You won't have to fly to Dallas to visit the Mavericks' home court. Soon you'll be able to stand on the hardwood inside Minecraft.

The Dallas Mavericks will launch Mavs World, a dedicated Minecraft hub for fans to experience American Airlines Center remade in all its blocky glory. Mavs World will include games and activities — some focused on basketball, but others will include building competitions.

To Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Mavs World is a way for fans to have fun with the Mavericks, but also inspire their love of tech.

"Minecraft makes you think. You have to be creative. Logical. Fun. Those are great foundations for learning," Cuban told Mashable.

The American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, home of the Mavericks, and soon to be built in Minecraft. Image: Dallas Mavericks

Cuban has been a growing advocate in technology's role in children's learning. He called Minecraft "a creative and intellectual outlet" important for cultivating that interest in following a career in tech.

"Minecraft is not just a game, it’s a way for kids (and adults) to build, explore and learn the fundamentals of computer science.”

It's not all about learning though. Cuban stressed the play aspect was just as important for developing kids and young adults.

"It's essential. We are becoming overspecialized," Cuban said. "From year-round single sports — which I think is horrible for kids — to trying to make our kids into superstars in some adult-chosen endeavor, play is a break from it all. It allows kids to let their imaginations go wild, and who knows what will happen then?"

Mavs World will launch on the Mineplex servers later this summer, Mavs PR says, and will be free for all players.

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