Rondo going to Mavs

[Venti Quattro]

I think he's happy in Memphis. Got a three-year deal at his age and they're really good this year.

And Memphis is much more awesome to use in 2k

[sefant77]

I think he's happy in Memphis. Got a three-year deal at his age and they're really good this year.

Yeah he left Dallas because of like 3m total, pretty sure he would prefer 6m and a ring over 9m and no ring

[Samuel Eto'o]

Kind of iffy about the Thunder, Findog. Depends how much time Durant will miss. He's been on and off the court and the reg season isn't even one-third done. Nawlins can sneak in if Durant's run-ins with injury persist

No way the Thunder miss the playoffs imho

[DAF86]

The mavericks approach to their roster is flawed in my view. They have no clue how to draft -they don't value their number one picks at all - they are not terrific at player development either. Most of their #1 picks stick around for a year or two and are then dealt for a veteran guy from another team.

As a result, they are constantly tearing up their roster resulting in zero continuity. They are going all in for this year, when it counts these guys may not know each other that well in the playoffs.

The owner and the GM in Dallas have no patience at all.

Cuban has always been like this, throw shit at the wall and see what sticks. Ironically, once that it actually stuck he scratched it all up.

[DAF86]

This is a good thing. I don't mind Dirk getting two as long as it keeps Jim from repeating. Go Mavfags!!!

That would make Dirk > Kobe and as Manu > Dirk then it would be Manu >> Kobe

[DAF86]

Monta can shoot. Their entire team outside of Tyson/Rondo can.

30% 3pt shooter.

[Double-Up]

Now that the Mavs have upgraded their biggest weakness, in terms of continuity, chemistry and veteran experience, regardless of the seeding, you have to put them and the Spurs, Thunder and Grizz in the mix for the conference title.

I think the Warriors have so much talent that even though they're very young and have only a couple playoff appearances under their belt, I wouldn't be surprised if they got hot and went on a long playoff run. I can't see the Clippers ultimately beating the Spurs or Thunder in a playoff series, but if they could somehow avoid both those teams for three rounds, I would categorize them as a darkhorse of sorts.

The Rockets and Blazers just don't seem like major threats to me. The Blazers are young and kind of thin after their core, and don't have a lot of playoff experience, and I just can't take any team seriously that has Harden and Bible Kemp as their "leaders," at least not for three straight rounds.

Don't sleep on Houston...I still don't think Rondo is a great fit with another ball dominant guard. We shall see...

[gambit1990]

great trade by the mavs. and it sounds like they're going to sign jermaine o'neal who has managed to still be serviceable. the western conference playoffs are gonna be wild.

[Findog]

Don't sleep on Houston...I still don't think Rondo is a great fit with another ball dominant guard. We shall see...

Rondo is a gamble, no doubt. Worst-case scenario he gums up their offense and his impact on D isn't enough to lift them from where they are right now, which is 20th in team defense. Best-case scenario, he manages to fit into the offense without messing up their spacing and he significantly upgrades their perimeter D. I don't think they would have beaten any of the other West teams in a 7-game series, much less win three in a row. So it's a risk worth taking, because standing pat was not an option. I think they went into the season hoping the quartet of Nelson/Devin/JJB/Felton could shore up PG, but the results so far disabused them of that notion.


As for Houston, honestly, I think all of the West playoff teams ( right now New Orleans is #8 but I assume Thunder will eventually pass them), could beat any of the top five East teams (Raptors, Hawks, Cavs, Bulls, Wiz). It's just a matter of getting there. I could be wrong, but I don't see Houston winning three straight playoff series.

[Samuel Eto'o]

The GOAT Zach Lowe with a nice article on the Rondo trade, which I agree completely with. A trade that comes with a risk, but one that we probably needed to take. http://grantland.com/the-triangle/rajon-rondo-trade-dallas-mavericks/

[Malik Hairston]

Despite how shitty Rondo is(IMO), I don't understand why so many doubters of this trade(which is stupid, the trade was a no-brainer) keep citing Brandon Wright as a key loss:lol..

He's a really good 15-20MPG big man that can't defend the post and can't score for himself..good player, but will never be able to be a legit starting big man in the league..

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Despite how shitty Rondo is(IMO), I don't understand why so many doubters of this trade(which is stupid, the trade was a no-brainer) keep citing Brandon Wright as a key loss:lol..

He's a really good 15-20MPG big man that can't defend the post and can't score for himself..good player, but will never be able to be a legit starting big man in the league..

