Next Year, the Mavs are toast

[Kori Ellis]

Spurs fans shouldn't be ragging on Diop. He's a good role player and better than any center the Spurs have.

[TonyC]

YOur friends the dumbass that said that the spurs were built for the pistons/heat. That iwas obviously the wrong game plan!! Dunbasses!!!!!!

[Trainwreck2100]

He's young, of a shot blocker. And don't get pissedat me because your coach doesn't sub anyone in ever. Duncan had leg cramps toward the end of the game...did you see how short his shots were?? It's over...we won. Diop...Mavs center of the future, get used to it!

Then your team is out a position player on the offensive end

[DuncanInYourFace]

He's young, of a shot blocker. And don't get pissedat me because your coach doesn't sub anyone in ever. Duncan had leg cramps toward the end of the game...did you see how short his shots were?? It's over...we won. Diop...Mavs center of the future, get used to it!

This sounds like Dip N' Dots, Ice Cream Of The Future, the future is here and I'm still eating regular ice cream.

But seriously though, Diop played well in OT, no question, and our center's suck, no question, but it won't matter next year, when you meet

SMALLBALL 2.0

What you saw this series was the beta version: not approved for release and still full of bugs

[Trainwreck2100]

Spurs fans shouldn't be ragging on Diop. He's a good role player and better than any center the Spurs have.

I'm not ragging on him, but calling him the "center of the future" is just wrong

[DuncanInYourFace]

YOur friends the dumbass that said that the spurs were built for the pistons/heat. That iwas obviously the wrong game plan!! Dunbasses!!!!!!

I don't know what they are teaching you at Texas State, but you might want to consider getting a refund.

[ponky]

This sounds like Dip N' Dots, Ice Cream Of The Future, the future is here and I'm still eating regular ice cream.

But seriously though, Diop played well in OT, no question, and our center's suck, no question, but it won't matter next year, when you meet

SMALLBALL 2.0

What you saw this series was the beta version: not approved for release and still full of bugs

this post was pretty funny...sorry diop, you're still the man...but DIP N' DOTS, hahahahahaha

[TonyC]

Then your team is out a position player on the offensive end

IMPORTANT NEWSFLASH...THIS JUST IN....THE DALLAS MAVERICKS ARE MORE FOCUSED ON DEFENSE NOW. A GOOD SHOT-BLOCKING CENTER IS WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR FOR YEARS. Now back to san antonio news....... Do you pay attention to anything except spurs sport stalk radio??

[Trainwreck2100]

I don't know what they are teaching you at Texas State, but you might want to consider getting a refund.

There are many fine women at Texas State. Gotta love those party schools. (no offense JB)

[Trainwreck2100]

IMPORTANT NEWSFLASH...THIS JUST IN....THE DALLAS MAVERICKS ARE MORE FOCUSED ON DEFENSE NOW. A GOOD SHOT-BLOCKING CENTER IS WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR FOR YEARS. Now back to san antonio news....... Do you pay attention to anything except spurs sport stalk radio??

IMPORT NEWSFLASH: CENTERS OF THE FUTURE TEND TO PLAY BOTH SIDES OF THE FLOOR. And giving up 100+ a game is not defense.

[TonyC]

I'm not ragging on him, but calling him the "center of the future" is just wrong

center of the mavericks future dude!!!! Focus here!

[intlspurshk]

You need to be built to play like champions, you know..like the mavs. Guess ya'll will never learn!

Mav has not yet be a champion and will never be in my opinion. Sooner or later, you will taste the ref's power.

[Kori Ellis]

I'm not ragging on him, but calling him the "center of the future" is just wrong

Why?

Athletic, defensive center that can rebound and block shots. If they can teach him just to be a garbage player on offense and know his limits, then that's perfect for them. They have enough scorers.

I know you guys are dying to bag on the Mavs, but Diop isn't the way.

Spurs centers sucked so bad that they couldn't see the court and you are bagging on their center??

[TonyC]

IMPORT NEWSFLASH: CENTERS OF THE FUTURE TEND TO PLAY BOTH SIDES OF THE FLOOR. And giving up 100+ a game is not defense.

