Official Dallas Mavericks Offseason Speculation Thread

[Man of Steel]

[QUOTE=monosylab1k]Game 3 isn't even over and I've officially crossed over to the dark side. There is no way in Dallas can win this series.

So let's go ahead and get started on what we can do this offseason to build a true winner. Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in this thread for very long because as soon as Dallas loses this series I am banned until the playoffs end.


Why are you banned?

[leemajors]

Actually, I think you are overreacting here. Yes, Dirk isn't the leader you need, and you don't currently have that leadership personality on your squad (Josh Howard might evolve into it, but he does seem to tense up too much in tight situations - see timeout calls). The other major flaw is a lack of a scoring post-up player. That is really what allows the Spurs to take down the warriors; the way to punish small ball is with a low post scorer who demands a double team.

Leadership comes from the oddest places; your on your own for finding that. However, I might try and make a trade around Dampier for Zach Randolph...No guarantee on the chemistry working, but he CAN kill a team with his low-post scoring.

why would the blaze make a re ed trade like that?

[aaronstampler]

[QUOTE=monosylab1k]Game 3 isn't even over and I've officially crossed over to the dark side. There is no way in Dallas can win this series.

So let's go ahead and get started on what we can do this offseason to build a true winner. Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in this thread for very long because as soon as Dallas loses this series I am banned until the playoffs end.

So what moves can we make guys? Priority number one for me is trading Dirk. The guy has proven time and time again that he's no leader. It's gonna be embarrassing as when he hoists the MVP trophy as his team gets their handed to them in round 1.

Here's my proposal. Trade Dirk and Howard to Chicago for Tyrus Thomas, Luol Deng, and Chicago's first round pick.<<

Shouldn't you be lopping off your genitals right about now like you promised you would if the series goes six? Mavs fans are adorable.

[Man of Steel]

Dallas fans--

You're just s -shocked right now.

Mavs will win game 4 and tie the series to take it back to Dallas, where its the best out of three with two games in Dallas.

Mavs will definitley win the series.

[monosylab1k]

[QUOTE=Man of Steel]

Game 3 isn't even over and I've officially crossed over to the dark side. There is no way in Dallas can win this series.

So let's go ahead and get started on what we can do this offseason to build a true winner. Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in this thread for very long because as soon as Dallas loses this series I am banned until the playoffs end.


Why are you banned?

made a bet with SpursDynasty about this series, and the loser can't post on ST until after the playoffs are over.

[mardigan]

i thought my bet today was the biggest slam dunk ever. i thought i was gonna be the hero that slayed the evil SpursDynasty and kept his BS opinions off the boards for a couple months....but no. .

Youll still pull it out, Mavs in 7 now instead of 6

[monosylab1k]

Shouldn't you be lopping off your genitals right about now like you promised you would if the series goes six? Mavs fans are adorable.

I think I'll just keep em....although donating them to Dirk might be a good gesture and put us back in the series.

[spurschick]

Never dreamed I'd be customizing this artwork...

[picnroll]

Mavs could go after Jerome O'Neal with Dirk. Only risk is the injury factor. Also use Diop for an athletic, penetrating two. I'd say Damp but i don't think he'd bring anything with his contract.

[FromWayDowntown]

Never dreamed I'd be customizing this artwork...

I hope you don't have to use that tomorrow night for the usual suspects among Spurs fans . . . .

[pad300]

why would the blaze make a re ed trade like that?

Dallas would probably have to sweeten the pot some, but getting rid of Zach is a plus for Portland. The contracts both have 4 more years. Portland isn't challenging for at least 3 more years (unless they win the lottery); their future is Roy, Aldridge, Jack, Rodriguez, Webster (and this year's lottery pick, pre-lottery #6). They don't want Zach's cancerous at ude spreading to their next generation. Also, Damp is cheaper. Finally, Dampier's also probably easier to move (due to Zach's stupidity) for capspace to resign all the kids.

I'm not sure about Dallas's situation, but they should be able to sweeten the deal enough to make it work.

[ponky]

I think I'll just keep em....although donating them to Dirk might be a good gesture and put us back in the series.

[ponky]

Mavs could go after Jerome O'Neal with Dirk. Only risk is the injury factor. Also use Diop for an athletic, penetrating two. I'd say Damp but i don't think he'd bring anything with his contract.

Jermaine?

[spurschick]

I hope you don't have to use that tomorrow night for the usual suspects among Spurs fans . . . .

I already had to bust out the Spurs version for game 1, which was pretty crazy considering the loss wasn't that bad.

[picnroll]

Jermaine?

Him too.

[sribb43]

DIRK for KG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trade the 7ft fadeaway jump shooter

[monosylab1k]

DIRK for KG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trade the 7ft fadeaway jump shooter

before this series, Minnesota would do it in a heartbeat.

once this series ends, they'll die laughing if Dallas comes calling with that offer.

[picnroll]

DIRK for KG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trade the 7ft fadeaway jump shooter

For the other 7 ft fadeaway jumpshooter?

[monosylab1k]

For the other 7 ft fadeaway jumpshooter?

with defense and at least something of a post presence. Minnesota won't do that deal now anyways.

[sribb43]

For the other 7 ft fadeaway jumpshooter?

At least the wouldnt get pushed out to the 3pt line by a guard 6'7 named Stephen Jackson when trying to post up

[sribb43]

its gonna be great seeing Dirk receive his MVP trophy @ the news conference @ the AAC because the Mavs will have no more home games left when they announce the winner

[aaronstampler]

Dirk isn't the problem dude. He's a great scorer, a decent rebounder for his position, but that's it. He's not Duncan, he's not Olajuwon, he's not somebody who will change the game at both ends of the floor.

He's just a guy who can get you some points who just happens to be tall. People are overhyping him and expecting him to be something he's not. He will never dominate a game defensively and it's up to the other players, especially the centers to do their jobs on that end of the floor.

This Dirk for MVP stuff is foolishness created by AJ and Cuban. The guy is a good scorer, but not a leader that's going to carry a team to a le.

[sribb43]

Dirk isn't the problem dude. He's a great scorer, a decent rebounder for his position, but that's it. He's not Duncan, he's not Olajuwon, he's not somebody who will change the game at both ends of the floor.

He's just a guy who can get you some points who just happens to be tall. People are overhyping him and expecting him to be something he's not. He will never dominate a game defensively and it's up to the other players, especially the centers to do their jobs on that end of the floor.

This Dirk for MVP stuff is foolishness created by AJ and Cuban. The guy is a good scorer, but not a leader that's going to carry a team to a le.

I dont think I've ever agreed with a Spurs fan more than after reading that post

[VaSpursFan]

Dirk isn't the problem dude. He's a great scorer, a decent rebounder for his position, but that's it. He's not Duncan, he's not Olajuwon, he's not somebody who will change the game at both ends of the floor.

He's just a guy who can get you some points who just happens to be tall. People are overhyping him and expecting him to be something he's not. He will never dominate a game defensively and it's up to the other players, especially the centers to do their jobs on that end of the floor.

This Dirk for MVP stuff is foolishness created by AJ and Cuban. The guy is a good scorer, but not a leader that's going to carry a team to a le.

if dirk ever develops a post up game to go with his deadly jumper, he'd be a bigger threat. but, he can't use his height to his advantage when he has a shorter man guarding him.

[Cry Havoc]

The biggest problem I see for the Mavs: Look at that freaking shot chart for the first 3 Qs for Golden State. Insanity. That's why they shot 48%.