks going .500 over the last 4 games and what the takeaways from those games were. What are the benefits of Trey Burke still being on this team? Is Josh done being the Kristaps Porzingis apologist? Support the show
Episode 36: And So it Begins...
October 27, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThe guys talk about the first three games of the season and what they think it means for this year's season. Disaster in Atlanta Tale of Two Halves in Toronto Squeaking by in Dallas vs Houston. Support the show
Episode 35: NBA Award Predictions
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBLandon and Josh go over the poll results from last week, preview the Mavs first game vs Trae Young and the Hawks, and then predict the NBA's award for the upcoming season. Support the show
Episode 34: Mavs Photographer Steve Chavera
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBLandon and Josh are joined by long-time Mavs Team photographer, Steve Chavera. Steve shares about his time with the team including some interesting and maybe soon to be infamous Rick Carlisle stories, his relationship with Luka, THJ, and KP (and what their relationship looks like on the inside), as well as what it felt to be around Dirk and the rest of the team during the 2011 Championship run. Follow Steve on Twitter @stevallica Support the show