If they win the title or go to the finals, you will have to eat some major crow. I'm not buying the shit you typed above. Typical "win"/"win" scenario for Malik where no matter what happens he wins. Kind of like being a Spurs and Heat fan.

[dirk4mvp]

Despite how shitty Rondo is(IMO), I don't understand why so many doubters of this trade(which is stupid, the trade was a no-brainer) keep citing Brandon Wright as a key loss:lol..

He's a really good 15-20MPG big man that can't defend the post and can't score for himself..good player, but will never be able to be a legit starting big man in the league..


agree, his trade value was never going to be higher and dem Mavs cashed in

[Thread]

Don't sleep on Houston...I still don't think Rondo is a great fit with another ball dominant guard. We shall see...

At home?

[Samuel Eto'o]

Where your women sleep?

[Samuel Eto'o]

Where your children go to play?

[Spur-Addict]

Rondo press conference upcoming on NBATV

[Malik Hairston]

If they win the title or go to the finals, you will have to eat some major crow. I'm not buying the shit you typed above. Typical "win"/"win" scenario for Malik where no matter what happens he wins. Kind of like being a Spurs and Heat fan.

Cool?

I've learned not to buy into the acquisitions of big-name, washed up players after I got excited about the Richard Jefferson trade..any NBA forum is full of fans that get over-excited about shitty, washed up players with big names, see: Spurs fans begging for Caron Butler and Danny Granger last year(Rondo is better than those guys, obviously, but the point remains)..

My opinion of the Mavs hasn't changed, regardless of Rondo..they are a 1st/2nd round team that won't sniff the Finals..bump this in May, tbh..

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Cool?

I've learned not to buy into the acquisitions of big-name, washed up players after I got excited about the Richard Jefferson trade..I probably hit 75%+ of my NBA predictions IMO, you can have your false hope:lol..

My opinion of the Mavs hasn't changed, regardless of Rondo..they are a 1st/2nd round team that won't sniff the Finals..bump this in May, tbh..

I've done the same, but lets face it.. the Mavs were not going anywhere with their current roster before the trade. A player that "isn't a top 20 PG" would not make the difference. Disagree?

[Malik Hairston]

^^ I already said it's a good trade for the Mavs, I've repeated it several times..

They gave up nothing and took a risk at their worst position..taking a risk on Rondo is much better than having Jameer Nelson or Fat Felton as your starting PG..it's a no-brainer trade..

I just don't think Rondo can have a significant impact on an NBA team anymore..he literally hasn't done anything in 2 years to disprove that opinion..

Realistically, there aren't any other available players the Mavs could have traded for that would have made sense..their only major weakness, positionally, is PG, and Rondo was the only notable PG on the block..

[Findog]

I think Rondo is like Robert Horry or Vince Carter: he's only good if he's in a good situation. By now means do you plan a parade, but I think the Mavs are getting a version of Rondo close to pre-2012.

[GuerillaBlack]

Now that the Mavs have upgraded their biggest weakness, in terms of continuity, chemistry and veteran experience, regardless of the seeding, you have to put them and the Spurs, Thunder and Grizz in the mix for the conference title.

I think the Warriors have so much talent that even though they're very young and have only a couple playoff appearances under their belt, I wouldn't be surprised if they got hot and went on a long playoff run. I can't see the Clippers ultimately beating the Spurs or Thunder in a playoff series, but if they could somehow avoid both those teams for three rounds, I would categorize them as a darkhorse of sorts.

The Rockets and Blazers just don't seem like major threats to me. The Blazers are young and kind of thin after their core, and don't have a lot of playoff experience, and I just can't take any team seriously that has Harden and Bible Kemp as their "leaders," at least not for three straight rounds.

Heard this same hype before the season by Mavs fans. I'll believe it when I see it. I think Rondo has dropped off since his injuries, especially defensively.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Heard this same hype before the season by Mavs fans. I'll believe it when I see it. I think Rondo has dropped off since his injuries, especially defensively.

What are you basing that off of?

[GuerillaBlack]

What are you basing that off of?

What? His defense? How good he has been since his injuries?

This article sums it up nicely. http://grantland.com/the-triangle/rajon-rondo-trade-dallas-mavericks/

Can't fault the Mavs for making the trade, but I don't think they are getting 2010 Rondo. With what they gave up for him, either Wright is extremely overrated by Boston or (most likely) the league doesn't think that highly of him anymore. We will see. Getting interesting now.

