(03-07-2024, 11:48 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: We will see how I feel.  I am leaning to skipping the next 3 games.    It is just not fun right now.    I took a similar break last year for a game or two, but came back for that car crash to end the season.  It is a shame we may be back in the same spot.  Just venting, but the last few games have been so disappointing.

(03-07-2024, 12:07 PM)youzigizag Wrote: Is there any reason for a sneaky tank like last year?  We dont have our first...it belongs to New York, right?  Is there any reason for a tank at all?

(03-07-2024, 11:48 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: We will see how I feel.  I am leaning to skipping the next 3 games.    It is just not fun right now.    I took a similar break last year for a game or two, but came back for that car crash to end the season.  It is a shame we may be back in the same spot.  Just venting, but the last few games have been so disappointing.

(03-07-2024, 12:15 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I was thinking about this the other day. Unless I’m wrong, this is the last year the pick has to convey to New York, which I think means it converts to some seconds, or even disappears this year if it does not convey. 

As intriguing as that thought might be, it’s also supposed to be a really weak draft, so I’m not sure there is a prize like Lively waiting on the other end of that strategy.

I certainly don’t think they are thinking now, or that tanking could be an explanation for where they are right now. And, I don’t expect them to lean into the tank now that they are skidding.

(03-07-2024, 12:20 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I'm right there with you. They've played some of the most uninspiring difficult to watch basketball at times the last 12 months.

Still going to tune in though and hope for something better.

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I was thinking this too.

But I remember how big of a deal it was for Luka to sit out and accept the tank last year. Can't imagine him even considering it again this year especially when they are right in the thick of the playoff race.

(03-07-2024, 12:15 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I was thinking about this the other day. Unless I’m wrong, this is the last year the pick has to convey to New York, which I think means it converts to some seconds, or even disappears this year if it does not convey. 

As intriguing as that thought might be, it’s also supposed to be a really weak draft, so I’m not sure there is a prize like Lively waiting on the other end of that strategy.

I certainly don’t think they are thinking now, or that tanking could be an explanation for where they are right now. And, I don’t expect them to lean into the tank now that they are skidding.

(03-07-2024, 12:38 PM)omahen Wrote: If pick doesn't convey this year, it is still top10 protected next season and if not conveyed, only then converts to 2025 SRP. 

(03-07-2024, 07:13 PM)Smitty Wrote: Dallas Mavericks Starters vs. Miami Heat:

G Kyrie Irving
G Luka Doncic
F Derrick Jones Jr.
F P.J. Washington
C Daniel Gafford

(03-07-2024, 07:13 PM)Smitty Wrote: Dallas Mavericks Starters vs. Miami Heat:

G Kyrie Irving
G Luka Doncic
F Derrick Jones Jr.
F P.J. Washington
C Daniel Gafford

(03-07-2024, 12:13 PM)ballsrchr Wrote: Yes....the last few games have been disappointing.  But I will watch every one until the end of the season and see what happens then.  And I'll be there next year, and the next year, ad nauseam.  I've been watching the Mavs since 1980/81--I think.  No sense stopping now.  Obviously I have a high tolerance for pain and suffering.

BUT...there is a tipping point.  It happened for me in MLB and the Dallas Cowboys.  I'm not sure what it'll take for Mavs basketball...I really like basketball!  Losing Luka Doncic might be that point.  Or I may kick the bucket.  Who knows?

So...tonight..go MAVS!

(03-07-2024, 07:18 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Now I might watch this one just out of morbid curiosity.