Game Thread: Game 82, Spurs vs Mavs, 10 APR 19, 19:00 CT, Goodbye Dirk

Talented, classy competitor. One career, one team.

Thanks for the memories.

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Before Durant this dogface fag was the original "breathe on him and draw 2 free throws" mongerer. Ponies and Jewban endorsed it, too.

I for one won't miss this choker.

I wish Manu was playing still so he can foul him one last time :cry

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Originally Posted by Kobe'sAchilles

I wish Manu was playing still so he can foul him one last time :cry

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G F Y

Hopefully the Mavs let Dirk start, play 40 minutes and chuck away, Kobe style.

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Originally Posted by DAF86

Hopefully the Mavs let Dirk start, play 40 minutes and chuck away, Kobe style.

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Kobe Da Best actually carried his team back from 14 down with 4 minutes left and they won that game... Kobe retired with grace, Derp is washed up scum.

Them winning their last game puts their first round pick in play for Atlanta. They are now at 6 in the lottery and need to be a top 5 to keep their pick. Winning against us makes their chances of keeping their top 5 pick even worse. That overtime win might give Atlanta a top 6 pick. Strange they fought so hard to win that meaningless game with the negative ramifications so high.

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Originally Posted by spurs10

Them winning their last game puts their first round pick in play for Atlanta. They are now at 6 in the lottery and need to be a top 5 to keep their pick. Winning against us makes their chances of keeping their top 5 pick even worse. That overtime win might give Atlanta a top 6 pick. Strange they fought so hard to win that meaningless game with the negative ramifications so high.

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Optimistic me: Since they won the game, that gives them even more incentive not to try against the Spurs.

Pessimistic me: If they were really focused on the pick, they wouldn't have won the game in the first place.

:bang:bang:bang:bangHAsnt even said he wants to retire

Didn't even realize the regular season was about to be over:lol

its funny seeing the OP in a game thread just be a small box stating that the poster is on ignore

Kobe Bryant, washed up scum
2015-16 -0.4 WS, -0.010 WS/48

Dirk Nowitzki, retiring with grace
2018-19 with one game to go +0.3 WS, +.017 WS/48

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Originally Posted by Dex

Optimistic me: Since they won the game, that gives them even more incentive not to try against the Spurs.

Pessimistic me: If they were really focused on the pick, they wouldn't have won the game in the first place.

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This.
Farking evil NBA is evil.
Clippers blowing 12 point 3rd quarter lead to Flakers. This after losing the night before too thus letting OKC and the Spurs pass them up. Doesn't pass smell test.

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Originally Posted by Duncan87

:bang:bang:bang:bangHAsnt even said he wants to retire

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I've heard talk of that throughout the season. maybe so-called journalists spouting BS.

Dirk at 40, is greatly diminished after 20+ years. I, for one, would not regret his retirement. His athleticism has never been at Manu's and Vince's level. He runs like he's got rickets. I love the guy, been a great career.

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Originally Posted by spurraider21

its funny seeing the OP in a game thread just be a small box stating that the poster is on ignore

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Yeah. Weird that a shitposter would start a game thread.

dirk has been a favorite of mine.

he, nash, and cp3 are probably my favorite non spurs.

I fucking hated Dirk pre-2011.....

The emergence of the LeBron-era Heat and the Warriors gave me a newfound appreciation for Dirk and the battles with the 2000s Mavs. Hell, even the Kobe/Pau Lakers weren't as faggy as those two super teams tbh.....

Not gonna lie, I wasn't mad when the 2011 Mavs rang and that was mostly because of Dirk....

can't wait to see Dirk score 40 on us and Pop be very happy about it.

Hope we win (we need it!). That said, Dirk has always been a class act. He hasn't even said this is his last game because maybe he doesn't even want all the rah rah last year victory tour crapola. I wish him well.

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Originally Posted by Mugen

I fucking hated Dirk pre-2011.....

The emergence of the LeBron-era Heat and the Warriors gave me a newfound appreciation for Dirk and the battles with the 2000s Mavs. Hell, even the Kobe/Pau Lakers weren't as faggy as those two super teams tbh.....

Not gonna lie, I wasn't mad when the 2011 Mavs rang and that was mostly because of Dirk....

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Exactly this. Although I hated him in a different way than I hate Durant. Kind of a respect hate.

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Originally Posted by Texas_Ranger

can't wait to see Dirk score 40 on us and Pop be very happy about it.

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As long as we win, he could score 60.

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Originally Posted by Millennial_Messiah

Kobe Da Best actually carried his team back from 14 down with 4 minutes left and they won that game... Kobe retired with grace, Derp is washed up scum.

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bullfucking shit. The Jazz stopped playing defense and gave them that game. Most of us saw that sack of shit live and it was disgusting. Mfs slurping kobe's dick after a goddamn 15 win season.

