Official Mavericks-Lakers Thread

[Findog]

This guy will not be playing for LA tonight:

http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/usa/images-2/geico-caveman.jpg

Can the Mavs cover the spread? Lake Show are 9 point favorites

[Findog]

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[Findog]

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[Findog]

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[Findog]

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[Findog]

http://onceuponaday.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/throwback.jpg

[Findog]

http://lakers.topbuzz.com/gallery/d/17314-2/Sasha+Vujacic+in+short+shorts.jpg

[Findog]

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[Findog]

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[Findog]

http://www.scooterchronicles.com/blogpics/pistons_champs.JPG

[Findog]

http://www.joeybaer.com/2008/celtics.jpg

[2Cleva]

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[2Cleva]

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[2Cleva]

The Mavericks lost 33 of their last 36 road games against the Lakers.

[Findog]

The Mavericks lost 33 of their last 36 road games against the Lakers.

Duh! Tell me something I don't know.

[2Cleva]

chD1n_nEXUY

[2Cleva]

On to the next one.

[lefty]

Even without Gasol, Lakers will win

[monosylab1k]

Mavs will lose even with Gasol out. I'm already defeated by the Mavs. I'm much more excited about watching Anthony Randolph develop.

[Shank]

Regardless of the team, if they're missing their 2nd best player = instant win for the opponent. There's no explanation for it.

[monosylab1k]

Regardless of the team, if they're missing their 2nd best player = instant win for the opponent. There's no explanation for it.

If any team can find a way to get a loss in this scenario, it's the Mavs.

[Findog]

Regardless of the team, if they're missing their 2nd best player = instant win for the opponent. There's no explanation for it.

No, the Mavs are going to lose this one. Mavs in LA is pretty much an automatic loss.

[Shank]

Who wants to start the premature lol thread?

[hater]

I wish the mavs would beat the fakers. but I just don't see how that is possible in reality.

[Shank]

(by the way, I'm saying Mavs take this one 99-93)

[monosylab1k]

I already know how this will play out. Mavs will take an early lead, extend it to about 10 points by halftime. The Lakers will chip away just a little bit in the 3rd quarter, Mavs lead by 5 going into the 4th. They keep it close until there's 5 minute to go, then the Lakers kick it into another gear and win by 12.

It's how these games always play out. I'll watch the Warriors game instead.

[Culburn369]

I wish the mavs would beat the fakers. but I just don't see how that is possible in reality.

hater, gettin' his brave & bold on this morning.

You horse's ass, you.

[Findog]

I already know how this will play out. Mavs will take an early lead, extend it to about 10 points by halftime. The Lakers will chip away just a little bit in the 3rd quarter, Mavs lead by 5 going into the 4th. They keep it close until there's 5 minute to go, then the Lakers kick it into another gear and win by 12.

It's how these games always play out. I'll watch the Warriors game instead.

They almost never get blown out. They lead for the first 42 minutes before the Lakers overtake them down the stretch.

[Findog]

The Mavs-Lakers historically amounts to this:

http://www.thebachelorgirl.com/images/KFC02.jpg

[stretch]

mavs by 10

[crc21209]

Lakers win, Mavs start season 0-2.

[Findog]

Lakers win, Mavs start season 0-2.

Bold prediction there.

[Findog]

Lakers are 9-pt faves w/o the Geico Caveman. Who wants to take the Mavs to cover the spread?

[Shank]

Lakers are 9-pt faves w/o the Geico Caveman. Who wants to take the Mavs to cover the spread?

I may do that. They were -11 to the Clippers and didn't cover.

[Spursfan092120]

I wish the mavs would beat the fakers. but I just don't see how that is possible in reality.
Nah..at this point, I'd like to see LA win...the Mavs are still in our division.

[Culburn369]

...+ yer still a little peeved over that 4-1 debacle.

tee, hee.

[Spursfan092120]

...+ yer still a little peeved over that 4-1 debacle.

tee, hee.
:deadhorse
In case you forgot..that was last year. WAAAY past that. With an injured Manu and hurting Tony and Tim, we weren't beating the Lakers anyway..

[Culburn369]

:deadhorse
In case you forgot..that was last year. WAAAY past that. With an injured Manu and hurting Tony and Tim, we weren't beating the Lakers anyway..

I was just givin' ya some good natured red assin', dude. No harm intended.

[z0sa]

:deadhorse
In case you forgot..that was last year. WAAAY past that. With an injured Manu and hurting Tony and Tim, we weren't beating the Lakers anyway..

Don't be mad at ol' child rapist. His ass is still hurting from that toy Lakers parade float.

[Agloco]

There's some major-league random shit in this thread. The only thing making sense is a Mavs loss though.

[Spursfan092120]

I was just givin' ya some good natured red assin', dude. No harm intended.
I know Cubby...and I'm just returning it.. :toast

[Spursfan092120]

Don't be mad at ol' child rapist. His ass is still hurting from that toy Lakers parade float.
nah..takes a lot more than that to get me mad. :toast

[Culburn369]

Don't be mad at ol' child rapist. His ass is still hurting from that toy Lakers parade float.

