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PolishHammer · 07-09-2009, 07:59 AM

Guys, I am Polish/Dutch so please excuse my bad English.

Some of the stuff I am reading here is really nonsense. Have you seen Gortat play, except against the Lakers (which was his worst performance in the playoffs)?

This guy has scored a double-double almost every time he was a starter, when Howard was suspended or injured. He husseled Dalambert in the last game against the 76ers so much, Dalambert almost had to cry.

Remember Gortat has been playing basketball only since he was 17!!!! He is learning all the time and getting better every year. He can run the floor like no other center, has very good defensive moves. He lacks offense, but he is still learning. But wait, against Boston in the playoffs he had like 90% FG!!!!

Give him some time and I guarantee you, he will get a double double almost every game.

Maringa · 07-09-2009, 08:58 AM

I don't mean to be a downer! I've just seen this happen so frequently with the Mavs - I guess it's just a defense mechanism...I need to talk about this with my psychiatrist...

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Originally Posted by Mavsfan2thedeath

you've said that already....we get it. although if you're such a good prognosticator maybe i should ask you what the winning lotto numbers will be....

Underdog · 07-09-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PolishHammer

Guys, I am Polish/Dutch so please excuse my bad English.

Some of the stuff I am reading here is really nonsense. Have you seen Gortat play, except against the Lakers (which was his worst performance in the playoffs)?

This guy has scored a double-double almost every time he was a starter, when Howard was suspended or injured. He husseled Dalambert in the last game against the 76ers so much, Dalambert almost had to cry.

Remember Gortat has been playing basketball only since he was 17!!!! He is learning all the time and getting better every year. He can run the floor like no other center, has very good defensive moves. He lacks offense, but he is still learning. But wait, against Boston in the playoffs he had like 90% FG!!!!

Give him some time and I guarantee you, he will get a double double almost every game.

I don't know which posts you've been reading, but most of us around here are excited to have Gortat on the team - the guy has GREAT potential...

Also - your English is pretty good... Velcome to the board!

TheMaverick · 07-09-2009, 12:12 PM

true that, welcome to the board Polish folks!

MascisMan · 07-09-2009, 02:48 PM

Im making Gortat pillow cases as we speak...

LonghornDub · 07-09-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolishHammer

Guys, I am Polish/Dutch so please excuse my bad English.

Some of the stuff I am reading here is really nonsense. Have you seen Gortat play, except against the Lakers (which was his worst performance in the playoffs)?

This guy has scored a double-double almost every time he was a starter, when Howard was suspended or injured. He husseled Dalambert in the last game against the 76ers so much, Dalambert almost had to cry.

Remember Gortat has been playing basketball only since he was 17!!!! He is learning all the time and getting better every year. He can run the floor like no other center, has very good defensive moves. He lacks offense, but he is still learning. But wait, against Boston in the playoffs he had like 90% FG!!!!

Give him some time and I guarantee you, he will get a double double almost every game.

Your English is quite good.

craggmac · 07-09-2009, 03:21 PM

Polish or German sausages?

GermanBlitzkrieg · 07-09-2009, 03:33 PM

I'm afraid they will match as well. A center is so hard to find.

Hope not though...

Kidd Karma · 07-09-2009, 03:36 PM

They can't be that greedy, we gave them cash AND created a trade exception for them.

iella · 07-09-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GermanBlitzkrieg

I'm afraid they will match as well. A center is so hard to find.

Hope not though...

It's not like they don't already have a pretty good one...

EricaLubarsky · 07-09-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by iella

It's not like they don't already have a pretty good one...

you mean whats-his-face? The guy they drafted in the 2004 first round or something? He may be something someday but he's a potential guy at best that just happens to know how to dunk.

Barton · 07-09-2009, 04:07 PM

Welcome

I am of Polish

I would like to say I that they have Gortat a strong team

and together with Dirk Nowicki will be the best couple of players

sorry my bad English

Nowitzki4President · 07-09-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PolishHammer

Guys, I am Polish/Dutch so please excuse my bad English.

Ik spreekt een beetje Nederlands! Welkom hier.

I'm just assuming you speak Dutch, do you? I've been teaching myself for a few months now.

Your English was pretty damned good.

Bartek8 · 07-09-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Barton

Welcome

I am of Polish

I would like to say I that they have Gortat a strong team

and together with Dirk Nowicki will be the best couple of players

sorry my bad English

No no no / Polish men welcome to the Mavs Family:P Tak na marginesie to skąd piszesz? Ja z Podkarpackiego. Mavs fan sorry for polish dialogue but I like see more Polish fan Mavs and Gortat:P

Bartek8 · 07-09-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by craggmac

Polish or German sausages?

German sausages? it does not exist !
Only Polish susages

CadBane · 07-09-2009, 04:30 PM

Question for our Polish friends: Is Gortat's hammer really as big as we all hope?

quietsavant · 07-09-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

I don't know which posts you've been reading, but most of us around here are excited to have Gortat on the team - the guy has GREAT potential...

Also - your English is pretty good... Velcome to the board!

CHEEKY BASTARD!! you are hilarous man

pokwaPL · 07-09-2009, 04:58 PM

Only polish sausages and polish food like "bigos"

RoddyB#3 · 07-09-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GermanBlitzkrieg

I'm afraid they will match as well. A center is so hard to find.

Hope not though...

They already have the best center in the game. If they match it will just be greedy on their part.

Kidd Karma · 07-09-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RoddyB#3

They already have he best center in the game. If they match it will just be greedy on their part.

There are several decent free agent options out there.....for 10-12 minutes a night.

