Rondo going to Mavs

[djohn2oo8]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA · 2m 2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/545713320343666688) Boston's informed teams it's focused on completing deal with Dallas soon, closing on a package to send Rajon Rondo to Mavs, sources tell Y.

[Phillip]

Marc Stein ‏ @ ESPNSteinLine (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)51s 51 seconds agoESPN sources say teams closing in on swap to send Brandan Wright, Jae Crowder, Jameer Nelson, one future first & one future second to Celts

[Findog]

Time to unbuckle my pants and break out the Jergens.

[djohn2oo8]

Marc Stein ✔ @ESPNSteinLine Follow (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine) ESPN sources say teams closing in on swap to send Brandan Wright, Jae Crowder, Jameer Nelson, one future first & one future second to Celts

[Phillip]

i won

[Phillip]

I guess this means Aminu will get a bigger workload now, which personally I have been of the opinion he should be getting more PT.

And I wonder if this means Jermaine O'Neal is set to sign here soon?

[dirk4mvp]

stacked

[Findog]

@SportsCenter
BREAKING: Celtics agree in principle to deal sending Rajon Rondo to Dallas for Wright, Nelson, Crowder & 2 picks. (via @ESPNSteinLine)

[DPG21920]

Rondo is overrated but with a great big like Dirk & plenty of other shooters he should fit ok. Pretty fair price too. Only Wright was a player & you can survive the loss of him. A late 1st & Wright for Rondo isn't overpaying. Even if he is an awful fit, it's not like you risked your entire future.

Nice by Cuban to take the chance to help win now for Dirk. Having Dirk take less money to bring in Rondo/Parsons/Tyson is doing right by Dirk at the end of the day.

[m>s]

Boioioioinnngg

happy to hear devin isn't included, now we just have to sign Jermaine oneal and we stacked!

[BatManu20]

Another thread for this? :lol

[Findog]

@WojYahooNBA
Trade call coming tonight between Dallas and Boston, Rondo has been traded to the Mavericks, league sources tell Yahoo.

[Robz4000]

Damn, was hoping they'd lose Harris in the deal. Still not sure if Rondo can play alongside Ellis but I guess we're about to find out Saturday.

[baseline bum]

Wow, Dallas gets a legit two way point guard for a bag of crap.

[baseline bum]

Hard to believe how good the West is becoming while most of the East is tanking.

[DPG21920]

Ainge really cost the C's a shot at a great deal by waiting so long. Even if he strikes gold w the Mavs pick it doesn't change the fact this is a pretty uninspiring deal for Rondo. He basically has to make other good moves & do really well for this to look like a win. He did ok, just didn't get near the value he could have if he acted sooner.

[NASpurs]

Can the Western conference secede and form it's own league now?
'

[baseline bum]

Ainge really cost the C's a shot at a great deal by waiting so long. Even if he strikes gold w the Mavs pick it doesn't change the fact this is a pretty uninspiring deal for Rondo. He basically has to make other good moves & do really well for this to look like a win. He did ok, just didn't get near the value he could have if he acted sooner.

How did he do ok? Those picks are going to be near the end of their respective rounds, Nelson sucks, Crowder is complete shit. Wright is a serviceable backup, but damn that's a weak haul. I can't believe Sacramento couldn't beat that offer. Also, how is Ainge letting Dallas do this deal without dumping Jeff Green's contract on them too?

[Cry Havoc]

What a steal for the Mavs. Damn. Unreal.

[LkrFan]

This is GREAT for Dirk. Are the Mavs the favorites now?

[BatManu20]

Ainge, aside from his Big 3 pull, has been a pretty bad GM tbh..

[Phillip]

I was hoping they could have hauled in Brandon Bass in this deal as well, but oh well.

[lefty]

:lol Monta will have learn to play off the ball
:lol Mavs

[ElNono]

They even got rid of Jameer Nelson... good job Cuban

[NASpurs]

Spurs play the Mavs on Saturday. Going to be fun.

[DPG21920]

How did he do ok? Those picks are going to be near the end of their respective rounds, Nelson sucks, Crowder is complete shit. Wright is a serviceable backup, but damn that's a weak haul. I can't believe Sacramento couldn't beat that offer. Also, how is Ainge letting Dallas do this deal without dumping Jeff Green's contract on them too?

I said he cost the C's. He did ok because at least he got a first. Wright has enough potential to be worth a look. It's not a great deal but if he can get an assett for Green it will make more sense vs just salary dumping him. Prob was going to be tough to get a player worth anything for Rondo.

If you think Green has value (not sure he does) then getting a pick for him is better than salary dumping him.

Again, it's uninspiring like I said, but they weren't paying Rondo & his value was pretty low.

[lefty]

Good

Top teams will play some good zone D vs the Mavs


:lol leave Rondo wide open, we'll take care of the other 4 players

[DPG21920]

I'm shocked no one was willing to pay more for Rondo. If this was the bar to beat, then can't believe teams couldn't do that.

[illmatic]

But...but...I thought the Lakers were signing Rondo in the offseason? :lol

[baseline bum]

This fucking conference this year. :lmao

[DPG21920]

Good

Top teams will play some good zone D vs the Mavs


:lol leave Rondo wide open, we'll take care of the other 4 players

If it was that easy, how did they win a title?

[lefty]

I'm shocked no one was willing to pay more for Rondo. If this was the bar to beat, then can't believe teams couldn't do that.
You mean not willing to overpay for Rondo?

If his agents used his stats as a reference point, then it'S fucking rtarded since Rondo stat pads on a shitty team in garbage time :lol

[illmatic]

I'm shocked no one was willing to pay more for Rondo. If this was the bar to beat, then can't believe teams couldn't do that.

Has he played relevant ball in the past 2 years? That's an honest question. Also, how are Ellis and Rondo going to share the backcourt together, both are ball dominant guards.

[lefty]

If it was that easy, how did they win a title?
Because Kirby :lol

[Clipper Nation]

Wow, Dallas gets a legit two way point guard for a bag of crap.
I wouldn't call a point guard who can't shoot and pads his assists "two-way." They did get him for cheap though.

