The 2010-2011 Mavs: My View From the Press Box to the Private Jet

By Bryan Gutierrez

The 2010-2011 Dallas Mavericks fought through many roadblocks, including injuries, losing streaks, seemingly insurmountable deficits and "being too old," but they were determined to prove critics wrong and bring the city of Dallas its first NBA Championship. My View From the Press Box to the Private Jet chronicles the Mavericks' journey in the regular season and playoffs, as well as statistics and historical facts. Gutierrez captures the personal stories and past heartaches that made up the squad, such as the 2006 Finals and other playoff disappointments. Those moments made them the players that were ready to make the magical title run during the summer of 2011. Gutierrez adds a personal touch by including excerpts from his own magical run from starting as an independent blogger to a contributing writer for the Mavericks, as he started the season in the press box and ended the season holding the Larry O'Brien trophy on the team's private jet. His personal accounts allow readers to see a side of the Mavericks many people don't see, as well as relive Gutierrez's personal Cinderella story alongside the Mavericks. The NBA is based on star-driven success and super teams, but the Mavericks proved that even if they couldn't jump the highest or run the fastest, they played as a team, had each other's backs and had the country believing in their old-school tradition of trust and playing as a team rather than relying on one or two key players. This is a book for true MFFLs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1468013327
• ISBN13: 9781468013320
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.5"