July 15, 20223 yr 15 minutes ago, Skipper said: As noted above, I won't believe JB was really willing to sign when DFS did this spring until a source other than Rick Brunson confirms. Not buying it. He would've signed before the season and probably in early January as well. However, after we waited to see whether he was needed to be part of a deal with Porzingis that ship had sailed. I don't blame Cuban/Nico for waiting until the season started and for JB to prove his worth, but the critical point would've been to sign JB after his play during the Covid issues we had during Christmas/New Year's. That was our chance to get him signed on the cheap.
July 15, 20223 yr On 7/14/2022 at 11:18 AM, Skipper said: You aren't unique in that. Donny/Cuban mismanaged shit for years and now it is what it is. So to some extent new GM's hands are tied but that won't stop a lot of people from blaming him if we take a step back next year. I expect a setback. We caught lightning in a bottle last year. I do not expect this roster setup to sustain that success we had. Denver and LAC were injured last year as well. Minneosta and NO should continue to get better. Your usual teams will still be there. Atlanta did the same thing we did and then had a big setback. I don't expect to fall off as far as they did but to expect another WCF appearance or a Finals appearance is not being realistic. And yes, this front office/Cuban since the 2011 title have been god awful. They wasted the rest of Dirk's years and are on their way to doing that with Luka. They aren't there yet because we did get to the WCF but with a player like Luka, your expectations are much greater than that. And being a consistent contender.
July 16, 20223 yr 18 hours ago, Catdaddyhorn said: He would've signed before the season and probably in early January as well. However, after we waited to see whether he was needed to be part of a deal with Porzingis that ship had sailed. I don't blame Cuban/Nico for waiting until the season started and for JB to prove his worth, but the critical point would've been to sign JB after his play during the Covid issues we had during Christmas/New Year's. That was our chance to get him signed on the cheap. I don't think he necessarily would have signed then. The only person that has gone on record that I've seen was fucking Rick Brunson who 100% already had an agenda when he made those comments. If you have seen that confirmed by someone else let me know.
July 25, 20223 yr https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2022/07/21/luka-doncic-hooked-shaquille-oneal-up-with-a-mansion-during-european-visit/ Quote “Shout out to Luka,” O’Neal said. “When I arrived in Luka’s town, some people picked me up, they drove me to a mansion that Luka had set up for me. I had the pizza there, I had the hookah there, I had the fruit, they escorted me to the show. Luka said, ‘Shaq, ain’t nothing going to happen to you when you’re in my town, Mr. O’Nealovich’ — that’s what they called me. So shout out to Luka and Goran Dragic because their people really set it up for me.” very cool! Shaq better give Luka more love on TNT next season.
August 2, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, Vic Mackey said: I'm sure a lot will come of this... Twas my exact thought when i saw this headline earlier today
August 2, 20223 yr 15 hours ago, Cornpop said: Twas my exact thought when i saw this headline earlier today NBA checking tampering charges = NCAA checking to see if Cam Newton got 180K from Auburn...
August 5, 20223 yr On 8/2/2022 at 2:00 PM, dcar00 said: NBA checking tampering charges = NCAA checking to see if Cam Newton got 180K from Auburn... Knicks will lose their 3rd round pick in '24
August 5, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, gyroprotagonist said: Knicks will lose their 3rd round pick in '24 ha. I assumed some random D-League team would have to play with only 4 players for a season.
August 28, 20223 yr Author Luka gave a scare for a moment. Limped off the court with an ankle injury. Checked back in a few minutes later.
September 30, 20223 yr 36 minutes ago, gsoda3 said: Does this Hield/Turner rumor have legs? For what?
September 30, 20223 yr 35 minutes ago, conVINCEd said: For what? I think it's a joke, but Hardaway, Bertans and Green. Apparently the Pacers need cap space to trade for a disgruntled Ayton. That's all I've got.
September 30, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, cafe society said: I think it's a joke, but Hardaway, Bertans and Green. Apparently the Pacers need cap space to trade for a disgruntled Ayton. That's all I've got. Sign me up. I’ll miss good Timmy, but that works.
October 1, 20223 yr I don't have a subscription to his site, but apparently Marc Stein thinks this deal is likely to happen. Lakers have been trying for a deal with the Pacers, too. Edited October 1, 20223 yr by cafe society typing is hard
October 5, 20223 yr Crossposting from the Texas State Fair thread: Quote Went to the Mavs Vault at the Hall of State Building it wasn't worth the time. If you are a Mavs fan you already know all this stuff anyways, and there are some game worn jerseys you can look at (is that supposed to be cool and awe-inspiring?) with the big center piece being the display of the 2011 Championship trophy. I assumed it was a high-quality replica for roadshows like this one, but this video claims it's real. If you are a passionate MFFL (like weirdly into the Mavs not just a big fan) you would probably like it. If you are limited on time and/or don't want to walk all the way over to that side of the Fair ground from Midway, I'd pass. https://www.fox4news.com/video/1124594
October 5, 20223 yr I should qualify that I say all that above ^^ as a fan of the Mavs. I have the Luka 1's I wore to the Fair actually and Nike hasn't even officially released them yet, to give an indication of how much I like Luka and the Mavs.
October 14, 20223 yr Author Almost time to shut this thread down and start the season thread. Title suggestions? 22-23 Luka's first MVP season
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