[Harry Callahan]

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.

[DPG21920]

If Monta doesn't exercise his option & looks to get paid next year, Dallas might be looking at having to pay Tyson, Rondo & Monta next off season. They will be around 36M in salaries but they might have to pony up some dough for those guys. Lots of potential though.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

I wouldn't call a point guard who can't shoot and pads his assists "two-way." They did get him for cheap though.

:lol does the PG stad pad his rebounds too?

[LkrFan]

Dirk, Daddy Tyson, Rondo & Parsons >> Tammy, TP, Kiwi, & Manure - yet BNSF on here trying to :downspin: this shiiiiiiiiiiit! :lmao

[DPG21920]

Has he played relevant ball in the past 2 years? That's an honest question. Also, how are Ellis and Rondo going to share the backcourt together, both are ball dominant guards.

No he had not. But it's still Rondo. PGs are valued so highly in this NBA and finding one that has championship experience isn't easy. It wasn't a steep price at all. Even overpaying now meant paying wayyy less than trying to trade for him 2 years ago.

Just surprised that this was the Rondo price even taking into consideration his flaws & recent play.

[lefty]

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.
http://assets.diylol.com/hfs/f64/b76/886/resized/denzel-meme-generator-that-s-my-nigga-5b2cc0.jpg?1377982988.jpg

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Not a fan a starting backcourt that can't shoot.

[illmatic]

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.

I think they realize Dirk's window is closing soon so they are making one last push for a title before he walks off into the sunset. There will be hell to pay when he finally decides to hang up the laces though since they are mortgaging off their future.

[BatManu20]

Is Villanueva going to be the first big off the bench now?

Rondo
Monta
Parsons
Dirk
Chandler

Bench:

Harris
Dick Jefferson
Villanueva
Barea
Rashard
Aminu
Felton
Rodrigue
Greg Smith
Powell

[Clipper Nation]

:lol does the PG stad pad his rebounds too?
Rondo pads stats, you own cats.

[Buddy Mignon]

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

[LkrFan]

I wouldn't call a point guard who can't shoot and pads his assists "two-way." They did get him for cheap though.

Rondo 1, CP3 :lmao

Shhhhhh! ;)

[Harry Callahan]

LKRfan

Why should you care? Just go and enjoy 7-21 nights for the next 55-60 games this year and next.

[DPG21920]

Not a fan a starting backcourt that can't shoot.

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

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Rondo pads stats, you own cats.

You're a Cherokee that lives in a teepee.

[baseline bum]

I think they realize Dirk's window is closing soon so they are making one last push for a title before he walks off into the sunset. There will be hell to pay when he finally decides to hang up the laces though since they are mortgaging off their future.

Mortgaging their future? By giving up a late first rounder, a second round pick, and three scrubs? Are you telling me Joe Crowder and Brandan Wright were their future?

[Clipper Nation]

Rondo 1, CP3 :lmao

Shhhhhh! ;)
Remind me again who took that 1 out of the case, Jorge? :downspin:

[lefty]

Are you telling me Joe Crowder and Brandan Wright were their future?
Days of Future Past, son


But srsly, Im not worried by this trade

[LkrFan]

LKRfan

Why should you care? Just go and enjoy 7-21 nights for the next 55-60 games this year and next.

Is it NOT obvious? :downspin:

[DPG21920]

I think they realize Dirk's window is closing soon so they are making one last push for a title before he walks off into the sunset. There will be hell to pay when he finally decides to hang up the laces though since they are mortgaging off their future.

They haven't mortgaged much IMO. Their draft picks have been late lottery & it's tough. They havent traded too many future picks & when they are bad enough to get good picks then they will still have those (as of now). Definitely a slight risk/mortgage, but fair to try and win now. Tough to do both.

[Phillip]

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.

Stupid take. There is a reason they don't have patience at this time. They are trying to win while Dirk is still a legit threat. Waiting for 4-5 years for draft picks to MAYBE pan out as decent players won't get the job done.

[DPG21920]

They should have kept Tyson in the first place.

[lefty]

Stupid take. There is a reason they don't have patience at this time. They are trying to win while Dirk is still a legit threat. Waiting for 4-5 years for draft picks to MAYBE pan out as decent players won't get the job done.
:cry yes let's make sure Dirk wins another one because he is so classy

That's the great thing with the Spurms, they have had the patience to build adequately to be consistently good for a long period of time; Jim Cuckan got 5 rings as a result

Mavs FO is just retarded

[Phillip]

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

Was about to post the same thing.

Monta doesn't have a great 3pt percentage, but he takes a few too many pull-up threes and heat check shots. But when he is wide open and sets his feet, he's a pretty solid 3pt shooter, especially from the corner.

[LkrFan]

Can't wait to see them match up with the Splash Brothers. Call me crazy but the Mavs now have a dynamic backcourt. Speed killz.

[Phillip]

:cry yes let's make sure Dirk wins another one because he is so classy

That's the great thing with the Spurms, they have had the patience to build adequately to be consistently good for a long period of time; Jim Cuckan got 5 rings as a result

Mavs FO is just retarded

WTH are you talking about? The Spurs had the big 3 and a constant rotation of players around them over the past 10-15 years, and very few draft picks that ended up being longterm staples in their team. Most of their well known contributors over those years were from trades and FA, not draft picks.

[dirk4mvp]

:cry yes let's make sure Dirk wins another one because he is so classy

That's the great thing with the Spurms, they have had the patience to build adequately to be consistently good for a long period of time; Jim Cuckan got 5 rings as a result

Mavs FO is just retarded

not every team deliberately tanks to get a future franchise player tbh

[LkrFan]

Remind me again who took that 1 out of the case, Jorge? :downspin::lol

TammyPERI6D! :lmao

[Baam]

Rondo always plays better in the POs and they have the best coach in the league, imo they're now up there as a top 5 favorite with the Spurs, the Cavs, Okc and the Warriors.

[The Gemini Method]

congrats to muh Mavs brethren.

[Mikeanaro]

Is not a bad move on paper but I think this Ronda boy is a locker room problem.

