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    Thread: Maxi Helped Us Win 2 Playoff Games. Dwight has lost us a playoff game.
Post: RE: Maxi Helped Us Win 2 Playoff Games. Dwight has...

The criticism Powell faces from restless fans is an unfortunate consequence of the Peter Principle playing out for him and many otherwise-excellent roleplayers in the NBA. DP is amazing at what he doe...
Mak Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 55 7,043 05-23-2022, 07:16 AM
    Thread: Apologize to Coach Rick
Post: RE: Apologize to Coach Rick

Mentally, I consider Kidd a toddler compared to Carlisle.
Mak Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 81 10,396 11-03-2021, 01:02 PM
    Thread: Apologize to Coach Rick
Post: RE: Apologize to Coach Rick

Kidd has strong Avery Johnson vibes. I just hope Luka sticks with the Mavs through this era until a real coach holds the clipboard, like Dirk did.  I like Carlisle. There’s no need to say sorry t...
Mak Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 81 10,396 11-03-2021, 12:56 PM
    Thread: GAME 6 DIRKIE: Winner FN (59%) | Runner-up Luka (26%)
Post: RE: GAME 6 DIRKIE: Who gets it?

Why can’t Frank be a starting guard alongside a superstar franchise player?
Mak Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 17 3,065 10-31-2021, 07:35 PM
    Thread: Diamond Powell! All Things Dwight - Act V Broken Wings
Post: RE: Diamond Powell! All Things Dwight - Act V Brok...

https://youtu.be/JyHFPV-j8Gs
Mak Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 124 31,723 10-16-2021, 01:38 PM
    Thread: Mavs rotation
Post: RE: Mavs rotation

Tbh it probably doesn’t matter too much who starts during the long grind of the regular season, as far as winning regular season games goes. Luka with another year of experience under his belt will li...
Mak Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 117 16,762 08-09-2021, 11:12 AM
    Thread: The last 2 NBA champions
Post: RE: The last 2 NBA champions

Under a hypothetical ‘small ball’ scenario, KP wouldn’t have to be the first line of defense that anchors everything. He could just be the guy who happens to be playing Center in the overall defensive...
Mak Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 46 6,865 07-22-2021, 01:39 PM
    Thread: The last 2 NBA champions
Post: RE: The last 2 NBA champions

On that note, while defense is obviously very important, something easier to quantify quickly is just flat out above-average efficiency and production. The defense,lineups,  gameplan, etc can all beco...
Mak Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 46 6,865 07-22-2021, 12:12 PM
    Thread: The last 2 NBA champions
Post: RE: The last 2 NBA champions

ThisIStheYear Wrote: (07-22-2021, 11:49 AM) -- The last two champs both played very good defense. Sure, they have elite offensive players too, and offense is more important, but D isn’t dead. Ultimat...
Mak Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 46 6,865 07-22-2021, 11:55 AM
    Thread: The last 2 NBA champions
Post: RE: The last 2 NBA champions

The Bucks had essentially two 7-foot players in their top 5 most playoff-minutes played so idk if it’s completely accurate to say they “went small” in the playoffs.  But ya, in general more dynamic...
Mak Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 46 6,865 07-22-2021, 11:30 AM
    Thread: Will Brunson be a Mav in November?
Post: RE: Will Brunson be a Mav in November?

dirkfansince1998 Wrote: (07-17-2021, 08:51 PM) -- That´s what the Mavs need if they want to take the next step. Players that are to good for their role. Contenders have starting caliber player coming...
Mak Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 19 3,254 07-20-2021, 08:20 AM
    Thread: Dameris and Followill on the Presser
Post: RE: Dameris and Followill on the Presser

Cuban said Nico is the first GM he’s ever hired but wasn’t Gersson Rosas technically hired as GM, albeit briefly?
Mak Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 91 13,680 07-17-2021, 08:53 PM