Take Dat Wit You

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris return for a special off‑season edition of Take Dat With You to break down the major changes shaping the Dallas Mavericks over the past few months. The duo dives into the hiring of Dusty May as the team’s new head coach and the decision to select one of his former Michigan standouts, Morez Johnson Jr., with the No. 9 pick in the draft—setting the tone for a new era...

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris jump into Studio 41 to discuss the Mavericks’ hiring of Masai Ujiri as President and Alternate Governor. During the show, breaking news emerges that the Mavs have also hired Mike Schmitz as General Manager. Mark and Brian share their immediate reactions and what the revamped front office could mean as Dallas heads into the NBA Draft Lottery.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris jump into Studio 41 for an emergency pod after Cooper Flagg is named the 2025–26 NBA Rookie of the Year. The guys break down the key performances, moments, and statistical milestones that ultimately swung the vote in Flagg’s favor.

It’s the Take Dat With You season finale as Mark Followill and Brian Dameris jump on to unpack the biggest takeaways from the Mavericks’ season. The guys dive into Cooper Flagg’s growth over his rookie year and highlight several other players who made significant jumps, including Naji Marshall and Max Christie. They also walk through the offseason timeline, discuss the assets the Mavs carry into n...

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris are back on Take Dat Wit You to recap Cooper Flagg’s historic weekend, highlighted by a combined 96 points across his last two games. The guys break down both performances, what stood out on film, and how this scoring surge is shifting the Rookie of the Year conversation—one that may now be tilting firmly in Flagg’s favor.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris are back on Take Dat Wit You with the latest on Cooper Flagg’s push in the Rookie of the Year race. The guys dive into standout performances around the roster, from Brandon Williams finding real consistency to Daniel Gafford once again reminding opponents that rent is always due in the paint. They close things out by tipping the cap to Klay Thompson for setting a M...

In this episode of Take Dat Wit You, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris lay out their case for why they believe Cooper Flagg deserves to be the Rookie of the Year. The guys also break down the key lessons learned from the Mavericks’ last three home games and spotlight several standout performers — including Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington. To wrap things up, Mark and Brian highlight a few March M...

In this episode of Take Dat Wit You, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris break down Cooper Flagg’s return to peak form as he shakes off the last of his injury recovery. With Daniel Gafford sidelined, the Mavs were forced into a small‑ball look—but P.J. Washington stepped up in a big way, delivering an impressive performance as the starting center. The guys also revisit Khris Middleton’s explosive 35‑...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 dow...

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 Coo...

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 wi...

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....

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...

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.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris breakdown Cooper Flagg's record setting 42-point performance against the Utah Jazz. They also discuss how the Lively injury impacts the rest of the season and which players the Mavs will have to lean on. The guys also get into Naji Marshall's efficiency from the paint, and what trends in the NBA are sticking out.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris come down to Studio41 to breakdown how the Mavericks have turned things around winning 4 of their last 5 games. They discuss how both rookies Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard have had such an immediate impact. The guys also get into Anthony Davis playing at the 5, Klay Thompson's key contributions off the bench, and how Brandon Williams is the perfect lightning and t...

The Mavericks rookies have led the Mavericks to their first back to back wins of the year so Mark Followill and Brian Dameris come into Studio41 to breakdown how they are making an impact so quickly into their NBA career. They also discuss the return of Anthony Davis and how he could be the key difference in these clutch games. They also get into how Dwight Powell has stepped up with the big men o...

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris drop by Studio41 to discuss how the Mavs continue to struggle to close out games. They also get into how both rookies Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard have been making an impact. They discuss the some of the key players on the roster from Naji Marshall showing off against his former team, Max Christie being 5th in NBA 3pt%, and Klay Thompson stepping up as the much n...

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris stop by Studio41 to discuss how leading the NBA in clutch games has given Cooper Flagg an oppurtunity to shine. They also get into how the injuries to the Mavs big men has give Moussa Cissé an opportunity no was one was expecting. They discuss they switch up Brandon Williams starting and what advantages it is to have both Klay Thompson and D'Angelo Russell coming o...

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris hop into Studio41 to discuss the Mavericks relieving Nico Harrison of his GM duties. The guys breakdown what this means moving forward as Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi take over as co-interim GMs. They also discuss Cooper Flagg's break out performance against the Bucks and how the newest game plan from Coach Kidd could lead to some more wins.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris are back in Studio41 to recap the Mavs first road trip of the season. The guys breakdown how the injuries to the Mavs big men has impacted them both offensively and defensively. They also discuss a few players that have stepped up lately including P.J. Washington and Max Christie. The guys take a look ahead as Dallas starts their NBA Cup games this Friday against t...