[LkrFan]

I think Rondo is like Robert Horry or Vince Carter: he's only good if he's in a good situation. By now means do you plan a parade, but I think the Mavs are getting a version of Rondo close to pre-2012.

Rondo has like a 6'10" wingspan. This helps him tremendously on the defensive end. Can't wait to see him match up with either of CP3, TP, Lillard, or Curry. Could be a long night for PGs that play the Mavs. His ability to play passing lanes is also elite. Great pick up for your Mavs.

[Malik Hairston]

Rondo has been one of the worst defensive PGs in the NBA, this season..his assignments shoot 53% against him according to SportsVu, and the Celtics are statistically one of the 5 worst teams in the league at defending PGs..

Obviously the hope is that Rondo has been coasting on defense and conserving his body, which is probably likely, I highly doubt he has given any effort with Boston the past few years..he'll probably play harder defense with the Mavs, since his offensive role is going to be diminished, I expect him to at least be an above average defender..

Still, though, we don't know that yet..he's 28 or 29 years old and coming off an ACL tear, at a position where the defensive impact is largely limited..it's possible, but unlikely..either way, Jameer Nelson is arguably the worst defensive PG in the NBA, so Rondo will be an upgrade, of course..

[Franklin]

the best trade made by them Mavs since the Dirk trade tbh.

[Venti Quattro]

the best trade made by them Mavs since the Dirk trade tbh.

Right now first trade to acquire Daddy Chandler is still better than this one, because it ended up with a title. The Rondo trade is still too early to judge, Rogue, tbh.

[sefant77]

30% 3pt shooter.

Google for his corner three percentage and be surprised...

[Phillip]

Heard this same hype before the season by Mavs fans.

Before Rondo came, the Mavs were only 3.5 games behind GS (who has been off to a historic type of start) for the #1 seed in the West. I'd say they have been a real good team considering how good the West currently is.

[sook]

mavs stacked . can't even hate.

[eDizzle20]

Great move by the Mavs. Cuban and the rest of the Mavs front office always go all out trying to get better via trade or free agency. The Mavs already had enough scorers so getting a pass first point guard is just what they needed. It will take some time for the Mavs team to mesh, but they are no doubt a title contender.

[dude1394]

The mavericks approach to their roster is flawed in my view. They have no clue how to draft -they don't value their number one picks at all - they are not terrific at player development either. Most of their #1 picks stick around for a year or two and are then dealt for a veteran guy from another team.

As a result, they are constantly tearing up their roster resulting in zero continuity. They are going all in for this year, when it counts these guys may not know each other that well in the playoffs.

The owner and the GM in Dallas have no patience at all.

Now i agree with the comments about drafting but player development so much. Brandan was off the trash heap and crowder was a late second rounder. They just turned that and a late 2016 pick into rondo. I'm not a tremendous fan of rondo, but that is some decent return on investment.

[dude1394]

It MIGHT work, but I think a lot of the other WC teams will lean on their collective experience in playoffs. Rondo has had a lot of physical issues in recent years. The team is pretty thin up front too.

There is no young talent coming up in Dallas. Their last 3 #1 picks have now been dealt. The Spurs have drafted in same neighborhood as Dallas for a long time and have have a lot of guys drafted #1 that have played in the NBA for a long long time. Even guys like Beno Udrich and Mahimi, while not staying in SA, have been rotation players and contributors. SA has to get production from the draft - they can't go buy a roster.

Have the Mavericks drafted anyone good in the last decade? I'm not sure they have. Lots of busts along the way. Devin Harris might be the best pick and they got rid of him too for awhile.

I admit I wish failure on the Mavies every day of the week, so I hope it blows up in their collective faces. I believe Cuban simply could not stand seeing the Spurs win another title and he is doing everything in his power to throw together a championship roster on the fly. It probably won't work.

If you are saying the mavs cannot draft/build talent,like pop and the spurs...well duh. But this latest rebuild has been pretty spectacular tbh. They were the dumbest front office in themworld after their championship. But since they have stopped dreaming of dwight, they have been solid.

[mavsfan1000]

Now i agree with the comments about drafting but player development so much. Brandan was off the trash heap and crowder was a late second rounder. They just turned that and a late 2016 pick into rondo. I'm not a tremendous fan of rondo, but that is some decent return on investment.
Wright is good enough to be a starter. Not appreciated enough to how vital he has been to this years Mavs. He basically is our bench. Crowder was alright. I liked his defense and hustle. But inconsistent on offense. But still good for depth. Dirk and Chandler need quality backups.

