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Stackhouse was complaining about Avery not playing him enough? A huge problem this year was that Avery played him too damn much.
heres an article from march
In Stackhouse, Dallas Mavericks have go-to guard
Team begins to click after he answers call to start
By David Moore
Jerry Stackhouse wondered why every guard with a pulse got the chance to start except him.
It bothered Stackhouse. But the veteran swallowed his pride, bit his tongue and waited for coach Avery Johnson to turn to him.
The Mavericks haven't lost since.
Go ahead and dismiss the compe ion. Wins over New Jersey, New York and Charlotte aren't going to make anyone look differently at these Mavericks.
But confidence and momentum have to be built from the ground up. The Mavericks have played better with Stackhouse in the starting backcourt than they have with any other combination since Jason Kidd joined the team.
"We were kind of sputtering a little bit," said Stackhouse, who finished with 10 points and six assists in Wednesday's obliteration of the Bobcats. "Avery went with what he felt was needed to get it going. I take a lot of pride in that.
"I've never once asked him or told him that I should start or wanted to start."
Stackhouse started the first two games of the season. Eddie Jones, Jason Terry, Josh Howard and Deaven George have rotated through the position since then. Even Maurice Ager and J.J. Barea took their turns.
Stackhouse was silent as Johnson spoke of the need for a 3-point shooter at that position to spread the floor.
"It's not about who's the best 3-point shooter," Stackhouse said. "It's about being a threat and playing basketball."
He didn't squawk when Johnson longed for a shut-down defender.
"I think the whole defensive thing is overrated," Stackhouse said. "You know what I'm saying, trying to start the game with defense. Sometimes, it's just mental.
"It's like Ron Artest or Kobe Bryant or Tracy McGrady. I've gone at those boys so hard. Mentally, they look at me differently probably than anyone else on our team.
"Not that I'm a better defender," Stackhouse continued. "But it's, 'OK, you know, Stack might trip me, so I'm going to shoot this jumper on him instead of drive.' You know what I'm saying? I try to take advantage of some of those things.
"You ain't nothing without your rep."
Maybe you don't want to see Stackhouse open on Bryant or McGrady to start the game. But guess what? With Stackhouse on the court, Josh Howard can defend the high-scoring perimeter player the way he did Wednesday against Jason Richardson. That frees Stackhouse to take the other man.
How many teams have big scorers at shooting guard and small forward? The answer is none of the teams currently ahead of the Mavericks in the Western Conference standings.
Start Stackhouse, and you don't have to putt Kidd on the other team's shooting guard to open the game. It also gives the Mavericks more size so they don't get caught short in the pick-and-roll.
Don't take any of this as Stackhouse firing shots at his coach or teammates. He understands why Johnson was reluctant to move him into the starting lineup.
The Mavericks did go to The Finals and followed that with 67 regular-season wins with Stackhouse as the sixth man. Stackhouse alone outscored the opposing bench 21 times over the last three seasons. He did it nine more times in the playoffs the last two years.
But it has happened only three times this season. The Mavericks continued to churn the bench, and that impacted Stackhouse more than anyone else. His average of 10.1 points is a career low.
"That's what people don't understand," Stackhouse said. "That has such a bearing on your individual flow in the game.
"That's who I've been since I've been here. They don't change the top five or six players. They change the next ones. Those are the ones I have to learn their game and they learn me.
"But I always feel comfortable when I'm in that group with Dirk [Nowitzki], Damp [Erick Dampier], Josh, JT or now Jason. That's what we end games with."
It's too early to say this experiment is the answer. Next week's gantlet against the LA Lakers, Boston and San Antonio will reveal much more about this team.
But with these Mavericks, it looks like Stackhouse must fill a different role. The team is 4-1 this season when he starts.
"It's better for me," Stackhouse said. "I'm not saying I'm going to have 20 every night, but I can spread the floor and do the things we need to make the team have the success we're looking for."
Kid looks promising
Foster Q&A: The rookie is ready to work
Art Garcia | Mavs.com
Posted: July 2, 2008
Mavericks rookie Shan Foster admits it’s a whole new ballgame. The wide-eyed second-round pick understands that talent alone isn’t going to get it done. Just because he can shoot – and he can – doesn’t mean he can play in the NBA.
“I’m definitely going to put in the work,” Foster said. “I’m going to go above and beyond the call of duty everyday whether it’s in practice or a game. I’m going to do whatever it takes to make the team, and not just be satisfied with that. I’m going to continue to work hard to make an impact and be the best teammate that I can be.”
The work has begun. The reigning SEC Player of the Year out of Vanderbilt began working out at American Airlines Center on Monday. The detailed drills – fellow roster hopeful Ronnie Seibutis is also taking part – have focused on fundamentals that aren’t emphasized to the same degree in college.
Foster (6-6, 205) has worked on such aspects as his footwork, shooting release and movement without the ball. Rick Carlisle has a program in place for the youngsters to follow. Video coordinators Monte Mathis and Mike Shedd have been handling the workouts this week.
