Skip Calls Mavs title "a fluke" ... on First Take

[Killakobe81]

I disagree but man that is disrespectful. I hope Marion is watching. I agree with Jemele ...she blames Cuban.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

The way Marion's played so far he looks like he couldn't care less :lol

[Giuseppe]

Only pussies & assholes qualify NBA Titles.

[Killakobe81]

The way Marion's played so far he looks like he couldn't care less :lol

He is the one that says the Mavs are not getting their "due" :lol

Skip: "defending champs ... fluke! Lebron holds up his end as Robin ...Miami sweeps!" :lmao

[Killakobe81]

Only pussies & assholes qualify NBA Titles.

I think Bayless is both, cully.

On a serious note this guy's obsession with Lebron (hating) and Tebow (knob slobbing) is pathetic.

[Giuseppe]

Skip: "defending champs ... fluke! >>>If<<< Lebron holds up his end as Robin ...Miami sweeps!" :lmao

The chickenshit made damn sure he didn't say "If."

[DaDakota]

Mavs had a lot of turnover, their chemistry is gone and they actually got older.....

They are a one and done team, but good for them that they got their one.

DD

[Killakobe81]

Mavs had a lot of turnover, their chemistry is gone and they actually got older.....

They are a one and done team, but good for them that they got their one.

DD

Absolutely. Getting one is what matters. But to me they should of went the Rockets route and add a star to Dirk and the core ...If they keep Chandler and add Odom or even Dwill that makes sense. Like the rox added Drexler to the Dream ...

I just don't get their moves as a defending champs. Chandler and JJB were not old vets like GP or Alonzo when the Heat won it all. But hey hopefully they get a star but if they don't get a ring with the new core ...they will regret blowing the chance they had at this one ...

[Findog]

Absolutely. Getting one is what matters. But to me they should of went the Rockets route and add a star to Dirk and the core ...If they keep Chandler and add Odom or even Dwill that makes sense. Like the rox added Drexler to the Dream ...

I just don't get their moves as a defending champs. Chandler and JJB were not old vets like GP or Alonzo when the Heat won it all. But hey hopefully they get a star but if they don't get a ring with the new core ...they will regret blowing the chance they had at this one ...

Cuban is betting all on the FA market of 2012. He wants to clear cap space and make a run at either D12 or Deron Williams. Personally, I think both of those guys are a long shot and he should have amnestied Haywood and resigned Chandler.

We turned over a 1/3 of our roster, lost our second-most important player, and didn't have enough of an adequate training camp or preseason schedule to develop an identity and chemistry.

The title was not a fluke, and neither is this start.

[mavsfan1000]

Fuck Skip. I hate that bastard.

[Ghazi]

We were the best team for the entire season last year..

Just like the Celtics were hte best team ALL season in 2008... they were 1 and done but does anyone dare call them a fluke?

Or the 2004 Pistons?

There are no fluke champions, except for the 2006 Heat.

You cannot fluke your way into winning 4 best of 7 series in the NBA.

[mavsfan1000]

We were the best team for the entire season last year..

Just like the Celtics were hte best team ALL season in 2008... they were 1 and done but does anyone dare call them a fluke?

Or the 2004 Pistons?

There are no fluke champions, except for the 2006 Heat.

You cannot fluke your way into winning 4 best of 7 series in the NBA.
Even the fluke Heat found a way to get it done. Gotta give them credit for taking advantage of the situation they got. (friendly whistles)

[Killakobe81]

We were the best team for the entire season last year..

Just like the Celtics were hte best team ALL season in 2008... they were 1 and done but does anyone dare call them a fluke?

Or the 2004 Pistons?

There are no fluke champions, except for the 2006 Heat.

You cannot fluke your way into winning 4 best of 7 series in the NBA.

Agree 100% ... Except on Heat they may be the weakest champion since 1980 ... but theirs was not a fluke either ...

[Ghazi]

ANyway, a year older + loss of Chandler + integrating a lot of new players.

We're not as badas we looked.

I still estimate 38-40 wins... which isn't that good, but still.

[Roddy Beaubois]

If anyone actually thinks that Skip believes anything that he says, you are fucking retarded.
It pisses me off how well his shtick works on the general public.

[Giuseppe]

If anyone actually thinks that Skip believes anything that he says, you are fucking retarded.
It pisses me off how well his shtick works on the general public.

Hell, it might not even be his opine. The editor may have assigned him that "opine."