[illmatic]

Mortgaging their future? By giving up a late first rounder, a second round pick, and three scrubs? Are you telling me Joe Crowder and Brandan Wright were their future?

I'm talking about constantly trading away their 1st round draft picks, regardless if it's a late 1st rounder or not. You can still get good players to help supplement your teams talent later in the draft.

[Harry Callahan]

I think they realize Dirk's window is closing soon so they are making one last push for a title before he walks off into the sunset. There will be hell to pay when he finally decides to hang up the laces though since they are mortgaging off their future.

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.

[LkrFan]

This just in from Akron:
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3he9vodjwIY/hqdefault.jpg

:lmao

[DPG21920]

Fit or not, the only question is: Is Rondo better than Jameer Nelson? Even though Jameer could shoot better than Rondo he wasn't adding anything. Yes it's not an ideal fit, but Rondo is hands down better than Nelson. As long as Rondo isn't a locker room issue this was a no brainer "gamble". Worst case you S&T him or let him walk next year & your out the 22-26th pick in the draft.

[jeebus]

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

[Harry Callahan]

Hey mister LMAO Phillip,

You should know something about stupid with your old, tired act on ST.

Maybe if the Mavericks had a clue about drafting they would not have to do the volume of deals they do.

Maybe if they were a little better a selecting young talent in the draft, they would have won a few more titles with Dirk instead of the one. They blew up their only championship caliber team (still flukish, but they did win the title) for pie in the sky free agent aspirations. The plan blew up in their freakin' face big time while the boring old spurs appeared in the NBA final four the last three years. Do you dispute that genius?

[DPG21920]

Mavs aren't great at drafting but who is besides SA? Its true SA has done a great job drafting & rebuilding while contending but that's next to impossible to do. Mavs have done well enough with their strategies to be relevant for 10+ straight years. Spurs are in better shape going forward but nothing's guaranteed.

[LkrFan]

When the smoke clears in the WC:

1) Mavs
2) Spurs
3) Golden State
4) Clipps
5) Rockets
6) tlongs
7) Suns
8) ??

[illmatic]

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 to get production from the draft - they can't go buy a roster.


That was my point about mortgaging the future. And that's what makes the Spurs such a great team, that Front Office has the knack of drafting good players in the later rounds of the draft to supplement their team.

[Phillip]

Hey mister LMAO,

You should know something about stupid with your old tire act on ST.

Maybe if the Mavericks had a clue about drafting they would not have to do the volume of deals they do.

Maybe if they were a little better a selecting young talent in the draft, they would have won a few more titles with Dirk instead of the one.


Mavs aren't great at drafting but who is besides SA? Its true SA has done a great job drafting & rebuilding while contending but that's next to impossible to do. Mavs have done well enough with their strategies to be relevant for 10+ straight years. Spurs are in better shape going forward but nothing's guaranteed.

LMAO harry callahan

[Phillip]

When the smoke clears in the WC:

1) Mavs
2) Spurs
3) Golden State
4) Clipps
5) Rockets
6) tlongs
7) Suns
8) ??

OKC

[illmatic]

Mavs fans, how was your offense being directed? Did Monta have the ball in his hands all the time in order for it to be effective or did someone else have ball handling duties?

[Malik Hairston]

It's a no-brainer trade for the Mavs, they didn't give anything up, and they got a big-name PG, filling a position they desperately needed to fill, tbh..

Rondo is a slightly above average player with fatal flaws, but obviously a colossal upgrade over Jameer Nelson and Fat Felton..still nothing to fear, though, his name has more impact than his actual game(and living off his 1 great playoff run in 2012 where his jump shot was on for the first time in his career:lol)..

[illmatic]

When the smoke clears in the WC:

1) Mavs
2) Spurs
3) Golden State
4) Clipps
5) Rockets
6) tlongs
7) Suns
8) ??

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!! In our dreams.....

[RD2191]

This is GREAT for Dirk. Are the Mavs the favorites now?
:lol

[Killakobe81]

Fit or not, the only question is: Is Rondo better than Jameer Nelson? Even though Jameer could shoot better than Rondo he wasn't adding anything. Yes it's not an ideal fit, but Rondo is hands down better than Nelson. As long as Rondo isn't a locker room issue this was a no brainer "gamble". Worst case you S&T him or let him walk next year & your out the 22-26th pick in the draft.

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!!!!

[Phillip]

Mavs fans, how was your offense being directed? Did Monta have the ball in his hands all the time in order for it to be effective or did someone else have ball handling duties?

It's generally been a pretty balanced attack for most of the game, then down the stretch it's Monta handling the ball mostly.

None of the PGs on the team seem to have the patience or ability to deliver a good pass to the post to Dirk, or anyone who has a mismatch. Early in the season, Parsons was constantly trying to post up mismatches, but no one really could get him the ball, so he has pretty much quit posting up. So hopefully this changes with the addition of Rondo. The offense should actually be a bit more efficient considering how little Nelson seemed to bring to the table, which is kinda scary to imagine considering it already has been one of the most efficient offenses in league history. It will be interesting to see how things work out.

[Strange Love]

Boston will be lucky to win 5 games next year.

[LkrFan]

OKC

Do they have enough time to sneak in? Would be an epic 1st round match up tbh.

[Phillip]

IMO, this pickup was not really for the offensive aspect. And anyone who thinks that he is going to come in here and provide massive amounts of firepower, or anyone out there who thinks he is a guy to be scared of, is nuts. He is simply needed to fill some holes and play within a system, and likely won't be any kind of a standout or all-star type player. There are 3 glaring flaws with Dallas, all of which are strengths of Rondo.

1) defense
2) long defensive rebounds
3) proper ball distribution

If he buys into Carlisle's system, he will be a fantastic pickup for the team as a glue guy.

[Killakobe81]

They should have kept Tyson in the first place.

This, LOL ... Im guessing you just stating obvious or trollin' ...but still true.

[djohn2oo8]

Do they have enough time to sneak in? Would be an epic 1st round match up tbh.

OKC is in.

[Phillip]

Do they have enough time to sneak in? Would be an epic 1st round match up tbh.

I believe they are already on the fringe of the 8th seed right now.

