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It's no secret that former Dallas Maverick head coach Don Nelson liked to throw a drink or two back after leading his troops through a stressful NBA game. Ergo, it's also no real surprise that he would invest in a watering hole of his own (even if he is coaching on the West Coast). Nellie's Sports Bar is another of a growing number of hip hangouts located south of downtown close to the South Side Lofts on Lamar. What will you find at Nellie's? Well, the requisite amount of state-of-the-art TVs for your viewing pleasure, a better than average menu (they share a kitchen with Tryst) featuring blackened salmon, rib eye steaks and racks of ribs, as well as an unexpected twist described as "flair bartending." You can look on as nimble barkeeps toss and juggle the ingredients of your cocktail while your brain fires off the inevitable flashbacks of Tom Cruise in 'Cocktail.' Another perk: There's a better than average chance that you'll have a brush with Maverick players past and present.