RE:Dirk to Mark: Keep chillin Cubes!
It is obvious that International competition is damaging the quality of play of the players that participate... especially those that play through out the post season. Almost every person that particiapted in the international competition this year and last either struggled or had an injury early in the season. There is no doubt it affects players... it is just a matter of how much.
I am guessing that the biggest problem Cuban has is that the NBA has no control over how the international competition is officiated. The Mavs stars had a huge target on them and they had a ton of physical play directed at them and the international refs did nothing to protect them. If I was Cuban... or one of the players... that would be my biggest concern.
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There is nothing wrong with criticizing a team if your points are valid. But most of the armchair coaches on this board talk pseudo-basketball-ese and make results oriented comments as if they actually have an understanding of the game at the pro level. Most of the comments are based on disappointment from unrealistic expectations or the most ludicrous notion that you sitting in your barc-o-lounger knows more about how to win basketball games than Nelson. Just not gonna happen, boysan.-TwoDeep3
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