Mavs Giving Kevin Willis A Workout

[lefty]

keep telling yourself that.

howcome Suns, SPurs are not making last minute changes? and you forget that Mavs PUBLICLY thought about getting Reggie and Pippen.

truth is they are not happy with the current state of the roster for getting a championship. face it. or don't. whatever.

True ; they must be regretting getting rid of Anthony Johnson, a solid, exprienced back-up PG (plus, he doesn't shy away from taking big shots)

Reggie, Pip, and KW were good of course, but man, they are "old"

[mardigan]

Yeah, they really need that as they're struggling w/o it.

As I mentioned in earlier post, they are just looking at someone to give them 6 more fouls in case they meet up with Yao and/or Shaq. That's all this is about. I guess they'd rather have a veteran w/playoff experience to do this for them.

They don't have a 3rd center since MBenga went down in case some of you Spurs fans had forgot or didn't know.

You dont have to be a . I was just saying that the only reason for them to bring him in is because of his leadership and experience. ing Mav fans are so defensive. I never said they needed it in the first place

[Shank]

keep telling yourself that.

howcome Suns, SPurs are not making last minute changes? and you forget that Mavs PUBLICLY thought about getting Reggie and Pippen.

truth is they are not happy with the current state of the roster for getting a championship. face it. or don't. whatever.

They're fine where they're at.

Look at the rosters of some of the most recent Mavs teams - the ones that previously set the records this current team is breaking. Which has the more talented roster? That 02-03 team looks pretty good, as does last year's. But somehow this less-than-stellar roster is putting them all to shame. Why is that? It's in the coaching. And if the coach thinks they need another body to take up space in the playoffs while not messing with what they already have, then so be it. No one is going to argue with him.

They've just come off a 6-game road winning streak while missing George/Buckner for the majority. They can win with the full faculties of their roster or they can mix it up and play short-handed. If anything, I'd be worried as a Spurs fan that the Mavs are looking to add another piece to an already strong roster.

[mabber]

You dont have to be a . I was just saying that the only reason for them to bring him in is because of his leadership and experience. ing Mav fans are so defensive. I never said they needed it in the first place

Didn't mean to offend you, I just don't understand why so many of you don't seem to grasp why they're interested in him (for his 6 fouls vs. Yao and/or Shaq). They lost MBenga to injury awhile back.

[mardigan]

Didn't mean to offend you, I just don't understand why so many of you don't seem to grasp why they're interested in him (for his 6 fouls vs. Yao and/or Shaq). They lost to injury MBenga awhile back.

Oh I understand, but their are a lot of playooff teams that dont have 3 centers on the roster, and I didnt see them running to try this guy out. I know they have a roster spot to fill, but they have other players they can play at center. Bringing him in seems to me like it is for something else

[mabber]

Oh I understand, but their are a lot of playoof teams that dont have 3 centers on the roster, and I didnt see them running to try this guy out. I know they have a roster spot to fill, but they have other players they can play at center. Bringing him in seems to me like it is for something else

Avery just doesn't want to have to use Croshere or Pops(rookie) on Yao or Shaq if Damp & Diop get into foul trouble. He certainly doesn't want to have to use Dirk. It's really that simple. The Mavs used a few of MBenga's fouls vs. Shaq in the finals. Plus, I would think that Willis would be better at setting picks than those other guys. That's all he would be doing on the offensive end.

We will see, but I'd be surprised if Willis is in good enough shape for them to bring him in.

[mardigan]

Avery just doesn't want to have to use Croshere or Pops(rookie) on Yao or Shaq if Damp & Diop get into foul trouble. He certainly doesn't want to have to use Dirk. It's really that simple. The Mavs used a few of MBenga's fouls vs. Shaq in the finals. Plus, I would think that Willis would be better at setting picks than those other guys. That's all he would be doing on the offensive end.

We will see, but I'd be surprised if Willis is in good enough shape for them to bring him in.

Yea, I agree with that, I doubt he actually makes the team.

[MrChug]

Considering Willis has NOTHING to do with the Spurs. It would be adding another big man for the extra fouls they would need vs. Yao and Shaq (if they met them).

On SIRIUS radio 127 this morning, Jack Ramsay and Fred Carter spoke very definitively about how their intent was to combat the Spurs and made no mention of any other team. (insert Mavs fan rolling their eyes).

[mabber]

On SIRIUS radio 127 this morning, Jack Ramsay and Fred Carter spoke very definitively about how their intent was to combat the Spurs and made no mention of any other team. (insert Mavs fan rolling their eyes).

GM Donnie Nelson only mentioned Yao & Shaq on the radio but I'm sure Jack & Fred know the Mavs better than Nelson does.

[pussyface]

keep telling yourself that.

howcome Suns, SPurs are not making last minute changes? and you forget that Mavs PUBLICLY thought about getting Reggie and Pippen.

truth is they are not happy with the current state of the roster for getting a championship. face it. or don't. whatever.

we have an open roster spot to fill.
"where would we be without wishful thinking?"--Jeff Tweedy

[nkdlunch]

Avery just doesn't want to have to use Croshere or Pops(rookie) on Yao or Shaq if Damp & Diop get into foul trouble. He certainly doesn't want to have to use Dirk. It's really that simple.

thank you, an honest mav fan finally. Team is not confident enough on their bench.

[Supergirl]

I don't really think it's only about the Spurs.

mavs know that if they don't get the championship this year, it would be a monumental failure. They know that if they don't get the rings this year, they probably never will.(with this team)


they are nervous, the pressure is all on them. and that is good for Spurs

Indeed. True on all counts.