RoddyB#3 · 07-09-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kidd Karma

There are several decent free agent options out there.....for 10-12 minutes a night.

Exactly. It's just not smart business to sign an expensive backup behind your young all star.

sefant77 · 07-09-2009, 06:22 PM

Well, Otis told Gortat after the finals to work in his jumper so the Magic can use him also as PF beside Howard (they did allready last season), so if they see him as center backup and 10-15min PF then it would make sense.

But Cuban prized it up a lot. Thats why he is getting the full MLE, 4mio and the Magic match without thinking.

Kidd Karma · 07-09-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RoddyB#3

Exactly. It's just not smart business to sign an expensive backup behind your young all star.

But if they somehow reason themselves into thinking that he can backup the 4 spot too....

EricaLubarsky · 07-09-2009, 06:27 PM

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"Think about it from his standpoint," Smith said. "There’s not very many centers left so he obviously done himself good by going out and getting an offer that size. Because there’s not a lot of centers left, we turn all our centers into power forwards. The few centers that are out there are either getting that kind of offer or offers pretty close to it."

-Otis Smith

RoddyB#3 · 07-09-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kidd Karma

But if they somehow reason themselves into thinking that he can backup the 4 spot too....

I still don't see them paying him like that to be a backup. I definitely don't see Gortat being happy with that for to long.

BGMaverick9 · 07-09-2009, 07:22 PM

Considering Varejao got a 5 year deal maybe in the 50+ range...with Gortat having a higher ceiling IMO, the 7 days can't go by quick enough.

MascisMan · 07-09-2009, 09:29 PM

no doubt, crossing my fingers that Gortat comes to Dallas...breath of fresh air

toby451 · 07-09-2009, 10:14 PM

Has Gortat already signed the deal with the mavs, and waiting to see if the magic match?

Could we do a buckner + SnT bass for SnT Gortat. Magic get bass, waive buck. We get Gortat, without waiting and hopeing they dont match, and our MLE back.

I know there are some restrictions on not being able to package some newly acquired players into deals after XX time, or before XX time, but I cant remember the exact time frame.

BGMaverick9 · 07-09-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by toby451

Has Gortat already signed the deal with the mavs, and waiting to see if the magic match?

Could we do a buckner + SnT bass for SnT Gortat. Magic get bass, waive buck. We get Gortat, without waiting and hopeing they dont match, and our MLE back.

I know there are some restrictions on not being able to package some newly acquired players into deals after XX time, or before XX time, but I cant remember the exact time frame.

He signed the deal...7 days or gays (whichever), it's do or die now for him becoming a Maverick.

toby451 · 07-09-2009, 10:24 PM

If the magic match, could they trade him before the season starts then?

dirno2000 · 07-09-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by toby451

If the magic match, could they trade him before the season starts then?

They would have to wait 90 days.

FINtastic · 07-09-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

He signed the deal...7 days or gays (whichever), it's do or die now for him becoming a Maverick.

Do we know the exact time he signed and thus the countdown began?

sike · 07-09-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolishHammer

Guys, I am Polish/Dutch so please excuse my bad English.

Some of the stuff I am reading here is really nonsense. Have you seen Gortat play, except against the Lakers (which was his worst performance in the playoffs)?

This guy has scored a double-double almost every time he was a starter, when Howard was suspended or injured. He husseled Dalambert in the last game against the 76ers so much, Dalambert almost had to cry.

Remember Gortat has been playing basketball only since he was 17!!!! He is learning all the time and getting better every year. He can run the floor like no other center, has very good defensive moves. He lacks offense, but he is still learning. But wait, against Boston in the playoffs he had like 90% FG!!!!

Give him some time and I guarantee you, he will get a double double almost every game.

Great to hear your thoughts and insight, PM!...By the way, your English is better than most members on this site.

PolishHammer · 07-10-2009, 03:39 AM

Yes guys, ik spreek Nederlands i mówie po Polsku. But let's not ruin this board by speaking Polish and Dutch.
Thanks for your welcome!

PS. Even though I am Polish, the German Bratwurst sausage is almost as great as the Polish kielbasa....

Hmmm I think I still prefer the Polish one, my girlfriend likes it too....

DirkFTW · 07-10-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PolishHammer

Yes guys, ik spreek Nederlands i mówie po Polsku. But let's not ruin this board by speaking Polish and Dutch.
Thanks for your welcome!

PS. Even though I am Polish, the German Bratwurst sausage is almost as great as the Polish kielbasa....

Hmmm I think I still prefer the Polish one, my girlfriend likes it too....

I think you're gonna fit in just fine here.

MascisMan · 07-10-2009, 10:25 AM

Polish sausage.....Ditka.......Polish Sausage........Ditka.....

SMC0007 · 07-10-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PolishHammer

Yes guys, ik spreek Nederlands i mówie po Polsku. But let's not ruin this board by speaking Polish and Dutch.
Thanks for your welcome!

PS. Even though I am Polish, the German Bratwurst sausage is almost as great as the Polish kielbasa....

Hmmm I think I still prefer the Polish one, my girlfriend likes it too....

Wait a minute.

BGMaverick9 · 07-10-2009, 12:27 PM

Bass Out...Gortat IN

monty55555 · 07-10-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

Bass Out...Gortat IN

Now that Orlando has signed Bass, do they still have enough money to match the Mavs' offer to Gortat?

jimi_thing · 07-10-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by monty55555

Now that Orlando has signed Bass, do they still have enough money to match the Mavs' offer to Gortat?

as far as I know until they signed Bass they have a MLE and some vet min left. so with Bass with little less than MLE they'll have to pay luxury tax if they going to match Gortat.