Mavs' Rivals: Ranked 1 to 29

Was perusing the Mavs’ website Monday and came across their “Rivalry Pack,” a three-game package of tickets starting at $58 and anchored by a visit from a marquee opponent.

Brilliant idea, because, of course, when if want to see LeBron James and the Cavaliers you’ve also got to invest in seeing the Pistons and Pelicans. Same with similar packs featuring the Spurs (Grizzlies and Timberwolves), Thunder (Warriors and Hornets) and Lakers (Jazz and Magic).

Considering the off-season moves of Chandler Parsons coming here and Jason Terry going there, I was surprised to not see the Houston Rockets included in the packages. They are a rival, and it should be escalated this season.

Since it’s the off-season and still a couple of weeks until training camp, seems the perfect time to craft a pecking order for the Mavs’ rivalries 1 to 29.

29. Pistons

28. Bucks

27. Sixers

26. Magic

25. Raptors

24. Wizards

23. Hawks

22. Bobcats

21. Bulls

20. Knicks

19. Celtics

18. Pacers

17. Nets

16. Pelicans

15. Timberwolves

14. Jazz

13. Kings

12. Clippers

11. Suns

10. Nuggets

9. Grizzlies

8. Blazers

7. Warriors

6. Cavaliers

5. Lakers

4. Rockets

3. Thunder

2. Heat

1. Spurs

A native Texan who was born in Duncanville and graduated from UT-Arlington, Richie Whitt has been a mainstay in the Metroplex media since 1986. He’s held prominent roles on all media platforms including newspaper (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Observer), radio (105.3 The Fan) and TV (co-host on TXA 21 and numerous guest appearances, including NBC 5). He currently lives in McKinney with his wife, Sybil, and two very spoiled dogs.

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