Why would a team that is on pace to win 60+ games need to sign someone new a month before the playoffs? Obviously, they've done fine with what they have. This reeks of fear. They are so afraid of choking again it's funny. But perhaps they should be.

[mabber]

thank you, an honest mav fan finally. Team is not confident enough on their bench.

Not really about confidence in their bench, but more about them needing a 3rd center since they lost MBenga to a season-ending injury.

[LEONARD]

keep telling yourself that.

howcome Suns, SPurs are not making last minute changes? and you forget that Mavs PUBLICLY thought about getting Reggie and Pippen.

truth is they are not happy with the current state of the roster for getting a championship. face it. or don't. whatever.

They have an OPEN roster slot genius...it needs to be filled with somebody, and a 3rd center is the ideal guy...

Do the Spurs or Suns have an open slot???

[mabber]

They have an OPEN roster slot genius...it needs to be filled with somebody, and a 3rd center is the ideal guy...

Do the Spurs or Suns have an open slot???

Quit making sense. It doesn't seem to work in this particular thread.

[Dirk Nowitzki]

Hey if Willis can give us 5-10 minutes at times and is good enough for 6 fouls to give, I am all for it. It would be common sense to fill a roster spot that could be used at some point of a game other then garbage time (Pops and Ager). I love how Spurs fans run with this and claim it to be desperation or fearing the spurs.

[leemajors]

i doubt willis is out of shape, he always seemed like a workout dude. he could never work out enough to get rid of his short arms though.

[leemajors]

Hey if Willis can give us 5-10 minutes at times and is good enough for 6 fouls to give, I am all for it. It would be common sense to fill a roster spot that could be used at some point of a game other then garbage time (Pops and Ager). I love how Spurs fans run with this and claim it to be desperation or fearing the spurs.

makes sense, if not just for legit centers on other teams, as well as duncan's propensity for drawing fouls from diop/damp.

[sandman]

They have an OPEN roster slot genius...it needs to be filled with somebody, and a 3rd center is the ideal guy...

Do the Spurs or Suns have an open slot???

Actually it does not NEED to be filled, they are simply taking the opportunity to do so. The fact that they are attempting to fill a roster spot that does not need to be filled, and supposedly making that attempt with a 44-year old player who has been out of the league for a year, says something.

Considering that the Mavs have straight up owned the Rockets this year, and the Heat would be a longshot at this present time to reach the Finals, it rings hollow the speculation of "6 more fouls" against Yao/Shaq.

I'm fairly confident that it was not lost to Mavs management that Willis played a few seasons for the Spurs in the recent past.

[SPURS vs NBA media]

first,reggie miller,now k-willis,mavs are afraid or not confortable with thier total roster

[LEONARD]

Actually it does not NEED to be filled, they are simply taking the opportunity to do so. The fact that they are attempting to fill a roster spot that does not need to be filled, and supposedly making that attempt with a 44-year old player who has been out of the league for a year, says something.

Considering that the Mavs have straight up owned the Rockets this year, and the Heat would be a longshot at this present time to reach the Finals, it rings hollow the speculation of "6 more fouls" against Yao/Shaq.

I'm fairly confident that it was not lost to Mavs management that Willis played a few seasons for the Spurs in the recent past.

Going into the playoffs with only 2 centers on the roster wouldn't be smart. One injury and they'd be in trouble. Of course Willis would be for emergency / 6 foul use...

first,reggie miller,now k-willis,mavs are afraid or not confortable with thier total roster

They're clearly struggling...have been all season...

it won't work out

Probably not...just checking out all options...

[mabber]

Actually it does not NEED to be filled, they are simply taking the opportunity to do so. The fact that they are attempting to fill a roster spot that does not need to be filled, and supposedly making that attempt with a 44-year old player who has been out of the league for a year, says something.

Considering that the Mavs have straight up owned the Rockets this year, and the Heat would be a longshot at this present time to reach the Finals, it rings hollow the speculation of "6 more fouls" against Yao/Shaq.

I'm fairly confident that it was not lost to Mavs management that Willis played a few seasons for the Spurs in the recent past.

Yes, it doesn't need to be filled but why not fill it with another resource? It really makes no sense not to at least try to find another center for that roster spot.

The Mavs are 2-1 vs. the Rockets with their only loss being when Yao was actually playing (and they killed the Mavs). I wouldn't say that was "straight up" owning them. Plus, they've always had trouble with Yao.

If it makes you feel better to imagine that the Mavs are worried about the Spurs so they're bringing in Willis, I can't stop you but it's far from the truth.
As if Willis is going to provide the Mavs some information about the Spurs that the Mavs don't already know

[Taco]

I guess Pro's vs Joe's wasn't paying enough

[mardigan]

i doubt willis is out of shape, he always seemed like a workout dude. he could never work out enough to get rid of his short arms though.

There is a difference between being in basketball shape and good shape. I know that Willis is in great shape for a normal person, but I doubt he is in basketball shape

[nkdlunch]

Yes, it doesn't need to be filled but why not fill it with another resource? It really makes no sense not to at least try to find another center for that roster spot.

The Mavs are 2-1 vs. the Rockets with their only loss being when Yao was actually playing (and they killed the Mavs). I wouldn't say that was "straight up" owning them. Plus, they've always had trouble with Yao.

If it makes you feel better to imagine that the Mavs are worried about the Spurs so they're bringing in Willis, I can't stop you but it's far from the truth.
As if Willis is going to provide the Mavs some information about the Spurs that the Mavs don't already know

you keep dodging the 2nd part of the question. Why did Mavs consider/try to getting Miller and Pippen???