EDIT: only a 1/2 game behind of N.O. for the 8th seed.

[Harry Callahan]

LMAO harry callahan

Wow! That was well played Phillip.

I can't stand the Mavies so anything they do I wish for nothing but failure. I live in the Dallas area so I get to hear the propaganda all the time.

In the end -

UNO vs CINCO

Seriously, Dallas has a good team they got a little better today.

[DMC]

Because Kirby :lol:lol

[unleashbaynes]

Another WC contender gets stronger. Wow.

[Phillip]

:cryWow! That was well :cryplayed Phillip.:cry

I:cry can't stand the Mavies so anything they do I :crywish for nothing but failure. :cryI live in the Dallas area so I get to :cryhear the propaganda all the time.:cry:cry

In:cry the en:cryd -

U:cryNO vs CINCO:cry:cry:cry

LMAO 5 RINGS FAGGOT

lol smelly be@ner

[djohn2oo8]

It was only a few days ago LA Media was hyping the breakfast between Kobe and Rondo :lol

[DMC]

Spur fan wishing good things for Mavs fan, laughing at the woes of Lakers fan.

[LkrFan]

OKC is in.

Didn't even check the standings. Assumed with their stars missing significant time, they'd be out of contention.

[Killakobe81]

LMAO 5 RINGS FAGGOT

lol smelly be@ner

Ring count only matters when Spurs have the edge tbh ...
The rear is palpable in Houston and San Antonio ... so even if this shit doesnt work out Phillip, it should be fun.
And despite my disdain for Cubes I love him going all in her ...

Freaking ainge is a shitty GM he has lots of picks and did rape Brooklyn but Celts still gonna be just as shitty as Lakers with all those assets. Awesome.

[djohn2oo8]

Spur fan wishing good things for Mavs fan, laughing at the woes of Lakers fan.

BRB, going check lakerground.

[Dex]

Wow. Nice move by the Mavs, tbh. Just got more dangerous, and I already didn't like the matchup.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

http://cdn1.smosh.com/sites/default/files/ftpuploads/bloguploads/0513/when-you-see-it-smoke-dong.jpg

Philip in this thread

[Killakobe81]

Spur fan wishing good things for Mavs fan, laughing at the woes of Lakers fan.

woes? Tank bank on track. I like and dont love Rondo I hope he plays well they re-sign him and we can get a discount on montae tbh ...

[Phillip]

Didn't even check the standings. Assumed with their stars missing significant time, they'd be out of contention.

they went on a pretty big win streak lately, so that's helped a ton

[LkrFan]

I believe they are already on the fringe of the 8th seed right now.

EDIT: only a 1/2 game behind of N.O. for the 8th seed.

Forgot about Unibrow. WC is staaaacked! :wow

[Harry Callahan]

Phillip,

With the be@ner commit, you are assuming things you should not assume.

I thought you were better than that. Maybe not.

How seriously can you take a Tom Green fan anyway.....

[Killakobe81]

BRB, going check lakerground.

Enjoy the smart ("team tank") fans did not want him ...

[LkrFan]

they went on a pretty big win streak lately, so that's helped a ton

They will be a tough out. Let's hope they are healthy when they play the champs. :downspin:

[lefty]

not every team deliberately tanks to get a future franchise player tbh
Your mistake

It's not too late though

[Phillip]

Phillip,

With the be@ner commit, you are assuming things you should not assume.

I thought you were better than that. Maybe not.

How seriously can you take a Tom Green fan anyway.....

spurfans = honorary be@ners

sorry

[DMC]

woes? Tank bank on track. I like and dont love Rondo I hope he plays well they re-sign him and we can get a discount on montae tbh ...

Losing is losing. Calling a turd pop art doesn't increase it's value.

[LkrFan]

:lol
Do you trust Enrique to beast against Rondo? His wingspan is long as fuck.

[DMC]

Enjoy the smart ("team tank") fans did not want him ...
Punctuation is your friend unless you want us enjoying smart fans.

[LkrFan]

Ainge hooking up his old Celtic teammate with a key piece to their championship puzzle. :lol

[illmatic]

woes? Tank bank on track. I like and dont love Rondo I hope he plays well they re-sign him and we can get a discount on montae tbh ...

You're not tanking, your team just flat out sucks.

[djohn2oo8]

Ainge looking to trade Wright. Would be nice pickup for Houston.

[RD2191]

Do you trust Enrique to beast against Rondo? His wingspan is long as fuck.
Nope:lol

[baseline bum]

I'm talking about constantly trading away their 1st round draft picks, regardless if it's a late 1st rounder or not. You can still get good players to help supplement your teams talent later in the draft.

Better players than Rondo?

[Harry Callahan]

spurfans = honorary be@ners

sorry

Cool. I like Tex-Mex. I have been to dozens of games in SA in my life. The demographics are pretty apparent - I get it.

[illmatic]

Better players than Rondo?

Would you take Kawhi Leonard over Rondo?

[RD2191]

spurfans = honorary be@ners

sorry
Dallas is full of beans. Don't know why you're hating on SA.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[djohn2oo8]

I wonder what Dragic's value is going to be.

[Malik Hairston]

I wonder what Dragic's value is going to be.

He's been pretty mediocre this year, so probably not much more than Rondo, tbh..

[illmatic]

I wonder what Dragic's value is going to be.

We need to blow the shit up, whatever it is, it's not working.

[Spurs9]

Good move for mavs

[Venti Quattro]

Can he be taught how to shoot now

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Can he be taught how to shoot now
Does he need to?

[midnightpulp]

Rondo is massively overrated, but he's still a nice upgrade considering the detritus the Mavs had at PG. Good gamble to get on the cheap. In poker terms, they basically threw in a couple of chips to potentially win a massive pot.

[024]

WC playoffs is going to be a bloodbath

[DPG21920]

For good reason, Cuban really trusts RC. He's just trying to take smart gambles with as much talent as possible and let RC/Dirk do work. I think Mavs thought that PG was their biggest concern and went after the most talent they could get for cheap. Had the following checkboxes:

o Talented PG
o Reasonable Price
o Splashy Name / Ticket Draw
o As Early in the Season as Possible

[baseline bum]

Would you take Kawhi Leonard over Rondo?

