Brendan Haywood: "If they're looking for us,they'll see us this weekend "

[lefty]

It's nice to see we are in their heads :lol

[clambake]

agree. i'm glad they're thinking about the spurs.....cuz they're playing the spurs.

[MannyIsGod]

agree. i'm glad they're thinking about the spurs.....cuz they're playing the spurs.

:lol

I kinda thought the same thing.

Who cares what Haywood or Jalen Rose or some bum off Dallas streets (Findog?) says at this point? Its all about the games now and the talking really doesn't matter.

The Spurs aren't the type of team that needs bulletin board material to win this series and I really actually doubt the Mavericks need anymore either. These two teams have faced each other enough over the past decade to pretty much hate each other.

[Big P]

lol..brenda got played by DeJuan.

[clambake]

lol..brenda got played by DeJuan.

you might want to use their correct names......unless you're ok with possibly losing to erika and brenda.

[Cane]

Blair > Haywood

[FromWayDowntown]

I just wonder when Gregg Popovich gained a Jackson-esque reputation for playing head games with other teams. If there's a sheer pragmatist in the NBA, it's Gregg Popovich. I'm not sure that any pragmatist worth his salt gets into playing head games.

But if Dallas wants to think that's what he's doing, I'm sure his good with that.

[EmptyMan]

WTF does that even mean.

Yes they are looking for you - they are playing you first round in the playoffs.

They know they will see you this weekend - NBA just released the Playoff Schedule.


He should have added, "If they want to come at us, they will have to come to Dallas first and meet us face to face."

[BronxCowboy]

you might want to use their correct names......unless you're ok with possibly losing to erika and brenda.

I agree... never understood the point of changing the gender of people's name to try and trash them. Just makes it all the more humiliating if you lose, and less gratifying if you win. Plus it's so 2nd grade. Give the Mavs their due... They're playing great ball. And give Haywood and Dampier their due; they give the Mavs some real toughness and depth in the middle. The Mavs are a really great team. Recognizing that will make it even sweeter if we win, and not so hard to swallow if we lose.

[doobs]

I just wonder when Gregg Popovich gained a Jackson-esque reputation for playing head games with other teams. If there's a sheer pragmatist in the NBA, it's Gregg Popovich. I'm not sure that any pragmatist worth his salt gets into playing head games.

But if Dallas wants to think that's what he's doing, I'm sure his good with that.

Pragmatism = doing what's necessary to get the job done

A pragmatist should be flexible. He should be willing to adapt his tactics, which includes possibly using mind games.

That said, I don't think Pop is playing any mind games here.

[lefty]

Remember game 1 of ECSF in 1994, Indiana @ NY ?

Reggie Miller miraculously tied the game, then for some reason, Sam Mitchell fouls John Starks and sends him to the FT line.

I don't what Sammy was thinking, he must have been caught in the heat of the moment, but the Knicks were like: " WTF ???? why did they do that? "

You looked a John Staks's face and his body language, you knew he didn't want to be on the FT line; why? because the Knicks interpreted the situation as : " did they just foul us on purpose, even though it's a tied game, because they know we are going to miss? "

Starks misses both FT's, Miller grabs the rebound, Mason goes Sam Mitchell on Reggie, and Pacers win.


So, this is what the mavs must be thinking: " they tank the game, knowing that they will face us in the 1st round and that we own them in the playoffs? "
See, Mavs must be shitting in their pants now, they know we know we can beat them.




Now, back to your regular program

[BronxCowboy]

That said, I don't think Pop is playing any mind games here.

I second that. I really don't think Popovich does play mind games. I think the reputation comes from people misinterpreting what he does as "CIA Pop." The people on this board are as bad as any in terms of propogating this reputation.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

And if they're looking for freedom?

dM90rOhMT5g

[dbestpro]

Spoken like a true playoff veteran. Oh, wait a minute.....

[in2deep]

brenda and ericka are the weakest Center tandem since Shawn Bradley and Raef Lafrenz

[Doug Collins]

And if they're looking for freedom?

dM90rOhMT5g

Bravo! :lol

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

If you want to get technical about who had a "C" listed next to them in the starting line ups the Spurs once had a "center" tandem of Fabs and Bonner.

[DPG21920]

That is just Haywood.

[BronxCowboy]

brenda and ericka are the weakest Center tandem since Shawn Bradley and Raef Lafrenz

:wakeup

[clambake]

:wakeup

don't let it bother you. every team has these kind of fans.

