Will Mavs Small Forward Position Be By Committee?

[Dirkadirkastan]

Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

Right, afterward it does talk about him coming off of the bench...

Yeah, afterward. It certainly doesn't read that way to someone starting from the beginning, which is what I assume most readers will do.

[DavidDaMonkey]

Originally Posted by Dirkadirkastan

Yeah, afterward. It certainly doesn't read that way to someone starting from the beginning, which is what I assume most readers will do.

Signs seem to indicate that the player with the longest tenure, Marion, will likely be the one who is out of the mix. Coach Rick Carlisle likes the versatility that Marion and Jason Terry bring off of the bench.

If "most readers" can't be bothered to read two consecutive sentences, we have bigger problems on our hands.

[Dirkadirkastan]

Originally Posted by DavidDaMonkey

If "most readers" can't be bothered to read two consecutive sentences, we have bigger problems on our hands.

Misleading readers then clarifying later is not a sign of good writing, no matter how convenient or inconvenient it is for the reader.

[grndmstr_c]

Originally Posted by DavidDaMonkey

If "most readers" can't be bothered to read two consecutive sentences, we have bigger problems on our hands.

Indeed. To say nothing of exercising a little common sense: as if the Mavs would sign Peja and then all of a sudden put Marion on the inactive list.

For my part, though this all depends on Peja's health, I'm not expecting a by committee approach (Sasha's an 11/12th man in the long run), even if it is somewhat likely that we'll see the backup (Marion) get more minutes than the starter (Peja).

[BGMaverick9]

Originally Posted by grndmstr_c

Indeed. To say nothing of exercising a little common sense: as if the Mavs would sign Peja and then all of a sudden put Marion on the inactive list.

For my part, though this all depends on Peja's health, I'm not expecting a by committee approach (Sasha's an 11/12th man in the long run), even if it is somewhat likely that we'll see the backup (Marion) get more minutes than the starter (Peja).

You have to wonder if the knee was a lingering issue but Toronto basically said, don't worry. 'Don't try and rush back and do what you need to do, we're shopping you and you'll find a way out. We know we're going into a youth movement and rebuilding.'

[LonghornDub]

Originally Posted by Dirkadirkastan

Yeah, afterward. It certainly doesn't read that way to someone starting from the beginning, which is what I assume most readers will do.

I'd say it's about 100% clear from context and common sense that he wasn't saying Marion is out of the rotation.

[Dirkadirkastan]

Originally Posted by LonghornDub

I'd say it's about 100% clear from context and common sense that he wasn't saying Marion is out of the rotation.

That's a pretty lame excuse for poor writing. It might pass for a casual forum post, but not for a legitimate article by an aspiring journalist.

[LonghornDub]

Originally Posted by Dirkadirkastan

That's a pretty lame excuse for poor writing. It might pass for a casual forum post, but not for a legitimate article by an aspiring journalist.

Presuming the readers of your niche, single-team sports blog possess a certain level of knowledge and then relying on that knowledge in your articles is not "poor writing." Maybe he should never call Marion "Matrix," either? After all, a newspaper article would never do that. And it might confuse some people who don't follow the Mavs and stumbled upon the blog while googling for PerezHilton.

I'm not making "excuses." I didn't write the thing. I don't know what your problem is right now, but you should chill. You're making an ass of yourself by sticking with this absolutely absurd crticism.

[Rhylan]

Originally Posted by Dirkadirkastan

That's a pretty lame excuse for poor writing. It might pass for a casual forum post, but not for a legitimate article by an aspiring journalist.

Dirka..

How about this? Either volunteer to be BG's editor or STFU. Seriously, dude. He's banging these out in his free time along with having a normal life on the side. In the process he's providing a level of access to the Mavericks and analysis that this forum has never had.

So get off of your high horse already, or be the proofreader. Your choice. You're repeatedly derailing threads.

Every time he posts an article, you're more interested in talking grammar than you are content of the article. Is it perfect? No. But you've obviously got an agenda, so either volunteer your services, or get over yourself.

[tcat075]

Originally Posted by Dirkadirkastan

That's a pretty lame excuse for poor writing. It might pass for a casual forum post, but not for a legitimate article by an aspiring journalist.

Lay off, bro. Me and BG (mostly BG, I'm so freaking busy with school and varsity basketball...) do what we can to bring good, interesting stuff for you guys to read. A mistake here and there are bound to happen, but can't you take it in its entirety? Be happy about the fact that we (aka BG) post about an article per day? That there is a non subscription Mavericks site with lots of content? That Mavs Moneyball isn't wasting away like it has been in past years? Its a little thing that would amplified way bigger than it needed to be.