Yeah, but you're not drafting Kawhi Leonard in the late twenties.

[Splits]

I wouldn't call a point guard who can't shoot and pads his assists "two-way." They did get him for cheap though.

Rondo has a career FG% 21 points higher than Kirby, including 23 points higher this season... so you're saying he "can't shoot" when he's a better shooter than Karl Malone's bitch?

[JamStone]

It's definitely an upgrade, but I'm not sure how significant. We'll have to see how he meshes with the team. Rondo-Ellis is an interesting pairing, potentially very potent. From the few times I've seen Dallas play, I actually have liked the way Devin Harris has been playing a lot. I thought he should have been starting for the Mavs. Not sure if they prefer him off the bench anyway to minimize the risk of injury, but he's been good for them. I did like Brandan Wright a lot for the Mavs too so I think that's a little bit of a loss.

I'd expect Rondo to improve the team's defense. But I thought the Mavs offense was already really, really good, so I'm not sure how much better Rondo's driving and passing ability will make it, plus he will limit the touches Monta and Parsons will have in the half court set. Not the amount of shots, but the touches to facilitate and go into iso.

One thing is for sure though, with the better scorers and shooters Rondo has now, he could definitely start assist padding if he wants to.

[Clipper Nation]

We need to blow the shit up, whatever it is, it's not working.
Relax... The Pick stays in Arizona.


Rondo has a career FG% 21 points higher than Kirby, including 23 points higher this season... so you're saying he "can't shoot" when he's a better shooter than Karl Malone's bitch?
In fairness, you would have to try to suck even worse at shooting than Vanessa's pet cuck, tbh :lol

[BatManu20]

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[AlexJones]

Rondo has a career FG% 21 points higher than Kirby, including 23 points higher this season... so you're saying he "can't shoot" when he's a better shooter than Karl Malone's bitch?

Basketball isn't baseball. Kobe definitely has him in True Shooting and eFG

[JamStone]

Rondo has a career FG% 21 points higher than Kirby, including 23 points higher this season... so you're saying he "can't shoot" when he's a better shooter than Karl Malone's bitch?

Being an efficient scorer doesn't mean the player is a good "shooter." Rondo is a career 25% three point shooter, career 61% free throw shooter. He can't shoot. He scores efficiently because he attacks the basket and is a good finisher at the rim for a guard and he limits his outside shooting. Rondo is not a good shooter.

[AlexJones]

Would be wise of RC to play Rondo with Dirk at all times and as little with Monta and Parsons as possible.

[Phillip]

although I'm sure nothing comes from it, some inside Mavs reporters said they are getting word that Dallas is making contact with Ray Allen, and probably Emeka Okafor.

And unless something better is out there, they probably sign Jermaine O'Neal. I believe they have already talked to him in the past, and he lives in the metroplex currently.

[Nathan89]

Good move but the mavs are fucked when Tyson gets in foul trouble.

[baseline bum]

Do they have enough time to sneak in? Would be an epic 1st round match up tbh.

OKC is half a game out of the 8-seed, Hector

[Biernutz]

:lol LOL Mav's fans printing finals tickets already....

[Phillip]

Good move but the mavs are fucked when Tyson gets in foul trouble.

they already were, even with Wright. He's a horrid defender. They needed to find a way to bolster the defense. And against elite defensive teams, Wright tended to have problems and be ineffective. I loved Wright, but their offense is so good with or without him. They needed defense at the center position.

[Phillip]

:lol LOL Mav's fans printing finals tickets already....

really? who?

[BatManu20]

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[Legacy]

:lol LOL Mav's fans printing finals tickets already....

lol... wut?

[BatManu20]

:lol LOL Mav's fans printing finals tickets already....

Mavs fans have taken to twitter to celebrate their 2015 title already.

[Phillip]

Mavs fans have taken to twitter to celebrate their 2015 title already.

reminds me of spurfans when signing dick jefferson... :lmao :lmao :lmao

[LkrFan]

OKC is half a game out of the 8-seed, Hector
:lol

[LkrFan]

reminds me of spurfans when signing dick jefferson... :lmao :lmao :lmao:lmao

[100%duncan]

Grats tbh. I don't know how big of an impact he's going to make though. Will be a good game against the Spurms.

[BatManu20]

reminds me of spurfans when signing dick jefferson... :lmao :lmao :lmao

"We finally have a sick dunker!" :lol

[Thread]

And you had give up bupkis.

[LkrFan]

It's definitely an upgrade, but I'm not sure how significant. We'll have to see how he meshes with the team. Rondo-Ellis is an interesting pairing, potentially very potent. From the few times I've seen Dallas play, I actually have liked the way Devin Harris has been playing a lot. I thought he should have been starting for the Mavs. Not sure if they prefer him off the bench anyway to minimize the risk of injury, but he's been good for them. I did like Brandan Wright a lot for the Mavs too so I think that's a little bit of a loss.

I'd expect Rondo to improve the team's defense. But I thought the Mavs offense was already really, really good, so I'm not sure how much better Rondo's driving and passing ability will make it, plus he will limit the touches Monta and Parsons will have in the half court set. Not the amount of shots, but the touches to facilitate and go into iso.

One thing is for sure though, with the better scorers and shooters Rondo has now, he could definitely start assist padding if he wants to.Solid take Jammie. The biggest thing he'll bring is defense. The west has a ton of guards that would have ate Jameer up. In this regard, Rondo is a major upgrade. Then he is flanked by Monta and backed up by Harris? They still have JJ Barea too. If they gel, they'll give the Spurs hell.

[m>s]

1. First if they play together that is a woefully undersized backcourt
Because Nelson and ellis were somehow less undersized?

[hater]

Dang

Roanda then Harris then big dick JJ Barea

Meanwhile Pop still experimenting with Bonner :lmao

[m>s]

545728470878543872
YES

[m>s]

Now we need parsons and rondo to work with Dirks shooting coach

[100%duncan]

But how does Jermaine Oneal improve your backup big situation, is he even an average defender.

