Official Dirk is Great Thread - Page 71 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

Justafix · 03-09-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Budapest Maverick

I see what u did there

dude1394 · 03-09-2012, 09:58 AM

I wish I did.

Budapest Maverick · 03-09-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Justafix

I see what u did there

Well, i don't get this.

What is that graph means you drew in it? Anyway, the chart is pretty self-explanatory, it's basically Dirk's shot chart from the last 6 years. His highest point per shot average by far, comes from the the middle 3-point area, that's his favorite sport fro shooting trailing 3's, also the right elbow (?) three, elbow-three from the left also not that bad, he doesn't really like the left corner 3 though, right corner 3 is money, and he's also generally more effective from the right side of the court. Nothing we probably didn't know already, but it's cool to see it on a chart.

Btw, i instantly knew that chart is Dirk's, before seeing any name, or even knowing one of them is his. Nobody else can have that many green and orange, and yellow spots on long 2's.

Underdog · 03-09-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Justafix

I see what u did there

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twelli · 03-09-2012, 09:31 PM

NBA showing Dirk some respect:

http://www.youtube.com/embed/kBRzn8FNUkg

GhostFace · 03-09-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by twelli

NBA showing Dirk some respect:

http://www.youtube.com/embed/kBRzn8FNUkg

Just saw this, awesome commercial.

Also.. found this on reddit

CadBane · 03-10-2012, 12:13 AM

I didn't know Chris Kaman was Dirk's brother.

markus1234 · 03-11-2012, 08:06 AM

http://mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archi...iors-have.html

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There's a Golden State Warriors T-shirt from 2007 hanging above it and a signature below it.

The signature is Dirk Nowitzki's.

The hole is from the trash can that Nowitzki threw against the wall after the 2007 playoffs ended with the No. 8-seeded Warriors ousting the No. 1-seeded Mavericks.

Nowitzki can laugh about it now.

"You like that?" he asked. "Good times."

Not at the time, of course. But the story since then has been a good one. The hole originally wasn't patched, but a board was put over it. But last year, the Warriors decided to ask Nowitzki to sign his handiwork, which he was happy to do.

The Warriors then put the gold T-shirt over it and the item has turned into a featured part of all tours of the arena.

"Our maintenance crew deserves all the credit," said Zach Cohen, the Warriors' assistant equipment manager. "They had the idea and we asked Dirk to sign it and he was great about it. He thought it was funny. Dirk's one of the best guys in the league."

Oracle isn't the only arena where Nowitzki has left his mark. After Game 5 at Miami in the 2006 Finals, he kicked a stationary bike into the wall.

jthig32 · 03-11-2012, 10:18 AM

From Simmons' annual trade value column:

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10. Dirk Nowitzki
When we taped the B.S. Report with him in Orlando, a beaming Dirk showed up and — as my Grantland colleague Dave Jacoby described it — sat down and basically threw his dick on the table. That "I'm the Finals MVP, we won the title, I came through, I don't have to spend the rest of my life wondering about what-ifs and having everyone pick my career apart" mind-set was practically oozing from his pores.

I can't remember another NBA superstar having his personality transformed by an NBA title; if it happened with, say, Hakeem Olajuwon, I don't remember reading about it. Dirk's next few years will be interesting for historical purposes: In my basketball book, I ranked Bird, Duncan, Havlicek, Baylor, Erving, Pettit, Malone and Barkley as the greatest forwards of all time (in that order). Dirk already leapfrogged the last three; he's about to jump the next three; and if that happens, suddenly he's one of the best 12 or 13 players of all time by any calculation. He's also the greatest international basketball player ever — and actually, you could argue that the distance between Dirk and the next best foreign guy (Gasol, Ginobili) is more like a chasm.12

(Well, unless you count Steve Nash. And I don't. In my opinion, Canada is no less of a foreign country than Texas is. Seriously, who do you have more in common with — Canadians or Texans? I'd trade Texas for Canada in a heartbeat even if the Intercontinental Trade Machine keeps rejecting it.)

