06-28-2015, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Underdog
I don't think anyone around here has implied that Jordan will be the next Dirk, but rather believe he'll be a guy who can help lure the next Dirk.
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Well, due to his age and status, you might be right about that, but I think that mentality is selling TY short a little, personally.
And, based on what I've read on the entire interwebs - not just here - I'd say there's a lot of folks equating a Jordan signing with instant contention. I don't think that's in any way accurate.
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06-28-2015, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerLeft
Well, due to his age and status, you might be right about that, but I think that mentality is selling TY short a little, personally.
And, based on what I've read on the entire interwebs - not just here - I'd say there's a lot of folks equating a Jordan signing with instant contention. I don't think that's in any way accurate.
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A good number of posters here would rather have Aldridge, because he is the Dirk replacement, and I think most posters here realize that contention is at least two years away.
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06-28-2015, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by FreshJive
A good number of posters here would rather have Aldridge, because he is the Dirk replacement, and I think most posters here realize that contention is at least two years away.
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Ok, great - which camp are you in?
Do you think "we'll contend in 2-3 years" is how the Mavs will pitch Jordan?
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06-28-2015, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerLeft
Ok, great - which camp are you in?
Do you think "we'll contend in 2-3 years" is how the Mavs will pitch Jordan?
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I would rather go Aldridge/Tyson, but Jordan would be great.
I'm sure a major part of the pitch will be to show him the plans they have to put them in contention over the course of his four year contract.
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06-28-2015, 09:46 PM
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I think we can contend if we find a consistent identity. For example, let's say we land Deandre Jordan and Pat Beverly (the two guys CP has been courting the hardest). Bev - Anderson - CP - Dirk - DJ could come together as a defensive force. At first glance scoring seems hard to come by, but I think it's realistic to think CP & DJ take significant strides with bigger roles. DJ especially, considering he won't have Blake taking up space in the lane in Dallas.
An identity is something we've lacked for a while. Let's establish it this year, and continue to think long-term and add young pieces year in and year out. It will pay off.
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06-28-2015, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerLeft
Well, due to his age and status, you might be right about that, but I think that mentality is selling TY short a little, personally.
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Well, Dirk's age was a big factor in Howard choosing Harden/Houston over us, so you gotta figure that Tyson's age is too... Not that I don't love the guy, but at best you're probably only getting 2-3 productive years out of Chandler, which means you'd have to find his replacement around the same time this squad starts hitting their stride.
Better to have a core of young-ish veterans coming into their respective peaks together.
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And, based on what I've read on the entire interwebs - not just here - I'd say there's a lot of folks equating a Jordan signing with instant contention. I don't think that's in any way accurate.
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You need to stay the hell away from those crazies on Fish's site -- it's like a virtual Jonestown for Mavs fans, and everyone is drinking the Kool-Aide!
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06-28-2015, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Underdog
Well, Dirk's age was a big factor in Howard choosing Harden/Houston over us, so you gotta figure that Tyson's age is too... Not that I don't love the guy, but at best you're probably only getting 2-3 productive years out of Chandler, which means you'd have to find his replacement around the same time this squad starts hitting their stride
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This is a valid point.
I guess I just can't get past the feeling that targeting Jordan is putting the cart before the horse. Still, if he's the guy they want, I hope they get him. Scoring a name like that would certainly boost their image in the short term.
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06-28-2015, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerLeft
And, based on what I've read on the entire interwebs - not just here - I'd say there's a lot of folks equating a Jordan signing with instant contention. I don't think that's in any way accurate.
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Would you mind re-posting those around here that say we'd be a contender if we got Jordan? I haven't seen it myself.
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06-28-2015, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart
Would you mind re-posting those around here that say we'd be a contender if we got Jordan? I haven't seen it myself.
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Nah, if you're saying nobody here believes that, then fine. I like reading/posting here, but not enough to re-read hundreds of posts. Seems like kind of an odd, defensive request, really. I certainly didn't mean to give offense. Just making a point.
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