[Thread]

Dang

Roanda then Harris then big dick JJ Barea

Meanwhile Pop still experimenting with Bonner :lmao

& still acting the chickenshit by withholding his players from competition.

[Infinite_limit]

Celtics could not get a better deal in return?

[AlexJones]

Brian Windhorst windhorstESPN
Mavericks on verge of completing 1-year deal with Erick Dampier

[Phillip]

Brian Windhorst windhorstESPN
Mavericks on verge of completing 1-year deal with Erick Dampier

Nice joke lol

[Phillip]

But how does Jermaine Oneal improve your backup big situation, is he even an average defender.

Yes he still is productive. Last year GS signed him when Bogut went down and he put up like 9/5 in 20mpg with a PER over 15 and decent defensive rating.

[100%duncan]

Yes he still is productive. Last year GS signed him when Bogut went down and he put up like 9/5 in 20mpg with a PER over 15 and decent defensive rating.

I have my doubts against journeymen but if he holds up the 2nd unit's defense and contributes 9/5 day in day out then obviously he would be a decent back-up. I'm more interested at how Rondo and Ellis are going to work together now though

[Biernutz]

:lol LOL Mav's couldn't give RJ away as a trade freebie.

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5LHZG5CQAIh9b6.jpg

[100%duncan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5LHZG5CQAIh9b6.jpg

For some reason he looks hideous in a Mavs jersey :lol

[Phillip]

I have my doubts against journeymen but if he holds up the 2nd unit's defense and contributes 9/5 day in day out then obviously he would be a decent back-up. I'm more interested at how Rondo and Ellis are going to work together now though

Yeah we will just have to see. But they just need a guy for 15-20 mins a game to clog the paint and play physical, they don't need anything too spectacular.

As for Ellis/Rondo, it depends on Rondos accepting Carlisle's system. If he does, they will do fine. Carlisle always does a good job at keeping the load divided well and maximizing players skill sets.

[Phillip]

:lol LOL Mav's couldn't give RJ away as a trade freebie.

:lol LOL Spurs relying on RJ to be a star player

[Biernutz]

:lol LOL Spurs relying on RJ to be a star player

:lol LOL he is on the Mav's with JJ

[m>s]

But how does Jermaine Oneal improve your backup big situation, is he even an average defender.
he's pretty solid defensively, he held it down last year for GS in bogut's absence

[100%duncan]

Yeah we will just have to see. But they just need a guy for 15-20 mins a game to clog the paint and play physical, they don't need anything too spectacular.

As for Ellis/Rondo, it depends on Rondos accepting Carlisle's system. If he does, they will do fine. Carlisle always does a good job at keeping the load divided well and maximizing players skill sets.

IMHO for that to also really work, Parsons will have to be consistent with his shot. Dirk and Ellis will always grant the other team's attention but Parsons has to step up for Rondo to work his ways in your offense it would be hard for mavsfans eyes when Rondo is left wide open while Monta iso's.

Always nice to have a hall of fame caliber coach. West gets loaded every year while the East is boring as fuck. Goodluck to everyone tbh.

[illmatic]

Yeah, but you're not drafting Kawhi Leonard in the late twenties.

To clarify, I wasn't just referring to this trade when I suggested they were mortgaging their future. The Mavericks most recently traded away the 13th pick in 2012 draft, Kawhi was the 15th pick. So yes, Dallas is mortgaging their future by trading away their 1st round picks.

[100%duncan]

To clarify, I wasn't just referring to this trade would I suggested they were mortgaging their future. The Mavericks most recently traded away the 13th pick in 2012 draft, Kawhi was the 15th pick. So yes, Dallas is mortgaging their future by trading away their 1st round picks.

Future doesn't matter and Cubes knows it. This might be Dirk's last year of him being a scary offensive threat, although I see him aging gracefully, this is a good deal. Look at last year's stacked and hyped up draft, say Dallas had the number 1 pick, they wouldn't improve a whole lot immediately and even in the future. There are only a few Kawhi Leonard's out there and they are not going to be in the draft every year.

[AlexJones]

To clarify, I wasn't just referring to this trade when I suggested they were mortgaging their future. The Mavericks most recently traded away the 13th pick in 2012 draft, Kawhi was the 15th pick. So yes, Dallas is mortgaging their future by trading away their 1st round picks.

The clock is ticking on Dirk. He's got 2 and a half seasons left in his career.

[dirk4mvp]

For some reason he looks hideous in a Mavs jersey :lol

looks amazing imho

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[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

For some reason he looks hideous in a Mavs jersey :lol

Did I say you can post?

[Mr Bones]

When the smoke clears in the WC:

1) Mavs
2) Spurs
3) Golden State
4) Clipps
5) Rockets
6) tlongs
7) Suns
8) ??

You don't think Memphis is in the top 8?

[100%duncan]

Did I say you can post?

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[illmatic]

The clock is ticking on Dirk. He's got 2 and a half seasons left in his career.

I understand why they did it. Just stating that it's gonna be some dry years once he hangs them up for the Mavs.

[Findog]

Dallas has done just fine when it comes to team building and roster management. How many teams have won a title in the last 30 years? Like 7? Dallas is one of them. They're not the fucking BobHornecats.

They've done a good job retooling on the fly from where they were two years ago when Mike Fucking James was starting at PG for this team. It was a mistake to let Tyson go the first time and chase Dwight/Deron pipe dreams, but overall I like the moves they've made since that season ended.

If they stood pat this year they would have finished 7 or 8 and been escorted swiftly out of the first round. Funny thing is, I think this year's team pre-trade was better than last year's squad...but the West is just too tough this year that they simply didn't improve enough. You just can't trot out Jameer Nelson and expect to hold your own when you're going up against Curry/Klay, Lillard, Parker, CP3, Conley, Harden, Westbrook.

This makes them better and doing it now gives them 4 months to work out chemistry before the playoffs start. Wright is a nice player, but he's a niche player and not somebody who can hold his own defensively against the bigs in the West. He was a good backup C but this is a no brainer to significantly upgrade at your team's biggest weakness.