His ranking of college players is confusing, because Hakeem is clearly either still in front of Dirk or right there with him. So maybe he's only counting guys that didn't play college ball in the U.S.....but then why the paragraph about why Nash doesn't count?

Anyway, thought it was interesting. I think all of us locally realize that Dirk hasn't really had a personality change, he just seems to be letting more people see his real personality that we've seen for a long time.

markus1234 · 03-11-2012, 10:50 AM

I think Dirk's "media-personality" changed more after Barkley (ben&skin and co.) questioned him, than after he won the 1st title. Dirk clearly wants to prove now that he is still an elite player. He is again playing/acting with a chip on his shoulder, which is nice.

nashtymavsfan13 · 03-12-2012, 01:23 PM

I agree there has been much of a personality change, but I think there is definitely a sense of "relief" and accomplishment. He seems more willing to acknowledge his greatness as well (still in a humble fashion, but I never remembered him even mentioning his greatness, he'd always shoo it away).

dude1394 · 03-12-2012, 01:35 PM

I think Carlisle nailed it, he talked about achievement versus fulfillment. Dirk has had tremendous achievement but never fulfillment until last year. I think Carlisle was channelling toni Robbins.

http://ypowr.com/2011/04/01/fulfillment-vs-achievement/
“I have seen business moguls achieve their ultimate goals, but still live in frustration, worry, and fear. What’s preventing these successful people from being happy? The answer is they have focused only on achievement and not fulfillment.” – Anthony Robbins (SUCCESS, January 2009)

CadBane · 03-12-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

From Simmons' annual trade value column:

His ranking of college players is confusing, because Hakeem is clearly either still in front of Dirk or right there with him. So maybe he's only counting guys that didn't play college ball in the U.S.....but then why the paragraph about why Nash doesn't count?

Anyway, thought it was interesting. I think all of us locally realize that Dirk hasn't really had a personality change, he just seems to be letting more people see his real personality that we've seen for a long time.

To be honest, Simmons doesn't seem to know shit about Dirk. During that B.S. report he didn't know things that a lot of people know (like that Dirk loves tennis). Like you said, Dirk's personality didn't really change.

BGMaverick9 · 03-14-2012, 05:26 PM

There are just certain times when I go to practice and it's over and I go off in a zone just watching him shoot. He'll always stay after and put up shots. He's got a routine he'll go through and he's just automatic. He'll move all over the floor and keep firing away. Once he's done, he starts working on the one-foot fade. It's just incredible to watch it.

4Dirk1Nowitzki · 03-14-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

There are just certain times when I go to practice and it's over and I go off in a zone just watching him shoot. He'll always stay after and put up shots. He's got a routine he'll go through and he's just automatic. He'll move all over the floor and keep firing away. Once he's done, he starts working on the one-foot fade. It's just incredible to watch it.

Always have appreciated his hard work and the time he puts in, but how long does one of these shooting routines last?

I went to go watch the Mavs vs Clips in LA and got there super early both times just to watch him shoot around. Here's a pic from April 2010

http://imgur.com/UxsBP

BGMaverick9 · 03-14-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Dirk1Nowitzki

Always have appreciated his hard work and the time he puts in, but how long does one of these shooting routines last?

I went to go watch the Mavs vs Clips in LA and got there super early both times just to watch him shoot around. Here's a pic from April 2010

http://imgur.com/UxsBP

He's getting shots up up on the practice court before games. The shooting stretches after practice usually go anywhere from 15-30 minutes, just a variety of drills and shots.

He'll get work in before, during and after practice and of course usual return trips at night.

dude1394 · 03-14-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

There are just certain times when I go to practice and it's over and I go off in a zone just watching him shoot. He'll always stay after and put up shots. He's got a routine he'll go through and he's just automatic. He'll move all over the floor and keep firing away. Once he's done, he starts working on the one-foot fade. It's just incredible to watch it.

BG...this is great stuff. The average gay for dirk fan cannot get enough of other peoples and players opinions of his routine and his work ethic.

