The Dallas Mavericks are considering a move to Far North Dallas at the end of the decade after 25 years at the American Airlines Center. The plan has sparked debate across the city about what it means for fans, Victory Park, and Downtown Dallas.

Valley View Site Chosen

The Mavericks said the Valley View Mall site decision came after analyzing several locations, while working with the City of Dallas to identify potential sites for a new arena and entertainment district. Ultimately, the team said the Valley View property met most of the criteria established at the beginning of its evaluation process.

Basketball Hall-of-Fame inductee and Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki told reporters he’s not involved in the Mavericks’ front office decisions, including the new arena location. The Dallas Morning News reports Dirk’s statue, as well as the Stars’ Mike Modano Statue, are moving with the teams to their new arenas.

Dallas city officials have expressed mixed opinions about the decision. Some were happy the team is staying in the city, others have expressed concerns about what it means for Downtown and South Dallas.

Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.