Props to the Spurs, Mono and Hollinger, and Goodbye for Now

[Findog]

First, I'd like to congratulate the Spurs and their fans on winning this series. You were the better team and deserved to win. Good luck in the later rounds. I know you will enjoy having the bragging rights back after getting the revenge that you've sought for so long. Your team is better and wanted it more. There's a lot of good-natured shit-talking, so I'll say a few good things about the Spurs for once. I wish we had a two-guard that has Manu's willingness to attack the basket, along with his fearlessness and heart. The only thing I dislike about Manu Ginobili is the uniform he wears. His game is a joy to watch and he is a warrior and a winner. I wish we had a coach like Pop that knows how to get the best out of his players and always takes the long view instead of the short view. I think Mark Cuban is a fantastic owner, but as a fan, he's a jackass. I cringe at his antics and think he has instilled too much of an excuses-making mentality. Winning 50 games every year and making the playoffs is nice, since I remember the nineties, but I think the Mavericks organization as a whole needs to adopt a more humble persona, and that should start with Cuban.

Also, props to monosylab1k for calling this series and having a better read on how this team would perform in the playoffs than I did. Mono, you were right that the Spurs would take this in 6, but you were wrong to question the character and heart of our boys in blue. I just wish that they had played four quarters tonight instead of not showing up until six minutes before halftime.

The only other thing I'll say when people make fun of being a Mavericks fan, the empty trophy case, "choking" this and "soft" that, is that I've bled blue and green since I was a 9-year-old boy in 1988, and I'll always stick by them thick and thin. Basketball is one of the outlets that I have to cling on to. Playing basketball, watching basketball, eating, drinking, sleeping and breathing basketball has gotten me through a lot. Aside from not getting to see my team win a title, it really sucks to not have a game to look forward to after a long day of work, or taking my mind off other more serious things. I can deal with the jokes and the trash talking when I know there's games to look forward to starting in November.

As part of my bet with mono, I'll refrain from posting until the Spurs are eliminated from the playoffs or the end of the Finals, whichever comes first. Take Care Spurstalk.

[ezau]

First, I'd like to congratulate the Spurs and their fans on winning this series. You were the better team and deserved to win. Good luck in the later rounds. I know you will enjoy having the bragging rights back after getting the revenge that you've sought for so long. Your team is better and wanted it more. There's a lot of good-natured shit-talking, so I'll say a few good things about the Spurs for once. I wish we had a two-guard that has Manu's willingness to attack the basket, along with his fearlessness and heart. The only thing I dislike about Manu Ginobili is the uniform he wears. His game is a joy to watch and he is a warrior and a winner. I wish we had a coach like Pop that knows how to get the best out of his players and always takes the long view instead of the short view. I think Mark Cuban is a fantastic owner, but as a fan, he's a jackass. I cringe at his antics and think he has instilled too much of an excuses-making mentality. Winning 50 games every year and making the playoffs is nice, since I remember the nineties, but I think the Mavericks organization as a whole needs to adopt a more humble persona, and that should start with Cuban.

Also, props to monosylab1k for calling this series and having a better read on how this team would perform in the playoffs than I did. Mono, you were right that the Spurs would take this in 6, but you were wrong to question the character and heart of our boys in blue. I just wish that they had played four quarters tonight instead of not showing up until six minutes before halftime.

The only other thing I'll say when people make fun of being a Mavericks fan, the empty trophy case, "choking" this and "soft" that, is that I've bled blue and green since I was a 9-year-old boy in 1988, and I'll always stick by them thick and thin. Basketball is one of the outlets that I have to cling on to. Playing basketball, watching basketball, eating, drinking, sleeping and breathing basketball has gotten me through a lot. Aside from not getting to see my team win a title, it really sucks to not have a game to look forward to after a long day of work, or taking my mind off other more serious things. I can deal with the jokes and the trash talking when I know there's games to look forward to starting in November.

As part of my bet with mono, I'll refrain from posting until the Spurs are eliminated from the playoffs or the end of the Finals, whichever comes first. Take Care Spurstalk.

