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SMC0007 · 11-19-2021, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

If Omoruyi was 6'8" or 6'10" he'd be a lottery pick. The thing holding him back is that he's 6'6" in shoes.

He dominated last night against a 6'9" center, but had one of his worst games the prior game when the opposing team had a 6'11" guy in the middle. In the NBA, he's going to have to overcome even bigger/stronger/more athletic guys in the middle.

He's not a center. He may be forced to play one on the Legends but he is at most a PF. Draymond Green is 6'6" too. He gets by as a high IQ, great passing, versatile wing/pf.

SMC0007 · 11-21-2021, 07:26 PM

Reggie Bullock sucks. 32 mins, ZERO pts.

Send him to the Gleague and call EO back up. He's been a wasted signing.

EricaLubarsky · 11-30-2021, 12:08 AM

I wonder when the fire Kidd talk starts?

Dude’s sole message in camp was defensive accountability and we’ve just let the second team in a row score a most 60% against us while losing the rebounding battle by a combined 23 rebounds.

That ain’t defense and that ain’t accountability. Last year we were occasionally watchable. This year even when they pull a lead like they did with the Clippers, they throw it away.

In the off-season we lost nothing and had seeming gains and yet we’re worse than we were last year and that has to fall on Kidd. We’re 1-4 of the way through the season and we’ve never played worse.

Is it time to at least start thinking that Kidd is (at least part of) the problem?

EricaLubarsky · 11-30-2021, 12:10 AM

I wonder when the fire Kidd talk starts?

Dudes sole message in camp was defensive accountability and we’ve just let the second team in a row score a most 60% against us while losing the rebounding battle by a combined 23 rebounds.

That ain’t defense and that ain’t accountability. Last year we were occasionally watchable. This year even when they pull a lead like they did with the Clippers, they throw it away.

Dallas41 · 11-30-2021, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

I wonder when the fire Kidd talk starts?

Dudes sole message in camp was defensive accountability and we’ve just let the second team in a row score a most 60% against us while losing the rebounding battle by a combined 23 rebounds.

That ain’t defense and that ain’t accountability. Last year we were occasionally watchable. This year even when they pull a lead like they did with the Clippers, they throw it away.

I'm not firing Kidd because he inherited a stale roster to begin with...

Let's not forget this roster blew a 2-0 lead to the Clippers and shot terrible after the 1st two games of that series.

This is just a continuation of how they closed out last season and when the FO (Mark Cuban) decided that THJ was going to get paid as opposed to allocating that money elsewhere we knew this team wasn't going to be any better.

We can't stop dribble penetration but hey it's been that way for years long before Kidd arrived. DFS still remains the only serviceable wing defender on the entire roster which is unbelievable when you think about it.

So it's not Kidd fault it's Cuban's loyalty to the guys who were here prior to Kidd arriving and they have already reached their peak and yet he continues to try and get every ounce of them that he can.

RC took over a much more talented Indiana team and yet he's been a failure. But then now we are seeing RC operate without the likes of Dirk or Luka to make him look like a so called top 5 NBA coach

DevinHarriswillstart · 11-30-2021, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

I wonder when the fire Kidd talk starts?

Dudes sole message in camp was defensive accountability and we’ve just let the second team in a row score a most 60% against us while losing the rebounding battle by a combined 23 rebounds.

That ain’t defense and that ain’t accountability. Last year we were occasionally watchable. This year even when they pull a lead like they did with the Clippers, they throw it away.

What's weird is the basic same thing happened last season. Team started off playing defense, and then just gave up on it.

I was totally on board with starting off this season committed to defense knowing the offense would take a hit until everyone adapted.

Now defense is off the board again just like last season.

Why did two coaches do basically the exact same thing two seasons in a row?

SMC0007 · 12-01-2021, 11:12 AM

.5 games separate 4th from 10th place. Strictly from an entertainment aspect, this is interesting. I want whatever record it takes to majorly shake up the team.

tap2390 · 12-14-2021, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Garrison Matthews turns down two-way. He’s now a UFA.

We got a lot of 6’5-6’7” guys and a hard 17/17 on the roster but I think he’s worth a kick of the tires

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He shot 39% from 3 last season. Wish we had a free roster spot.

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I just saw a few highlights and looked at his stats. Think I saw play him play a little for Washington last season. Nice stroke and can shoot on the move off screens some ala JJ Redick. You’re probably right though he is limited, reminds me a little of Matt Thomas who played for Toronto recently.

Well shit.

mac222b · 12-14-2021, 10:42 PM

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Well shit.

Yup. And to think what we are paying THJ for less production. Or Reggie Bullock. At least we backed into Moses and Frank looks good. Hopefully a harbinger of future competence in that regard. But yeah, these are the kinds of small wins a franchise needs. Matthews looking Joe Harris good right now. I think we just literally didn’t have a spot for him. Stone also found Porter Jr. and Ja’sean Tate too if I’m not mistaken. Sengun looks like a nice pick too. He’s a good GM. He’ll move Wood for more picks soon too I’ll bet.

