DAL's problem.............it's Avery

[DazedAndConfused]

Wow I have never seen a coach micromanage a game to the extent that Avery does. Every single offensive possession is controlled by him, the players just look lost out there half the time trying to follow his direction. He clearly has no clue how to run an offense effectively, players need to be given a certain amount of freedom out there so they don't become predictable. Also, a little freedom gives them the confidence to operate when things don't go as planned.

Kidd is a great PG, Dirk is great, Howard is good, Stack can still hit, the bench is decent, there is no reason why DAL shouldn't be a top WC team. If Avery isn't fired in the offseason the Mavs might as well rebuild now.

[ducks]

howard wanted no part of that outside shot and it messed up that o possession of mavs


and spur fans wanted this guy

[Gino]

Josh Howard is one of the best all around SF in the game.....don't over-react.

[Gino]

When did this "Avery is an over-coacher" cliche catch on?

[ducks]

Josh Howard is one of the best all around SF in the game.....don't over-react.

never wanted the ball in fourth is bad for dallas because dirk is a pussy

[Amuseddaysleeper]

When did this "Avery is an over-coacher" cliche catch on?

When his ego took over



He also has worse subs ution patterns than Pop.


I see AJ getting fired this May, and the Mavs being a top 3 team again next season.

[confined]

never wanted the ball in fourth is bad for dallas because dirk is a pussy

Doesn't know how to talk because you're a ing idiot

[ducks]

When his ego took over



He also has worse subs ution patterns than Pop.


I see AJ getting fired this May, and the Mavs being a top 3 team again next season.

who coaching rick?

[Holmes_Fans]

I read that Cuban was staring down Avery during the LA game. No way he is around next season unless we win it all. He is not helping this team win games, all he does it get technicals

[ducks]

When his ego took over



He also has worse subs ution patterns than Pop.


I see AJ getting fired this May, and the Mavs being a top 3 team again next season.

if players can not listen to their coach their ego's must be bigger then their coaches

[Amuseddaysleeper]

who coaching rick?

good question.


I think Rick Carlisle would be an ideal choice.


I also hear Del Harris's name pop up as a possible replacement, should it come down to that.

[ducks]

did aj and kerr get along?
if so you can expect aj with suns next year

[Amuseddaysleeper]

if players can not listen to their coach their ego's must be bigger then their coaches

I don't think it's so much the player's issue as it is that AJ is too stubborn to recognize his own faults. I mean, you're better off asking the Mav fans what their issues are with Avery, as they watch a of a lot more Dallas games than I do, but it just seems like AJ refuses to take any of the blame (like not putting Kidd in the final minute of the SA game).


I think he his holding Kidd back if anything, it really seems like Kidd gets the shaft from Avery quite often, which is very odd.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

did aj and kerr get along?
if so you can expect aj with suns next year

and maybe D'antoni to the Mavs

[ducks]

I read that Cuban was staring down Avery during the LA game. No way he is around next season unless we win it all. He is not helping this team win games, all he does it get technicals

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcon...de.2ec3d9f.html

Stressful times, these.

And not just for players.

The latest example of tension came after the Mavericks' 102-100 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, when owner Mark Cuban and coach Avery Johnson had a heated exchange shortly after the game, according to two sources.

The Mavericks had fallen behind by 21 at halftime and 25 in the third quarter before making a comeback. Afterward, an apparent heat-of-the-moment argument happened in Johnson's office.

Both Johnson and Cuban downplayed the incident Wednesday, saying it was nothing out of the ordinary and there were no lingering problems. Johnson dismissed the situation, saying: "Everything's good."

Nevertheless, the Mavericks clearly are reeling after the humbling loss to the Lakers.

[ducks]

I don't think it's so much the player's issue as it is that AJ is too stubborn to recognize his own faults. I mean, you're better off asking the Mav fans what their issues are with Avery, as they watch a of a lot more Dallas games than I do, but it just seems like AJ refuses to take any of the blame (like not putting Kidd in the final minute of the SA game).


I think he his holding Kidd back if anything, it really seems like Kidd gets the shaft from Avery quite often, which is very odd.

most coaches do not trust new players
the new player has to earn the coaches trust
kidd could be the expection though
not a aj fan at all but most coaches would not just turn the coaching over a new point guard asp

[mavs>spurs2]

Napoleon has got to go, he is overcoaching this team to the point where the players look uncomfortable. Sometimes you have to let the players play.

[DazedAndConfused]

I've just never seen a coach control every single offensive possession. I mean literally whomever was bringing the ball up the court had to look at Avery everytime to see what the next play on offense would be.

[ducks]

Napoleon has got to go, he is overcoaching this team to the point where the players look uncomfortable. Sometimes you have to let the players play.

maybe that happens when you put in a new point guard in without any training camp or practices
it is like changing quarterbacks during the season
the point guard makes the team go

[ducks]

I've just never seen a coach control every single offensive possession. I mean literally whomever was bringing the ball up the court had to look at Avery everytime to see what the next play on offense would be.

kidd does not even know all the plays yet

[ducks]

why have a coach then kidd does not need one

[ducks]

You don't need to call out every offensive play from the tip off till the end of the game!!!! This isn't football; it's basketball, players can adjust to defenses and figure things out on their own.

then why have a coach

[confined]

He was doing that when they had Harris too; I think Kidd can run the point just fine without any advice from Avery. He is a hall of fame point guard.

Exactly, kidd isn't argueably on of the greatest point guards ever for nothing, get avery's ass out of dallas. IMO he is very over-rated
-he didn't get the mavs to the finals, dirk did
-he didn't win 67 games last year, our chemistry did

[sribb43]

Josh Howard is one of the best all around SF in the game.....don't over-react.

in the entrie NBA, J-Ho has one of the worst BBall IQ's...checkout the play at the end of the 3rd quarter when he dribbled the ball for 6 secs and falied to even get at shot off

[sribb43]

Avery thinks he is better than Kidd because he has a ring and Kidd doesnt...Avery's EGO is way too big to be a coach