[Big P]

you might want to use their correct names......unless you're ok with possibly losing to erika and brenda.

Why what have they done?

[Fpoonsie]

I agree... never understood the point of changing the gender of people's name to try and trash them. Just makes it all the more humiliating if you lose, and less gratifying if you win. Plus it's so 2nd grade. Give the Mavs their due... They're playing great ball. And give Haywood and Dampier their due; they give the Mavs some real toughness and depth in the middle. The Mavs are a really great team. Recognizing that will make it even sweeter if we win, and not so hard to swallow if we lose.

I like that approach. I'll do my best to 'member it.

[SpursWoman]

They know they will see you this weekend - NBA just released the Playoff Schedule.


lol

[Budkin]

It sounds like he was trying to come up with an intimidating quote and just... didn't.

[DesignatedT]

:lmao haywood. this bum doesn't even know.

[dbestpro]

It sounds like he was trying to come up with an intimidating quote and just... didn't.

Well it was either that or he was going to say, "Oh, yeah!?"

[jack0fspeed]

This is Brendan's first chance to play in a real playoff series. Let him have his fun.

[cd98]

Are the Mavs so fragile that they need to use this as motivation? Seriously, their goal should be the NBA title, not beating the Spurs in the first round.

[clambake]

Are the Mavs so fragile that they need to use this as motivation? Seriously, their goal should be the NBA title, not beating the Spurs in the first round.

yes, they are fragile. it would be terrible to lose to such a fragile team.

[cd98]

yes, they are fragile. it would be terrible to lose to such a fragile team.

Yes, but worse to lose to a lesser ranked team that hasn't played well all season. Spurs fans expect the Spurs not to win a title because of how poorly they've played all year. But nothing is more demoralizing than losing to a lesser team in the first round after being highly favored (see broken hearted Mav fans after G.S. loss in 2007).

[jjktkk]

Are the Mavs so fragile that they need to use this as motivation? Seriously, their goal should be the NBA title, not beating the Spurs in the first round.

When you haven't won a championship, the next biggest accomplishment is to beat a team that has.

[G-Nob]

"If you are loooking for us, we are right here so come get us this weekend. If you aren't looking for us, you don't have to come get us but please know we are here for this weekend."

-B. Haywood

[clambake]

Yes, but worse to lose to a lesser ranked team that hasn't played well all season. Spurs fans expect the Spurs not to win a title because of how poorly they've played all year. But nothing is more demoralizing than losing to a lesser team in the first round after being highly favored (see broken hearted Mav fans after G.S. loss in 2007).

just shows how fragile the mavs are. should be an easy series against a fragile team with brenda and erika.

[elbamba]

Some people need motivation to play. I don't think the Spurs need any additional incentive, they will be ready to play.

[RiverwalkParade]

I think DeJuan Blair is looking for them. They didn't cover him all night.

OH SNAP!!!!

[Kool Bob Love]

link?
Link?
Link?

[cd98]

just shows how fragile the mavs are. should be an easy series against a fragile team with brenda and erika.

If their pysche is as fragile as the 2007 squad, then probably so. Perhaps that's why you see Spurs fans more optimistic than normal given how poorly we've played all season.

If there is one team to choke in the first round, most NBA fans would pick Dallas.

[clambake]

If their pysche is as fragile as the 2007 squad, then probably so. Perhaps that's why you see Spurs fans more optimistic than normal given how poorly we've played all season.

If there is one team to choke in the first round, most NBA fans would pick Dallas.

no doubt, to lose to the mavs would qualify as a choke, i guess.

[Big P]

no doubt, to lose to the mavs would qualify as a choke, i guess.

I'm pretty sure you would know all about choking..2006.

[cd98]

no doubt, to lose to the mavs would qualify as a choke, i guess.

Not quite. You can't choke when you are the 7 seed and you lose to the 2 seed. By definition, if the Mavs lose, they choke. If the Spurs lose, they suck, but only as expected. If the Mavs win, good job, but you were expected to win. If the Spurs win, underdogs win.

Quite simple. It's the pressure of of being a high seed. The Spurs have handled it well over the years, winning 4 championships. The Mavs, not so much.

[8FOR!3]

No shit @ Haywood.