BPo001 · 01-03-2022, 09:47 AM

Does anyone know if Dirks jersey retirement is before or after the game on Wednesday?

mac222b · 01-03-2022, 02:09 PM

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Does anyone know if Dirks jersey retirement is before or after the game on Wednesday?

I thought Followill said afterward.

BPo001 · 01-03-2022, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mac222b

I thought Followill said afterward.

I thought so too, and I heard the same. My girlfriend said she thought it was before the game. I tried to Google it, but couldn’t find anything to confirm.

SMC0007 · 01-03-2022, 04:57 PM

Why would it be after the game? That's odd

BPo001 · 01-03-2022, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SMC0007

Why would it be after the game? That's odd

I thought so too, but just found this on Dallasnews.com

Happy Dirk Jersey Retirement week!

The Mavericks play the Warriors on Wednesday night in a national TV showdown of some of the NBA’s most recognizable stars, but that will serve as more a prelude than a main feature for most in attendance.
After the game, the Mavericks will officially retire Dirk Nowitzki’s No. 41 jersey, the first of several celebrations the organization is planning to honor their legendary former star over the next few seasons.

SMC0007 · 01-03-2022, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BPo001

I thought so too, but just found this on Dallasnews.com

Happy Dirk Jersey Retirement week!

The Mavericks play the Warriors on Wednesday night in a national TV showdown of some of the NBA’s most recognizable stars, but that will serve as more a prelude than a main feature for most in attendance.
After the game, the Mavericks will officially retire Dirk Nowitzki’s No. 41 jersey, the first of several celebrations the organization is planning to honor their legendary former star over the next few seasons.

Yea. Take advantage of the crowd and use it to build the vibe going into the game. Everyone will be depressed from the throttling GS will give us, so after the game would be a bad call.

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-04-2022, 04:39 PM

Basketball reference has us 9th in defensive rating. If the offense keeps catching up, ie players making open shots, then we should be in a decent position by the end of the season.

There is no question Kidd has the team playing much better D than Rick did.

And for comparison, Rick's Pacers are 20th in defensive rating.

And 20th in defensive rating is where the Mavs were last season. Interesting.

EricaLubarsky · 01-04-2022, 04:43 PM

Pacers dropped from 14th in defensive rating to 20th.

Mavs climbed from 21st in defensive rating to 10th

Hmmm

Melonhead · 01-04-2022, 05:01 PM

Just me being a jerk, but I enjoy seeing the Pacers near the bottom of the eastern conference.

Maybe we can snag a player of theirs if they rebuild.

EricaLubarsky · 01-04-2022, 05:12 PM

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Just me being a jerk, but I enjoy seeing the Pacers near the bottom of the eastern conference.

Maybe we can snag a player of theirs if they rebuild.

Don't know if it's possible, but I would take Sabonis/Brogdon in a second for the right price. I know people want Turner, but Turner seems needy and his defensive numbers are really lackluster for a guy who has built a career on defense supposedly.

With Sabonis' passing and toughness down low, I could see him thriving like Chriss while providing even more playmaking. We have a huge need for a PF.

Brogdon is boring, but he's at least capable of being a contributor/starter here. I think Brunson is better, but if we lose Brunson, you could do a lot worse than Brogdon.

saclare · 01-06-2022, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Don't know if it's possible, but I would take Sabonis/Brogdon in a second for the right price. I know people want Turner, but Turner seems needy and his defensive numbers are really lackluster for a guy who has built a career on defense supposedly.

With Sabonis' passing and toughness down low, I could see him thriving like Chriss while providing even more playmaking. We have a huge need for a PF.

Brogdon is boring, but he's at least capable of being a contributor/starter here. I think Brunson is better, but if we lose Brunson, you could do a lot worse than Brogdon.

I think the main problem is that Sabonis carries a lot more value than Turner and would command a bigger return, something I'm not sure the Mavs could do in competing with other teams. Turner is more realistic, though I would agree Sabonis is the better talent to add to this team. A better fit with KP, too, if not included in such a trade.

Dallas41 · 01-09-2022, 02:21 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Mavs plan to sign Pinson to their open two-way contract. The 26-year-old will play in both Dallas and Frisco with the Texas Legends under his new deal. The front office is looking to keep both Pinson and Chriss, though.

Rumors: Dallas Mavericks want to keep Theo Pinson and Marquese Chriss
Chriss has outplayed Pinson, but he is not eligible for a two-way contract because he was played more than four years in the NBA. The 24-year-old needs a position on the team’s 15-man roster if he is going to stick in Dallas.

BPo001 · 01-11-2022, 02:44 PM

Marc Stein: The Mavericks say Kristaps Porzingis remains in the league’s health and safety protocols and will not play Wednesday at New York against his old team.

Man seems like KP has been out a while. I can’t imagine they are keeping him out until they figure out how they can keep Chriss. WCS also out.. can we just cut him? Are they trying to keep his contract on the books for potential trade filler?

