Overview
- Dallas announced a halftime ceremony at American Airlines Center during the home game against the Charlotte Hornets on January 29, 2026.
- Patrick Dumont praised Aguirre as a foundational Maverick whose excellence and commitment merit the honor, according to the team statement.
- Aguirre, the franchise’s first No. 1 overall pick, was a three-time All-Star over eight Dallas seasons and ranks third on the Mavericks’ all-time scoring list with 13,930 points.
- Attendees of the January 29 game will receive Mark Aguirre memorabilia, the team said.
- Aguirre will be the fifth Maverick with a retired number, and coverage notes this reflects a break from Mark Cuban’s former policy and is seen by some as setting a precedent for future honors.