Defensive center Erick Dampier was acquired from the Golden State Warriors , but Nowitzki 's close friend Steve Nash left Dallas and returned to the Phoenix Suns as a free agent .
Before the 2004 -- 05 NBA season , the Mavericks were re-tooled again .
Defensive center Erick Dampier was acquired from the Golden State Warriors , but Nowitzki 's close friend Steve Nash left Mavericks and returned to the Phoenix Suns as a free agent .
Before the 2004 -- 05 NBA season , the Mavericks were re-tooled again .