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As reported by Mavs.com beat writer Earl K. Sneed, former Portland Trail Blazer Wesley Matthews will lay down his bow and arrow during tonight’s first return to the Moda Center as a Maverick – out of respect to the Portland faithful.
Wesley Matthews says he won't do his arrow celebrating in Portland, where it originated. He has too much respect for the Blazers' fans.
— Earl K. Sneed (@EarlKSneed) November 30, 2015
The unique 3-point celebration was created and made famous by the shooting guard and Portland fan favorite during the 2014-15 season. His success from long range led to him being selected in the Three-Point Contest at the 2015 All-Star Weekend.
During his five seasons in Portland, Matthews averaged 39.4 per cent from the 3-point line.
He signed a max four-year $70 million contract with the Mavericks in July this year – just four months after rupturing his left Achilles Tendon in a game against Dallas.
Since suffering the injury, Matthews has worked tirelessly to be ready for the start of the 2015-16 season, which many considered to be ahead of schedule.