Tony Romo to be a Dallas Maverick for a day

[AzorAhai]

The Dallas Mavericks plan to honor Tony Romo at their home finale Tuesday night by making the longtime Dallas Cowboys quarterback "a Maverick for a day," ESPN has learned.

Sources told ESPN.com that the Mavericks intend to have Romo on the bench and in uniform for their final regular-season home date against the Denver Nuggets as a means of paying tribute to the longtime former Cowboy.

With starting point guard Seth Curry ailing in recent days and officially out for the rest of the season because of a shoulder ailment, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has said on multiple occasions over the past week that the club would be looking to add "a pass-first point guard" before playing out the season's final five days.

People within the organization, sources tell ESPN, say he has been referring to Romo.

Romo, who turns 37 later this month, announced earlier this week that he is moving to the television booth with CBS after 14 seasons with the Cowboys.

The Mavericks plan to treat him like an actual player on the roster for the day, sources said, even though Romo won't actually play in the game. He last played competitive basketball in high school in Wisconsin.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...icks-honor-tony-romo-home-finale-maverick-day

 

[DFWJC]

Cuban likes his marketing.

Fun photo op

 

[jwooten15]

I'd watch out for Romo coming in toward the end of the game! I know they're saying he won't play, but I wouldn't put it past them to let him try to get a bucket or an assist!

 

[adbutcher]

The Dallas Mavericks will honor former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo during their final home game Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets, ESPN.com's Marc Stein reported Saturday.

According to Stein, Romo will be a "Maverick for a day" and sit on the bench in the team's uniform.

 

[eternaljester81]

Put him in! That would be awesome to see.

 

[adbutcher]

If Romo could get in the book with a foul, FT, assist would be very cool.

 

[JBS]

How pissed is B. Bernstein about this

 

[RJ_MacReady]

How pissed is B. Bernstein about this

Oh...she's triggered from all of this micro-aggression. Somewhere, somehow there is a more deserving person to be a "Maverick for a Day" than Romo.

 

[Tabascocat]

Might as well make it a trifecta......calling on you Rangers. Would love to see Tony take a couple of hacks at a big boy fastball!

 

[DFWJC]

How pissed is B. Bernstein about this

 

[SDCowboy]

Nice gesture. Would be even cooler if they put him in for a bit.

 

[TheHerd]

I can see a Rudy moment coming. Why not?

 

[Ren]

I'd watch out for Romo coming in toward the end of the game! I know they're saying he won't play, but I wouldn't put it past them to let him try to get a bucket or an assist!

Romo with a assist to Dirk...

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

But what he really wants to do is direct.

 

[DTown214]

I'll pay give my paycheck this week to see him play for just 1 minute

 

[xwalker]

The Dallas Mavericks will honor former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo during their final home game Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets, ESPN.com's Marc Stein reported Saturday.

According to Stein, Romo will be a "Maverick for a day" and sit on the bench in the team's uniform.

He can't be in the game unless they sign him to a contract. He could come out on the court at some point, but not while the game clock is running.

 

[adbutcher]

He can't be in the game unless they sign him to a contract. He could come out on the court at some point, but not while the game clock is running.

Dang, still cool nonetheless.

 

[SDCowboy]

He can't be in the game unless they sign him to a contract. He could come out on the court at some point, but not while the game clock is running.

Would it be hard to just offer him whatever the minimum contract could be for one day?

 

[xwalker]

Would it be hard to just offer him whatever the minimum contract could be for one day?

The minimum duration is a 10 day contract.

 

[DallasDomination]

Romo can ball..he Should get in the game if they are winning by a lot in the 4rth.

Cuban wants Cowboys fans on his wagon.. nice try, and smart move.