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Old 11-12-2007, 09:00 AM   #5
dalmations202
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Serious, I think you are pretty well spot on.

Most fans need to consider this though.
#1) Dallas is not running the exact same offense they were last year. There are several changes they have made since signing Paul Westphal.
#2) You are correct, the book on Dallas at this time is Double Dirk with long quick players so he doesn't beat you -- no one else will.
#3) Eddie Jones, Trenton Hassell, Bass are all new players getting integrated in with an existing team. Teammates don't know yet exactly what they will do, or where they are most efficient catching the ball, etc.
#4) Dirk should get to be better at finding the open man when doubled once he gets more familiar with the offense.
#5) Damp and George have yet to see the court this year.
#6) The Centers are actually being integrated into the offense -- which will take a few of Dirks touches away.
#7) Good grief, they are only 6 games into the season. Do the fans want them to win 70 games during the regular season, or win the championship. Good grief, let the younger players get some burn. Let the vets, and new guys learn the new offense. Let the centers realize they are not only playing on the defensive end.

I still think Dirk should set up at the high post 90% of the time because it allows for him backing down players, shooting from the elbow, driving, as well as the pick-n-pop and pick-n-roll. Dirk has the talent to do all of these as well as pass out of double teams which are harder to double there, than they are on the block.
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