You damnable fickle bastard, you. Yesterday you were sidin' old Cubby, now this morning yer giving me grief. I'm too lazy to go to the second page of the emoticons and get the crying one. cmao.

[in2deep]

I've thought every single scenario where mavs would win this one and I can't find one that does not include a major injury to one of the laker starters

[Findog]

There's not enough inappropriate and wholly unearned trash-talking in this thread on the part of Mavs fans. Let me get things back on track:

http://bullmurph.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/kevin_mchale_fouls_kurt_rambis_1984_finals2.jpg

[Findog]

http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/files/cache/wilt-chamberlain-bill-russell-8x10-photo_3666d6391c227b296a80f292c53e58dc.jpg

[Findog]

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[Findog]

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[Findog]

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[Findog]

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[Findog]

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[Findog]

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[Findog]

http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/files/2009/10/team.jpg

[Findog]

http://www.lakersuniverse.com/pictures/payton_malone.jpg

[Findog]

http://z.about.com/d/crime/1/0/v/6/bryantkobe.jpg

[Findog]

http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/images/2003/12/09/image587700.jpg

[monosylab1k]

Cedric Ceballos when healthy was greatness. When he was on, he was basically unstoppable on offense. He's in my top 5 favorite Mavs of all time actually.

[Findog]

Cedric Ceballos when healthy was greatness. He's in my top 5 favorite Mavs of all time actually.

Yeah, but Faker fans don't remember the CC era with fondness.

[Findog]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.com/images_root/image_pictures/0279/3753/101134_feature.jpg

[monosylab1k]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.com/images_root/image_pictures/0279/3753/101134_feature.jpg

Wow, he was skinny. I wonder what a pic of "Skinny Lakers Van Exel" side by side with "Fat Ass Spurs Van Exel" would look like.

[spursncowboys]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0811/nba.best.rivalries/images/spurs.lakers.jpg

[ElNono]

Last time the Mavs beat the Lakers in LA:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/pt/photos/2008/06/080622_NS_03MavsCenters.jpg

[spursncowboys]

that's all ball
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:BaJH6We-7kvKvM:http://en.ce.cn/sports/basketball/200805/28/W020080528650432984603.jpg

[spursncowboys]

Last time the Mavs beat the Lakers in LA:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/pt/photos/2008/06/080622_NS_03MavsCenters.jpg

it's a d*** in a ball.

[Findog]

Wow, he was skinny. I wonder what a pic of "Skinny Lakers Van Exel" side by side with "Fat Ass Spurs Van Exel" would look like.

http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/81362128.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934B869679A269F9CCDE7F122C0E06BE80 26FD13ED7B73D4BC

http://www.tonyparkerblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/spurs_mavs_game2_nick.jpg

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/writers/jack_mccallum/04/27/playoff.observations/t1_vanexel.finley.jpg

http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/81450899.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934B869679A269F9CCBBBFAB5B5AAF3B20 26FD13ED7B73D4BC

[Findog]

last time the mavs beat the lakers in la:

March 11, 2007

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200703110LAL.html

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/427606446_a8535ace29_o.jpg

fify

[Agloco]

They almost never get blown out. They lead for the first 42 minutes before the Lakers overtake them down the stretch.

Accurate......

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[Findog]

Accurate......

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That sure was a historic upset when the plucky 8 seed San Antonio Spurs upset the Mavs back in 2007.

[Agloco]

That sure was a historic upset when the plucky 8 seed San Antonio Spurs upset the Mavs back in 2007.

Just saying, I had to dig deep into the archives to find the last time you guys got blown out. :toast

[Findog]

Just saying, I had to dig deep into the archives to find the last time you guys got blown out. :toast

You gotta read the entire post:


They almost never get blown out. They lead for the first 42 minutes before the Lakers overtake them down the stretch.

[Findog]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/4058745626_011e0b420d.jpg

[Agloco]

You gotta read the entire post:

:toast

Touche.

[ElNono]

fify

LOL Brian Cook and Smush Parker... :lol

[Findog]

http://lauda.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/vlade-divac.jpeg

[Findog]

http://z.about.com/d/accessories/1/0/K/M/-/-/vanessa-hudgens-zac-efron-lakers.jpg

[Findog]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/4058774354_a50fe3e420_o.jpg

[Findog]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/4058035479_46ecb42118_o.jpg

[BUMP]

I already know how this will play out. Mavs will take an early lead, extend it to about 10 points by halftime. The Lakers will chip away just a little bit in the 3rd quarter, Mavs lead by 5 going into the 4th. They keep it close until there's 5 minute to go, then the Lakers kick it into another gear and win by 12.

It's how these games always play out.

