DENVER - MAY 13: Erick Dampier #25 of the Dallas Mavericks is called for a foul on Nene #31 of the Denver Nuggets as Jason Kidd #2 of the Mavs hits the court as players vie for a rebound in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi Center on May 13, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Mavericks 124-110 to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

DENVER - MAY 13: Erick Dampier #25 of the Dallas Mavericks is called for a foul on Nene #31 of the Denver Nuggets as Jason Kidd #2 of the Mavs hits the court as players vie for a rebound in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi Center on May 13, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Mavericks 124-110 to advance to the Western Conference Finals.

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  1. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, attempts to get to the basket as Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (25) defends in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.

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  1. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, and guard Jason Kidd, right, defend against Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass (30) as he looks for a shot in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. Bass scored seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night.
  2. Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson (14) has his drive blocked by Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd, right, in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  3. Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) dribbles up court away from Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  4. Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd, right, makes a steal at midcourt against Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni, left, of Argentina, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dallas.
  5. San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) attempts a shot over Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Dallas.
  6. Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilasova (L) from Turkey has the ball stolen from him by Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (R) during the first overtime period, as the Mavericks defeated the Bucks 115-113 during NBA basketball action in Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 16, 2009.
  7. Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (25) defends against a shot by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.
  8. Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 10, 2009.
  9. Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (R) pressures the shot of Toronto Raptors forward Antoine Wright during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 7, 2009.
  10. Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh shoots against Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 7, 2009.
  11. Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh (2nd R) is guarded by Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier (L) and forward Dirk Nowitzki (2nd L) as guard Jason Terry watches during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 7, 2009.
  12. Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh (4) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier, right, as he drives toward the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Dallas.
  13. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  14. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20) of France and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of an preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  15. Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus (20), of France, and Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton, right, scramble on the ground for a loose ball in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. The Magic won 110-105.
  16. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, and guard Jason Kidd, right, defend against Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass (30) as he looks for a shot in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas. Bass scored seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night.

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