[moisaenz]

Mavs ready for a title run, hardest division in the NBA. You could argue that if there was an all star team per division such team would be the best.

[Thread]

^They got the core back intact, but, do they still have enough?

The problem is we won't know that until it is over.

[celticfan]

I hope Dirk ruptures a blood vessel causing his leg to be amputated. Fuck the Mavs and their faggot fanbase.

[Thread]

I hope Dirk ruptures a blood vessel causing his leg to be amputated. Fuck the Mavs and their faggot fanbase.

You were gonna lose him anyway come July. Then you'd a ended up with nary a pot to piss in, nor a window to throw it out of. This way you got a box full of, well, junk, but, at least it's something.

[BatManu20]

Mark Cuban's a good owner. Mavs made a great deal. Not gonna hate. Hope they play OKC in the playoffs :toast

[Kool Bob Love]

You were gonna lose him anyway come July. Then you'd a ended up with nary a pot to piss in, nor a window to throw it out of. This way you got a box full of, well, junk, but, at least it's something.

Draft picks and $12.9 million trade exception is consider "junk"? Clown ass laker fan.

[m>s]

I hope Dirk ruptures a blood vessel causing his leg to be amputated. Fuck the Mavs and their faggot fanbase.
lol you are so salty over losing rondo and only getting brandan wright in return. dude is overrated outside of a few fancy dunks and oops. to weak to defend bigs and can't shoot.

[illmatic]

Draft picks and $12.9 million trade exception is consider "junk"? Clown ass laker fan.

Lakers don't do draft:::

It's their religion

:lol

[dirk4mvp]

I hope Dirk ruptures a blood vessel causing his leg to be amputated. Fuck the Mavs and their faggot fanbase.

awwww the mad little leprechaun is salty :cry

[celticfan]

lol you are so salty over losing rondo and only getting brandan wright in return. dude is overrated outside of a few fancy dunks and oops. to weak to defend bigs and can't shoot.
The cancer will spread. Cuban will regret the transaction. Trust me, you're going to wish you stayed with your roster.

awwww the mad little leprechaun is salty :cry
Lol shut up carrot top

[LkrFan]

awwww the mad little leprechaun is salty :cry

:lol

[m>s]

The cancer will spread. Cuban will regret the transaction. Trust me, you're going to wish you stayed with your roster.
then why the anger? you should be glad

[Mugen]

Rick is good enough to make this work. Considering the Mavs didn't really give up shit for a massive upgrade over Jameer then this is a no brainer.

[ElNono]

is he playing tonight?

[m>s]

is he playing tonight?
yup!

[LkrFan]

What time do the Mavs kick the Spurs ass? Anybody know?

[lil_penny]

This was the best possible destination for rondo imo. Might take some time for Ellis and him to get used to each other but I expect this team with the players and coach they have to compete with anyone come the post season

[Nathan89]

Heard this same hype before the season by Mavs fans. I'll believe it when I see it. I think Rondo has dropped off since his injuries, especially defensively.

19-8 is really good for the number of additions they made in the off season.

[angrydude]

Is rondo playing tonight? Going to be funny when the mavs lose.

[Franklin]

beating the spurs reserve squad ain't nothing worth celebrating imho. monta played like god tonight otherwise we would've lost the game probably, we will only improve though. Also, Spurs tanking on us shows how stacked we are, they did the same against pinnacle Miami.

[mavsfan1000]

Rondo 6-21 in 2 games. The offense killer.

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Rondo 6-21 in 2 games. The offense killer.

"Can ya live with it? Him breathing the same air?"

[Venti Quattro]

It doesn't look like a good fit. At the current rate they're going, Dallas is gonna trade Rondo before the All-Star break.

[mavsfan1000]

I hate being right about trades that hurt our team.

[noob cake]

I am not watching the game, but why has Parsons only taken 6 shots?

Rondo has 13 shots, Dirk with 12.

Rondo is now the first option?

[djohn2oo8]

Why does Rondo have 14 shots?

[DAF86]

Why does Rondo have 14 shots?

Not watching but guessing what every smart team would do: Leaving him wide ass open.

[Thread]

I hate being right about trades that hurt our team.

Christ, give him a chance to get situated, idiot. Don't you have any goddamn sense?

[Thread]

Not watching but guessing what every smart team would do: Leaving him wide ass open.

Speak of wide asses, how's your mother?