He's right guys. We WILL see them this weekend, spot on. Couldn't have set it better myself. :lol

[admiralfats]

this is probably not an issue at all, but as i've never been on an nba basketball team, i kind of wonder if it's at least a little weird.

it seems like there's an element of the mavs, especially between terry and the recently acquired ex-wizards, that acts really tough. like when caron butler almost dunked on temple, terry came over and was posturing with him or whatever, then dirk came over and tried to...be tough with them?...and it didn't really seem received. Just kind of a weird dynamic.

like i said, it's not really an issue probably, but the fact that this new guy is semi-talking trash and the whole acting tough thing makes me wonder. Are you actually tough or do you just talk? Is your whole team behind you with this let's talk trash thing, especially when you're new to the team and haven't experienced this rivalry at all?

anyway, it's at least fun to see guys act tough, and then dirk walk over and not really fit in with that. haha.

[clambake]

Not quite. You can't choke when you are the 7 seed and you lose to the 2 seed.
:lol has it always been this way? does it mean the better seeded team that loses just choked?

or are there acceptable excuses?

[spurs10]

:lol has it always been this way? does it mean the better seeded team that loses just choked?

or are there acceptable excuses?
If you have questions about choking, I would like to refer you to the 2006 Finals and the first round of the 2007 playoffs, they are classic examples.
Choking is stealing defeat from the jaws of victory.

:lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2:

[cd98]

:lol has it always been this way? does it mean the better seeded team that loses just choked?

or are there acceptable excuses?

There are exceptions to the general rule. But none of them apply to a team that is healthy and has its best players playing well. If the Mavs lose, as the higher seed, they choke. A 2 seed should beat a 7 seed in the NBA.

[cd98]

this is probably not an issue at all, but as i've never been on an nba basketball team, i kind of wonder if it's at least a little weird.

it seems like there's an element of the mavs, especially between terry and the recently acquired ex-wizards, that acts really tough. like when caron butler almost dunked on temple, terry came over and was posturing with him or whatever, then dirk came over and tried to...be tough with them?...and it didn't really seem received. Just kind of a weird dynamic.

like i said, it's not really an issue probably, but the fact that this new guy is semi-talking trash and the whole acting tough thing makes me wonder. Are you actually tough or do you just talk? Is your whole team behind you with this let's talk trash thing, especially when you're new to the team and haven't experienced this rivalry at all?

anyway, it's at least fun to see guys act tough, and then dirk walk over and not really fit in with that. haha.

Ex Wizards are tough. They bring guns to their lockerrooms.

[cd98]

If you have questions about choking, I would like to refer you to the 2006 Finals and the first round of the 2007 playoffs, they are classic examples.
Choking is stealing defeat from the jaws of victory.

:lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2:

It's such a waste of time to heckle Mav fans about "choking." They are so adverse to pressure that they try to shift it on the other team, even when they are clearly favored. That's the difference between true champions and perpetual runners up.

[sa_kid20]

No shit we'll see them this weekend lol.

Looks like Haywood tried to pull a "Jerome James" on the Spurs but it didn't quite work out.

[clambake]

anyone can replace choking with excuses. lol

[spurs10]

It's such a waste of time to heckle Mav fans about "choking." They are so adverse to pressure that they try to shift it on the other team, even when they are clearly favored. That's the difference between true champions and perpetual runners up.
Yeah, you're probably right....just sayin' though.

[picc84]

Haywood. :lol

If Haywood was smart he'd have Arenas blog all his trashtalk from jail.

[clambake]

is "a teams best players not playing well" defined as a choke or an excuse?

[easjer]

I don't understand this board at all. Are people going to be starting threads very time a player, or the media says anything about this series and then collectively bitch about it?

Who really cares?

Ok, I can agree with you to a point, but you have to admit this is funny if it's supposed to be trash-talk.

It's the equivalent of a playground 'Oh YEAH?' shouted at the back of the retreating combatant.

[crc21209]

Why is it that SOMEBODY from the Mavs always, always has to open their mouth? And this time it's Haywood? :lol...A guy who has basically no experience in this Spurs-Mavs rivalry and little experience in the Playoffs...

[Mavs101]

yeah, but people on here take so far to the extreme that it gets out of hand.

That's what the board moderators are supposed to handle.

[Mavs101]

Why is it that SOMEBODY from the Mavs always, always has to open their mouth? And this time it's Haywood? :lol...A guy who has basically no experience in this Spurs-Mavs rivalry and little experience in the Playoffs...