“One of the things that coach said was that initially you’re only open for a split second, and you have to be able to minimize all excess motion,” Foster said. “So that’s what we’ve been working on.”
Foster added that it’s been an adjustment, but he looks forward to learning and getting better everyday. He also realizes that for the first time in his life, it’s all about basketball.
“I can’t wait,” he said. “Four years of basketball and school, and now it’s just basketball. I’m going to be in the gym like crazy.”
Mavs.com: The team was impressed with your basketball IQ coming into the Draft. Have you always been a student of the game?
Shan Foster: I played for a great coach in Kevin Stallings and he prepared me well for the things that I’m getting ready to go through, and like I said before, it’s about learning and getting better everyday.
MC: What were thoughts when you were picked by Dallas?
SF: Before the Draft started me and my family prayed and just asked God to place us in a spot that would be best suitable for me, whether that’s first round, second round, or undrafted. Whatever the case may be, I just wanted to be where he blessed me the most. I have tremendous faith that that will happen here.
It’s a great city, great players and great coaches. I got a chance to get to know a couple people here, and it feels like a big family environment which I will definitely enjoy. I met a lot of fans in the airport [Sunday night] and I’m just excited about being here.
MC: You were delayed a little bit coming into town?
SF: It was crazy. I was in the airport for six hours. I went to sleep, woke up and my flight got delayed again. Now I’m here and excited about being here.
MC: Has Carlisle talked to about his philosophy?
SF: Offense wins games, defense wins championships. The Boston Celtics proved that this year. They’re a great defensive team, and they got it done defensively and won a championship.
Coach Carlisle is definitely right in that aspect. I look forward to getting better offensively and defensively. I’m going to come in and work my butt off so that I can step in and contribute to the team in any way possible.
MC: How do you see your basketball skills improving from college?
SF: You will definitely see a more well-rounded player coming up here in the next few months.
MC: The Mavs have had success with four-year players coming out of college like Josh Howard. But do you believe there is a stigma with guys that stay all four years?
SF: The last few years the draft has been full of youth. It’s just the way things have changed. It’s just like technology, technology changes every year and the basketball market changes every year. It’s all about what these guys feel will help their team the most. I’m very appreciative that Dallas felt that I would be able to step in and help the team and I look forward to the opportunity.
It was the best four years of my life. I learned a lot and formed a lot of great relationships. I got to know the fans there who I still keep in touch with. I learned a lot and it made me a better person as well as a better player.
MC: Have you begun to make the transition to Dallas?
SF: I have a great support system. Me and my mom are very close and she’ll help me out as much as possible. I also have family in Dallas that I’ve been in contact with to help me out as well. Dallas has been great in terms of making sure that I’m taken care of and answering any questions that I have. I feel comfortable with my adjustment here.
MC: We’ve seen video of you singing and playing keyboards. How did you get into music?
SF: My family is very big on music. Everyone in my family either sings or plays music of some sort. I’ve always been in choirs and singing in church. My mother bought me a keyboard when I was a sop re in high school and because I love music so much, I’ve spent a lot of time teaching myself how to play.
I can pretty much play anything by ear. I’ve taken classes, but I’m not really too interested in learning how to read music. I want to play more fun stuff, not the classical stuff. Music is my getaway from everything. Just to be able to go and play and get into the music and the gospel. I look forward to it.
MC: Do the Usher comparisons get old?
SF: Not a day goes by that somebody doesn’t say something about Usher. I guess it just comes with the territory.
Shan Foster and JJ Barea look like good candidates for the D-League Hall Of Fame.
He sounds like a good kid, he really does. The more I watch his shooting stroke, it continues to look great.
I think his main thing is that he will need to get used to the speed of the NBA game. Everyone says its a big difference and the compe ion/skill of the players adds to it. If he can get accustomed to it quickly, and keep his shooting up...he's got a chance.
Dallas Looking at Artest?
Posted: 7/16/2008 4:33:00 AM
Source: SI.com
The talk in Las Vegas continues to be about the future of Ron Artest. Dallas reportedly has had internal discussions about the Kings mercurial power forward and may be willing to part with their own enigmatic forward, Josh Howard, to get him. The Lakers -- who have dangled Lamar Odom -- continue to be regarded as the favorites, with their willingness to swallow the remaining two years and $16.5 million of Kenny Thomas's contract considered the only holdup.
BELEIVE KIDD DIRK ARTEST '08
very intriguing... MAKE IT HAPPEN DALLAS
I don't know about this move, it wouldn't be that much of an improvement offensively. Defensively it would be a huge upgrade, plus artest softens the notion of dallas being, well "soft"
Artest drives more and is solid at hitting the open 3. And his defense (especially the steals) will lead to a lot of easy fastbreak opportunities which is something that we desparately lacked this past season.I don't know about this move, it wouldn't be that much of an improvement offensively. Defensively it would be a huge upgrade, plus artest softens the notion of dallas being, well "soft"
Artest to the Mavs would be great
Dont call me a dumbass because i havn't kept up with the bucks but i though Lue wanted to play for a contender?
