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Cuban: Dirk elite for years (Dirk's not so sure)
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08:06 AM ET 03.20 | From his perspective, owner Mark Cuban sees Dirk Nowitzki as an elite player for at least three more seasons. Since his 11-year streak of All-Star appearances was snapped, Nowitzki has averaged 18.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, shooting 49.5 percent from the floor and 50 percent from 3-point range. "What we're seeing now with Dirk is what we can expect to see next year and the year after, if he stays healthy," Cuban said. "And the year after that." Three more years of All-Star caliber play from a power forward who turns 35 this summer? "At least," Cuban said. Nowitzki wasn't so quick to predict the same. "I'm not sure about all that," said Nowitzki.
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Try To Be Objective, Bro.
I Love LA
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.notice how cubes added in fine print
"If he stays healthy"
Lol
<waits for doc>
jgb
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What? You can't be serious. "Rounding back into form"? Man, you have to be more objective. Its no knock on Dirk as a guy or player, but the reality is at his age, with his mileage, no reasonable person could expect him to remain the centerpiece for future team success. Dirk has been great, but he's on the back 9. I'm not saying he's done, but you also can't treat him like he's a 2013 draft pick.
Docmadinejad
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Wow. Cuban really messed this team up.
Docmadinejad
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Its Kobe's fault
LL Cool AJ
Austin , TX
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- inhales deeply-
And............there it is
jgb
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Dirk doesn't have to rely on athlethicism to score. So as long as he can shoot and run he should be productive.
Gatorade or Haterade
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Not if they can't sign any free agents cause there young players are crap!!
satomtx
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Dirk's game doesn't depend on great athleticism. He should stay great at least 2 - 3 more years. Especially with a wife at home now spending his money. He may need one more contract.
Em Em Aye
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Why... You know something everyone else doesn't....?
Captain Confusion
New York , NY
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Dallas is done under Dirk thanks to Cuban.
Gugy
La Jolla, CA
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With new ways to take care of athletes, I am not doubting Dirk can do it for a couple more years.
Doc Simps
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Hey DJ, it's Kobe's fault after all. ;-)
Gugy
La Jolla, CA
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Exactly - But as long as Melo, Chandler and even a mildly healthy Stat are in NYC next year I don't see the Mav's better unless Dwight goes there as well as an elite PG...
Captain Confusion
New York , NY
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I think he increased from 1 medicine ball workout to 2 medicine ball workouts a day. He's pretty much good to go....................forever?
zooLEXer
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