Yesterday Mavs point guard Deron Williams jumped on “The Ben & Skin Show” on 105.3 The Fan to chat about his offseason, family game nights, and his upcoming charity dodgeball event.
Click to listen for the full audio, with a transcript of the highlights below.
On his free agency: I had to wait and just see what happened, especially with all the things that the Mavs were trying to do. I was just kind of playing the waiting game. In the end, I decided to come back and give it one more year, at least. I would’ve liked a longer-term deal, but it is what it is. I have another year to try to improve on last year, and another year of playing under (Rick) Carlisle. We have the same kind of core group of guys, just added a couple pieces, and I think we’ll be pretty good.
On wanting to rejoin the Mavs: I wanted to come back to the Mavericks. I felt like 1, I played for four coaches in like three-and-a-half years, so the stability side of it is good. I think we had a pretty good year last year, and I think we can be better this year. I kind of wanted to do that. My family is happy here, they’re settled. It was a pretty easy transition for me.
On why he’s had so many good games at American Airlines Center throughout his career: I definitely love coming home and playing in front of my mom and family and friends. I definitely think the arena’s a great shooting arena. You see that with opponents, and for some reason they come in and shoot the lights out in that building. I think it’s a good shooter’s gym with good sight lines. I’ve always enjoyed playing in there.
On the upcoming Charity Dodge Barrage: It’s my main fundraising charity event of the year for my foundation, the Point of Hope Foundation. I love golf, so I started out doing golf tournaments, but there’s so many of those, a million of them, and they cost a lot to put on, and so your profit for your foundation and the charity you’re trying to raise money for is kind of limited. So I tried to think of a fun way, a way for people who don’t golf or don’t have the money to play golf, to come and enjoy an event. Kyle Korver and myself, when we were in Utah, started the Dodge Barrage. It’s kind of a hit. I think this is my fifth one, my first one in Dallas, and I’m really excited about it.
On what the event is like, for those who might be unfamiliar: It’s a lot of fun. Anybody can do it, anyone can come out and have fun. We encourage costumes – the uglier, the better. I think we’re gonna have some awards this year for them. I think it’s fun to just come and watch, come and spectate. You’re gonna come get to see a lot of celebrities, a lot of Mavs players are gonna be there. It’s just gonna be a great event, and we’re gonna raise a lot of money for charity. I’m excited about it.
“The Ben & Skin Show” airs weekdays from 3-7 p.m. on 105.3 The Fan.
Share and comment