I've always wished I could go and get comments from his teammates about this. Stack, KVh, little Stevie, juwan Howard, etc.

Folks never realize what it takes to be truly great the amount of work required. I saw a YouTube of little Stevie Nash working out for about 15 invites or more. Just him and a ball and it was a constant work. No loafing, no slowing down..shoot fetch, shoot, fetch. I've heard that larry bird used to shoot 500fts everyday before school.

There is a reason tht the dirkster shoots so well. It's about practice, man.

BGMaverick9 · 03-14-2012, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dude1394

BG...this is great stuff. The average gay for dirk fan cannot get enough of other peoples and players opinions of his routine and his work ethic.

I've always wished I could go and get comments from his teammates about this. Stack, KVh, little Stevie, juwan Howard, etc.

Folks never realize what it takes to be truly great the amount of work required. I saw a YouTube of little Stevie Nash working out for about 15 invites or more. Just him and a ball and it was a constant work. No loafing, no slowing down..shoot fetch, shoot, fetch. I've heard that larry bird used to shoot 500fts everyday before school.

There is a reason tht the dirkster shoots so well. It's about practice, man.

He definitely doesn't take any major breaks during those stretches. Terry Stotts will feed him the ball and Dirk will move all over the floor. The one-foot fade is just crazy. He'll do it over and over and over. It's second nature to him.

mavspwnage · 03-14-2012, 10:02 PM

There are probably a lot of babies being born in Dallas this week. Ya feel me?

Some probably being named Dirk as well.

CadBane · 03-15-2012, 10:06 PM

Post All-Star break, Dirk is shooting 51% from deep.

Underdog · 03-15-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CadBane

Post All-Star break, Dirk is shooting 51% from deep.

That's what she said?

GhostFace · 03-15-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

There are just certain times when I go to practice and it's over and I go off in a zone just watching him shoot. He'll always stay after and put up shots. He's got a routine he'll go through and he's just automatic. He'll move all over the floor and keep firing away. Once he's done, he starts working on the one-foot fade. It's just incredible to watch it.

I was just thinking this watching him during this Bobcat game. It's simply amazing, leaves you speechless how smooth and natural that shot has become.

Cabbage · 03-16-2012, 11:19 AM

Watching Dirks shootaround is simply amazing. This guy is automatic.
I have never been to NBA game in my life, but I had a great change to watch him play on Eurobasket 2011.

Here is little video of shootaround before the group stage game against Italy. I totally enjoyed watching and filming it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn6v02qmOfs

Firnen · 03-17-2012, 07:23 PM

let's help Dirk to beat Tom Landry in espn's Dallas most beloved challenge guys. Only one more day to vote and Dirk trails 48% to 52%

Underdog · 03-17-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Firnen

let's help Dirk to beat Tom Landry in espn's Dallas most beloved challenge guys. Only one more day to vote and Dirk trails 48% to 52%

Landry is legendary, but I always have to give the edge to players over coaches...

Firnen · 03-17-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

Landry is legendary, but I always have to give the edge to players over coaches...

I know the people in the DFW area love football and the Cowboys and not much are interested in other big sports. But i don't know why... the Cowboys suck since the 90's. For example in the New York edition of this poll Jeremy Lin(!) got the most votes in the first round. Derek Jeter was the 1st seed (NY best Mickey Mantle and Babe Ruth even didn't make the bracket)

iella · 03-17-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Firnen

let's help Dirk to beat Tom Landry in espn's Dallas most beloved challenge guys. Only one more day to vote and Dirk trails 48% to 52%

Voted on all 3 of my browsers.

Firnen · 03-17-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by iella

Voted on all 3 of my browsers.

it's getting closer... Dirk trails 49% to 51%

Firnen · 03-17-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by iella

Voted on all 3 of my browsers.

good idea

BGMaverick9 · 03-17-2012, 11:30 PM

Dirk is Dirk, but one facet of Dirk's game is really killing teams right now. I'll have something up on Mavs Fast Break tomorrow discussing it.

