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Did you even notice he needed a damn walker to get up and down the court on that ankle?
The Spurs even abused him all night on the other end because he couldn't move as quickly when they went inside on him.
Who said anything about inability.There's something about TPark insulting Nowitzki's OFFENSIVE ability that makes me laugh
Watch the Spurs Mavericks game again on tape.
Anytime a guy stayed in front of Nowitzki, and kept a hand in his face, he struggled.
Fact!
Did you even notice he needed a damn walker to get up and down the court on that ankle?
The Spurs even abused him all night on the other end because he couldn't move as quickly when they went inside on him.
oh bull Johnny,
he was moving fine side to side, and front to back.
He was cutting and whot not through the lane no problem.
No, I didnt see the "walker" I didnt fall for the Nelson BS propoganda
I bet you have all kinds of theories on the assassination of JFK, TPark.
You stick with that one game, I'lll stick with 25.9 ppg, 47.2fg%.
Damn, Adrienne, don't you know anything? The book on Dirk is just put a hand in his face and he always misses...that career 21 pt/game average is an abberation.
If Nellie is going to be truly hands-off this game, it will probably help the Mavs. I doubt Avery is going to run a Dirk-and-four-guards lineup for 30 minutes.
If the Mavs are close in the 4th...Nellie will take over.
Then they'll lose.
They always beat SA in Dallas every year...Nellie is not a total loser, you know.
Why would Nellie undercut AJ after giving him the "runs" and talking it up in the press?
Because a loss to SA could cost him HC in the playoffs that is why. History shows that the difference betw HCA throughout the playoffs the past couple of years has been 1 lousy game. A mistake in the last minute or two by the coach can mean the difference betw winning and losing.
I have a problem with it.but I can't imagine anybody in our program or the city having a problem with either of these guys getting their jersey retired.
Role players don't deserve jersey retirements. You don't see the Bulls retiring the jerseys of Paxton or Kerr, do you?
- Signed, any fan who realizes the Spurs have graduated to the national stage.
Like I said Mavs will WIN!
WTf is this LakerGod??? I have never noticed this guy before. What self respecting person would ever admire a total head like Kobe???
Word.
Elliot was an all star and he hit one of the biggest shots in franchise history. Retire his number.
AJ was nothing more than a role player that never cracked the top-ten list of point guards in the league. If you retire AJ's number, you may as well retire Carl Herrera's.
I still don't understand this move by the Mavericks.
Yes, AJ might be a future coach, and it's good that Nelson is grooming him as well.
But handing over the reigns, even for a few games during the season? What does Cuban think of this move? The Mavericks are fighting for seeding, and a potential shot at the NBA le? Do they have the time or the luxury to be 'experimenting' during the season??? I'm seriously confused...
to me it tells me that if nelson does not win a le he is done as coach
I'm sure that Nelly has permission from Cuban.But handing over the reigns, even for a few games during the season? What does Cuban think of this move? The Mavericks are fighting for seeding, and a potential shot at the NBA le? Do they have the time or the luxury to be 'experimenting' during the season??? I'm seriously confused...
And who knows, AJ might take over for Nelly permanently sooner than we think.
This is stupid and only considered because they are playing the Spurs. The Mavericks are a stupid organization anyway. Stupid owner, stupid coach, stupid players, stupid fans and stupid posters. And stupid ideas.
You forgot stupid haters.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...ede.60159.html
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Johnson calling shots in Mavs' game tonight
Coach, assistant swap roles for a night against rival San Antonio
01:00 AM CST on Tuesday, November 30, 2004
By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News
In golf, the pros and the weekend hacks all know the same thing: The toughest carry in the game is the 100 yards from the practice range to the first tee.
In the NBA, Don Nelson believes the same principle applies, which is why he has championed the idea of Avery Johnson coaching several games this season, the first coming tonight against San Antonio.
"He's taken over practices, but the games are different," Nelson said Monday. "The toughest adjustment to an assistant coach is moving 18 inches over to the big seat. It's totally different there, and he needs to experience that."
This maneuver is not without risk. Johnson will have total control of the game and the game plan. But it is a game the Mavericks cannot afford to lose. They already are 0-1 against their primary divisional rivals. Another loss, particularly at American Airlines Center, would be costly.
How players react to Johnson calling the shots in a big game will be interesting.
But there is no doubting the respect Johnson will get from both sides tonight.
"Everything he did was with heart and hustle, with grit and determination," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "Other players saw that, and the respect he gained was really incredible. Most guys who gain that kind of respect are very, very good, talented players. He was an efficient player who was a winner. People gravitate toward those players."
Johnson is thankful for the opportunity and eager to make his debut. Since Johnson played point guard for Popovich and won a championship with San Antonio in 1999, he is well-versed in the opponent for his first coaching assignment. He questions how much that is worth, however.
"Everybody knew I was going left for 16 years, and they still couldn't stop me," Johnson said. "You do your homework. But even though you know what they're going to do, you still have to stop it."
Johnson, who coached a preseason game when Nelson was ill, will have the NBA's highest-paid assistant for one night in Nelson. The last time he was an assistant coach was 28 years ago with Milwaukee. Johnson also will have Del Harris sitting on his other side.
"If you've never experienced being a head coach in a regular-season game, you won't know what it feels like," Johnson said. "Everything is risky in this business. Part of being a coach is that you have to take a chance. With Nellie being right there next to me, we know who the head coach is."
The players expect this game to be no different than any other. They also expect Nelson to have Johnson's ear.
"I can't see Nellie not chiming in," Jerry Stackhouse said. "It's great for Avery to get some experience. But I'm pretty sure he's not going to reject much that the coach suggests. We feel we can beat that team if we do the things we're supposed to do."
So does Nelson, which is why he's giving Johnson the reins.
"I actually think it gives us our best chance to win," Nelson said. "Nobody knows San Antonio better. I think it's a good thing all the way around. He'll just be eliminating some of my suggestions, just like I do some of his."
And what happens if Johnson gets ejected from the game?
"How do you get tossed if you don't curse?" Nelson said. "I don't think it's possible."
The only other concern is that Johnson's fast track to the coaching position might put Nelson at risk. He's under contract through the 2005-06 season.
At that, Nelson could only laugh.
"He needs all the experience he can get, and I've got way more than I want," Nelson said. "I'm not worried. I'm going to lose my job anyway [someday]. It'll be a good day when that happens because we'll have a good guy to take over."
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