[100%duncan]

I've never seen a faggot like N0 Lyf3 CaTs try so hard after getting exposed day in day out.

Cats :lol
Shumpert for Green and Diaw :lol
Cum Newton :lol


































































Cats :lol

[Mr Bones]

Yeah, but you're not drafting Kawhi Leonard in the late twenties.

But the Spurs got Kawhi by trading George Hill, who was drafted in the late 20s. So, in a sense, the Spurs did get him with a delayed late 20s pick.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

No sorry master. I'll go groom your cats and suck your dick now

That's what I thought :tu

[100%duncan]

That's what I thought :tu


I've never seen a faggot like N0 Lyf3 CaTs try so hard after getting exposed day in day out.

Cats :lol
Shumpert for Green and Diaw :lol
Cum Newton :lol


































































Cats :lol

[Phillip]

:lol LOL he is on the Mav's with JJ

:lol LOL as a 10th man, not relied upon to be a star

[LkrFan]

You don't think Memphis is in the top 8?

Good call:

1) Mavs
2) Spurs
3) Golden State
4) Clipps
5) Grit-n-Grind
6) Rockets
7) tlongs
8) Suns

If this holds true Clipper Nation=F:lolcked

[spurtech09]

Just my 2 cents but I think nelson is a better player than rondo....and a better shooter....maybe rondo can play better d but as for offense he pretty much blows

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Just my 2 cents but I think nelson is a better player than rondo....and a better shooter....maybe rondo can play better d but as for offense he pretty much blows
:lol

[Biernutz]

:lol LOL as a 10th man, not relied upon to be a star

RJ was not brought in to be a star...We had stars already. He was brought in to spread
the floor. We dumped him as fast as we could when it didn't work out. He has been on what,
4 teams till the Mav's picked him up to be the man off the bench. Another Spurs dumpster find
dive by the Mav's......Why do you think we leave the lid unlocked.......

[Dverde]

Pop going to hack-a-Rondo. I like the move for the mavs. Their team is built to win now. I don't think they had enough. Probably won't get to the Finals, but you never know.

[Thread]

Just my 2 cents but I think nelson is a better player than rondo

I'll just bet you do.

[Stalin]

mavfan dumpster diving

[Kool Bob Love]

I'm just happy kobe took the 48.5. Rondo could have been a laker.

[Thread]

I'm just happy kobe took the 48.5. Rondo could have been a laker.

You always thought he was total shit. I'm the only one who ever praised him and valued him. Now, NOW, now everybody is on the fuckin' train.

Ya fucks.

[Kool Bob Love]

You always thought he was total shit. I'm the only one who ever praised him and valued him. Now, NOW, now everybody is on the fuckin' train.

Ya fucks.

Never said such.

[Thread]

Never said such.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Franklin]

biggest irony is the thread was started by a bitter Lockets fan :lol

[Stalin]

ugliest mav since Jason turtlehead Terry

[Splits]

Basketball isn't baseball. Kobe definitely has him in True Shooting and eFG

It was a tongue-in-cheek comment. That said, Kobe's eFG is .415 this year vs. Rondo at .425

[Phillip]

RJ was not brought in to be a star...We had stars already. He was brought in to spread
the floor. We dumped him as fast as we could when it didn't work out. He has been on what,
4 teams till the Mav's picked him up to be the man off the bench. Another Spurs dumpster find
dive by the Mav's......Why do you think we leave the lid unlocked.......

:lmao funny considering other spurfans said they were frustrated with RJ because he was brought in and expected to be a star

[Ghazi]

Rondo has some leaks, but as the 4th best player on the team it's a major haul for the Mavs, losing the assets might sting given we lack young talent to begin with but oh well.

we stacked as fuck. :lol koolaidman.

[m>s]

Ghazi YES

its starting to feel like 2011 around here

[Phillip]

Rondo has some leaks, but as the 4th best player on the team it's a major haul for the Mavs, losing the assets might sting given we lack young talent to begin with but oh well.

we stacked as fuck. :lol koolaidman.

last time Rondo was the #4 guy on a team with an aging legendary PF, a SF and SG that could score effectively, and a paint clogging center, good things happened for his squad. Hopefully that repeats itself lol.

[mavsfan1000]

We fucked. Rondo can't shoot.

[Franklin]

We fucked. Rondo can't shoot.
gangbanger ain't a good shooter either but he works fine for your team (when his knees are healthy, of course).

[da_suns_fan]

Good call:

1) Mavs
2) Spurs
3) Golden State
4) Clipps
5) Grit-n-Grind
6) Rockets
7) tlongs
8) Suns

If this holds true Clipper Nation=F:lolcked

OKC is making the playoffs...Suns are out for fifth year in a row.

[mavsfan1000]

gangbanger ain't a good shooter either but he works fine for your team (when his knees are healthy, of course).
That schtick is getting old.

[da_suns_fan]

Great trade for Mavs...makes things even more interesting in West.

[Franklin]

it feels even greater than the 2010-2011 season imho. It was like, no mavs fan (Ghazi and Phillp being the only exceptions) expected us to win the championship that season and our chances looked even more diminished when Butler was badly injured and out for the season. But look what we have now, the league's assist leader and one of the best scorers on our backcourt, a legendary PF and a hardcore defensive big in the paint, plus our summer signing who's performing better and better as the season proceeds.

[m>s]

We fucked. Rondo can't shoot.
Couldn't shoot in 08 either, fuck off

[Samuel Eto'o]

My only concern: Late in the game, when Monte has the ball and is running his pick and pop with Dirk, what is Rondo doing? His player will be sagging off and messing with our spacing. Our offense is free flowing and based on players reacting, not on one player controlling the ball and running set plays. Carisle is going to have to do a little redesigning to the leagues best offense. Rondo better be busting his ass on defense in the meantime.

Edit: But I still like this trade. We most likely weren't good enough for a title before, and you got to make a gamble.

[mavsfan1000]

Couldn't shoot in 08 either, fuck off
And was surrounded by 3 all stars. And that team was very good defensively. Thus they didn't need to score a ton. The mavs do have to score a ton. But it's the loss of Wright that hurts the most.

