FINALLY!  The "Big One for Big D" is here.

The Mavericks are getting that Sports Illustrated championship issue that's a rite of passage for all title-winning teams.  These are great opportunities for fans to relive some of the memorable and magical moments of a championship season.

Some of the magazine's highlights include:

• A profile on Mark Cuban titled a "A Maverick Kind of Town". 
• A pictorial of the championship season.
• A feature on the unique makeup of this team: from superstars in Dirk Nowitzki to role players and unsung heroes. 
• It also has a great story that looks back at the 12 players who had a lasting impact on the franchise.  Of course, this is where my bias emerges as Derek Harper is unquestionably one of those men.  It includes other Mavs greats I grew up loving like Rolando Blackman, Brad Davis and James Donaldson (I had the "grow tall with James Donaldson poster as a kid).

D Harp!

The issue is already on newsstands and tons of area retailers (think 7-11, Kroger, Costco, etc.).  It will cost you $7.99.