I found this a little weird myself. Although he doesn't have much experience, he is part of the team and he has a right to talk on team business. Fans on the other hand do not. ;) I'd make sure that you analyze your own teams gum flapping before you say something about the Mavs players. Don't you think the interviewing reporter might have asked a question that led to the quote?

[cd98]

is "a teams best players not playing well" defined as a choke or an excuse?

Excuses are cover ups for chokes (for the most part). Rarely is an excuse an acceptable means to explain a choke.

[Mavs101]

Shooters have off nights... you can't call that a choke. Every player has a bad shooting night. I've seen MJ miss a dunk all by himself on a fast break. Everyone gets an excuse every now and then.

[cd98]

Shooters have off nights... you can't call that a choke. Every player has a bad shooting night. I've seen MJ miss a dunk all by himself on a fast break. Everyone gets an excuse every now and then.

Yes shooters do have off nights, but we're talking about over an entire series. Great players may have a single bad night, but rebound for the next game. In elimination games, the best players always bring it (and I never saw Jordan not bring it in a big game).

[jimo2305]

nice try haywood..

bulletin board material..

we're gonna punch you guys in the mouth..

[clambake]

nice try haywood..

bulletin board material..

we're gonna punch you guys in the mouth..

which spur are you?

[MannyIsGod]

:lmao @ clambake in this thread.

I hate mavfan but he's been pretty good in this thread.

[easjer]

Ditto Manny.

[manu the best]

.. just another maverick without any brain .. :lol

[clambake]

.. just another maverick without any brain .. :lol

i'm not a maverick, i'm a fan, Einstein.

[mavsfan1000]

i'm not a maverick, i'm a fan, Einstein.
I think he's talking about Haywood.

[DPG21920]

"And if they hungry, there is a Luna de Noche Mexican Restaurant across the street from the arena"

- Haywood

[Big P]

"If they're looking for us,they'll see us this weekend " :lol

That is one of the dumbest quotes of all time, "if their looking for us, they'll see us this weekend"?? :lmao

[DPG21920]

"If they're looking for the best shopping, they'll find it at Northpark Mall"

- Haywood

[Holmes_Fans]

LOLOLOLOLOL did any of the spurs fan think that maybe Haywood was asked a question about this?

[Holmes_Fans]

nice try haywood..

bulletin board material..

we're gonna punch you guys in the mouth..

BB Material?

it's nice to see that haywood has gotten into the spurs heads

[Big P]

LOLOLOLOLOL did any of the spurs fan think that maybe Haywood was asked a question about this?

What was the question?

[DPG21920]

"If they're looking for a place to grab a drink, Ghost Bar goes hard"

-Haywood

[exstatic]

Of course Haywood wasn't here last year when Dallas gamed it to specifically match up with us, so he should probably shut up.

[clambake]

I think he's talking about Haywood.

shut up and stop thinking. he's disrespecting my girl brenda.

[mavsfan1000]

shut up and stop thinking. he's disrespecting my girl brenda.
Why does every mav fan get all pissed off everytime I mention something? It's like everyone acts like dirk4mvp around here. I seriously get along better with the spurs fans than my own fanbase here. :lol

[Chieflion]

Why does every mav fan get all pissed off everytime I mention something? It's like everyone acts like dirk4mvp around here. I seriously get along better with the spurs fans than my own fanbase here. :lol

Maybe it is just because you have the pink pony in your avatar.

[mavsfan1000]

Maybe it is just because you have the pink pony in your avatar.
lol Forgot about that. Maybe I'll take that off now. I did that when I was really pissed by the way they were playing.

[bigdog]

"If they're looking for a pussy that's gonna get owned by DeJuan Blair, you're looking at him." -Brendan Haywood

[MI21]

Thanks, Brendan. It would be quite the annoyance if Dallas wasn't there on the weekend.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~joe14580/master%20of%20the%20obvious.jpg

[jimo2305]

lol Forgot about that. Maybe I'll take that off now. I did that when I was really pissed by the way they were playing.

lmao i was actually wondering why you had that avi :lol

[DPG21920]

"If they're looking for a great deal on a certified pre owned, I know a guy"

-Haywood

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

"If they're looking for a great deal on a certified pre owned, I know a guy"

-Haywood

Seriously?