As a player/person I rate Dirk as high as Timmy ... comparing him to douchebags like Kevin Durant is laughable.

Is it confirmed that he will retire?

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Originally Posted by Fireball

As a player/person I rate Dirk as high as Timmy ... comparing him to douchebags like Kevin Durant is laughable.

Is it confirmed that he will retire?

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I've no idea how good or bad Timmy and Dirk are as people in their private lives, thought they both seem like very good persons. They are certainly good teammates. But strictly as a player Dirk wasn't in Timmy's class. TD was a monster on defense, Dirk was someone who had to be hidden.

I put Dirk up there with Fisher, Allen and CP3, my hated spoilers who caused us a ring or two. But much respect to him as a player, one of the most unstoppable players. But Spurs need the win, so the best tribute is beat his team again and his bald coach for the effing time :lol:lol

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Originally Posted by John B

I put Dirk up there with Fisher, Allen and CP3, my hated spoilers who caused us a ring or two. But much respect to him as a player, one of the most unstoppable players. But Spurs need the win, so the best tribute is beat his team again and his bald coach for the effing time :lol:lol

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Dirk at least earned his battles against the Spurs over the years, and especially in 2006.

Allen and Fisher just happened to be in the right place at the right time and made miracle shots.

As for Paul, he had one great series and made a great shot...but fuck CP3.

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Originally Posted by BillMc

I've no idea how good or bad Timmy and Dirk are as people in their private lives, thought they both seem like very good persons. They are certainly good teammates. But strictly as a player Dirk wasn't in Timmy's class. TD was a monster on defense, Dirk was someone who had to be hidden.

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Exactly. Once he had wing defenders and Chandler in the middle, that's when they won the whole thing. You had to have the right pieces around him to cover up some of his defensive problems. TD was the guy covering up for people, plus dominating on the other end. There's definitely a gap between the 2.

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Originally Posted by RD2191

Didn't even realize the regular season was about to be over:lol

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what regular season?

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Originally Posted by bklynspursfan

Exactly. Once he had wing defenders and Chandler in the middle, that's when they won the whole thing. You had to have the right pieces around him to cover up some of his defensive problems. TD was the guy covering up for people, plus dominating on the other end. There's definitely a gap between the 2.

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Amen Bro!:clap

As much as I enjoy a beating the Mavs, I hope this is Dirk’s last game. He looks like a three legged giraffe out there.

We don't seem to do great on these player tribute nights...Parker, Wade, Manu. Hopefully we can buck that trend with Dirk, and win by 25.

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Originally Posted by Ed Helicopter Jones

We don't seem to do great on these player tribute nights...Parker, Wade, Manu. Hopefully we can buck that trend with Dirk, and win by 25.

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Would be nice

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Originally Posted by Dverde

As much as I enjoy a beating the Mavs, I hope this is Dirk’s last game. He looks like a three legged giraffe out there.

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Yeah he does.

I forgot who it was but someone was commenting saying that seeing him run out there, just struggling to get past half court made him realize that there is no way Dirk plays past this year. His running just looks too labored.

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Originally Posted by Dverde

As much as I enjoy a beating the Mavs, I hope this is Dirk’s last game. He looks like a three legged giraffe out there.

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He's still better than Pau, at least.

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Originally Posted by SpurPadre

He's still better than Pau, at least.

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Man i'm so relieved he is off this team. Best move of the season by far.

Spurs gon give Nowitzki a video tribute, then let him drop 40 and lose the game

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Originally Posted by gambit1990

dirk has been a favorite of mine.

he, nash, and cp3 are probably my favorite non spurs.

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Nash and Dirk will always be favorites of mine for dicking down the Lakers tbh.

OT but Curry just sprained his ankle - will not return.

Looked worse than a sprain to me. Could be legit structural damage.

I wonder if Cuban give Dirk a statue outside ATT Center?

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With any luck his career is over

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Originally Posted by ace3g

OT but Curry just sprained his ankle - will not return.

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good.

would LOVE for okc to face a curry-less warriors team in the POs.

magic losing all over the place today. :rollin

Emotional post game ceremony honoring Dirk after tonight's Mavs game in which he scored 30. Expect them to go all out to send Dirk into retirement with a W.

Don't cheer for the Nazi when he scores like yall did with Wade. Spurs need the W to avoid a 3rd straight GSW dick down.

who the spurs gon get? DEN HOU POR OR GSW

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Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

Don't cheer for the Nazi when he scores like yall did with Wade. Spurs need the W to avoid a 3rd straight GSW dick down.

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Nazi? god you are an idiot ...

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Originally Posted by BillMc

I've no idea how good or bad Timmy and Dirk are as people in their private lives, thought they both seem like very good persons. They are certainly good teammates. But strictly as a player Dirk wasn't in Timmy's class. TD was a monster on defense, Dirk was someone who had to be hidden.

