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MavsFanFinley · 10-03-2003, 11:44 PM

Dallas Morning News Friday Training Camp report...

NEWS OF THE DAY

t season, defense was the theme for the Mavericks. That hasn't changed. But there is another focus. Rebounding has leaped to the center of attention. For that reason, the play of Danny Fortson has been impressive in the first few days of training camp.

"He's been grabbing everything," Steve Nash said. "It's great to see."

Rebounding was one of the Mavericks' biggest problems last season and was particularly troubling in the playoffs, when they were out-rebounded by nearly five per game.

Also, it didn't take the Mavericks long to make their first roster move of training camp. They waived Rod Gregoire, a 6-7 forward who has played in China, Mexico, Brazil and England during his pro career, but apparently still won't be able to add the United States to that list. The roster stands at 16.

LOOKING AHEAD

Mavericks will leave some players in Dallas when they leave Saturday afternoon for Mexico City, where they will open the preseason against Utah on Sunday (5 p.m. tip). Coach Don Nelson said he wasn't sure which players would be left behind, but Michael Finley is a possible exclusion. On Friday, Finley sat out his second day of workouts.

"He's got a sore groin, and we're just not going to take any chances," Nelson said.

Steve Nash also took Friday off as the team went through a lighter workout in the morning, then scrimmaged in the evening. As for starting the season in a foreign land, Nelson said: "We're looking forward to it. Those trips to Japan to start the [regular] season, those are tough ones, but this is nothing."

GUEST APPEARANCE

of the NBA's best and funniest talkers will be making a speaking appearance next week in Dallas. Orlando Magic senior vice president Pat Williams will delve into the topic "Seven Keys to Effective Leadership" on Tuesday at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano.

Williams has written numerous books, including Winning With One-Liners and his newest effort How to Be Like Women of Influence, a collaboration with his wife Ruth about 20 women who have impacted the world. It includes Texans Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Mary Kay Ash.

QUOTABLE

"I like reggae, but mostly I just got tired of barbers messing up my hair."

– Danny Fortson, on why he wears dreadlocks

10-03-2003, 11:44 PM	#18
MavsFanFinley Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: California Posts: 16,670	Training Day 3 Dallas Morning News Friday Training Camp report... NEWS OF THE DAY t season, defense was the theme for the Mavericks. That hasn't changed. But there is another focus. Rebounding has leaped to the center of attention. For that reason, the play of Danny Fortson has been impressive in the first few days of training camp. "He's been grabbing everything," Steve Nash said. "It's great to see." Rebounding was one of the Mavericks' biggest problems last season and was particularly troubling in the playoffs, when they were out-rebounded by nearly five per game. Also, it didn't take the Mavericks long to make their first roster move of training camp. They waived Rod Gregoire, a 6-7 forward who has played in China, Mexico, Brazil and England during his pro career, but apparently still won't be able to add the United States to that list. The roster stands at 16. LOOKING AHEAD Mavericks will leave some players in Dallas when they leave Saturday afternoon for Mexico City, where they will open the preseason against Utah on Sunday (5 p.m. tip). Coach Don Nelson said he wasn't sure which players would be left behind, but Michael Finley is a possible exclusion. On Friday, Finley sat out his second day of workouts. "He's got a sore groin, and we're just not going to take any chances," Nelson said. Steve Nash also took Friday off as the team went through a lighter workout in the morning, then scrimmaged in the evening. As for starting the season in a foreign land, Nelson said: "We're looking forward to it. Those trips to Japan to start the [regular] season, those are tough ones, but this is nothing." GUEST APPEARANCE of the NBA's best and funniest talkers will be making a speaking appearance next week in Dallas. Orlando Magic senior vice president Pat Williams will delve into the topic "Seven Keys to Effective Leadership" on Tuesday at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano. Williams has written numerous books, including Winning With One-Liners and his newest effort How to Be Like Women of Influence, a collaboration with his wife Ruth about 20 women who have impacted the world. It includes Texans Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Mary Kay Ash. QUOTABLE "I like reggae, but mostly I just got tired of barbers messing up my hair." – Danny Fortson, on why he wears dreadlocks __________________