Kansas City Star Sizes Up Those pesky Mavericks

[pussyface]

DAVID BOYCE THE NBA
THE NBA
Mavs on verge of greatness
The Dallas Mavericks have yet to win an NBA title. They folded under pressure in game six of last year’s finals. And Dirk Nowitzki, this year’s MVP, is still trying to become Mr. Clutch.

It’s easy not to believe in the Mavericks until they win it all.

Despite no championship rings, Dallas is on the verge of becoming sports’ next dynasty, one that will rival the Yankees dominance in the late ’90s and the New England Patriots’ recent run.

To any self-proclaimed NBA expert, it’s obvious the Mavericks will win the NBA championship this season, and they will not be a one-year fluke.

If the referees didn’t bail out Dwyane Wade in game five of last year’s finals, Nowitzki would already have the title of Mr. Clutch.

In game five, Nowitzki made some great plays down the stretch that should have led to a victory that would have put the Mavericks up 3-2 heading back to Dallas.

Instead, a phantom foul was called on the Mavericks on a drive that saw Wade throw up a wild shot that missed. That one call delayed Dallas’ string of titles by one year.

It looked as if that call lingered for the Mavericks in the opening weeks of this season. They lost their first four games.

But they have been a juggernaut ever since, going an incredible 49-5. It’s not too far-fetched to think Dallas could still win 70 games. All it has to do is go 21-3.

It’s possible San Antonio and Phoenix could push Dallas to six games in the playoffs, but that’s the best they can do.

Dallas simply has an amazing team. It starts with Nowitzki. Josh Howard is a rising star who plays with an edge. Every championship team needs a talented player like Howard.

The Mavericks also have instant offense off the bench with Jerry Stackhouse.

And coach Avery Johnson, in just his second full season, has a strong offensive team buying into playing tough defense.

Speaking of Johnson, he’s on the cusp of becoming the best coach in the NBA. He’s still very early in his coaching career, which means he’s many years away from burning out.

When the Mavericks win the title this year they will still have the hunger to win more.

Dallas is about to go on a run in which it will win three titles in the next five years, and that’s a conservative estimate

[ducks]

dallas might win one title in three year but not 3 in 5

[Roxsfan]

He needs to put the mj cig down :smokin :rolleyes

[Borosai]

This guy needs to jump back into his tool box. Just don't mention phantom fouls and being bailed out around here...we saw it first hand two series earlier.

[WadeOwnzDirk]

"If the referees didn’t bail out Dwyane Wade in game five of last year’s finals, Nowitzki would already have the title of Mr. Clutch."

Yes, because Dirk played great throughout that series and he
didn't miss key free throws etc.

[Greg Oden]

o god. another heat zombie?

[WadeOwnzDirk]

o god. another heat zombie?

I've been here awhile. Now go watch your sacramento queens
and their lovely purple uniforms.

[Shank]

"I've been here awhile"

Post Count: 2

[Greg Oden]

"I've been here awhile"

Registration date: 03-04-2007

[Greg Oden]

"I've been a NBA fan for a while"

Favorite team: Miami Heat

[WadeOwnzDirk]

"I've been a NBA fan for a while"

Favorite team: Miami Heat

I forgot my stupid password so I started a new one.
I was formerly "HeatOwnzNba".

[ducks]

I forgot my stupid password so I started a new one.
I was formerly "HeatOwnzNba".
then reset the password you fool

[Dirkadirkastan]

No one would scoff at that article more than Avery Johnson.

That said, everyone needs to STFU about the Mavs/Spurs series. If you think 32 personal fouls called against the Mavs and 22 against the Spurs (not counting intentional fouls) in Game 7 is a bias against the SPURS... well damn you are spoiled.

[WadeOwnzDirk]

then reset the password you fool

I'm pretty sure I was typing in the right one, someone
might have banned me so i just made a new one.

[JeremyWariner]

I'm pretty sure I was typing in the right one, someone
might have banned me so i just made a new one.

I had the same problem...I tried to get a hold of an ADMIN here and got nothing in return...so I created a new name as well...

I fucking hate the heat though lol :downspin:

[Amare_32]

"If the referees didn’t bail out Dwyane Wade in game five of last year’s finals, Nowitzki would already have the title of Mr. Clutch."

Yes, because Dirk played great throughout that series and he
didn't miss key free throws etc.


Be that as it may the Mavs still were screwed over big time in that series. Only the most homer of Heat fans won't admit that Wade got phantom fouls in the Finals. Go to youtube and see for yourself. Even in games this season Wade has gotten some incredible calls.

[WadeOwnzDirk]

I had the same problem...I tried to get a hold of an ADMIN here and got nothing in return...so I created a new name as well...

I fucking hate the heat though lol :downspin:

That's ok, it's probably cuz you know the heat are a better team
and will eliminate the pistons again this year.

[JeremyWariner]

That's ok, it's probably cuz you know the heat are a better team
and will eliminate the pistons again this year.

lol...Nope, Ben is gone so we will not self destruct like last year :clap

[WadeOwnzDirk]

Be that as it may the Mavs still were screwed over big time in that series. Only the most homer of Heat fans won't admit that Wade got phantom fouls in the Finals. Go to youtube and see for yourself. Even in games this season Wade has gotten some incredible calls.