4-2 bitch

[ShoogarBear]

:tu





(Hope Carlisle comes back.) :D

[LnGrrrR]

Go get drunk and get laid Findog, you guys deserve it after that rollercoaster.

[resistanze]

Brought a tear to my motherfucking eye.

Enjoy the time off and that Double Down sandwich.

[DAF86]

Thanks Findog, the Mavs showed a lot of heart tonight. And Dirk proved once again that his "choker" reputation is bullshit.

[Come_On_Now]

Indeed, Congratulations Spurs fans on a great series. Hill has absolutely blown my mind and ya'll should be so proud. Good luck in the second round! :toast

[Dex]

lol comeuppance

Until next time, Findog. :tu

[gaKNOW!blee]

4-2, faggot.

[dirk4mvp]

Do you want to borrow a troll?

[picc84]

Enjoy the double-down.

[z0sa]

Mavs were so scary. Spurs are lucky to escape this round in 6. You shouldn't go anywhere, either

[ezau]

Do you want to borrow a troll?

4-2, bitch. Now go find a fishing rod because vacation time's going to be really loooooooooooooooooong

[ffadicted]

prawps brah, prawps dirk, prawps boys in blue, and prawps for jim carey for giving us this series

[Killakobe81]

I must say Findog and Mono were classy in defeat ...props

[florige]

I always hate playing the Mavs because they have so many damn scoring options. And Dirk always seems to turn into Jordan when he plays us. Good series! Enjoy your KFC treat.

[Danny.Zhu]

No doubt Mavs will get better next season. And Dirk of course still has 3-4 years to get a ring.

[FkLA]

Good series and classy thread Fin. See you in June.

[DAF86]

I must say Findog and Mono were classy in defeat ...props

Agreed, although I must say that beign classy when you lose is a lot easier than beign classy when you win, Lakaluva is a fucking dandy when the Lakers lose.

[AnthonyM]

crofl mavs

[benefactor]

Very eloquent. As someone that has to live around a lot of douchebag Mavs fans, it's refreshing to come here and have one of the best Mav fans I know be a part of this community.

Cheers Findog. :toast

[TampaDude]

Enjoy that Double Down and/or that Famous Bowl, Findog...see you next time... :toast

[NewJerSpur]

Great series, classy post Findog. You can always hop on the Magic bandwagon like I do in the event that the Spurs lose....hopefully they both meet in the Finals.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

so long, son.

FTM.

[duhoh]

good series mavs. easily the best basketball from a competitive standpoint from the 1st round

[Cry Havoc]

Well played Findog.

Will you at least post once to let us know how the Double Down tastes?

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

4-2 bitch


Hi Omar!

[ezau]

Hi Omar!

I'm looking at you DOK, if your team wraps everything up against the Blazers, the Suns have to be ready for another royal ass-kicking from the Spurs:toast

[jag]

Spurs fan can't put Findog on blast for anything...dude is a solid poster and a true fan.

[Shank]

They'll find a way, I'm sure.

[lurker]

Damn, I hate when good posters get taken out by bad bets. :depressed

[Trainwreck2100]

Damn, I hate when good posters get taken out by bad bets. :depressed

never bet on your own team

[Blake]

As part of my bet with mono, I'll refrain from posting until the Spurs are eliminated from the playoffs or the end of the Finals, whichever comes first. Take Care Spurstalk.

so you'll be gone a whole month?

[Fpoonsie]

Dude, don't leave. Can't you, mono, ghazi, badfish, rogue, mavs>spurs and stretch simply team up to kick Mavs_man, Amarelooms and mouse out?

[jag]

Mouse isn't a mavs fan.

[Fpoonsie]

Mouse isn't a mavs fan.

So I've heard; however, he's STILL obnoxious as all hell while CLAIMING the Mavs.

[leemajors]

Come back early, it's customary for ST bets.

[phyzik]

Eat it!!!

http://sweettater.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/kfc-doubledown4.jpg

[lefty]

Nice post Findog :tu

I was scared when we drew the Mavs, they have been the pain in my ass (now that's some material for Lakaluva's next tweet) for so many years

[DPG21920]

Mono, mono, mono