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the mavericks.
Why should we be civil?
"Pacifism failed dude" - Walter
Alright... I have healthy rivalry-fueled hatred for the Mavericks, but this thread is about giving the other team their props. This is a chance for Spurs fans to be honest about how good the Mavs are, and for Dallas fans to be honest about the Spurs. This thread is all about the love.
So I'll start...
While I don't like Mark Cuban (and that's an understatement) you have to respect what he's done there. I am a fanatical Spurs fan (from having lived 4 years in SA in the early 90's), and I am just as avid an Atlanta Braves fan. I heard a rumor not too long ago that Cuban might have been in the mix to buy the Washington Nationals, and that got me thinking. As much as I can't stand seeing Cuban's face in the stands... I found myself wishing that he had bought the Braves (sale pending to mega-corp, Liberty Media, unfortunately).
Cuban is quite possibly the best owner in the NBA. Ouch... damn it hurt to say that.
I also think Avery Johnson deserves coach of the year honors again this year. Any Mavericks fans miss Don Nelson? Okay, you can stop laughing now... that wasn't a serious question.
Dirk would also be my pick for MVP this year.
I think the Spurs and Mavs, if a playoff series started tomorrow... well actually, let's make it a week from now (to let T.Parker heal)... I think it would be every bit as close as last year's series. My gut is leaning toward the Spurs, but that may be because I see so much more of them than the Mavs.
Anyway, there you have it. My props to the Mavs. of a team. It'll be fun if/when there's a post-season rematch this year (and I believe there will be).
Part of me_perhaps out of a sense of obligation_feels as though I should wish Mavs' fans good luck... but my good will only goes so far. =)
the mavericks.
Why should we be civil?
"Pacifism failed dude" - Walter
I dislike, but respect most of the Mavs players, but Cuban is a hopeless tool that I will never like or respect. He's an idiot that should have fired Nelson a LONG time before he did. They might have a trophy by now if he had. Nelson puts a fun team on the floor that folds in the post season, every year.
You'll also notice that the Mavs never were serious contenders until they hired a Spur to coach them.
You're the kind of guy that might slash an opponents tires on the way back out to your car after a competetive round of team Scrabble... aren't you?the mavericks.
Why should we be civil?
"Pacifism failed dude" - Walter
the only mav player I like is DIOP.
Others can kiss my rear.
And that cuban guy, what a tool
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Last edited by san antonio spurs; 09-17-2011 at 10:42 AM.
To answer your question...
NO we cant. And I really have nothing nice to say about the Mavs.
That is all.
Dirk is the only Mav I don't strongly dislike. I can honestly say I wouldn't want any of their other players in a Spurs uniform, including Howard. He's always rubbed me the wrong way.
you must be insane. if you swap Bowen for Howard last season, the Spurs would have finally won a back-to-back, and would probably be winning it all this season as well.
Okay... I'm not feeling warm and fuzzy yet.
As much as I hate the Mavs, I would give up my left nut to get a guy like Dirk, Howard or Diop on our team. Anybody who can help my team win the championship, I will take in a heartbeat. I am to the point to where I could give 2 s about character off the court. As long as you are helping the team on the court, I will be a supporter.
no im not, but why should there be a warm fuzzy feeling.You're the kind of guy that might slash an opponents tires on the way back out to your car after a competetive round of team Scrabble... aren't you?
Screw, the, mavericks....
I was kidding. Not really looking for warm and fuzzy interchanges. I just think mutual respect is in order.
You would take Artest?
Mark Cuban is a hideous embarrassment. If he bought the Spurs, we'd cancel our season tickets.
Why?I just think mutual respect is in order
Who cares?
If Artest had a bloated Steve Francis type of contract with several years on it, not a chance. But with this current contract situation yes. Despite his ups, I want a hard nose tough mother er who gives players hard fouls and will get in there face and talk . I am sorry but I hate that the Spurs dont have that anymore.
Yeah more wife beaters and animal abusersDespite his ups, I want a hard nose tough mother er who gives players hard fouls and will get in there face and talk . I am sorry but I hate that the Spurs dont have that anymore.
HERE HERE!!!!
That's really pathetic. I don't even understand you desperate longing for a championship like you're some cursed Cubs fan. WE WON TWO YEARS AGO. And after winning it all with character guys I wouldn't ever want to do it any other way now.
Kent, commendable, this thread and what you're attempting to do here certainly has merit. Funny and weird interactions can occur at this site, given the nature of electronic bb's and posting sites, chat rooms et al. Those that would "give the love" to the opposition end up not posting at all. Those that are opposed to giving props will speak their minds in very clearly and strongly. I find myself somewhere in the middle, searching for the for ude to say nice positive things about the DalMavs. Then the junkyard dog in me takes over, straining at the leash of goodwill and positivism. Guess which wins out?
Well, here's the best I can do, considering that the yapper in me is barely restrained right now...............
The level and intensity of reactions from both camps, whenever there's controversy or disagreements about superiority, indicates that both teams are extremely talented and laden with warriors that will fight the good fight, regardless of the distractions that will occur.
, I still feel like I gave Spurs - 49.9 % props
DalMav - 50.1 % props
Maybe with time, I'll learn to be a magnanimous fan such as yourself.
WOOF!
Howard? He singlehandedly would solve most of the Spurs' problems.
what they did off the court. I care about what they do on the court.
Wow, that means all of you would have even more time to gorge yourselves on chimichangas.
Oh, yeah, I forgot. The other pathetic part of the Mavericks is Mav Fan.
Duncan's probably the best, most consistent player I've seen in a long time. But I do hate his constant palms-up, "Who me?" BS. He acts sometimes like he know the rules better than the refs. (And no, he doesn't.)
Manu is a stud when he's on.
We've clearly tried to build our team out of the Spurs mold. That is the ultimate prop.
And the Spurs scare me much more than the Suns. There, I said it. It's just that a Helter-Skelter, no D in crunch time team can't beat this year's Mavs I don't think. But good D, coaching, and crunch time execution can always keep you in it. God I hate saying that. I want the Mavs to win this year SO ING BAD I can't stand it!!
I do have to admit, Cuban is huge embarassment, though. He does alot of things well. But almost every one of them could be done without constantly having to be the center of attention. Plenty of people on these boards rave about him. But noone I talk to personally can really stand him or the way he acts.
That Matt Bonner is one mother er of a player. Props.
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