[Findog]

http://www.pure-heaven.com/images/heidi-spencer-courtside-al.jpg

[Findog]

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/famecrawler/2007/12/16-22/david-arquette-lakers-san-antonio-spurs.jpg

[Findog]

http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/2800000/Adam-Zac-Leo-Kevin-enjoy-the-Lakers-kevin-connolly-2880099-660-438.jpg

[Findog]

http://thehoopdoctors.com/online/wp-content/uploads/lakerent.jpg

[Findog]

http://dodgerfan.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Hall3.bmp

[Findog]

http://espn.go.com/photo/2006/0416/nba_g_hilton_268.jpg

[Findog]

http://www.hollywoodtuna.com/images/bigimages/paris_hilton_lakers_6_big.jpg

[Findog]

http://images.smh.com.au/2009/04/24/489385/lakers4-600x400.jpg

[Findog]

http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/0/88/05_2008/08127-lakers.jpg

[Findog]

http://www.accesshollywood.com/content/images/42/230x306/42528_demi-moore-ashton-kutcher-watch-the-lakerspistons-game-in-la.jpg

[Findog]

http://lakers.topbuzz.com/gallery/d/3745-2/laker-fans-matthew-perry-bradley-whittford-26244185.jpg

[Findog]

http://images.ocregister.com/newsimages/2009/05/21/LG.lakerfans.0522.kjs4_.jpg

[Findog]

Do the Lakers seriously claim these people as their fans? It just proves that Faker fans are horrible people.

[Findog]

You trump us with Cuban, easily.

The Lakers would've never dropped a Hot Carl on their fans from 2004-2007 if Cuban was your owner. The Lakers got a better bailout than Goldman Sachs when Stern and West gifted them the Geico Caveman.

[Muser]

:lmao

[dirk4mvp]

Mavs by 10.

[Agloco]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_slE8QM-OKlU/Reh8WZ40pNI/AAAAAAAAAj4/BWY9nY6MnfE/s320/e%26d.jpg

[stretch]

Mavs by 10.

get your own prediction fag

[Agloco]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RSvosCqCQZ4/SgoTANTAIAI/AAAAAAAADxA/GYmPtQ9F5aE/s320/mark+cuban1.jpg

[dirk4mvp]

get your own prediction fag

sup beefanus

[Danny.Zhu]

http://lakers.topbuzz.com/gallery/d/3745-2/laker-fans-matthew-perry-bradley-whittford-26244185.jpg

Matthew! Bradley! I like studio 60 so much.

[Danny.Zhu]

Can Marion guide Kobe in Sun's day?

[Findog]

Matthew! Bradley! I like studio 60 so much.

Chandler also turned in a cinematic masterpiece with The Whole Nine Yards Franchise. He should be very proud of his work in that.

[Agloco]

http://www.wizznutzz.com/images/hardaway/hardaway_lakers.jpg

[Agloco]

Chandler also turned in a cinematic masterpiece with The Whole Nine Yards Franchise. He should be very proud of his work in that.

:tu

[Findog]

http://www.wizznutzz.com/images/hardaway/hardaway_lakers.jpg

That's the spirit :toast

[Findog]

I like how we've made it to Page 6 a full 9 hours before tip-off.

[Ghazi]

I really think we've been kinda unlucky to go 0-6 v the Lakers since the Gasol trade. All of those games were very close surely we shoulda won one of them! This will be the 4th straight game against the Lakers in which J-HO will not be playing.

[resistanze]

Detective Loya: So you like to cum in your partner's face?
Kobe: That's my thing, not always, I mean, so I stopped. Jesus Christ (inaudible)

[Culburn369]

So Kobe didn't rape her in the butt?

[Findog]

I really think we've been kinda unlucky to go 0-6 v the Lakers since the Gasol trade. All of those games were very close surely we shoulda won one of them! This will be the 4th straight game against the Lakers in which J-HO will not be playing.

Well Gasol is out, so no excuses. Both teams are missing their second-best player, or you could say they're both dropping a deuce.

[21_Blessings]

Do the Lakers seriously claim these people as their fans? It just proves that Faker fans are horrible people.

The average fan being priced out of courtside seats doesn't prove shit. Also notice how you didn't post any Jack or Diane.

[Findog]

The average fan being priced out of courtside seats doesn't prove shit. Also notice how you didn't post any Jack or Diane.

Yeah, I know, I was being a little unfair. The lower bowl at the American Airlines Center is basically the cocaine and boobjob crowd. Every group has a ripe apple or two, even the Laker fanbase.

[21_Blessings]

The 300s is where the real Lakers fans reside.

[mavs>spurs2]

I'm thinking we lose this one in blowout fashion. We looked like shit in game 1, IF were ever going to turn this ship around I still think it's at least going to take some time. Our offense is horrid. No ball movement, cuts, anything. Just Kidd dribbling the ball down and passing it to a wing, starting a game of hot potato until the shot clock runs down and someone jacks a shot.