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you do not need to argue with me who of the two was the better overall player ... Timmy is my all time favorite

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Originally Posted by Fireball

Nazi? god you are an idiot ...

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Got a problem, neck beard?

If we lose this game, send these faggots to Guantanamo or Alcatraz :lol

We win tonight we play Denver or Houston and avoid the first round sweep by GSW. Don't screw this up guys like we did against Tony and DWade. Play like you did when we welcomed the KaWhitter back.

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Originally Posted by hater

With any luck his career is over

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If we ckoke this one, I really don't know how you would call these guys anything but bunch of certified losers.

Zero excuses for not getting a W against a lottery team at home to avoid the bracket that has our three toughest match-ups out West (GSW, Rockets, Utah)..

Again, Zero fuckin' excuses.

I forgot, why did Cuban get rid of Nash?

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Originally Posted by vander

I forgot, why did Cuban get rid of Nash?

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https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/blo...7-d6a64ee5e427

Because of this stupid haircut.

https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/blo...1-28957b8e39c2

I'm glad the Mavs had the Nowitzki retirement party last night in Dallas. That should make it a lot easier to win this last game

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Originally Posted by gambit1990

good.

would LOVE for okc to face a curry-less warriors team in the POs.

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Could be reason to tank tonight game and steal game one from Dubs

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Originally Posted by John B

Could be reason to tank tonight game and steal game one from Dubs

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:lol yeah ok

If these retards lose to the Mavs tonight.....holy fuck.

I wouldn't even put it past Pop to rest guys tonight for some retarded fucking reason, I'm sure he's already more worried about the best way he can wash Dirk's balls tonight instead of getting the W.

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Originally Posted by Mugen

If these retards lose to the Mavs tonight.....holy fuck.

I wouldn't even put it past Pop to rest guys tonight for some retarded fucking reason, I'm sure he's already more worried about the best way he can wash Dirk's balls tonight instead of getting the W.

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I could see pop resting Forbes, who has been the only player to play every game, and start Walker in his place.

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Originally Posted by cd021

I could see pop resting Forbes, who has been the only player to play every game, and start Walker in his place.

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Spurs have been off for 2 days and got another 2 days off. Forbes is 25.....

As much as I hate Bryn, resting anybody tonight would be legit retarded.

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Originally Posted by spursistan

If we ckoke this one, I really don't know how you would call these guys anything but bunch of certified losers.

Zero excuses for not getting a W against a lottery team at home to avoid the bracket that has our three toughest match-ups out West (GSW, Rockets, Utah)..

Again, Zero fuckin' excuses.

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The Spurs are a 14 point favorite. I think that's low.

Don't worry, this is a huge blowout. Enjoy it. :)

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Originally Posted by Mugen

Spurs have been off for 2 days and got another 2 days off. Forbes is 25.....

As much as I hate Bryn, resting anybody tonight would be legit retarded.

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Generally, this is the time of year when the Spurs take their foot off the gas and rest players, also giving younger players a chance to play. Walker has only played about 100 minutes this season, I could see Pop letting Forbes sit and giving Walker 30+ minutes in a game that probably shouldn't be competitive.

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Originally Posted by cd021

Generally, this is the time of year when the Spurs take their foot off the gas and rest players, also giving younger players a chance to play. Walker has only played about 100 minutes this season, I could see Pop letting Forbes sit and giving Walker 30+ minutes in a game that probably shouldn't be competitive.

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Um that was when the team was dominant and not worried about seeding. This team pretty much NEEDS to win this game so I don’t think anyone would rest. However, in this situation it’s not like Walker would a downgrade in talent tho.

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Originally Posted by bklynspursfan

Exactly. Once he had wing defenders and Chandler in the middle, that's when they won the whole thing. You had to have the right pieces around him to cover up some of his defensive problems. TD was the guy covering up for people, plus dominating on the other end. There's definitely a gap between the 2.

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+1

I'm fully expecting the Mavs to try to play spoiler tonight.

Dirk dropping 40 in a win tonight. I fully expect Pop to furiously blow him at halftime.

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Originally Posted by RD2191

Dirk dropping 40 in a win tonight. I fully expect Pop to furiously blow him at halftime.

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"It wouldn't be fair" to spoil Dirk's last game by winning. :pop:

It was fun ragging on the Mavs, their fans and Cuban during the big rival days. But Dirk earned respect beating LeBron's Heatles team in '11 and getting a ring.

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Originally Posted by cd021

Generally, this is the time of year when the Spurs take their foot off the gas and rest players, also giving younger players a chance to play. Walker has only played about 100 minutes this season, I could see Pop letting Forbes sit and giving Walker 30+ minutes in a game that probably shouldn't be competitive.

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Generally the Spurs aren't trash and have the luxury to rest the last game or two...this is literally a must win game, lose and they're getting pounded by 20+ in 4 straight games by the Dubs.