Underdog · 03-17-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

Dirk is Dirk, but one facet of Dirk's game is really killing teams right now. I'll have something up on Mavs Fast Break tomorrow discussing it.

His giant friggin' balls? Can't wait to read your story on that!

b_o_r · 03-17-2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

Dirk is Dirk, but one facet of Dirk's game is really killing teams right now. I'll have something up on Mavs Fast Break tomorrow discussing it.

Either the trailing 3 or his passing. I'm go with his passing.

mavspwnage · 03-18-2012, 04:18 AM

As of now, Dirk is leading 51-49%.

Murphy3 · 03-18-2012, 08:46 AM

There's something wrong about someone organizing a vot against Tom Landry. I think I'll skip this one and not vote at all.

Firnen · 03-18-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Murphy3

There's something wrong about someone organizing a vot against Tom Landry. I think I'll skip this one and not vote at all.

This is not about voting against Landry or any of these Cowboys but about voting for Dirk. Many guys on this board and even in the Mavs organisation complain about Dirk not getting the respect he deserves for the things he has done in his career. But he doesn't even get the respect he deserves in DALLAS.
He should win this vote by a blowout given what he has done for his team.

haCORErdMav · 03-18-2012, 09:34 AM

So I'm curious, does anyone else think Dirk is going to go Ape-Shit in the playoffs? I had a premonition that he was once again going to have an epic run in the playoffs, not just for the championship this time but to re remove any doubts that he is the shit!

But yeah was trying to find a good pic for dirk along the lines of this here Obama pic
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl...1t:429,r:0,s:0

Yeah Obama isn't in the same league as dirk but you get the general idea =)

Oh and like the Dirk Where amazing happens commercial plz tell me his best is yet to come.

excuse me lol im just having a school girl moment thats all

Murphy3 · 03-18-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Firnen

This is not about voting against Landry or any of these Cowboys but about voting for Dirk. Many guys on this board and even in the Mavs organisation complain about Dirk not getting the respect he deserves for the things he has done in his career. But he doesn't even get the respect he deserves in DALLAS.
He should win this vote by a blowout given what he has done for his team.

You're picking between Dirk and Landry.. I cannot bring myself to vote agianst either.. it is a competition. A vote for one is a vot against the other. I cannot bring myself to do that.,

Firnen · 03-18-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Murphy3

You're picking between Dirk and Landry.. I cannot bring myself to vote agianst either.. it is a competition. A vote for one is a vot against the other. I cannot bring myself to do that.,

Well, I don't want people to vote for or against sth if they don't want to, but take a look at this:

Jeremy Lin (who has played 20 games as a starter for an average team) >23,000 votes will probably win the NY edition of this vote (maybe Jeter has a chance to win it)

Dirk Nowitzki ~ 3500 votes reigning Finals MVP, 11time allstar RS MVP maybe in TOP10 players alltime has difficulties getting out of the second round.

The fact that people in Dallas support 30 years-retired football guys more than the guy who actually won a chip last summer may gives me a hint why we weren't able to land some major FA in the past.

dude1394 · 03-18-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Firnen

Well, I don't want people to vote for or against sth if they don't want to, but take a look at this:

Jeremy Lin (who has played 20 games as a starter for an average team) >23,000 votes will probably win the NY edition of this vote (maybe Jeter has a chance to win it)

Dirk Nowitzki ~ 3500 votes reigning Finals MVP, 11time allstar RS MVP maybe in TOP10 players alltime has difficulties getting out of the second round.

The fact that people in Dallas support 30 years-retired football guys more than the guy who actually won a chip last summer may gives me a hint why we weren't able to land some major FA in the past.

It's an abomination. It's the same crud that kept dirk from being voted onto the all-star team when the mavs hosted it. Dallas should be ashamed.

Murphy3 · 03-18-2012, 10:38 AM

To call it an abomination is idiotic. We should hope that Dirk is remembered in such a way a little over 20 years after he retires.