[Findog]

The 300s is where the real Lakers fans reside.

same thing in Dallas.

[benefactor]

same thing in Dallas.
There is a poster in the Spurs forum that is selling floor seats at face. I might jump at it just to say I got to swim in that pool once in my life.

They are right behind the visitors bench...Mav fan interested possibly?

[JustBlaze]

C'mon Dallas, get THIS!

[Greg Oden]

The average fan being priced out of courtside seats doesn't prove shit. Also notice how you didn't post any Jack or Diane.

jcJz-x6idd8

[Findog]

There is a poster in the Spurs forum that is selling floor seats at face. I might jump at it just to say I got to swim in that pool once in my life.

They are right behind the visitors bench...Mav fan interested possibly?

this is for the game tonight at Staples?

[benefactor]

this is for the game tonight at Staples?
Sorry...should have been more specific. The games are Spurs home games.

[Shank]

Ahahahahahaaaa...haaaa, haa...fart.

[Findog]

http://www.truthaboutit.net/pictures/Brokeback-Phil-Kobe.jpg

[21_Blessings]

You obviously have that pic saved on your hard drive Fin. Please don't tell us it's your wallpaper too.

[Findog]

You obviously have that pic saved on your hard drive Fin. Please don't tell us it's your wallpaper too.

Don't be ashamed 21B. We know how much you love Pau.

[Findog]

Mavs are rolling out the blues tonight:

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs265.snc1/9232_259167025460_16555485460_8742836_4410079_n.jp g

[mavs>spurs2]

I'd like to see Terry starting to spread the floor and provide someone that can create a shot. Our offense looked horrendous last game

[badfish22]

If Josh was playing I would give us a good chance to win (since Pau is out.)

But since he is out that means we might have to got to the three pg lineup. We dont have a shot if we do that.

[KSeal]

I think this will be a close game. Possibly a very close game if Phil decides to run that shit lineup of Mbenga/Powell/Walton/Vujacic/Farmar out there like he did against the Clippers.

[ElNono]

http://lakers.topbuzz.com/gallery/d/3729-3/laker-fan-vic-the-brick-fullj_getty-73920300ab003_suns_lakers_4_02_13_pm.jpg

http://7amkickoff.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/lakers-riots.jpg

[21_Blessings]

Don't be ashamed 21B.

Dirk should be ashamed.

Pau 1, Dirk 0.

[Findog]

Dirk should be ashamed.

Pau 1, Dirk 0.

In what? Homosexual experiences?

Dirk's a 1.5, Pau is a 2.

[Brazil]

Wow Findog is at the top of his form !

Go Mavs !

[21_Blessings]

No such thing as a 1.5.

[Findog]

No such thing as a 1.5.

Yes there is.

LeBron, Kobe, Wade and Prime Duncan = 1

Dirk, KG = 1.5

Pau = 2

It's pretty simple really. Dirk's better than a second banana like Manu, Joe Johnson or Pau, but not good enough to be considered on Kobe and Bron's level. He would need a player almost as good as him to win a title, and he's never had that. Pau Gasol would've never gotten out of the first round if his main backup was Jason Terry and Josh Howard.

KG and Pierce are both 1.5 and they won a title together. KG brought the leadership and the ability to anchor a defense, something Pierce couldn't do. Pierce brought the ability to take over a game in crunchtime on offense, something KG couldn't do. The Mavs have never had a prime-time player who could fill in the gaps for what Dirk can't do.

[Shank]

Sonned.

[dirk4mvp]

fleeced.

[Findog]

And don't get me wrong, I like Pau. He willingly took to the second banana role, sacrificed shots and got better at the things he needed to do for the Lakers to win a title. But no GM would take Pau over Dirk if given the choice. Not one.

[DPG21920]

Anyone who says Pau over Dirk is a Laker fan. No Laker fans have credibility. Hence, if you say Pau over Dirk, you have no credibility.

Having said that, I am looking forward to this game. Should be highly entertaining. Either way, I am happy with whatever team loses!

[Culburn369]

So you would trade Pau for Dirk, DPG?

[DPG21920]

Yes. Dirk is better. Pau is a great fit with the Lakers, but Dirk is the better player.

[djohn2oo8]

Pau couldn't carry the Mavs like Dirk can

[Findog]

Pau has been a terrific fit with the Lakers. He was exactly what they needed opposite Kobe. But it's kind of like the Ariza-Artest thing. Ariza was a great fit for the Lakers, but Artest is the better player. I'm not sure how a Kobe-Dirk pairing would shake out, but it would be fun to see.

[Allanon]

No disrespect to the Laker fans, but I would take Dirk over Pau.

Pau can stretch defenses to the FT line, Dirk can stretch defense to the 3 pt line and allow Kobe much more room to work. Kobe + Dirk would have beaten the Celtics in 08.

[Muser]

Gasol is the perfect fit into the Lakers Triangle and is probably the best 2nd option player in the league but only a fool would say he is a better player than Dirk.

