Dallas Mavericks’ success won’t be defined by Kyrie or Luka, but their ability to do this.

DALLAS — The NBA isn’t exactly in a defense-heavy era, but the Dallas Mavericks are pushing those limits.

They are pushing it so far they will kick the tires on one of those old, slow pickup trucks that is better suited for the chop shop than driving Interstate 35. In fairness, the only car adequately equipped for Interstate 35 is the Batmobile.

During Kyrie Irving’s home debut as a Maverick on Monday night, ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Dallas native but very retired big man LaMarcus Aldridge is scheduled to work out with the Mavs on Tuesday.