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Article: With Dampier, Mavericks fill a center void.(The Dallas Morning News)
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- August 25, 2004
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Byline: Eddie Sefko
DALLAS _ The Mavericks not only got the center of their dreams, they found out he's a year younger than everybody thought.
The sign-and-trade deal for Erick Dampier became official Tuesday as NBA officials OK'd the eight-player swap that also includes draft picks and cash.
"It's one of the best deals of the summer," coach Don Nelson said. "We were able to acquire one of the best free agents available. We're going to be a different team. And a pretty darn good one, too."
An age discrepancy that was clarified last week allowed Dampier to sign a seven-year, $63 million contract. That helped bring the 29-year-old to ...