[milkshakeballa]

No disrespect to the Laker fans, but I would take Dirk over Pau.

Pau can stretch defenses to the FT line, Dirk can stretch defense to the 3 pt line and allow Kobe much more room to work. Kobe + Dirk would have beaten the Celtics in 08.


Son.....you would take fucking Marc over Pau....you don't need to tell this forum about tkaing a player over Pau haha we KNOW you would..

:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin

I wouldn't say Dirk is a BETTER. Better jump shot. But he is behind Pau defensively...doesn't demand a double...not much of a post up game. Pau is a better passer.

Is it that crazy to say Pau is better? I understand there is an argument for both sides though.

[Allanon]

Son.....you would take fucking Marc over Pau....you don't need to tell this forum about tkaing a player over Pau haha we KNOW you would..

:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin

I wouldn't say Dirk is a BETTER. Better jump shot. But he is behind Pau defensively...doesn't demand a double...not much of a post up game. Pau is a better passer.

Is it that crazy to say Pau is better? I understand there is an argument for both sides though.

Oh shit, this little fan of mine's is still following me around :lol

http://spurstalk.com/forums/image.php?u=15042&dateline=1247645618

[badfish22]

Son.....you would take fucking Marc over Pau....you don't need to tell this forum about tkaing a player over Pau haha we KNOW you would..

:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin

I wouldn't say Dirk is a BETTER. Better jump shot. But he is behind Pau defensively...doesn't demand a double...not much of a post up game. Pau is a better passer.

Is it that crazy to say Pau is better? I understand there is an argument for both sides though.
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[milkshakeballa]

Wow Findog is at the top of his form !

Go Mavs !


bullshit.....he fucking didnt even post a pic of Vic the Brick!!!! And that shit didn't happen til page 5!

[Findog]

Son.....you would take fucking Marc over Pau....you don't need to tell this forum about tkaing a player over Pau haha we KNOW you would..

:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin

I wouldn't say Dirk is a BETTER. Better jump shot. But he is behind Pau defensively...doesn't demand a double...not much of a post up game. Pau is a better passer.

Is it that crazy to say Pau is better? I understand there is an argument for both sides though.

What the hell are you smoking? Dirk of course is double-worthy. It's how teams have traditionally been able to beat the Mavs, by running a second defender at him anytime he puts the ball on the floor, or trapping him to give the ball up. It's how Golden State and Miami won.

And yes, it's kind of crazy to say Pau is better. It's not crazy to say the Lakers are better off with Pau because he's more of a traditional post player, but it's crazy to take Pau over Dirk in a theoretical draft.

Artest is a better player than Ariza, but they might've been better off sticking with Trevor. You could make a similar argument with Pau/Dirk as it pertains to the Lakers.

[badfish22]

What the hell are you smoking?


California weed is some crazy shit man :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[TheMACHINE]

The 300s is where the real Lakers fans reside.

whatever man..im a real fan but can afford 200's =P

[TheMACHINE]

fify

unfortunately i was there to witness that mess.

[Findog]

unfortunately i was there to witness that mess.

It was so bizarre to witness that, because usually it's the Lakers giving the Mavs the rusty pipe treatment at Staples.

[badfish22]

chD1n_nEXUY

I remember that like it was yesterday :cry

[sonic21]

lol laker fans.

they downgrade pau in all kobe-related threads to make him look good and now he's somehow better than dirk.

[milkshakeballa]

What the hell are you smoking? Dirk of course is double-worthy. It's how teams have traditionally been able to beat the Mavs, by running a second defender at him anytime he puts the ball on the floor, or trapping him to give the ball up. It's how Golden State and Miami won.

And yes, it's kind of crazy to say Pau is better. It's not crazy to say the Lakers are better off with Pau because he's more of a traditional post player, but it's crazy to take Pau over Dirk in a theoretical draft.

Artest is a better player than Ariza, but they might've been better off sticking with Trevor. You could make a similar argument with Pau/Dirk as it pertains to the Lakers.

LOL...I'm biased. I'm a Laker fan. I think Pau has much more impact on a game than Dirk. Pau is a 7 foot low post beast. Dirk is a 7 foot SG/SF. He is a great player. I will take Pau everyday in a draft and 2x on Sunday's before Dirk.

[Findog]

LOL...I'm biased. I'm a Laker fan. I think Pau has much more impact on a game than Dirk. Pau is a 7 foot low post beast. Dirk is a 7 foot SG/SF. He is a great player. I will take Pau everyday in a draft and 2x on Sunday's before Dirk.

Pau Gasol carrying a team = 0 playoff wins

Dirk Nowitzki carrying a team = 8 series wins

They met once in the money tournament, and Dirk kicked Pau's teeth in.

[badfish22]

I'm biased. I'm a Laker fan
Way to say the same thing twice.


I think Pau has much more impact on a game than Dirk.

