DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Mavericks fans have survived rebuilding seasons, heartbreaking playoff exits and enough roster drama to fill an entire season of television.
But now comes an even bigger nightmare: the possibility of losing the Mavericks altogether.
In this satirical look at Texas politics, James Talarico’s controversial sports positions inspire a question Dallas fans never thought they would have to ask: Does he want Texas sports traditions to stay in Texas?
If the Mavericks suddenly packed their bags for Oklahoma City, the Thunder might gain another franchise, but Dallas would lose one of its most recognizable sporting institutions.
Imagine Mavericks fans being told that their team’s next home game is in Oklahoma. Mark Cuban would have a new reason to be frustrated, and the NBA’s Texas rivalries would never look the same.
Of course, Talarico has not proposed relocating the Mavericks. But his record on transgender participation in school sports has already generated plenty of debate among Texas sports fans.
One thing should be clear: Dallas fans want their basketball team right where it belongs.
The Mavericks belong in Dallas. The Spurs belong in San Antonio. The Rockets belong in Houston.
Texas sports fans have enough to argue about without inventing a relocation crisis.
