Who are the Dallas Mavericks mascot, Mavs Man and Champ?

Last Modified May 28, 2024 10:06 GMT
Dallas Mavericks Mascot
Dallas Mavericks mascots

Mascots play an important role in energizing fans and entertaining them during timeouts and breaks. Champ is an anthropomorphic horse who is the official mascot of the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He dons a blue fluffy costume with a Mavericks uniform. He has a white tail and mane. Champ was created by Jeff Goodin, who played MavsMan for many years.

Champ has been with the Dallas Mavericks for a long time, including their championship campaign in 2011. He is currently portrayed by Ted Ovletrea alongside MavsMan for the Dallas Mavericks since 2013. The salary of Champ is unknown, but the Mavericks website has listed the hourly prices for different events of their mascots.

The Dallas Mavericks have their official mascot as a horse because of its relation to a cowboy or a Mavericks personality. The original Mavs logo had a cowboy hat, showing its connection to Texas roots. Champ is known to hype up the fans to cheer for their team. He roams the sideline and creates an electrifying atmosphere at home games.

Dallas Mavericks Mascot
MavsMan

Who is MavsMan?

Mavsman is Champ’s sidekick who is part human and part basketball and wears a Spiderman-looking costume. MavsMan has also been around for many seasons, including the Mavs’ championship run in 2011.

According to NBAmascots.com, Jeff Goodin played MavsMan for several years. He has also performed as Lucky the Leprechaun, the official mascot of the Boston Celtics. Mavsman embodies determination, strength, and courage with his charismatic personality and muscular physique. He is known for his outstanding dunks and playful skits.

Besides hyping up the crowd on game nights, both Champ and MavsMan also make appearances at community and charity events. They are an integral part of the Mavericks, spreading joy and excitement at every Dallas Mavericks game. Together, they help create memorable experiences for fans with their dance moves and antics.

FAQs

A. The Champ is a horse who represents courage, power and endurance. It also conveys a sense of royalty and wealth.

A. Dirk Nowitzki helped the Mavs win a championship in 2011 and has been called the greatest European basketball player to ever play in the NBA.

A. Champ is an official mascot for the Dallas Mavericks who is portrayed by Ted Ovletrea. He was created by Jeff Goodin, who plays Mavsman as his fellow mascot and also performed as Lucky the Leprechaun of the Boston Celtics.

A. The Dallas Mavericks won their long awaited NBA championship in 2011. They started their NBA journey in 1980.

A. The Dallas Mavericks is owned by Mark Cuban, a film producer, TV personality, investor and an American businessman. 

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