God I hope I can go to California this summer :smokin:smokin

[dirk4mvp]

lol laker fans.

they downgrade pau in all kobe-related threads to make him look good and now he's somehow better than dirk.

:lol spot on

[milkshakeballa]

lol laker fans.

they downgrade pau in all kobe-related threads to make him look good and now he's somehow better than dirk.

never downgraded Pau - I know how important he is and how easy he makes life for Kobe on the court! :)

[milkshakeballa]

Pau Gasol carrying a team = 0 playoff wins

Dirk Nowitzki carrying a team = 8 series wins

They met once in the money tournament, and Dirk kicked Pau's teeth in.


Holy shit. Pau's best fuckign player on that team was MIKE MILLER!!! LOL does Dirk win 50 games with that team???? Does he win a playoff series????

[sonic21]

Holy shit. Pau's best fuckign player on that team was MIKE MILLER!!! LOL does Dirk win 50 games with that team???? Does he win a playoff series????

he'd win some playoff games.

[dirk4mvp]

Holy shit. Pau's best fuckign player on that team was MIKE MILLER!!! LOL does Dirk win 50 games with that team???? Does he win a playoff series????

That Grizzlies team had 7 guys averaging double figures and were first in opponent scoring per game. Those Grizzlies weren't slouches at all

[Ghazi]

Holy shit. Pau's best fuckign player on that team was MIKE MILLER!!! LOL does Dirk win 50 games with that team???? Does he win a playoff series????



Yes he wins 50 games. As for whether he wins a playoff series, probably not... but he wins a playoff GAME IMO

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

:lol spot on


Yup. And when trying to justify the Gasol trade, "Marc Gasol is a muthafuckin beast!!!"

[dirk4mvp]

Of course Dirk wins a game with that lineup around him. The Grizzlies had game 3 wrapped up and let Dirk hit a 3 to send it into overtime.

[badfish22]

I dont believe this argument is actually going on right now.

Only a laker fan :rolleyes

[dirk4mvp]

A better question is, do the Mavs with Pau instead of Dirk get past San Antonio in 06?

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

A better question is, do the Mavs with Pau instead of Dirk get past San Antonio in 06?

Even if they do, does Pau Gasol drop 52 points to carry the Mavs past the Suns in a pivotal game 5 effectively deciding the series?

[badfish22]

A better question is, do the Mavs with Pau instead of Dirk get past San Antonio in 06?

They dont even get to San Antonio.
But hell no.
And we probably wouldnt have made the playoffs last year with Pau.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I dont believe this argument is actually going on right now.




The next time a Laker fan tries to compare Kobe to Jordan Pau Gasol will be a scrub though.

[milkshakeballa]

Tsakalidis/Dirk/Battier/Eddie Jones/Chucky Atkins/Miller/B Jackson vs. Pau/Howard/Terry/Diop/Stackhouse/Damp/Harris

Pau would fucking sweep that series too.....do you really not agree with this?

[dirk4mvp]

They dont even get to San Antonio.
But hell no.
And we probably wouldnt have made the playoffs last year with Pau.

What about in 08? Are you telling me the almighty Pau Gasol doesn't come back early from an injury to put his team in the playoffs?

[milkshakeballa]

The next time a Laker fan tries to compare Kobe to Jordan Pau Gasol will be a scrub though.

Only Kobe fans would say that bullshit (ie. Allanon)

[monosylab1k]

The next time a Laker fan tries to compare Kobe to Jordan Pau Gasol will be a scrub though.

I like how some are even trying to say that the Grizzlies got the better end of the Gasol trade.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Only Kobe fans would say that bullshit (ie. Allanon)


Fair enough, I believe you. At least your argument remains consistent.

[benefactor]

A better question is, do the Mavs with Pau instead of Dirk get past San Antonio in 06?
They probably lose 4-1.

[KSeal]

Anyone trying to say Pau is better then Dirk is completely full of shit, just stop.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I like how some are even trying to say that the Grizzlies got the better end of the Gasol trade.


They did get future HOFers Javaris Crittenton and Marc Gasol.

[monosylab1k]

Saying you would take Gasol over Dirk is almost as dumb as putting Sasha Vujacic on Ray Allen at a critical point in the NBA Finals.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Tsakalidis/Dirk/Battier/Eddie Jones/Chucky Atkins/Miller/B Jackson vs. Pau/Howard/Terry/Diop/Stackhouse/Damp/Harris

Pau would fucking sweep that series too.....do you really not agree with this?

I honestly think Dirk would have at least one big night that carries his team.

[benefactor]

Why are we even discussing Pau being as good as Dirk? Spermshakeballa sounds almost as stupid as DAF did in the Dirk vs. Manu second banana thread when he was trying to defend Manu.

[milkshakeballa]

They did get future HOFers Javaris Crittenton and Marc Gasol.

:rollin:rollin:rollin

Come on...Marc Gasol is a fuckign franchise player are you kidding me? That trade has not been decided yet!!!!! :P

[sonic21]

can you even remotely consider Pau as an MVP candidate?

