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New Public Enemy No. 1 in OKC

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08:08 AM ET 05.02 | It's so long, Mr. Nice Guy for Dirk Nowitzki. This wasn't Dirk hitting all kinds of crazy, beautiful, mystifying shots. This wasn't Dirk hitting all kinds of crazy, beautiful, mystifying shots. This was Dirk shoving and complaining and flopping. ... At the same time the Thunder earned itself a 2-0 lead in this first-round Western Conference playoff series, Dirk Nowitzki earned himself a new title in Oklahoma City. Public Enemy No. 1. Ron Artest, you're off the hook for now. Nene? Zach Randolph? Jason Terry? Gasol brothers? You're all long-forgotten nemeses. Dirk is now the guy who's going to get booed and jeered and cajoled like no other.

The Oklahoman

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May 2, 2012  08:32 AM ET

Don't worry more public enemies are on the way...

Cuban's Plan -
1. Sign Dwil to max deal.
2. Trade everyone else, with future picks, for Dwight
3. Sign twelve scrubs to play with DWil, Dwight, and Dirk
2013 Championship

You heard it here first!

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May 2, 2012  09:15 AM ET

Fight the Power OKC....

May 2, 2012  09:16 AM ET

Fight the Power OKC....

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May 2, 2012  10:10 AM ET

If they just now hate Dirk then these people need to stick to 'hand fishing'!

May 2, 2012  10:14 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

Don't worry more public enemies are on the way...Cuban's Plan -1. Sign Dwil to max deal.2. Trade everyone else, with future picks, for Dwight3. Sign twelve scrubs to play with DWil, Dwight, and Dirk2013 ChampionshipYou heard it here first!

Who in the heck would Orlando take for Dwight besides picks? And what would be the difference if they wouldn't make a better trade with the Nets when they had the chance. Orlando is going to need a Center to replace him and they dont want a declind Hayward.

May 2, 2012  10:18 AM ET

Are You On The Most Wanted List, Bro?

May 2, 2012  10:50 AM ET

Nene?....They listed Nene as part of the list? Dude doesn't even play half the year. When he does play he's one of the softest big men in the league. Doesn't give much credibilty to an Okie newspaper.

May 2, 2012  11:16 AM ET

Wonder if he'll get a tattoo now!

May 2, 2012  11:27 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

Don't worry more public enemies are on the way...Cuban's Plan -1. Sign Dwil to max deal.2. Trade everyone else, with future picks, for Dwight3. Sign twelve scrubs to play with DWil, Dwight, and Dirk2013 ChampionshipYou heard it here first!

how's that strategy working in miami?

May 2, 2012  11:28 AM ET
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Nene?....They listed Nene as part of the list? Dude doesn't even play half the year. When he does play he's one of the softest big men in the league. Doesn't give much credibilty to an Okie newspaper.

and then there's the misuse of the word cajoled. you'd think journalists and their editors would have a bit better command of the language.

May 2, 2012  11:43 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

Don't worry more public enemies are on the way...Cuban's Plan -1. Sign Dwil to max deal.2. Trade everyone else, with future picks, for Dwight3. Sign twelve scrubs to play with DWil, Dwight, and Dirk2013 ChampionshipYou heard it here first!

Only 12 spots on an active roster. Your math is flawed, and thus, your argument.

May 2, 2012  11:54 AM ET
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Dirk will love that. It's a great compliment. We hate Westbrook the most in Dallas for his show boating and cocky attitude. Same goes for Harden. Dallas needs a player to do the same thing that Perkins does. Maybe Cardinal can cheap shot Durant and Westbrook and OKC will know how it feels to get some back.

So, being a Mavericks fan as you are, I guess you would want the Thunder to do what they did last year and just let the Mavericks run over them...instead this Thunder team is not taking crap off anyone. Last year Dirk and Terry did the same thing to the Thunder that they are accusing the Thunder of doing to them this year...talk about a double standard...

 
May 2, 2012  12:07 PM ET
QUOTE(#18):

Only 12 spots on an active roster. Your math is flawed, and thus, your argument.

NBA teams can have a maximum of 15 players signed and practicing with them, but only 12 players ready to play per game. There are exceptions when 3 or more players are injured, though.

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