Mark Followill
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Mark Followill
@mfollowill.bsky.social
Television Play-by-play Dallas Mavericks, NBA on NBC/Peacock, Big Ten Network. 15 Lone Star Emmy Awards. 2018 NSMA Texas Sportscaster of the Year. B.A - UNT, M.A. - Alabama. Enthusiast of travel, food and drink, running, history and greyhounds.
Happy 19th Birthday to Cooper Flagg. As an 18 year old he accomplished:
1. The first 18 yr old to score 40+ (42 vs Utah.
2. 3rd most pts as an 18 yr old (526), behind Kobe (539) & LeBron (625).
3. 2nd highest ppg before 19, 18.8 ppg, to LBJ (20.2).
4. 2nd most 20+ pt gms (12), to LBJ (14).
December 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Historic heights last night for Cooper Flagg and some context on his accomplishments leading up to his 19th birthday this wknd…all that & more on this week’s Take Dat Wit You w/ Brian Dameris and me, recorded Tues AM after a late night arrival from Salt Lake City youtu.be/Obl9tg1FVtw?...
Historic Heights | Take Dat Wit You Ep 142 | 12/16/25 | Podcast
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December 17, 2025 at 1:13 AM
42 points for Cooper Flagg Monday night at Utah.

The most ever by an 18 yr old (turns 19 Sunday).

Ties Mavs rookie pts record of Mark Aguirre.

The 7th teenager ever in the NBA w/ 40+ (LeBron, KD, A, Edwards, Melo, Cliff Robinson, GG Jackson).

Some highlights of how it looked/sounded on MavsTV.
December 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Massive 2nd half for Anthony Davis last night in 119-111 Mavs win vs Brooklyn with 20P/11R/2B/2S. AD is the only player to hit those benchmarks (or better) in a half in the last 10 years (last night and Nov. 22, 2022). MavsTV clips here of AD’s big 2H, key component to 5th win in last 6 games.
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
25 games into Cooper Flagg’s rookie season:
On run of 21 straight in double figures
Last 15 avg - 20P/6R & almost 4A (52.7% FG)
Last 6 (Mavs have won 5 of those) - 23 ppg on 56.3% FG

Big game last night in 119-111 win vs Brooklyn. 22 pts, 8 assts, 5 rebs. MavsTV clips of some of those buckets here
December 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
This week’s Take Dat Wit You podcast episode is up on YouTube (and audio podcast platforms too). Brian Dameris and I discuss the Mavs at 25 games & what’s happened in winning 4 of the last 5. The Ryan renaissance on offense, Cooper’s new normal and AD at the 5…all right here youtu.be/dzs45fSq_Bo?...
The New Normal | Take Dat Wit You Ep 141 | 12/9/25 | Podcast
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December 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
If you wanna jump on the Ryan Nembhard bandwagon, check out these Mavs turnover numbers, (he began starting 11/28).

Turnovers/game
10/22 - 11/24: 16.9 (3rd most in NBA)
11/28 - 12/08: 11.3 (fewest in NBA)

Asst/TO ratio:
10/22 - 11/24: 1.41 (30th)
11/28 - 12/08: 2.44 (2nd)
December 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Longest double digit scoring streaks by Mavs rookies:
Jay Vincent - 65
Luka - 28
Dennis Smith Jr - 23
Jamal Mashburn - 23
Mark Aguirre - 20
Cooper Flagg - 20 (active, starting 10/29).
Next chance to add to it Friday night vs Brooklyn.
December 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
This week’s Take Dat Wit You podcast episode is up on YouTube as Brian Dameris and me discuss historic performances by Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard in wins against the Clippers and Nuggets, plus the return of Anthony Davis! A week in the life of the Mavs just a click away! youtu.be/39sF44YD_gU?...
The Rooks Cook| Take Dat Wit You Ep 140 | 12/2/25 | Podcast
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December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Cooper Flagg is Western Conf Rookie of the Month for Oct/Nov. Coop led all WC rooks in Oct/Nov in ppg (16.7), rpg (6.6) & apg (3.5).

Kon Knueppel of Charlotte was East RotM, led all rookies at 18.4 ppg.

Both winners of RotM being from the same college hasn't happened since award started in 2001.
December 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Ryan Nembhard entered the chat last night w/ 28 pts, 10 assts & 0 TOVs in a Mavs win in Denver (131-121).

Tied most pts by an NBA 2-way contract player this season.
Most assists ever by an undrafted Mavs rookie.
Trails only Marquis Daniels & Yogi Ferrell for most pts by an undrafted Mavs rookie.
December 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
On a night w/out AD, Gafford, Lively and a freak injury before the game to PJ Washington, Dwight Powell in the Mavs win vs the Clippers:
9 pts, 5 rebs, and a career high 6 steals, the most by a Mavs player since Devin Harris almost 10 yrs to the day & played 33:35, his most in a game since Jan 2024!
November 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
35 pts for Cooper Flagg in a 114-110 Mavs win at the Clippers on Saturday night.

Most by a rookie this season.
One night after tying most assists by a rookie this year w/ 11.
The youngest player in NBA history w/ 35+ in a game (18y 343d).