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Why are we even discussing Pau being as good as Dirk? Spermshakeballa sounds almost as stupid as DAF did in the Dirk vs. Manu second banana thread when he was trying to defend Manu.


No he doesn't, Pau >>> Manu.

[milkshakeballa]

Listen..there is an argument obivously that DIrk is better. Me personally..I take Pau.

And what I'm trying to say is no Mavs fan can possibly use the argument of:

Dirk: 8 series wins
Pau:0 wins

That is bullshit!!!

[milkshakeballa]

I understand Dirk is great. I'm FUCKING GERMAN!!! lol I jsut htink Pau's impact > Dirk.

[monosylab1k]

yeah little things like playoff success don't mean anything.

[badfish22]

Tsakalidis/Dirk/Battier/Eddie Jones/Chucky Atkins/Miller/B Jackson vs. Pau/Howard/Terry/Diop/Stackhouse/Damp/Harris

Pau would fucking sweep that series too.....do you really not agree with this?

No. Who on that team would guard Dirk? He would just destory wearing another jersey. And that would make things open up for his other players.

[sonic21]

Listen..there is an argument obivously that DIrk is better. Me personally..I take Pau.

And what I'm trying to say is no Mavs fan can possibly use the argument of:

Dirk: 8 series wins
Pau:0 wins

That is bullshit!!!

ok

[monosylab1k]

Dirk > Duncan. Playoff success doesn't matter anymore.

[benefactor]

Listen..there is an argument obivously that DIrk is better. Me personally..I take Pau.

And what I'm trying to say is no Mavs fan can possibly use the argument of:

Dirk: 8 series wins
Pau:0 wins

That is bullshit!!!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/gospelrapper/milkshake-1.jpg

[milkshakeballa]

yeah little things like playoff success don't mean anything.

Pau:1
Dirk:CHOKE

:rollin:rollin:rollin

Come on...is that fair?

[dirk4mvp]

You're not really in good company when 21_blessings is the only other one who thinks that.

[Allanon]

Oh this is getting good. :corn:

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

You're not really in good company when 21_blessings is the only other one who thinks that.


:lmao 21 "Sarah Palin" Blessings

[badfish22]

Pau:1
Dirk:CHOKE

:rollin:rollin:rollin

Come on...is that fair?

I stated writing a response to this but then I was like "I just cant do this anymore, its getting too retarded" .

[milkshakeballa]

I stated writing a response to this but then I was like "I just cant do this anymore, its getting too retarded" .


you know i wasn't serious....

[sonic21]

Pau:1
Dirk:CHOKE

:rollin:rollin:rollin

Come on...is that fair?

de soto?

[clambake]

i'm looking forward to a spirited scrimmage for the lakers.

just glad my team can help them gel.

[djohn2oo8]

^ Have some confidence in your team, it should be a good game

[badfish22]

lol I jsut htink Pau's impact > Dirk.


you know i wasn't serious....


After you wrote the above, I dont know what to take seriously. I mean that is the grammar people use when they mock other posters :lol

[milkshakeballa]

After you wrote the above, I dont know what to take seriously. I mean that is the grammar people use when they mock other posters :lol


lol ur fucking retarded....

i said its retarded to compare pau and dirk when he was on memphis in the playoffs. that team is fucking horrible. siwtch pau and dirk and imo dallas sweeps.

and if you guys are going to really value post season success....


then pau-1
dirk-0


Do I believe that? No cuz im not a fucking idiot... :)

[Greg Oden]

I have as many playoff wins as a #1 guy as Pau does.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I have as many playoff wins as a #1 guy as Pau does.


:lmao

[mavs>spurs2]

I need about a case of beer to weather this storm that's about to ensue

[clambake]

^ Have some confidence in your team, it should be a good game

i do, just not tonight.

i didn't get to see them play the wiz. the box scores and recap were unsettling.

[Findog]

I honestly think Dirk would have at least one big night that carries his team.

Dirk's supporting cast was better, but not THAT much better. Put Dirk on the Grizz and they don't get swept.

[Findog]

and if you guys are going to really value post season success....


then pau-1
dirk-0



Robert Horry - 7
Kobe - 4

Big Shot Bob > Kobe

[milkshakeballa]

Robert Horry - 7
Kobe - 4

Big Shot Bob > Kobe

EJSUS CHRIST fukin dumbshit read my earlier post

[Findog]

EJSUS CHRIST fukin dumbshit read my earlier post

Titles as #1 guys -

Dirk - 0
Pau - 0

Finals Appearances as # 1 guys -

Dirk - 1
Pau - 0

Playoff Appearances as # 1 guys -
Dirk - 8
Pau - 3

Series wins as #1 guys -
Dirk - 8
Pau - 0

Playoff wins as #1 guys -
Dirk - 42
Pau - 0

[Donkeybong]

Titles as #1 guys -

Dirk - 0
Pau - 0

Finals Appearances as # 1 guys -

Dirk - 1
Pau - 0

Playoff Appearances as # 1 guys -
Dirk - 8
Pau - 3

Series wins as #1 guys -
Dirk - 8
Pau - 0

Playoff wins as #1 guys -
Dirk - 42
Pau - 0

lol, you honestly think people are going to remember that after they both retire?