[mavsfan1000]

Christ, give him a chance to get situated, idiot. Don't you have any goddamn sense?
He can't shoot. His whole career proved that. On a team that had no offensive problems, the trade makes no sense. Now we got Rondo's shot and horrible Greg Smith messing our offense up.

[DAF86]

Speak of wide asses, how's your mother?

Wider than ever, thank you for asking.

[Malik Hairston]

:lmao Rondo, such a bad basketball player..

[Thread]

He can't shoot. His whole career proved that. On a team that had no offensive problems, the trade makes no sense. Now we got Rondo's shot and horrible Greg Smith messing our offense up.

You inadvertently forgot to indict Monta this evening.

Go on.

[The Third Man]

It's hard to integrate a new starting point guard in the middle of the year. Rick will figure this out. Incidentally, the Atlanta Hawks are really fucking good.

[mavsfan1000]

You inadvertently forgot to indict Monta this evening.

Go on.
Ellis is a respected shooter. He doesn't hurt the spacing make or miss. We're basically playing 4 on 5 when Rondo is out there. We should just start Harris.

[midnightpulp]

They had to gamble since they weren't winning shit with jameer. Maybe the gamble will pay off if carlisle figures it out or rondo develops a jumper in 4 months

[Robz4000]

:lol Rondo and Ellis combined 14-37

[Clipper Nation]

Rondo 6-21 in 2 games. The offense killer.
Didn't see any of the game... was he assist-whoring and overdribbling again?

[Phillip]

I hate being right about trades that hurt our team.

:lol remember det time after the 2nd episode of the 4th season of Breaking Bad that you said the show was in such a rut that you didn't think the show could pull its way out and be good again?

:rollin :rollin :rollin

[mavsfan1000]

:lol remember det time after the 2nd episode of the 4th season of Breaking Bad that you said the show was in such a rut that you didn't think the show could pull its way out and be good again?

:rollin :rollin :rollin
Remember the one time you were wrong?

[Phillip]

Remember the one time you were wrong?

Remember the one time you were right?

Me either.

[mavsfan1000]

Remember the one time you were right?

Me either.
I would say I'm right more often than wrong.

[sook]

:lol remember det time after the 2nd episode of the 4th season of Breaking Bad that you said the show was in such a rut that you didn't think the show could pull its way out and be good again?

:rollin :rollin :rollinwtf? The show got insanely good after half measure and full measure in the 3rd season. It was all up hill from there.

[m>s]

I would say I'm right more often than wrong.
Name a time when you were right and post citations

[mavsfan1000]

wtf? The show got insanely good after half measure and full measure in the 3rd season. It was all up hill from there.
The show stuck with Gus too long IMO. Too many fillers in season 4. But the finish was awesome.

[sook]

The show stuck with Gus too long IMO. Too many fillers in season 4. But the finish was awesome.

:lol No there weren't, and the Gus story was the best I've ever seen. You are entitled to your own opinion...but let me just say that you are alone and the only person I've heard say that.

[mavsfan1000]

Name a time when you were right and post citations
Too much work. I liked the Chandler trade both times. But going through 12,943 posts to find them is a bit much.

[mavsfan1000]

:lol No there weren't, and the Gus story was the best I've ever seen. You are entitled to your own opinion...but let me just say that you are alone and the only person I've heard say that.
It got old. Walt was angry and paranoid all through season 4. Finally, he figures something out. Season 5 was my favorite. Though a bit unrealistic.

[m>s]

Too much work. I liked the Chandler trade both times.
Didn't think you could.

amf I distinctly remember you talking trash during the 11 playoffs each round saying how we were going to lose. You're such a little bitch.

[dirk4mvp]

Didn't think you could.

amf I distinctly remember you talking trash during the 11 playoffs each round saying how we were going to lose. You're such a little bitch.

:( he's just a realist

[mavsfan1000]

Didn't think you could.

amf I distinctly remember you talking trash during the 11 playoffs each round saying how we were going to lose. You're such a little bitch.
Talking trash? Fucking liar.

[m>s]

Cite a time when you were right then, doesn't have to be about that but about anything.

protip: you can't, all you do is shitpost

[GuerillaBlack]

The show stuck with Gus too long IMO. Too many fillers in season 4. But the finish was awesome.
Gus was one of the best tv villains of all time. He could have stayed longer tbh and was much better than the Nazis.

[mavsfan1000]

Cite a time when you were right then, doesn't have to be about that but about anything.

protip: you can't, all you do is shitpost
I remember thinking Marion matched up real well with Lebron. And having Chandler to protect the basket gave us a great chance against the Heat.