13/22 FG, 9/11 FT, 21 in 1H, 8 in NBA official clutch time.
November 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Happy Thanksgiving - Brian and I recorded a Take Dat Wit You pod this week after he got back from Mavs vs Miami and I got back from Toronto for Raptors vs Cavs on Peacock. Plenty to discuss including Cooper’s experience of getting opportunities late and important injury news youtu.be/DSNPP82X2_w?...
Knocking on the Door | Take Dat Wit You Ep 139 | 11/25/25 | Podcast
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November 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The more we see, the better/more exciting it gets - last night in win v New Orleans, Cooper Flagg (a month to day from 19th bday) w/ career hi 29 pts + 7R/5A. Leads NBA rookies in clutch pts w/ 31 (tied 7th among all plyrs) on 10/16 FG (9/11 on FGA to tie or take lead) & 11/13 FT. MavsTV highlights!
November 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Yesterday’s recording from Mavs Studio 41 of our Take Dat Wit You podcast with Brian Dameris and me is available. Discussed the strong late game performances against the Clippers and Portland for Cooper Flagg plus some love for Moussa Cissé. youtu.be/u74K-o9r6Gg?...
Clutch Time Cooper | Take Dat Wit You Ep 138 | 11/18/25 | Podcast
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November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
One of my favorite interviews I’ve done recently. A true pleasure to speak w/ NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum last weekend in Mexico City about subjects I’m clearly passionate about…the Mavs, NBA & basketball in Mexico. Avail on the MavsTV App for subs and here on YT 🇲🇽🏀 youtu.be/JISdrHUfiiA?...
¡Mavs in Mexico! - NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum INTERVIEW
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November 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The NBA has truly built a fanbase and connection in Mexico. Tonight is the 34th NBA game in Mexico (15th in reg season). Thrilled to join the outstanding NBA on NBC/Peacock team for a few gms this yr & I’ll be on the Peacock broadcast w/ Grant Hill & Ashley ShahAhmadi for Pistons vs Mavs, 10ET/9CT.
November 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Same as last season for consumption of team produced local TV broadcasts this season:
Every game on free OTA KFAA Ch. 29
15 games on WFAA Ch. 8 (1st one tonight)
Subscription DTC streaming service MavsTV App - same price as last season
Statewide network of OTA affiliates in 13 markets outside of DFW
Officially official since it's now regular season...My 27th season of Mavs play-by-play starts tonight (21st on TV after 6 on radio).
Lineup for Mavs vs Wizards tonight (WFAA/KFAA/MavsTV app):
Pregame 7p (and post): Dana Larson/D-Harp
Game at 730p: Devin Harris/Skin/Lesley McCaslin/me
October 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Officially official since it's now regular season...My 27th season of Mavs play-by-play starts tonight (21st on TV after 6 on radio).
Lineup for Mavs vs Wizards tonight (WFAA/KFAA/MavsTV app):
Pregame 7p (and post): Dana Larson/D-Harp
Game at 730p: Devin Harris/Skin/Lesley McCaslin/me
October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today is the return of the NBA season and it’s also the first Take Dat Wit You podcast of the 2025-26 Mavs season. Recorded this afternoon Brian Dameris and me talking Cooper Flagg’s historic debut, new ways the team hopes to play and a whole lot more. youtu.be/xe6L6p08YIY?...
Let Coop Be Coop | Take Dat Wit You Ep 134 | 10/21/25 | Podcast
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October 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
And all of this season’s broadcast info has been released & it’s basically the same as last year. TV in DFW for all games on KFAA Ch. 29 w/ 15 games on WFAA Ch 8, MavsTV app to stream at the same price as last yr. A statewide affiliate list similar to last season will air our reg season telecasts.
Been asked elsewhere and just to clear up and promote, yes the Mavs preseason opener vs OKC in Ft Worth will be on KFAA and MavsTV...including pre and post on-site at Dickie's Arena. Pregame at 7p w/ Dana & Devin, tipoff at 730 with Harp, Skin and me.
October 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Been asked elsewhere and just to clear up and promote, yes the Mavs preseason opener vs OKC in Ft Worth will be on KFAA and MavsTV...including pre and post on-site at Dickie's Arena. Pregame at 7p w/ Dana & Devin, tipoff at 730 with Harp, Skin and me.
October 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Mavs announced re-signing of Dante Exum yesterday. A month til camp and these 15 players are on standard contracts.
Kyrie
Cooper Flagg
Anthony Davis
Klay
PJ Washington
D. Gafford
D. Lively
Naji Marshall
Max Christie
D’Angelo Russell
Caleb Martin
Brandon Williams
Jaden Hardy
Exum
Dwight Powell
September 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
With the 2025-26 Mavs schedule out now, it was time today to record an episode of Take Dat Wit You. Brian Dameris and me looking at the ebb and flow of the season, some notable schedule stats and big summer vacation talk too! youtu.be/82_u_hByOnQ?...
The Path Ahead | Take Dat Wit You Ep 132 | 8/18/25 | Podcast
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August 18, 2025 at 11:57 PM