The US media listed the ten players with the highest average scores per game in the history of the Lone Rangers
10. Harrison Barnes - 18.7 points (3 seasons, 2017-2019)
After the Golden State Warriors signed superstar Kevin Durant to their already talented roster, Harrison Barnes fell prey to the salary cap. Although Barnes is a two-way player for the Warriors, he is a necessary sacrifice for a player like Durant.
Barnes spent three seasons with the Mavericks, averaging a career-high 19.2 points and 46.8 percent shooting per game in his first season. His second season was almost equally good, averaging 18.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game and shooting 44.5 percent from the field. In his third season he was traded to the Sacramento Kings.
9. Monta Ellis - 19.0 points (2 seasons, 2014-2015)
In the 2007 season, the Dallas Mavericks were defeated in the first round when Monta Ellis won the most improved player. Ellis is a lightning fast guard with excellent scoring ability and a threat on the pitch at all times.
After playing for the Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks, Ellis played for the Mavericks at a mature age of 28 and 29. The guard averaged 19.0 and 18.9 points per game in both seasons, averaging 44.8 percent from the field. This will be Ellis' last two strong seasons, and he played his final season at the age of 31.
8. Rolando Blackman - 19.2 points (season 11, 1982-1992)
One of the Dallas Mavericks' best players of all time, Rolando Blackman is a 6-foot 6-inch shooting guard with outstanding offensive firepower. The guard was named to the All-Star team four times in Dallas and averaged more than 19 points per game.
In his 11-year career with the Mavericks, Blackman averaged at least 19 points per game in seven games. The Panama City-born player was very stable when it came to delivering the ball into the net and was one of the key figures in the Mavericks' 1988 history to reach the Western Conference Finals for the first time.
7. Jim Jackson - 19.6 points (5 seasons, 1993-1997)
A 6-foot-6-inch scorer, Jim Jackson excelled in his first season, scoring 16.3 points in just 28 games. This was followed by a three-year season of averaging at least 19 points per game, with a new career high in year 3.
Jackson averaged a career-high 25.7 points per game in his third season, averaging 47.2 percent per game and 31.8 percent from the three-point line. Jim Jackson is a consistent shooter who loves to shoot and got off to a good start to his career thanks to the Dallas Mavericks, who selected him with the 4th overall pick in the 1992 draft.
6. Michael Finley - 19.8 points (9 seasons, 1997-2005)
As one of the Mavericks' most important players in the early 2000s, Michael Finley was a very consistent scorer. Finley was immediately named top scorer in his first season in Dallas, averaging 21.5 points per game, shooting 44.9 percent from the field and averaging 41.4 minutes per game.
Finley averaged at least 40 minutes per game over the next three seasons, was named to the All-Star Team twice, and averaged at least 20 points per game. His decline began as Finley began to approach his 30s, which is why he joined the Spurs and eventually won the championship with them. Looking back on his career, Finley is undoubtedly one of the most valuable members of the Mavericks.
5. Jamal Marshben - 19.9 points (4 seasons, 1994-1997)
Jamal Marshben entered the league with some expectations as he was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 4th pick in the 1993 NBA Draft. The youngster certainly got off to a great start, scoring 19.2 points while being named to the All-Rookie Squad.
As a 6'8", Marshburn blended versatility with all-around racing and athleticism. That's why he averaged 24.1 points per game in his second season and then 23.4 points per game in his third year. After scoring just 10.6 points in 37 games in his fourth year, he was traded to the Miami Heat. Still, his career start was incredible, which is why he ranks in the top five scoring averages in Mavericks history.
4. Kristaps Porzingis - 20.0 points (3 seasons, 2020-2022)
Although Kristaps Porzingis was traded before this year's deal deadline, the big man has been a very consistent scorer during his 3 years with the team. The No. 4 pick averaged 20.4 points per game and shot 35.2 percent from three-point range in the team's first season.
It became increasingly apparent that Porzingis was unable to regain All-Star status after an ACL injury, and fans began to be frustrated with the big man's performance in his second season. Even if Porzingis continues to average more than 19 points per game, he is not suitable for the Mavericks who need Luka Doncic.
3. Dirk Nowitzki - 20.7 points (21 seasons, 1999-2019)
As the Dallas Mavericks' greatest player of all time, Dirk Nowitzki has broken new ground as a sharpshooter big man with superstar influence. The German big man did everything for the Mavericks, making 14 All-Star teams and 12 NBA All-NBA Teams, and winning the MVP Award in 2007.
With one of the most unstoppable shooting techniques ever made, a one-legged back-up jumper, Dirk is also one of the purest scorers in the game. After 21 years with the Mavericks, Dirk shot 47.1 percent from the field, 38.0 percent from three-point range and 87.9 percent from the free throws. Dirk was also the only one to lead Dallas to their first championship in 2011.
2. Mark Aguirre - 24.6 points (8 seasons, 1982-1989)
One of the most talented Mavericks stars of all time, Mark Aguirre was an amazing scorer for most of his career. A 6-foot-6-inch small forward, Aguirre was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the first pick in the 1981 draft. He got off to a good start, averaging 18.7 points per game in his rookie season.
Aguirre will continue to have a great career with the Mavericks, with 6 years averaging at least 22 points per game as an All-Star. The forward was named to the All-Star team three times and averaged 29.5, 25.7 and 25.1 points per game in three seasons. Although Aguirre won two of his championships with the Detroit Pistons after being traded by Dallas, there is no doubt that he is one of the Mavericks' best scorers of all time.
1. Luka Doncic - 26.0 points (4 seasons, 2019-2022)
As the Dallas Mavericks' current superstar and future Hall of Famer, Luka Doncic has made a huge start for his team. The Slovenian is a rare genius because of his ability to bring his points, rebounds and passes to an elite level.
Doncic is already a leader and one of the league's top 10 players, averaging more than 20 points per game for four consecutive years. Doncic scored 21.2 points in his rookie season and 28.8 points the following year. Luca has averaged 27.5 points per game this season, and once his career is over, he has a chance to rival Dirk Nowitzki's contribution to the team.