Numbers on the Boards

The Ringer's Jonathan Tjarks joins Skin and Bobby to preview Thursday's NBA Draft. Primarily they discuss Luka Doncic, Jaren Jackson Jr., Wendell Carter Jr., and Miles Bridges. Then, Tjarks offers his opinion on players who aren't currently listed in many top-10s on draft boards, including (among others) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Robert Williams, Zhaire Smith, and Shake Milton.

In Part 2 of our roundtable with writers Tim Cato, Doyle Rader, and Jonny Auping, the guys preview free agency, reflect on their memories of the Mavs' glorious 2011 championship run (28:25), and answer a difficult question (52:15): If every Maverick walked into the same bar as you, which non-Dirk player would you buy a beer for first?

With Skin out of town, Bobby calls upon three members of the local media to join him for a two-part roundtable edition of Numbers on the Boards. Tim Cato (The Athletic), Doyle Rader (WFAA, Mavs Moneyball), and Jonny Auping (RealGM) discuss some of the most interesting things they've seen while covering the team (12:10), the NBA Draft (21:30), their favorite player in the draft outside of Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic (40:25), and much more.

Skin and Bobby chat with the GOAT himself, Dirk Nowitzki, about some of his biggest scoring milestones, the upcoming Heroes Celebrity baseball game, and much much more! Then, longtime Mavs employee Danny Bollinger tells some of his favorite Dirk stories from over the years.

Skin and Bobby take a look at some of the players who could be available at pick No. 33, examine the state of the Mavs' roster ahead of free agency, and then discuss the present and future of NBA big men.

Skin and Bobby recap the draft lottery and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of some of the top projected players in this year's draft.

Skin and Bobby are doin' it live! The hosts post up in the Mavs' front office and attempt to bring on anyone they can find, including coworkers, Cynt Marshall, and hopefully a player too!

Bobby is joined by Mavs big man Nerlens Noel, who talks about his injury and comeback, playing and hanging with Dennis Smith Jr., chatting with Kevin Hart, NBA 2K, and much more!

Mavs radio play-by-play voice Chuck Cooperstein joins Skin and Bobby on this week's episode to give his thoughts on how the younger Mavs players are developing, some of the prospects in the NCAA tournament, and more! Then, Skin and Bobby discuss Nerlens Noel's return to action and how he's fit alongside Dennis Smith Jr!

Skin and Bobby take questions from the listeners in this week's episode from the main floor at American Airlines Center! They talk Dwight Powell's future as a center, how Harrison Barnes fits with Dennis Smith Jr. as a small forward, and the number one thing they hope DSJ improves on this summer!

Skin and Bobby discuss the late Don Carter's impact on the Mavs organization and their early memories of Mavericks basketball, take a by-the-numbers look Dennis Smith Jr.'s number of drives and how to draw fouls (24:10), preview the dunk contest (36:20), and give some recommendations on how to spend their free time during the long All-Star break (40:30). Finally, they discuss Dwight Powell's recent hot streak (50:45).

Bobby and Skin preview the trade deadline and Dirk Nowitzki reaching 50,000 career minutes. Then, ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the team this season (14:30), Dennis Smith Jr.'s development (17:00), Junior's willingness to be coached by Rick Carlisle (21:30), and the kinds of players who would be best-suited to play next to him for the future (32:00)!​

Skin chops it up on the plane to Denver with longtime Maverick and current assistant coach Darrell Armstrong.

Mavs GM Donnie Nelson joins the show this week to talk about drafting Dennis Smith Jr., what he looks for when he's scouting players, and the upcoming trade deadline! Then, Skin shares a trade story of his own, and he and Bobby examine the state of the league and discuss some of their favorite non-Mavs.

Mavs rookie Maxi Kleber joins the show to talk about his transition to the NBA and life in the U.S., how he believes he's improved since joining the starting lineup and more! Then Skin and Bobby reflect on the last five games and look ahead to Derek Harper's jersey retirement.