Playing Days
Blackman played 13 seasons for the Mavericks and New York Knicks, appearing in nearly 1,000 career games.
Highlight Reel
“Playing in four All-Star games was magnificent, but taking the eventual champions—the Lakers—to Game 7 was an even greater highlight.”
Toughest Challenge
“Losing to the Lakers in 1988 was a bruise that will never stop hurting. It taught me that you must always be ready to go beyond what is required to win.”
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Superstition
“A pasta with protein and mixed vegetables plus a two-and-a-half-hour nap before tipoff got me baller-ready!”
My First Big Check
“I bought a silver and blue 1981 Nissan 280ZX.”
Biggest Business Win
“I’m still on the hunt. I’m working on three transactions right now that will define my future.”
Author
Ben Swanger
Ben Swanger
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Ben Swanger is the executive editor for D CEO, the business title for D Magazine. Ben manages the award-winning publication Dallas 500 and is the creator of The City of Champions, a special edition magazine detailing how North Texas became the sports business capital of the world. He's written about how the Adelson family gained control of the Mavs, how de-extinction company Colossal became Texas' first $10 billion private startup, and how Bell won a $100 billion U.S. Army contract. When he's not writing, he's probably busy working on his golf swing.