'Black Panther' has been the talk of the box office over the past few days and, a couple of D-FW athletes have already shown their appreciation and admiration for the movie.

Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes hosted a viewing of the film for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dallas. Barnes bought 150 tickets for kids who didn't even know he would be there.

The best owner in sports! @mcuban is also here to watch @theblackpanther with @hbarnes! Nothing but high praises for HB and his impact in the local community! #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/TQWOkH9vKT — Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) February 20, 2018

This is the great moment when the kids discovered it was Harrison Barnes who made this magical night happen for them. Barnes paid for 150 kids to see the movie, Black Panther, tonight at the Studio Movie Grill in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/j0ODNxnYKq — Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) February 20, 2018

Barnes followed in the footsteps of Cowboys safety Kavon Frazier took over 600 students from D.A. Hulcy STEAM Middle School to see the movie last week.

Taking 100 kids to see black panther today. Great movie for young black kids in this generation to see. #FrazierCares — Kavon Frazier (@Kay_BlackSimba) February 16, 2018

We are so grateful to the Principal of D A Hulcy Middle School, Jonica Crowder-Lockwood, with the help of Judge Martin, for allowing us to take OVER 600 bright young stars to see Black Panther last night! We had a blast! #StrongerTogether #BuiltForIt 🍿❄️ pic.twitter.com/9RdOSReCcc — Kavon Frazier (@Kay_BlackSimba) February 17, 2018

Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields saw the movie last week and had a glowing review.

"I always wanted a black superhero in some sense when I was a kid," DeShields said. "But they were always in some kind of supporting role. This was something different. This was powerful. It was very encouraging. It felt more like a movement."