[LRB]

Dirk is best player on the Mavs. He is the player the Mavs can least afford to be without in the playoffs. He is arguably the player the Mavs can least afford to be without during the regular season (but with our depth at PF this is a little easier in the regular season than in the playoffs). Dirk is the best scorer on the team and has the potential to be the best rebounder. He is a damn fine shooter, and the mavs are in a shooting funk.

All that said, please Dirk take you sweet time about coming back. Make sure that the ankle is 100% and that you won't be risking long term problems with your return. We can afford to stumble alone for another 10 or 15 games without you. We can't afford for you to become the next Grant Hill.