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Originally Posted by bklynspursfan

Exactly. Once he had wing defenders and Chandler in the middle, that's when they won the whole thing. You had to have the right pieces around him to cover up some of his defensive problems. TD was the guy covering up for people, plus dominating on the other end. There's definitely a gap between the 2.

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Yeah, Tyson Chandler, Shawn Marion, and Jason Kidd were all great defenders. They were starting DeShawn Stevenson who was a decent defender as well.

It took a special type of faggotry to make me root for the Mavs and the 2011 Heatles managed to get that recipe just right tbh.

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Originally Posted by RD2191

Dirk dropping 40 in a win tonight. I fully expect Pop to furiously blow him at halftime.

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If I were Dirk, why would I travel to SA on a meaningless road game anyways? I'd would tell Carlisle, DNP me, RETIRED.:lol

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Originally Posted by KDKSpurs24

Um that was when the team was dominant and not worried about seeding. This team pretty much NEEDS to win this game so I don’t think anyone would rest. However, in this situation it’s not like Walker would a downgrade in talent tho.

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Yeah, I've definitely noticed the downgrade in talent and record from years past :lol , could still see Pop doing it just to get him some late season minutes while likely not affecting the outcome of the game

WTF is 19:00? My watch only goes up to 12.

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Originally Posted by NASpurs

WTF is 19:00? My watch only goes up to 12.

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Just subtract 10. So the game’s at 9.

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Originally Posted by SpursforSix

Just subtract 10. So the game’s at 9.

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:rollin

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Originally Posted by SpursforSix

Just subtract 10. So the game’s at 9.

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Um subtract 12 and the game is at 7

Very fitting his last appearance will be in SA against the team and coach who challenged him so much during his career.

Dirk said that Pop was the first guy to text him in congratulations when they beat the heat. They both are basketball ambassador extraordinaires...

That said, I'd be shocked if he played over 10 minutes after playing big minutes last night.

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Originally Posted by TXstbobcat

Um subtract 12 and the game is at 7

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Lol. Whatever. That doesn’t even make sense.

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Originally Posted by Mugen

It took a special type of faggotry to make me root for the Mavs and the 2011 Heatles managed to get that recipe just right tbh.

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i dno. watching dirk annihilate the lakers and make ibaka his bitch was enough for me to root for the guy to end up with a chip. seeing guys like marion/chandler/kidd/peja/terry ring was also cool, even if they were playing for dallas.

the only version of the mavs that i really hated was the ~2007 ones with josh howard, devin harris, dampier etc

i also hated that dirty fuck najera but i always like finley/nash/dirk so i didnt have too much hatred for those early 2000's mavs.

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Originally Posted by spurraider21

i dno. watching dirk annihilate the lakers and make ibaka his bitch was enough for me to root for the guy to end up with a chip. seeing guys like marion/chandler/kidd/peja/terry ring was also cool, even if they were playing for dallas.

the only version of the mavs that i really hated was the ~2007 ones with josh howard, devin harris, najera, etc

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I was with you until you mentioned Terry. Fuck that turtleheaded POS to this day tbh.

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Originally Posted by Mugen

I was with you until you mentioned Terry. Fuck that turtleheaded POS to this day tbh.

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to be fair i put him last

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Originally Posted by SpursforSix

Just subtract 10. So the game’s at 9.

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So 19:00 AM or PM?

Thanks for the help :tu

LMAO why would pop rest player tonight? They have 4 more games left to play this year after this one

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Originally Posted by spurraider21

i dno. watching dirk annihilate the lakers and make ibaka his bitch was enough for me to root for the guy to end up with a chip. seeing guys like marion/chandler/kidd/peja/terry ring was also cool, even if they were playing for dallas.

the only version of the mavs that i really hated was the ~2007 ones with josh howard, devin harris, dampier etc

i also hated that dirty fuck najera but i always like finley/nash/dirk so i didnt have too much hatred for those early 2000's mavs.

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Those guys were fine,. Great players. Great competitors. The guy we hated was that douche factory Cuban.

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it's time

Spurs taking this one easily

send dirk off the right way

on his ass after losing to the spurs

Doncic is out. Dirk just broke out crying after the Spurs gave him a video tribute. Paul George also not playing for OKC tonight. Let's get that win

Forbes!!!

poodle has looked awkward as fuck on offense

I want White to dunk on Dirk

First time I saw Dirk, I thought "taller, but clumsier version of Detlef Shremp with an ugly shot". I guess, practice makes perfect.

I never liked how quickly Cuban dismantled championship team. I thought they had couple more good runs in them (I mean Tyson was extremely important piece for them).

Some may like Dirk, some can hate him, but the dude was true pro. Another thing - how many times he spent playing for the hopeless German NTs? That's an example of true manhood.