IMO, Dirk+AI=multiple titles. And If Cuban isn't willing to let go of Devin fukin Harris to get a top 5 guard, then he's more of an idiot then I thought.
IMO, Dirk+AI=multiple titles. And If Cuban isn't willing to let go of Devin fukin Harris to get a top 5 guard, then he's more of an idiot then I thought.
Agreed. I was getting kind of excited to see that. I just don't get why Cuban wouldn't do this. Is he scared that Iverson won't mesh?
If Iverson is confident in his teammates, I don't think he has any problem giving up the rock. He would sure as hell know he was coming to a team that bore Dirk's stamp.
Therefore, Iverson's desire for a ring + his desire to fit in and not ruffle feathers = an unselfish Iverson.
Celtics (they have a herd of youngsters and are obviously showcasing Al Jefferson; 29/14 last night, suddenly starting)
Jefferson has to start, all three natural centers are injured, he's now the only healthy true big. Also, the team is trying to win. That's actually a goal, believe it or not.
Agreed. I was getting kind of excited to see that. I just don't get why Cuban wouldn't do this. Is he scared that Iverson won't mesh?
If Iverson is confident in his teammates, I don't think he has any problem giving up the rock. He would sure as hell know he was coming to a team that bore Dirk's stamp.
Therefore, Iverson's desire for a ring + his desire to fit in and not ruffle feathers = an unselfish Iverson.
If the guy can average 8 dimes a game while being a "ballhog", just imagine what he does when he has a top 5 player paired with him.
I think it'd be a great match and he and Dirk would be the best duo in the league.
Artest is too much of a headcase. One of the great things about the Mavericks is that they don't have any knuckleheads. They're far better off with Josh Howard. He's not as good defensively but still a good defensive player, a better offensive player, and doesn't bring any of Artest's nonsense.
Maybe he's trying to throw people off the trail...........
Its possible. He's done it in the past before some blockbuster trades.
But theres a different feel to Cuban these days. It really feels like his days of free spending are done and I tend to think that he's telling the truth on this one.
Cuban isn't totally off-base here. Iverson and Nowitzki looks great on paper but the fact that they made the Finals gives Dallas reason not to fiddle with the line-up too much. They were up 2-0 in the Finals before the team fell apart against Wade.
Cuban isn't totally off-base here. Iverson and Nowitzki looks great on paper but the fact that they made the Finals gives Dallas reason not to fiddle with the line-up too much. They were up 2-0 in the Finals before the team fell apart against Wade.
They were also a few questionable calls and one fortunate roll of the ball from being ousted by SA in the 2nd round.
And with a motivated SA team this season, who knows if a series would even come down to that.
This move would not only make the Mavs vastly better, but it'd create even MORE matchup problems then they already pose.
It was a dumb play but I'd rather have that than a guy that asks for time off in the season to promote his rap album.
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They were also a few questionable calls and one fortunate roll of the ball from being ousted by SA in the 2nd round.
And with a motivated SA team this season, who knows if a series would even come down to that.
This move would not only make the Mavs vastly better, but it'd create even MORE matchup problems then they already pose.
I'd bet that SA was also motivated last season. I would personally rate the Spurs over Dallas but the two teams are close, so who can say for sure who is better? What Cuban knows is that his team beat them. Sure it was close, but it's going to be close no matter what, and there's also the possibility that has to be considered that Iverson doesn't mesh well on offense and that the defense he already doesn't play doesn't improve as a Mav. He's not a sure thing, and Dallas is already a Contender. Staying pat makes some sense.
