new jefferson to mavs report...

[MavDynasty]

At least the FO doesn't feed us the "We love our team" bull anymore

[angelbelow]

Both Dirk and AJ will benefit from each others games.

[HeatChamps]

Both Dirk and AJ will benefit from each others games.

They will benefit by being the worst defensive frontline in nba history.

[crc21209]

Hes pretty damn good when healthy but he hasnt been the same since his injury...

[mikeschy55]

Only way for Al to make an impact on this team is for him to play 6th man..... backing up both Haywood and Dirk, give him about 30 mpg. I'd like it if we got sessions in the deal too...

Overall... adding Al Jefferson and Roddy Beaubois to the roster (which we basically are since he didn't freaking play last year ) would be a nice upgrade. Still, whether or not we're a contender next year really comes down to whether or not Roddy lives up to the hype IMO.

[Shank]

Hes pretty damn good when healthy but he hasnt been the same since his injury...

Aside from the drunken mess, I'm not sure I agree with that.

[Findog]

I love AJ's game. This reminds me of when the Sixers added Moses to their team in 83. They had all the pieces, but no one that they could dump the ball to on the post and draw a double team. Al is a very good rebounder, the best foot work for a big in the game, very nice mid-range, but needs to focus more on D. AJ, Dirk, and Haywood would be the best big combo in the league.

The Mavs have NEVER had a low-post presence like this in their history unless you count Roy Tarpley. And there are plenty of minutes (96 of them) to go around between all three. Nobody should have to about playing time.

I'd rather have CP3, but the Hornets have reportedly not made him available, and the Mavs will have a difficult time securing an extension since he wants to test free agency.

[MavDynasty]

I love AJ's game. This reminds me of when the Sixers added Moses to their team in 83. They had all the pieces, but no one that they could dump the ball to on the post and draw a double team. Al is a very good rebounder, the best foot work for a big in the game, very nice mid-range, but needs to focus more on D. AJ, Dirk, and Haywood would be the best big combo in the league.

Lakaluva, is that you?

[Edward]

The Mavs have NEVER had a low-post presence like this in their history unless you count Roy Tarpley. And there are plenty of minutes (96 of them) to go around between all three. Nobody should have to about playing time.

You guys got Ian "David Robinson" Mahinmi though and he commands 40 MPG, so minutes might be a problem for that front court.

[mikeschy55]

I love AJ's game. This reminds me of when the Sixers added Moses to their team in 83. They had all the pieces, but no one that they could dump the ball to on the post and draw a double team. Al is a very good rebounder, the best foot work for a big in the game, very nice mid-range, but needs to focus more on D. AJ, Dirk, and Haywood would be the best big combo in the league.

Not sure about that. Gasol, Bynum, Odom still looks pretty damn good. Depends on how good you think Bynum is I guess.

[badfish22]

Luva, with the goods

[TheRealCB]

Well, that's because you underestimate Big Al. Adding him to the mix puts the Mavs on the Lakers level... no trolling here.

Who hacked luva's account?

[Findog]

I'd take Al over CP3 on this particular team. PG's are a dime a dozen. Great Big's make average PG's look golden... just look at Jameer, and Rajon. The Lakers designed the blue print. Three 7fters will get the job done, especially if they are versatile like LO and Pau, or Al, and Dirk. Haywood plays the Bynum role, whatever he gives you is gravy. Your Tony Parker is sitting on the bench already, you guys just don't realize it.

Exactly, when was the last time a PG led a team to a le? Isiah Thomas is my guess. Tony Parker has never been the best player on his team or close to it, so 2007 is an incorrect answer.

CP3 is a very special talent, and he can be the best player on a le team, but no team is coming out of the West unless they can deal with the Laker frontline. This (proposed) trade gives us a fighting chance.

[Amarelooms]

Shank what's the latest???? ANY NEWS?????

[nkdlunch]

Tiago Splitter > Al Jefferson

Cuban loses again

[Edward]

he can be the best player on a le team

He can? I agreed with all of your post except for this. It's pretty clear PG's can't lead teams to championships in today's NBA.

[nkdlunch]

Tiago Splitter > Pau Gasoft

[Zelophehad]

lol having absolutely no shot blocking presence. teams would set up camp in the paint and run train all 82 games. good luck with that

Name the two centers lineups in NBA history that worked? I will Hakeem-Sampson and Duncan Robinson. Those are some athletes and a guy who was a power forward really early in his career (Duncan). The Knicks tried a young 20ppg Bill Cartwright and Ewing together and it was too slow in 1986-87.

Idiot

two center lineup in today's league.

Jefferson and haywood would make for a nice combo on the frontline

If Jefferson wasn't a true center coming off knee surgery.

[Zelophehad]

Anyone who thinks Jefferson can play significant minutes at the four is either counting on a hardcore weight loss regimen from Al or hasn't seen him play since his Boston days. He's a legit 5 now and a teaming of him and Haywood would not work in today's game imo.

[nkdlunch]

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[Shank]

What smells worse? Pau's armpits or his beard?

[dirk4mvp]

nkdlunch's periodical appearance in the nba forum to say the most re ed things he can think of

[Zelophehad]

It's not that you need both centers on the floor as a tandem. It's having the luxury of being able to interchange them and not lose anything in the process. If you start Dirk and Al, and let's say Dirk picks up two quick fouls, you bring in Haywood, move Al to the PF, and you don't lose much, and depending on the team and match-ups, you just may gain. Your bigs can be more aggressive and not have to worry about foul trouble when they know they have support.

In limited doses against certain teams it will work fine. Teams like the Lakers for instance. I'm just saying against uptempo teams, teams with stretch fours, and perimeter teams, it wouldn't work. If Cuban is running this team right Haywood will mostly play when Al sits. And then Haywood will look for dreads to detach. Also a lineup of Al and Haywood will get blitzed by teams that run. I don't see Haywood playing more than 15-20 mpg if this happens.

Everybody who thinks Al can play a ton of minutes at power forward hasn't been watching the same league or player as me or maybe knows more than me (doubt it).

[Zelophehad]

This is an awesome move regardless. I just think Haywood's playing time to plummet or else we'll field a ton of slow lineups.

[Shank]

How many "true centers" are there in the NBA these days, anyway? Not many. Love me some Jefferson.