Ryan Broekhoff, unfortunately, was the odd man off the Mavericks roster this season. Had Dwight Powell not gotten injured or even had he been injured in time for Dallas to apply for a disabled player’s exception, he would likely still be around. Unfortunately, Dallas needed added flexibility with a defensive-minded player like Michael Kidd-Gilchrist – and Broekhoff’s roster spot was required for that. It was an unfortunate reality and a sad moment for everyone involved, especially Broekhoff, who had emerged as a fan favorite (particularly on the internet) for seeming like the most normal dude ever. He was, after all, the only player to admit to me earlier this year that he had tried some beer from the brewery located next to the team’s practice facility.



Broekhoff agreed to hop on the phone with me briefly this Wednesday to talk about his two years in Dallas and what he will remember most. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for...