-Bonner

[bigfan]

Ive got no problems with what Heywood said, he seems generally a good guy and hell, I wish we had made that trade instead of the Mavs. Regardless, I still know we can take these guys.

[Spurminator]

... and then he put on his black trash bag cape and walked away.

[in2deep]

"whatever they are looking for, I can google it for them on my blackberry"

- Brendan Haywood

[DPG21920]

Seriously?

-Bonner

:lol

[DPG21920]

"If they're ever injured in an auto accident, call me, the angry wizard. I'll work my magic to get you every cent you're owed"

- Haywood

[G-Nob]

"If they need some help with their homework, I'll be here for them this weekend. I'm kinda good at algebra."

-B. Haywood

[Avitus1]

"whatever they are looking for, I can google it for them on my blackberry"

- Brendan Haywood

:lol

[in2deep]

"If they are looking for me, I'll be in my lab"

- Brendan Haywood

[Lebowski Brickowski]

"If they're looking for a good time, they can call me, Brendan Haywood!"

[SpursWoman]

"If they're looking for a good time, they can call me, Brendan Haywood!"


:rollin :lol

[Budkin]

Looking for Mavs in all the wrong places?

[easjer]

Seriously?

-Bonner

:rollin

[mavsfan1000]

"If they're looking for a good time, they can call me, Brendan Haywood!"
:wow :lol

[spursrocks]

brendan cant guard DX Beast!

[Horse]

Haywood you blow me? What a retard what gives this bum the right to speak what has he ever done, and why does anyone care what he says? It's like the sonics series in 05 or 07 where their center jones or something started talking no one ever heard from him again

[Biggems]

what did that dude in the courtroom say in Deuce Bigelow...oh yes

THAT'S A HUGE BITCH...........this fits Haywood, cause he is a huge, silly bitch. he knows almost nothing of this rivalry, of how heated and how much angst there is between the two teams. yet, he flaps his gums, like he is dirk, dampier, or terry. the guy has been a shitty player on a bottom feeder team for quite a while...now that he is on the 2 seed for a few months, he feels the need to flap his gums....

haywood makes me laugh

[Danny.Zhu]

Come on!

I think Brandan Haywood is an upgrade of Diop. Remember how Diop destroyed us in 06?

[Spursmania]

This thread was actually entertaining:lol

Haywood:lmao

[ElNono]

Haywood is just trolling y'all...

http://blog.infinitemonkeysblog.com/files/images/obvious_troll.preview.jpg

[spurs10]

"If they're looking for us, we'll be the other guys there wearing basketball uniforms".

[UnWantedTheory]

If you are looking for us, than we are looking for you,...but if we dont find each other we will on sunday, which is this weekend. I am the intimidator......Grrrr Bitches!!!

[G-Nob]

"If they want me this weekend, I'll be easy to find. I'll be the one with the basketball in my hand this weekend."

-B. Haywood

[wut]

"If they're looking for us, they'll see us this weekend, wearing Mavs jerseys...on a basketball court..in Dallas .... on Sunday..... but seriously...if they can't find us...let me know...and I'll call them and tell them where we are."

[Ocotillo]

There were a lot of posters who wanted us to go after Haywood when he was with the Wizards.

[jag]

There were a lot of posters who wanted us to go after Haywood when he was with the Wizards.

That doesn't mean anyone thought he had a bright mind. He's a big 7 foot body that I'd still love to have on the spurs, but he's no Ali with his smack talk.

[LoneStarState'sPride]

That doesn't mean anyone thought he had a bright mind. He's a big 7 foot body that I'd still love to have on the spurs, but he's no Ali with his smack talk.

"Yeah, and I'll see you on Sunday.........and........stuff......."

[ohmwrecker]

"If they're looking for us . . . Maybe they could swing by my house and give me a ride. I get lost easily."

[nkdlunch]

"if they're looking for us we'll be at centercourt. I'll be looking out for them and hopefully we won't miss each other. If we do, please tell them to page us on the intercom and i can go meet them at the booth. If we somehow miss the call just tell them to call Marc Cuban and he should know where we are. Otherwise I dont know I guess we can meet each other NeXT Sunday" - Brenda. Haywood

[lefty]

We saw you Brenda


Move along, there is nothing to see :lmao


:rollin

[ca®lo]

We saw you Brenda


Move along, there is nothing to see :lmao


:rollin

:lol