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While the Dallas Mavericks aren't in this year's NBA Finals, North Texas fans can still cheer for players with local ties.

In an NBA that has just rendered the Spurs and Thunder even more powerful, they are a world apart from the Dallas Mavericks.

The 14th-year pro cautioned that playing on the big stage as a young player is no guarantee of year-after-year success.

Cute video! A Dallas area dad, born and raised in San Antonio, celebrates the Spurs Game 7 WCF win with his kiddo!