[m>s]

Nope you said we'd lose

[mavsfan1000]

Gus was one of the best tv villains of all time. He could have stayed longer tbh and was much better than the Nazis.
I think seasons 1 and 5 were the best. For 2/3 of season 4, things were stagnant. Of course the end of season 4 was awesome. And season 5 had a lot of things going on. Not just about the Nazis.

[mavsfan1000]

Nope you said we'd lose
Citation?

[mavsfan1000]

Parsons with only 6 shots. Rondo has taken Parsons out of the game. All we needed from our point guard was to play defense and hit some 3's. Rondo isn't the right fit.

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Parsons with only 6 shots. Rondo has taken Parsons out of the game. All we needed from our point guard was to play defense and hit some 3's. Rondo isn't the right fit.

Hey, asshole, to make lemonade you have to slice the lemons & squeeze 'em. Uh, hello!!!

[scanry]

Hey, asshole, to make lemonade you have to slice the lemons & squeeze 'em. Uh, hello!!!

Squeeze it whichever way, Rondo ain't gonna make a jump shot to save his ass. What's with the Rondo fetch, fuckface?

[Thread]

Squeeze it whichever way, Rondo ain't gonna make a jump shot to save his ass. What's with the Rondo fetch, fuckface?

I was first. Me, way, way back. Now, a lot of people are jumping on the bandwagon, well, at least they were before last night when they started jumping off because the Mavs lost.

It's the juvenile bent of this Forum, uh, kid.

[BatManu20]

2 games... what a sample size.

[scanry]

I was first. Me, way, way back. Now, a lot of people are jumping on the bandwagon, well, at least they were before last night when they started jumping off because the Mavs lost.

It's the juvenile bent of this Forum, uh, kid.

No you weren't. Rondo was the weak link in their 2008 run and Atlanta, Cleveland & the Pistons exploited that. Saunders couldn't keep that team in chekc. I remember Rasheed mouthing off and guaranteeing the series after they stole game 2 in Boston.

And were you even here in 2008? I vividly remember watching game 4 in a bar at LAX and i could sense the frustration all around when Posey & House went to work. The Lakers looked like the better team that year imo. The entire West just conceded when the Lakers acquired Pau at the all star break.

[Thread]

No you weren't. Rondo was the weak link in their 2008 run and Atlanta, Cleveland & the Pistons exploited that. Saunders couldn't keep that team in chekc. I remember Rasheed mouthing off and guaranteeing the series after they stole game 2 in Boston.

And were you even here in 2008? I vividly remember watching game 4 in a bar at LAX and i could sense the frustration all around when Posey & House went to work. The Lakers looked like the better team that year imo. The entire West just conceded when the Lakers acquired Pau at the all star break.

Yes, I was.

& without Rondo I have 17 & they have 16.

[Killakobe81]

Gus was one of the best tv villains of all time. He could have stayed longer tbh and was much better than the Nazis.

Gb, is right on this one. I think Marlo Stanfield, Gus, Dr.Lector and King joffrey and Tywin Lannister are best TV villains of the past 10 years ...

[Franklin]

Rondo made some good efforts late in the game, though we still lost. PG and C used to be the weakest links in our staring five the past seasons since TC and Kidd were gone, and now we've fixed them both with TC back and Rondo acquired. I do believe that we'll only get better as Rondo gradually adapts to our system. It generally takes more time and patience before a PG fully adapts to a new system and procures chemistry with teammates, but once that happens we'll be scary to any potential opponent tbh.

[Monostradamus]

Gus was one of the best tv villains of all time. He could have stayed longer tbh and was much better than the Nazis.
True. Would rather have seen Walt fighting the cartels or something along those lines. The Nazis were weak characters aside from Todd. Seemed like the writers ran out of awesome villains and just decided to go the cheap route because even with all the evil shit Walt did, you'll still root for him over Nazis.

[Jodelo]

mavsfan1000 melting down after 2 games :lmao

[m>s]

True. Would rather have seen Walt fighting the cartels or something along those lines. The Nazis were weak characters aside from Todd. Seemed like the writers ran out of awesome villains and just decided to go the cheap route because even with all the evil shit Walt did, you'll still root for him over Nazis.
Only retards rooted against the nazis. World isn't any better today than it was that's for sure mein freund.

[Killakobe81]

Like I said not a perfect fit but a good gamble. You have the 2nd best coach and solid leadership ... Mavs will be dangerous. Despite my doubts way to early to judge this.

