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In a pivotal moment for his career, Nash was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 1998, where he’d finally find the environment to flourish. The Mavericks, wanting a complete overhaul following a poor season, saw potential in pairing Nash with potential superstar Dirk Nowitzki.
Under coach Don Nelson, Nash matured, improved his statistics significantly, and eventually led the Mavericks to the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. His partnership with Nowitzki began to take shape, heralding a new era for the franchise.