[JayTheClown]

Cuban is betting all on the FA market of 2012. He wants to clear cap space and make a run at either D12 or Deron Williams. Personally, I think both of those guys are a long shot and he should have amnestied Haywood and resigned Chandler.

We turned over a 1/3 of our roster, lost our second-most important player, and didn't have enough of an adequate training camp or preseason schedule to develop an identity and chemistry.

The title was not a fluke, and neither is this start.

I dont think Deron is a long shot at all. If (and I understand that is a big "if") he does reach FA then I believe the Mavs have the best chance to sign him. I do agree with you on D12, he is New Jersey bound.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

No way D12 is jersey bound if Deron leaves.

[mavsfan1000]

If anyone actually thinks that Skip believes anything that he says, you are fucking retarded.
It pisses me off how well his shtick works on the general public.
The worst think you could do to Skip is not watch his show. That will hopefully get rid of him. He is a Stephen A. Smith wannabe.

[pass1st]

No way D12 is jersey bound if Deron leaves.

Magic would never let D12 walk, he will sign to the team he is traded to if it's Knicks,LAL,Nets

[z0sa]

The Mavs title was absolutely not a fluke. I don't see how any true NBA fan could look at the teams they beat, especially semi finals and beyond, and not be duly impressed.

However, I do think it may be the best example ever as to why bigs - and size in general - are just far more important than guards in the NBA. Tyson Chandler was a huge piece defensively and his ability to finish over and around players when set up properly will not be easily replaced, no matter if Dirk's jumper is still like a layup or not.

[Kai]

Literally starting a thread over something Skip Bayless said...

[BUMP]

We need Nash to fortify Dirk again

Cuban letting him go was a huge mistake.

[DJ Mbenga]

they were one and done if they kept everyone . Cuban made a nice business decision

[Giuseppe]

We need Nash to fortify Dirk again

Cuban letting him go was a huge mistake.

He never fortified Dirk to begin with. That's why Cuban ran him off. & it turned out Cuban was justified in that act. Nash has never delivered squat, diddly style here.

[BUMP]

He never fortified Dirk to begin with. That's why Cuban ran him off. & it turned out Cuban was justified in that act. Nash has never delivered squat, diddly style here.

But Nash won MVP by fortifying the Suns to 60 win seasons in a similar fashion of fortifying the Mavs to the playoffs. It's just too bad he was surrouned by that black man, Amare Stoudemire. Running him off was genius

[Giuseppe]

But Nash won MVP by fortifying the Suns to 60 win seasons in a similar fashion of fortifying the Mavs to the playoffs. It's just too bad he was surrouned by that black man, Amare Stoudemire. Running him off was genius


I don't do MVP, BUMP. It don't mean anything. Doesn't stand for anything. It and 4 smackers will get you a Venti at the bucks, Star style.

I do Titles, daddy, NBA style. That's all I do.

[BUMP]

You're underestimating the amount of fortification that Nash was able to bestow between the two teams though

[Mel_13]

Only pussies & assholes qualify NBA Titles.

So does that make Phil a pussy, an asshole, or both?

[InRareForm]

mavs fans madddd

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

Skip Bayless doing Skip Bayless... no surprises here.

[Pelicans78]

Amare should have won the MVP instead of Nash.

[Deuce Bigalow]

We were the best team for the entire season last year..

Just like the Celtics were hte best team ALL season in 2008... they were 1 and done but does anyone dare call them a fluke?

Or the 2004 Pistons?

There are no fluke champions, except for the 2006 Heat.

You cannot fluke your way into winning 4 best of 7 series in the NBA.
lol dumbass

[Red Hawk #21]

Look for the Mavs to pick it up in a few weeks and everyone will be hailing them once again...

[DMC]

I don't do MVP, BUMP. It don't mean anything. Doesn't stand for anything. It and 4 smackers will get you a Venti at the bucks, Star style.

I do Titles, daddy, NBA style. That's all I do.
You can get a Venti for 2 if you aren't a pussy who drinks fancy coffee.

[Giuseppe]

You can get a Venti for 2 if you aren't a pussy who drinks fancy coffee.

:rolleyesD, gettin' his anal on.

[Stalin]

one and done? didn't see that coming, mavfan logic had me won over, tbh

[FkLA]

skip tells it how it is tbh mavs simply got lucky with lebrons huge choke

he also picked spurs to come out of west :tu

[Jodelo]

Skip is five months late. I told you cock suckers they were a fluke back in June. They might not win a game this year.

No Naruto on right now?

[DMC]

:rolleyesD, gettin' his anal on.
The tail has been pinned on the donkey...


Let us proceed.