[Thread]

^ Killa

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Parsons with only 6 shots. Rondo has taken Parsons out of the game. All we needed from our point guard was to play defense and hit some 3's. Rondo isn't the right fit.
:tu:clap:flag:

[DAF86]

Trade was worth it because they didn't gave up much and their PG rotation sucked ass but I don't think they have made a league changing improvement, tbh.

[mavsfan1000]

Trade was worth it because they didn't gave up much and their PG rotation sucked ass but I don't think they have made a league changing improvement, tbh.
Yeah since they lost Wright. That was huge.

[CitizenDwayne]

Hopefully this will shut up the Rondo fanboys a bit. Not a hater of the guy or anything, but this idea (based purely on his stats imo) that he could join any team and cause a significant change is just silly. People tend to forget that he achieved his greatest success on a team with 3 of the best 25 players of the past decade

[Thread]

Hopefully this will shut up the Rondo fanboys a bit. Not a hater of the guy or anything, but this idea (based purely on his stats imo) that he could join any team and cause a significant change is just silly. People tend to forget that he achieved his greatest success on a team with 3 of the best 25 players of the past decade

...& without whom would have me at 17 today, instead of 16.

Christ, motherfucker(s) every fucking time you & Suns get somebody you immediately grab the Jello-O & demand time to jell.

Well, what's good for the goose is sauce for the fucking gander.

[Malik Hairston]

Poor Dirk, tbh:(..

[mystargtr34]

How long as Dirk been this atrocious on defense? I know he was bad against the Spurs in last years playoffs.. but god damn this year he looks worse than fucking Carlos Boozer on that end.

[mystargtr34]

And yeah.. nothing to do with how the Mavs have gone in the last 2 games :lol but Rondo sucks.. i would rather a shoot first, shoot second, pass third point guard thats puts pressure on the defense aka Lillard than one who can't shoot and whores assists.

[jeebus]

That Mav bench is going to be awesome come playoff time :lol Cancer Patient getting 20 minutes tonight? :lmao yeah that's going to fly. They got Portions, Rondo...and now they're going after Smith? This could be the funniest professional team since last year's Texans

[djohn2oo8]

That Mav bench is going to be awesome come playoff time :lol Cancer Patient getting 20 minutes tonight? :lmao yeah that's going to fly. They got Portions, Rondo...and now they're going after Smith? This could be the funniest professional team since last year's Texans

Ahh, can't forget Schaub throwing pick 6 burgers.

[jeebus]

Ahh, can't forget Schaub throwing pick 6 burgers.
He was guaranteed to throw one every game :lol

[mavsfan1000]

1-2 since Rondo.

[Bulaien999]

1-2 since Rondo.

That one win was despise him, not because of him. Monta have it all

[scanry]

1-2 since Rondo.

The Spurs C team should've beaten them.

[The Third Man]

Rondo would be a better fit with somebody like Calderon.

[Malik Hairston]

Rondo would be a better fit with somebody like Calderon.

Rondo is a better fit on a fantasy team, tbh..

[Thread]

The Spurs C team should've

That's how you got to 6.

tee, hee.

[Thread]

1-2 since Rondo.

Another stellar nite for Ellis escapes your eye.

[scanry]

That's how you got to 6.

tee, hee.

Hate to parrot like your old ass, but as long as Duncan rings.

[Thread]

Hate to parrot like your old ass, but as long as Duncan rings.

I'm a trend setter.

I set trends.

[Jodelo]

How long as Dirk been this atrocious on defense? I know he was bad against the Spurs in last years playoffs.. but god damn this year he looks worse than fucking Carlos Boozer on that end.

He looks horrible this year on D. He is average in the post as always but other than that, you can't do worse with 4 defenders.

[mavsfan1000]

At least Rondo's good on D. Oh wait.
http://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/07/17/boston-celtics-decline-rajon-rondos-defense/

[Malik Hairston]

Feel for Dirk, tbh..

Takes a pay cut so that the Mavs can surround him with Chandler Parsons and Rondo:lmao..

[Bulaien999]

Feel for Dirk, tbh..

Takes a pay cut so that the Mavs can surround him with Chandler Parsons and Rondo:lmao..

Under the table deal im thinking....

[mavsfan1000]

Fuck Rondo. A guard that can't shoot is like a big man that can't finish. Horrible for team chemistry.

[Stalin]

Nazi Dirk has always been garbage other than one good 20 game or so stretch in the playoffs to win his Fluke Championship.