Wade does get phantom calls like all super stars do. He has the ability
to draw them sometimes ala Reggie Miller and he's been able to exploit
that. Be that as it may, if the mavs were so much "better" than the
heat, there's no excuse for them losing four in a row and growing
vaginas when the pressure got high.

[Amare_32]

Detroit wins the East which will cause Riley to once again blow up the Heat and rid themselves of Antoine Chucker Walker, AARP Payton and Expired White Chocolate.

[WadeOwnzDirk]

lol...Nope, Ben is gone so we will not self destruct like last year :clap

Please, all of you loved Ben and went as far as calling him the best
center in the league and now that he's gone he was all of a sudden
the problem?

[WadeOwnzDirk]

Detroit wins the East which will cause Riley to once again blow up the Heat and rid themselves of Antoine Chucker Walker, AARP Payton and Expired White Chocolate.

Mhm, and the suns will lose to either San Antonio or Dallas
realize they will never win an NBA championship with
the canadian rag doll looking bitch known as Steve
Nash.

[stretch]

This guy needs to jump back into his tool box. Just don't mention phantom fouls and being bailed out around here...we saw it first hand two series earlier.
Agreed. Guys would just breathe on Duncan, and fouls would be called. We should have made plays against the Heat, the way we made plays against the Spurs, no matter what kind of officiating there is.

:rolleyes

[Amare_32]

Mhm, and the suns will lose to either San Antonio or Dallas
realize they will never win an NBA championship with
the canadian rag doll looking bitch known as Steve
Nash.

You mean the rag doll that has own the Heat the last 2 seasons.

[ponky]

Detroit wins the East which will cause Riley to once again blow up the Heat and rid themselves of Antoine Chucker Walker, AARP Payton and Expired White Chocolate.

:lol :lol :lol

[WadeOwnzDirk]

You mean the rag doll that has own the Heat the last 2 seasons.

Ya'll won't get out of the first round so it doesn't matter.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/rancid_69/stevenash.jpg

[stretch]

Ya'll won't get out of the first round so it doesn't matter.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/rancid_69/stevenash.jpg
LOL

that may be the most poorly drawn picture ive ever seen, but its pretty damn funny.

[lurker]

I think he did a pretty good job on the hair.

[Dirkadirkastan]

Steve Cash can suck it. But so can Wayne Dwayne.

[TheMulvany]

Hahaha look at how mad the Spurs fans are by this article.

[Amare_32]

Ya'll won't get out of the first round so it doesn't matter.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/rancid_69/stevenash.jpg


Wow thats so cute! Did you do that all by yourself in preschool?

[WadeOwnzDirk]

Wow thats so cute! Did you do that all by yourself in preschool?

No, your mom helped me out with it. She's taught me lots of things *wink*
*wink*

[ducks]

I'm pretty sure I was typing in the right one, someone
might have banned me so i just made a new one.
if you were banned they would ban your ip
I deal with fools who forget their passwords all the time that swear they know them tell they call their isp and they tell them it is not what they think it is

you could make the password spurstalk so you would not forget
or spurs=2007champs

[Amare_32]

No, your mom helped me out with it. She's taught me lots of things *wink*
*wink*


Really thats great because your mom taught me a few things also.

[ducks]

yeah because you both no nothing about that
fools

[ChumpDumper]

Kansas City?

[Nashfan]

Mhm, and the suns will lose to either San Antonio or Dallas
realize they will never win an NBA championship with
the canadian rag doll looking bitch known as Steve
Nash.


Mhm, and the Heat will be lucky to even make the playoffs! :lol

[trueD]

If I've said it once I've said it a million times (listen up you little pissants with mothers who don't know you post with adults)...

The playoffs aren't like the regular season.

Many Mav's fans will not bring their hanging heads around here for a long, long time should their team get knocked out.

It could be these great writers/geniuses/prediction artists eat some big words of knowledge after the Finals are over. I just love it when that happens. :)

[dirk4mvp]

Gee, you're probably the first person on these forums to declare the playoffs aren't like the reg. season. Props.

[trueD]

To any self-proclaimed NBA expert, it’s obvious the Mavericks will win the NBA championship this season, and they will not be a one-year fluke.

Then, this statement:


If the referees didn’t bail out Dwyane Wade in game five of last year’s finals, Nowitzki would already have the title of Mr. Clutch.

That's some juicy credibility right thar. I'd believe this guy in a nanu second. Whatever he says is gospel, why .... he must be one of those "self-proclaimed NBA experts" even.

Sheeeeeeeesh......

Pussyface, why did you call your team "pesky" in the title? You really think the rest of the league and/or their fans believe Mav's are small, or little, or insignificant?

Sheeeeeeeesh......

Next.

[trueD]

Gee, you're probably the first person on these forums to declare the playoffs aren't like the reg. season. Props.
True, but unlike some of you guys I really believe it.

[dirk4mvp]

True, but unlike some of you guys I really believe it.


You're on a roll tonight.