[TDMVPDPOY]

is rondo/calderon possible with calderon playin catch and shoot

[GuerillaBlack]

Couldn't shoot in 08 either, fuck off

He had way less of a role then. The Celtics could have gotten more for Rondo, but I think it shows what the league thinks of him nowadays after the injuries. This isn't 2010 Rondo. Still a good pick up for the Mavs. Strong 5th seed potential.

[Phillip]

And was surrounded by 3 all stars. And that team was very good defensively. Thus they didn't need to score a ton. The mavs do have to score a ton. But it's the loss of Wright that hurts the most.

Losing a guy who pretty much could only catch and finish alley-oops? He was a nice player, and I really enjoyed having him, but he always folded against good defensive teams because he had such a limited skillset. His defense was pathetic too.

[m>s]

He had way less of a role then.
He's still the 4th best player

[dirk4mvp]

He's still the 4th best player

Arguably 5th tbh with the emergence of The Metro imo :smokin

[Floyd Pacquiao]

I hope he ruins the mavs chemistry

[Samuel Eto'o]

^Your family hopes you kill yourself

[mavsfan1000]

^Your family hopes you kill yourself
:lol

[Bulaien999]

I hope he ruins the mavs chemistry

Well monta have it all already... I see them bickering about who handles the rock in the clutch

[mavsfan1000]

Well monta have it all already... I see them bickering about who handles the rock in the clutch
In the clutch, it will be hack a Rondo.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Well monta have it all already... I see them bickering about who handles the rock in the clutch
God I hope so

[Holden_Caulfield]

rondo and tyson pnr is gonna destroy us :cry

[Franklin]

lets not act like tomorrow is the trade deadline, mavs fans. we still need to make a few moves to reinforce our paint of course, looking for a defensive minded big that's good enough to be TC's backup. We can play Aminu or even no-eye-brow as dirk's backup but at this very point of time we literally have no backup at C tbh.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

lets not act like tomorrow is the trade deadline, mavs fans. we still need to make a few moves to reinforce our paint of course, looking for a defensive minded big that's good enough to be TC's backup. We can play Aminu or even no-eye-brow as dirk's backup but at this very point of time we literally have no backup at C tbh.
They are signing Jermaine O Neal

[mavsfan1000]

They are signing Jermaine O Neal
Lol He is still playing?

[2pac > Kobe]

JTEVdhgno14

[HemisfairArena]

Mavs might need another big but you guys filled the biggest need on your team with Rondo if you wanted to ring again,,,tbh. Mavs took the Spurs to 7 games and they didn't have any bigs worth a shit outside of Dirk and it didn't hurt them,,,they needed a floor general.

[Franklin]

congrats to Jermaine then, dude's finally gonna win a ring tbh.

[mavsfan1000]

Mavs might need another big but you guys filled the biggest need on your team with Rondo if you wanted to ring again,,,tbh. Mavs took the Spurs to 7 games and they didn't have any bigs worth a shit outside of Dirk and it didn't hurt them,,,they needed a floor general.
Blair had an awesome series.

[AaronY]

is rondo/calderon possible with calderon playin catch and shoot
Its much less likely now that Calderon is on the knicks

[Samuel Eto'o]

Someone actually paid attention to that retarded australian guy, thats new.

[Raven]

not a great fit offensively but perfect defensively and in general one of the biggest rapejobs ever in nba history. I'm still not worried though.

[Mal]

Western conference, and especially Southwest division are getting stronger and stronger, while East generally sucks. Another day in NBA

[LkrFan]

We fucked. Rondo can't shoot.

He couldn't shoot in 2008 either. IJS

[Thread]

^Yep, without that little price we'd be at 17. They'd be at 16.

[sefant77]

Mavs aren't great at drafting but who is besides SA? Its true SA has done a great job drafting & rebuilding while contending but that's next to impossible to do. Mavs have done well enough with their strategies to be relevant for 10+ straight years. Spurs are in better shape going forward but nothing's guaranteed.

Its not great but also not that bad.

2003 Josh Howard #30
2009 Roddy B #25 (great pick at 25, too bad the broken foot in france completly killed his promising career)

And 2013 Donnie was going to take The Greek Freak but Cuban went last minute for downtrading to get more cap for Dwight. Terrible move of course, he admitted it allready.

So considering Donnie was going to draft Giannis, thats pretty solid within 10 years at #12, #25 and #30. remember the rest of the picks were mostly late 20s.

[sefant77]

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.



Rondo, PP, KG and perkins still have a whatsapp group chat. No Ray Allen there. I think that says who was the disliked member on that team. Thats why i also dont think Ray Allen gonna join the Mavs after he flushed out all the PEDs...

[Chillen]

How fitting would it be if the Mavs make the Finals and LeBron's Cavs are there and the Mavs beat them. It's definitely a realisitic possibility now.

[Findog]

Looks like we now have our 8 playoff teams (no order):

Grizz
Clips
Blazers
Rockets
Warriors
Mavs
Spurs
Thunder

Honestly, now that the Mavs have addressed their biggest weakness, I don't really think there's much dropoff between 1-8. Any of them except probably Portland or Houston could win the conference.

[Venti Quattro]

Thunder

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

[100%duncan]

Looks like we now have our 8 playoff teams (no order):

Grizz
Clips
Blazers
Rockets
Warriors
Mavs
Spurs
Thunder

Honestly, now that the Mavs have addressed their biggest weakness, I don't really think there's much dropoff between 1-8. Any of them except probably Portland or Houston could win the conference.

Clips won't win the conference.

[Venti Quattro]

Clips won't win the conference.

Thanks for the tip, Captain Obvious

[100%duncan]

Thanks for the tip, Captain Obvious

Read his post dumbass :lol "except Houston and Portland"

[sefant77]

How fitting would it be if the Mavs make the Finals and LeBron's Cavs are there and the Mavs beat them. It's definitely a realisitic possibility now.

Imagine the look of VCs face. Arriving the summer after the title and leaving from self the summer before the next one :hang

[Findog]

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.

[Findog]

Imagine the look of VCs face. Arriving the summer after the title and leaving from self the summer before the next one :hang

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