[Franklin]

The prime Kidd and Payton weren't good shooters either, imho.

[mavsfan1000]

The prime Kidd and Payton weren't good shooters either, imho.
Better than Rondo.

[sook]

holyshit is rondo bad :lol

[midnightpulp]

:lol This guy fuckin' sucks.

[mavsfan1000]

:lol This guy fuckin' sucks.
Yep and age isn't going to help him either. :depressed:

[Mugen]

0pts, 0-7 from the field and 5 TOs....yeesh tbh

[ElNono]

Dallas now 4-6 in their last 10 games

[313]

:lol This guy fuckin' sucks.

[Splits]

:lmao Rhonda

[jeebus]

2nd round is still their ceiling and won't be a big upgrade. Non issue.

[Fabbs]

Time to unbuckle my pants and break out the Jergens.
This Thread Is Worthless Without -nevermind.

Please nevermind.

[mavsfan1000]

Help me Rhonda.

[Sheriff Hoyt]

:lol

[Sheriff Hoyt]

:lmao Rhonda

:lol banned

[m>s]

Dude is honestly a bottom 10 pg In the nba. He'd be the fourth best pg on the Mavs of you played monta at the 1

his defense, playmaking, and hall of fame teammates used to mask his flaws. Not anymore

[AlexJones]

:lmao

[spurraider21]

:lol these takes

[djohn2oo8]

Why did he only play 19 minutes tonight?

[GuerillaBlack]

Why did he only play 19 minutes tonight?

A lot of that was in garbage time too (so by the mid 3rd basically).

[Killakobe81]

Why did he only play 19 minutes tonight?

I told you scros ...Clarkson better than him right now except at court vision

[djohn2oo8]

Around Rondo, the energy is toxic. The Rockets' and Mavericks' interests intersect everywhere, including with the trade pursuit for Rondo in December. Rondo's agent never wanted Rondo in Houston, partly because it would've cost another client, Patrick Beverley, his job and payday to re-sign with the Rockets this summer. In the end, the Rockets kept bidding on Rondo to try to push the price higher for the Mavericks

[djohn2oo8]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/josh-smith-s-partnership-with-dwight-howard-flourishing-as-rajon-rondo-unravels-with-mavs-082337854.html

[Bulaien999]

That one win was despise him, not because of him. Monta have it all

Monta still have it all, but Rockets were too much.

Lol at the positive Rondo takes

[Killakobe81]

Rondo is NOT a perfect fit in Dallas. I like, dont love Rondo. I dont want him at max and if that is what he is seeking from Dallas to re-sign, God bless him and them.

Carlisle is the 2nd best coach in the NBA. I live in DFw and he is brilliant at maximizing players just look at what he did for Ellis. But Ellis and Rondo is a poor fit.

1. First if they play together that is a woefully undersized backcourt.
2. Ellis is most effective off the bounce and in pnr. Rondo is a poor shooter so the spacing will be off. now granted, Dirk's and CParsons shooting mitigates that some ...but spacing still not ideal.
3. Rondo is a stat padder who holds the ball so he can finish the play with an assist. Is an assist a bad thing? No, but unlike a Jason Kidd who willingly pushed the ball ahead on fast breaks and moved the ball freely Rondo is a Paul or Nash type prober that wants the play to finish off his pass.
4. Rumors are he was locker-room difficult with Ray Allen and Doc butting heads constantly. If anyone can work that out it's RC and Tyson but it could be an issue.

Last this is not NBA2k not every all-star collection will work out which the Lakers found out the hard way. again, I live in DFW and would love to see it work out but I have my doubts.

all that being said it's not a bad gamble ...but I thought the Mavs were just getting in their groove. I have been enjoying their games hope it works out even if I cannot stand Cuban's overmeddling Im smarter than everyone's ass. I actually liked him even met him but his arrogance is off-putting even if he is the type of drink with the fans type owner ...

Hope it works out Mavfan ...y'all re-staaaaaaaacked!!!!

One of my best posts. Even though hopeful I told y'all eexactly why that shit wouldn't work ...

[djohn2oo8]

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[Franklin]

The problem with Rondo is that he had played too long on a shitty team he doesn't give a shit about winning any more imho. Dude has a ring and has already earned big bucks so there isn't really anything he would go all out to chase, not like the 08' Jason Kidd. It was his defense that the Mavs wanted most and needed most, but it turned out that his defense was just as poor as his shooting tbh.

[Robz4000]

90% of ST right on the money with this one...