The Dallas Mavericks retired Mark Aguirre's No. 24 jersey during a ceremony at the American Airlines Center on Thursday night.

Mark Aguirre's jersey number 24 was retired by the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. This long-awaited honor took place at the American Airlines Center. NBA legend Magic Johnson shared heartfelt words for his friend.

Dallas Mavericks legend Mark Aguirre got emotional when describing the support of his friends and teammates when he was in the league. Aguirre had his jersey retired by the Mavs Thursday night.

Four decades after helping put the franchise on the NBA map, Mark Aguirre took his place among Mavericks royalty as Dallas retired his No. 24 jersey at the American Airlines Center on Thursday night.

Mark Aguirre's 1989 trade to the Detroit Pistons, a move that secured their championship dreams, was celebrated as Dallas retired his jersey. Isiah Thomas credited Aguirre's arrival for transforming the Pistons into champions,

Klay Thompson’s injury status is in focus as the Dallas Mavericks host the Charlotte Hornets on a night honoring Mark Aguirre.

Of all teams, no one is generating more buzz in the NBA than the Charlotte Hornets, and the Mavericks have to face them on Thursday night.

Both are Mavericks trailblazers. Both were born in Chicago, albeit 21 years apart. Both within the past year have endured strokes. But of their commonalities, the most striking is the profound gratitude in their voices.