SMC0007 · 01-11-2022, 02:47 PM

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Marc Stein: The Mavericks say Kristaps Porzingis remains in the league’s health and safety protocols and will not play Wednesday at New York against his old team.

Man seems like KP has been out a while. I can’t imagine they are keeping him out until they figure out how they can keep Chriss. WCS also out.. can we just cut him? Are they trying to keep his contract on the books for potential trade filler?

Just dumping 4mil into thin air is worse than trying to trade him. Eh

BPo001 · 01-11-2022, 07:08 PM

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Just dumping 4mil into thin air is worse than trying to trade him. Eh

Can’t argue that. I didn’t even think to look at what his contract looks like. Hopefully they can unload him for anything.

Dallas41 · 01-13-2022, 02:10 PM

Luka has dropped to 3rd amongst Backcourt players in the All Star voting

SMC0007 · 01-13-2022, 04:38 PM

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Luka has dropped to 3rd amongst Backcourt players in the All Star voting

Meh. I haven't voted once. Fan voting is stupid imo

BPo001 · 01-16-2022, 05:15 PM

StatMuse: The Mavs are 7-1 since Luka came back from Covid protocols. They have the league’s best defense in that span (4th best for the season). pic.twitter.com/d5Zn3cGXZj – via Twitter statmuse

BPo001 · 01-18-2022, 02:39 PM

Chandler Parsons retired today. Was he still on a roster? Did he just want to try and stay relevant by officially retiring? What a crook that guy was..

spreedom · 01-18-2022, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BPo001

Chandler Parsons retired today. Was he still on a roster? Did he just want to try and stay relevant by officially retiring? What a crook that guy was..

I believe he recently settled a lawsuit against the driver who hit him and effectively ended his career. I'm guessing he waited until the suit was settled before officially filing the papers.

BPo001 · 01-18-2022, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by spreedom

I believe he recently settled a lawsuit against the driver who hit him and effectively ended his career. I'm guessing he waited until the suit was settled before officially filing the papers.

Good call. Man that’s tough. He’s entitled to the settlement, and the other guy deserves to pay for his bad decisions that day. But man I can’t help but think Parsons has made enough money for the next 5 generations of his family not have to work, and he just took everything the drunk driver had and then some. While the car crash may have been the final mail in the coffin his career was done before that happened. It’s hard to root for the guy too considering what a douche he was while he was here too. Oh well

Per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Parsons reached a settlement in his lawsuit from the January 2020 car crash for a "substantial amount."

The Atlanta Hawks announced on Jan. 20, 2020 that Parsons was diagnosed with a concussion and whiplash as the result of a car crash he was involved in five days earlier.

Morgan & Morgan law firm announced Parsons suffered "multiple severe and permanent injuries including a traumatic brain injury, disc herniation and torn labrum" when his vehicle was struck by a drunk driver who was arrested.

BPo001 · 01-27-2022, 08:52 PM

Shams Charania: 2022 East All-Star starters: DeMar DeRozan Trae Young Kevin Durant Joel Embiid Giannis Antetokounmpo

Ohm Youngmisuk: LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Andrew Wiggins, Stephen Curry and Ja Morant are the All-Stars from the Western Conference announced.

tap2390 · 01-27-2022, 10:49 PM

Wiggins over Luka is a such a joke.

tap2390 · 01-27-2022, 11:01 PM

Luka BEHIND Dejountae Murray in the media vote? Are you serious? What a joke.

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-27-2022, 11:26 PM

That's why nobody should take the all star game serious anymore. It's literally as meaningless as it gets.

BPo001 · 01-27-2022, 11:30 PM

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Wiggins over Luka is a such a joke.

I’m assuming Luka falls in with the guards. Wiggins is in the front court players.

Lestat_1795 · 01-28-2022, 06:57 PM

https://www.dmagazine.com/sports/202...s-groove-back/

Good article.

FreshJive · 01-28-2022, 07:11 PM

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https://www.dmagazine.com/sports/202...s-groove-back/

Good article.

Porzingis is making just 28 percent of his three-point shots on the season and, per Synergy, is currently shooting just 29 percent out of pick-and-pop plays with Doncic while only 15 percent when he pops behind the three-point line. Teams have started to leave Porzingis open and collapse on Doncic’s drives, something that has never happened in the past. As adaptable as Doncic is, his next adjustment will go much easier if Porzingis starts making jumpers.

EricaLubarsky · 01-28-2022, 11:50 PM

https://twitter.com/kirkgoldsberry/s...Sv8qsafmxc_K8w

That defense

DevinHarriswillstart · 02-01-2022, 04:41 PM

Tim has surgery on his foot and is out indefinitely.

Some fans (twitter) go on and on and on about Seth Curry, but keeping THJ is a much bigger blunder IMHO.

Dallas41 · 02-09-2022, 04:13 PM

Mavericks assign Moses Brown to Texas Legends