President Barack Obama is presented with a Dallas Mavericks team basketball jersey from Dirk Nowitzki as he honored the 2011 NBA basketball champions Dallas Mavericks, Monday, Jan., 9, 2012, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Miami Heat forward LeBron James dunks during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. The Heat won 105-94. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this June 12, 2011 file photo, Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki holds up the championship trophy after Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami. The Mavericks won 105-95 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, right, arrives for labor talks between the NBA and the players' association, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, right, arrives for labor talks between the NBA and players' association, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Dirk Nowitzki was named the MVP of the NBA Finals in June as his Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat, but he and his teammates will have to wait to open defense of their NBA title as labor negotiations grind on. The question is, how many sports fans care if the players ever get back on the court? (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrates with Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson, right, in the final seconds of the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Miami. The Mavericks won 105-95 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, center, of Germany, raises his MVP trophy followed by teammates Jason Terry, second from left, and Tyson Chandler, left, as they exit the charter with owner Mark Cuban carrying the NBA Championship basketball trophy after the team's arrival at Love Field in Dallas, Monday, June 13, 2011. The Mavericks beat the Heat to win the NBA championship. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki holds up the championship trophy after Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Miami. The Mavericks won 105-95 to win the series. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki holds up the championship trophy after Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Miami. The Mavericks won 105-95 to win the series. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrates with Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson, right, in the final seconds of the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Miami. The Mavericks won 105-95 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion dunks during the first half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Miami. (AP Photo/Larry W. Smith; Pool)
Dallas Mavericks' Jason Terry celebrates after Game 5 of the NBA finals against the Miami Heat Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 112-103 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. Terry had 21 points, six assists and four rebounds in the win. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) reacts during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki had 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat in the NBA finals to lead the Mavs to a 86-83 win in Game 4. The series is now tied 2-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Miami Heat's LeBron James dunks during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Sunday, June 5, 2011, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip; Pool)
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki pumps his fist at the end of the second half of Game 2 of the NBA finals against the Miami Heat. The Mavericks defeated the Heat 95-93 on Nowitzki's game-winning layup. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NBA Finals: Miami Heat's LeBron James hugs Dwyane Wade during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Mavericks 92-84. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NBA Playoffs: Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) holds up his arms as fans cheer during the final seconds of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 100-96 and advanced to the NBA finals. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany holds up his arms as fans cheer during the final seconds of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 100-96. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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