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Originally Posted by Bayliss
If he has to pump up Mayo for the playoffs then he aint the player the Mavs are looking for.
No player should ever have to get the coach to get him ready for yhe playoffs.
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You're looking too much into the quotes. He said he was impressed with his performance, and then went on to say it was the toughness, playing through injury, defensive things. Obviously Carlisle isn't boasting about his 1-13 shooting performance.
I think Mayo has shown he has the will to win, through his work ethic and play. This is just an instance where Carlisle felt the need to instill some confidence in Mayo. That is all.
I do, however, agree with your sentiment. I just don't think Mayo is that kind of player, he wants it bad.