Rings:
Pau - 1
Dirk - 0

:toast

[badfish22]

lol, you honestly think people are going to remember that after they both retire?

Rings:
Pau - 1
Dirk - 0

:toast

Fans of basketball- yes
Laker fans- No

Or people might remember this
MVP's
Pau- 0
Dirk-1

[kamikazi_player]

lol, you honestly think people are going to remember that after they both retire?

Rings:
Pau - 1
Dirk - 0

:toast
also add number of chokes in NBA finals
Pau - 0
Dirk - 1

[Findog]

lol, you honestly think people are going to remember that after they both retire?

Rings:
Pau - 1
Dirk - 0

:toast

People will remember Dirk as the best foreign-born player of all-time*. They'll remember Pau as an All Star and a great sidekick to Kobe. Dirk will be remembered as a Batman, Pau will be remembered as a Robin.

* Hakeem played for the US in the Olympics

[Findog]

also add number of chokes in NBA finals
Pau - 0
Dirk - 1

Takes 12 wins to get there. How many playoff games did Pau win as a member of the Grizzlies?

[kamikazi_player]

Takes 12 wins to get there. How many playoff games did Pau win as a member of the Grizzlies?
True, I'll give you that
Dork>Pau

[milkshakeballa]

HOYL FUCK YOU MAVS FANS DO NOT FUCKIGN READ

I WASNT FUCKING HOLDING the 1-0 AGINST DIRK YOU FUCKING COCK SUCKERS

[Venti Quattro]

Findog sure does have a lot of time in his hands.

[monosylab1k]

The curbstomping is almost upon us.

[monosylab1k]

After seeing the new blue uni's on the court, I like them even more

[monosylab1k]

Make those the primaries, create a home white with the same style, and keep the Diddy greens as alternates.

[kamikazi_player]

HOYL FUCK YOU MAVS FANS DO NOT FUCKIGN READ

I WASNT FUCKING HOLDING the 1-0 AGINST DIRK YOU FUCKING COCK SUCKERS
LOL you mad?

[Trainwreck2100]

damn them some nice unis mavs

[LnGrrrR]

This game is a little sloppy on both sides.

[monosylab1k]

goddamn the mavs don't rotate for shit

[Banzai]

marion always has breakout games against the lakers.

[Findog]

Marion looking good so far

[monosylab1k]

get Barea the hell out of there

[sribb43]

Why the fuck does Barea even bother crossing half court after the mavs offensive possesion?

[sribb43]

Drew "dumbass" Gooden with no clock awareness

[mystargtr34]

God damn, Gooden has talent on offense, but hes so fucking bad on D even watching him as a Mav makes me feel like screaming at him to FUCKIN ROTATE.

[mavs>spurs2]

why aren't you two faggots in game chat? (you know who you are)

[sribb43]

No Kobe or bynum for most of quarter and mavs can't expand lead bc of fuckin Barea

[Danny.Zhu]

No Kobe or bynum for most of quarter and mavs can't expand lead bc of fuckin Barea

Dirk didn't get a lot of chances.

[sribb43]

Dirk didn't get a lot of chances.

Odom is a tough defender on Dirk...strong, quick and athletic

[mystargtr34]

why aren't you two faggots in game chat? (you know who you are)

I think dirk4mvp and Stretch went on a date tonight.

[sribb43]

Kris Humphries has zero court vision

[Danny.Zhu]

Wow. Bynum looks good.

[djohn2oo8]

Mark Jackson continuing to blow the Lakers, nothing to see here

[lil_penny]

Dick jefferson better watch out, I saw humphries wink at walton and I think he liked it.

[ElNono]

Bynum camping in the lane. You would think the NBA isn't calling 3 seconds anymore.

[sribb43]

Bynum camping in the lane. You would think the NBA isn't calling 3 seconds anymore.

The replacement refs would call it

[mystargtr34]

Of course the Lakers could win a championship with Jordan Farmar as their starting point guard... I could be the starting PG and the Lakers could still win a title.

[sribb43]

Once again lakers roll pleyers raping the mavs

[LA24]

Shannon motherfucka Brown !!

[ElNono]

Dirk looks letargic...

[sribb43]

Dallas is a funny little team to beat up on.

Lakers always tease the mavs and then turn it on in the 4th for the win

[mystargtr34]

LMFAO @ Shannon Brown clapping in Kidd's face then getting smashed on a screen...

Classic

[lil_penny]

Shannon is a stud.

[sribb43]

Asking humphries to guard bynum is like telling barea to guard Kobe