He followed the word of Maggette. Publicly saying he wants to go to a contender only to go to a ty team for the money.
Yeah I know its hoopsworld but ...
RUMOR HAS IT…
Today's section is geared exclusively towards the latest rumors floating around the NBA …
Dallas Entering the Fray? The Dallas Mavericks acted quickly this summer, signing a number of free agents including DeSagana Diop, Antoine Wright, Jose Barea, Keith McLeod, Gerald Green and James Singleton. Not all of the deals are guaranteed but the Mavericks already have a 14-man roster.
Always looking to improve, the Dallas has reportedly throwing their hat into the Ron Artest chase. According to HOOPSWORLD's Bill Ingram and verified by Sam Amick of the Sacramento Bee, the Mavericks are apparently offering Brandon Bass and the expiring contract of Jerry Stackhouse for Artest.
The Sacramento Kings are in a difficult position in that they don't want to have a disgruntled Artest in training camp - but the more he publicly demands a trade, the more challenging it could be for the Kings to get fair value.
Bass is a promising young big man (in a 6'8" body) but far from an All-Star. At the deadline the Denver Nuggets considered sending Linas Kleiza but never pulled the trigger on a deal.
Artest's market value appears to be that of an unproven but talented player with positive upside.
The Kings would probably like Josh Howard from Dallas but as the Los Angeles Lakers are reluctant to part with Lamar Odom, Artest's "difficult" personality will probably prevent Sacramento from landing such well established players.
Bass may garner interest elsewhere if the Mavs truly want to move him, but the Kings aren't the slightest bit interested in acquiring him for Artest.
I know there are some here that want to immediately get rid of Josh Howard, but I'm willing to bet he doesn't go anywhere soon, especially in a trade for Artest. Stack/Bass is just the start. Mavs will likely have to take on Kenny Thomas' contract, so you have a combination of Bass/Stack/ Breath/EJones, etc. to make the salaries match.
nothing will come of this.
wow now this could be a pretty nice lineup...
PG - Kidd / Terry
SG - Howard / Green
SF - Artest / Wright
PF - Dirk / Thomas
C - Diop / Damp
lots of athleticism, solid defense (especially the starting lineup), scoring, youth... a very well rounded team that could compete for a couple more years than expected. if the mavs could get some healthy, motivated minutes out of Kenny Thomas, the Mavs will be a very tough team.
I'd go to war with that lineup, but I don't see why the Kings would trade artest for just Stack/Bass. I would do any package involving Artest/Howard though simply because it would be an upgrade in talent.
But I do still have faith in Howard that he can turn it around under Carlisle.
Go to www.nba.com/mavericks and take a nice long look at the roster as it is right now. Learn it. Love it. That's who is going to war next season.
There will be no more changes. The front office doesn't have the balls, competence, or desire to make any more moves. They love their team.
This "rumor" is just being thrown out there for spin control. In case the Mavericks go down in flames next year, Cuban can point to this and say "We tried! We really did! But those meanies just wouldn't trade with us!"
And in the off chance this roster succeeds, they can say "we told you we didn't need to make a change!"
So get out those pompoms and invest in a JJ Barea jersey. We've got next season's team already assembled.
you're a blazers fan anyways so what does it matter to you
yea the deal doesnt sound very likely, but as long as the rumors that the Mavericks are actually interested in Artest are true, then im happy. i just wanna know that they are actually trying to make move or something. if we could deal Howard for Artest straight up, that would be quite nice.
Talking about how Howard is now brings back flashbacks of the 06 Semifinals. If only he could return to his former self.
Wasn't he the only one who showed up last year against GSW?Maybe it was the entire team sucking balls and him sucking the least but i remember he did decent that series.
Yeah, I would say Howard was the best Mav for that particular series... and then the worst Mav against the Hornets. UGH!
just did the tradechecker, and this move works -
Josh Howard, Brandon Bass, Jerry Stackhouse
for
Ron Artest, Kenny Thomas, Francisco Garcia
not sure why Sacramento would do this, and there's obviously no way the J-Ho knobslobbers in the Mavs front office do this. But I would be happy as a pig in if the Mavs made this trade.
From some of the forums I've read the Kings may not be that interested in Bass because they already have two young guys there in Shelden Williams and now their newest draft pick Jason Thompson.
I'm sure they probably like what Bass has to offer but not at the expense of taking him on for Artest. Honeslty, I think either of these deals can get it done:
1) Howard, Stackhouse, EJ for Artest and KT
or
2) Howard, Bass, Stackhouse (maybe EJ as well) for Artest, KT, and Garcia.
With #1 we don't get a starting 2 back but we keep a key peice in Bass
With trade #2 we lose Bass but get back a starting caliber 2 and a replacement for Bass in KT, albeit with an ugly contract.
Personally, I'd say do trade #2 because it would allow us to nab a starting 2 guard and get a contract than can be moved down the line when teams are trying to get expirings for the 2010 FA market. In the meantime we can use Kenny Thomas as a viable back-up to Dirk and sign on Rhodes as the potential replacement for the back-up 4 spot.I like what he has shown in summer
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