Dirk picked tough time to call out teammates

[urunobili]

http://mavsblog.dallasnews.com/

Dirk doesn't bark just to bark, so you know he had to be really ticked to question the Mavs' effort after Sunday's loss to the Clippers.

Just in case there was any question about it, Dirk reiterated his comments yesterday for the Dallas media horde.

I have no problem whatsoever with Dirk saying what he did. Some might say it's a long overdue sign of leadership for the best player in franchise history. But he didn't exactly pick a great time to do it.

You see, when a superstar offers a public ripping, he's expected to back it up with an impressive performance on the floor. That's gonna be awfully tough to do for Dirk tonight. For evidence, check out the post on LA Times' Lakers blog that breaks down the offensive stats of the stars who have faced the Lakers this season.

So Dirk's probably in for a 30-something-percent-shooting stinker tonight. But if he does struggle, it won't be because of a lack of effort.

[Gino]

Who is this "Dirk" they keep speaking of?

[Findog]

Who is this "Dirk" they keep speaking of?

http://www.coping.org/911/tribute/tribute1.jpg

Fire in the Sky

Ablaze! the heavens went Ablaze!
In an instant all hell broke loose...
The Hudson River was turned suddenly into a haze
Of smoke, fire, sulfur!
The Birds hit their prey
With no regards for the carnage, the casualties, the
loss!
Less than an hour
Twin brothers fell
Victims of the blood-bath!
In perplexity I scratch my head and wonder
What could have prepared us for this horrendous act?
In an instant New York City as we knew it was blown
away..
For no apparent reason whatsoever!
The enemy struck down thousands of innocent victims!
Now, it must answer to our wrath!

[Findog]

Gino masturbates feverishly to 9.11 footage

[I. Hustle]

Who is this "Dirk" they keep speaking of?

Dirk Diggler

[urunobili]

Gino masturbates feverishly to 9.11 footage

thanks for ruining my thread and turning it into a political showdown :wow

[dirk4mvp]

So Dirk's probably in for a 30-something-percent-shooting stinker tonight. But if he does struggle, it won't be because of a lack of effort.

Not if Gasol is guarding him. He nuts in his face every time they play.

[Gino]

Dirk Diggler

Ah, right.

[monosylab1k]

I molested a small girl once

[dirk4mvp]

If it ain't white it ain't right!

[resistanze]

:lol

[confined]

i don't even care if the mavs loose this game (which they most likely will). I'm just curious to see what Dirk does after a comment like this, plus Mavs vs LAL is always a good game :toast

[Texas Chili Dog]

The Mavs might lose this one by 20+ points, but Dirk will still get 30 points. Last season's games against the Lakers: 26, 30, 35, and 27 points. Double digit rebounds in three of them. He'll be just fine.

[Allanon]

I've always liked this vid, more guys need to hate to lose.

ysAH1c8nMrA

[Texas Chili Dog]

^ you just made me puke a little.

[Shank]

Dirk wont be getting even 20 tonight. Book it.

Please. He'll push at least 30. Book that.

[And1Mak]

Kidd will respond with a triple double.

[Shank]

Kidd will respond with a triple double.

Triple doubles are for pussies. Quadruple doubles are the new black.

[monosylab1k]

Triple doubles are for pussies. Quadruple doubles are the new black.

Kidd has probably had a few quad-doubles already, but I don't think "taking shots with a foot on the 3 point line" is an official stat.

[Indazone]

"The circle is now complete. When I left you, I was but the learner; now I am the master."

The complete beatdown of the Texas Triangle.

[RsxPiimp]

Not if Gasol is guarding him. He nuts in his face every time they play.

quoted for ownage after the la murders the mavericks tonights.

[Findog]

quoted for ownage after the la murders the mavericks tonights.

Dirk owns Gasol. Always has, always will.

[Allanon]

Sorry Dirk fans, but he ain't diggling tonight.

Lakers are zeroing in on opposing team's stars this year and allowing the scrubs to put up points. Watch for hard traps from Kobe/Ariza to help Pau with Dirk everytime he gets the ball.

Opponent Superstar/Star FG% vs Lakers is 31% and 10 points.

I'd say Dirk gets 15-18 hard-fought points (FG% < 40%)

[z0sa]

Sorry Dirk fans, but he ain't diggling tonight.

Lakers are zeroing in on opposing team's stars this year and allowing the scrubs to put up points. Watch for hard traps from Kobe/Ariza to help Pau with Dirk everytime he gets the ball.

Opponent Superstar/Star FG% vs Lakers is 31% and 10 points.

I'd say Dirk gets 15-18 hard-fought points (FG% < 40%)

No way. You put far too much water in the Laker's defense - its something thats learned over time, and built as a system.

Dirk will score at least 20 on 45% or better shooting.

[IronMexican]

Dirk is gonna go for 20+, but I think we win easily.

[dirk4mvp]

Dirk is gonna go for 20+, but I think we win easily.


How many you puttin up tonight?

[dirk4mvp]

Dirk is only averaging 22 points at home, and his lowest game was against the Cavs with 8 points, and here comes the best team with the best defense in the league. Not to mention the Lakers have shut down all of the opositions stars, Carmella, Baron, Iverson, Roy, Aldridge, Tmac, Yao, Artest have all been shut down. Dirk will be no different.

LOL, Aldridge. Since when is he a star?


Also, how many of those players were guarded by Pau Gasol?

[Shank]

Erick Dampier WILL NOT score 20 points tonight.

[Findog]

Erick Dampier WILL NOT score 20 points tonight.

Gerald Green WILL NOT see the floor while the game is still in doubt.

[IronMexican]

How many you puttin up tonight?

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[sook]

Dirk is only averaging 22 points at home, and his lowest game was against the Cavs with 8 points, and here comes the best team with the best defense in the league. Not to mention the Lakers have shut down all of the opositions stars, Carmella, Baron, Iverson, Roy, Aldridge, Tmac, Yao, Artest have all been shut down. Dirk will be no different.

trust me, you didn't shut down tmac, he just flat out sucks atm. But yea Lakers defense looks good this year

[Obstructed_View]

Good for Dirk. That's what leaders do. It'd be nice to see him turn into one.

[dirk4mvp]

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Shit. I put my money on the over or 10:(

[dirk4mvp]

I've always liked this vid, more guys need to hate to lose.

ysAH1c8nMrA


Whoa how'd I miss this the first time through? You serious. This video has been posted countless times on this forum, and you''ve got to be the first person to post is as a positive.

[sribb43]

Hey Dirk, way to back up your quotes from the other day...everyone on the team stepped up except for you

[monosylab1k]

Hey Dirk, way to back up your quotes from the other day...everyone on the team stepped up except for you

Dirk played like such a pussy tonight.......unbelievable.

[Gino]

Dirk is worthless.

[sribb43]

Dirk played like such a pussy tonight.......unbelievable.

We have a new Dirk stopper and his name is Pau Gasol

[Gino]

We have a new Dirk stopper and his name is Dirk

FIFY.

[Allanon]

Nah, you guys can't blame Dirk. I toldja guys before the game he'd get 15-18 hard points.

It's the Lakers defensive strategy this year to crowd the star and let the scrubs get off.

[And1Mak]

Kidd will respond with a triple double.
:toast

[monosylab1k]

:toast

Good call.

[Indazone]

Good Job Dirk!!! I see that went well.

[Shank]

Good Job Dirk!!! I see that went well.

To be fair, he was fully accountable for his own words after the game. He knows he sucked.

[Obstructed_View]

To be fair, he was fully accountable for his own words after the game. He knows he sucked.

That's sort of what leaders do.