You should know about that then....hahahahahahaha. I'm so good...just like Dirk Nowitzki!! The shooting will come. Hopefully he can be a little more creative that Duncan.

[Trainwreck2100]

And Diop is the center of the future, trust me!!

this little nigget started our little tirade and nowhere does it say Mavs.

[TonyC]

Mav has not yet be a champion and will never be in my opinion. Sooner or later, you will taste the ref's power.

I had a pretty good dosage in the 3rd quarter monday night. I'd say that was enough. Hopefully never again!

[Trainwreck2100]

Why?

Athletic, defensive center that can rebound and block shots. If they can teach him just to be a garbage player on offense and know his limits, then that's perfect for them. They have enough scorers.

I know you guys are dying to bag on the Mavs, but Diop isn't the way.

Spurs centers sucked so bad that they couldn't see the court and you are bagging on their center??

I'm not saying ours were any better, last a checked, a "neo-center" had to at least function somewhat on offense.

[TonyC]

this little nigget started our little tirade and nowhere does it say Mavs.

You ahould know what I'm talking about. You're not a mind reader??

[DuncanInYourFace]

You should know about that then....hahahahahahaha. I'm so good...just like Dirk Nowitzki!! The shooting will come. Hopefully he can be a little more creative that Duncan.

This post is awesome. TonyC you are da bomb dude.

"more creative that Duncan" - word usage aside, this is pure gold

Mavs should send all their players to "creativity camp" - http://www.ncc.gmu.edu/enrichmentcam...tyoverview.htm

practice and weight training for Diop, all he needs is a nurturing environment where he can let his creativity shine to revolutionize the low post.

[J.T.]

Mav Fan, win the trophy before throwing your championship parties. Beating the Spurs does not equal trophy. Ask the 2004 Lakers.

[Kori Ellis]

I'm not saying ours were any better, last a checked, a "neo-center" had to at least function somewhat on offense.

He functions somewhat. And he's 24. What did he shoot against the Spurs, 65%?

He only needs to average about 5-6ppg to be worth starting if he plays good D, blocks shots and rebounds. I think he can do that in the future.

[TonyC]

This post is awesome. TonyC you are da bomb dude.

"more creative that Duncan" - word usage aside, this is pure gold

Mavs should send all their players to "creativity camp" - http://www.ncc.gmu.edu/enrichmentcam...tyoverview.htm

practice and weight training for Diop, all he needs is a nurturing environment where he can let his creativity shine to revolutionize the low post.

If you want me to explain, I will.......the reason why most of the nation hates you guys, is because...you guessed it, you're boring. I would like to see him be a great shooter from further away. Not just throw up prayers all the time and watch them bounce all over the rim and drop in. We also hate Duncan because you can't even make a phone call to the guy without getting a foul called...I prefer not to win like that!!!

[ponky]

IMPORT NEWSFLASH: CENTERS OF THE FUTURE TEND TO PLAY BOTH SIDES OF THE FLOOR. And giving up 100+ a game is not defense.

Where are you getting this 100+ a game stat from and for which time period are you talking about? This is not accurate. Also, look at the centers in the league right now, TRUE centers. Not many really great ones out there so it's not really a stretch to hope that Diop can develop his skills. But please, answer my first question.

[TonyC]

Mav Fan, win the trophy before throwing your championship parties. Beating the Spurs does not equal trophy. Ask the 2004 Lakers.

I'll send your invitaion first! Whats the address??

[DuncanInYourFace]

If you want me to explain, I will.......the reason why most of the nation hates you guys, is because...you guessed it, you're boring. I would like to see him be a great shooter from further away. Not just throw up prayers all the time and watch them bounce all over the rim and drop in. We also hate Duncan because you can't even make a phone call to the guy without getting a foul called...I prefer not to win like that!!!

That "boring" tripe has officially been put to rest this series. Anyone who watched this series and thinks the Spurs are boring is an imbecile.

Dirk got at least as much star treatment as Duncan did throughout the series.