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Cuban offered Donn Nelson Mavs job
A source disclosed Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban wasted no time in calling Rick Carlisle regarding replacing Avery Johnson on Dallas' sidelines. President of basketball operation Donn Nelson, whose claim to fame is "discovering" Dirk Nowitzki, was given first crack at the job but demurely declined, I'm informed.
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donn nelson?
whatever-
why not get bob knight's son, or eddie suttons son.....or what about George W Bush? he's a great legacy......
jgb
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MAYBE MARK SHOULD JUST GIVE IT UP AND TRY HIS LUCK IN MLB
CEL
San Antonio , TX
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give johnson another chance it not his falf that the dallas last and it is not the time to change the coach because hw has been there about few years longer than nelson
bsparks1963
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AVERY JUS COME TO SA YOU KNOW WE APPRECIATE YOU HERE
CEL
San Antonio , TX
Total Comments (1966)
keep johnson and add a asst that will help the players from being in losing trap
bsparks1963
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Donnie has a lot coaching experiance and would probably be a great coach...and after all he is the guy (along with his dad) who outfitted this bunch....
ThePermianLion
Fort Worth , TX
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Another coach will inherit the same problem Avery was fired for. He will come in, win 55 games during the regular season, and be knocked out of the playoffs in the 1st or 2nd round. Dallas needs a CENTER. Until they get one, the only thing that will change is the names on the door.
Hllywd: Old…
Columbus , OH
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Nelson's father is still feuding with Cuban, with a lawsuit being decided this summer. How could anyone really see this happening? The Mav's may not be a great team, but they're not bad either. They need more than a new coach. This is not Avery Johnson's fault. It's not that easy.
355mike
San Francisco , CA
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how about a center?? yeah...a CENTER...and dont trade young , talented PG's for old, slow pg's....
Katt Bone
Los Angeles , CA
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What did Don Nelson do in the playoffs besides come close year after year. Don Nelson is not a good coach. Dallas needs defense and tough players and an owner that doesn't want so much attention
est.1978
Naperville, IL
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NY POST story here guys so don't sweat over it.
PoWeR tO tHe PeOpLe!
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I still don't understand why Avery was fired!
DMitch
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Donn Nelson was Don Nelson's assistant coach and took over on Nellie's drinking nights. (Think ejection in first quarter.) Donn Nelson was a great coach. Before he became Mavs' VP of basketball operations, he was a highly sought after coach. Mavs made him VP to keep him here.
Dfan81
Mesquite , TX
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OK OK I'll do it,but you better pay ,me alot!!!
Tee-Dub
Las Vegas , NV
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just knowing MarCuban is unhappy makes me happy,
can't stand Texas, bunch of losers
beginning with the loosing at the Alamo
all the way up to the Mav's losing the finals
LF
Orange County, CA
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why the ---- did cuban trade away steve nash to get an overage and over-rated jason kidd 2 yrs later. avery johnson reminds me of herm edwards . they both talk a good game but can't deliver the goods. trust me the influence of the french in texas is not to be overlooked
golfwacko
Las Vegas , NV
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Hey LF
Watch it buddy you treading on thin Ice and you exceed the weight limit for which the ice can hold
Texasmade
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trust me the influence of the french in texas is not to be overlooked
golfwacko | 05/02/08, 02:42 PM
True
He|| it was a French player that won the Final MVP last year
It was a French playeer that helped with of the four championship
Regardless Once the haters Cure themselves of the infamous disease of Hater-itis we will still Welcome you to the LOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEE STAAAAAARRRRR STATE!!!
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Texasmade
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correction
helped with three of the four Championships
Texasmade
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just knowing MarCuban is unhappy makes me happy,
can't stand Texas, bunch of losers
beginning with the loosing at the Alamo
all the way up to the Mav's losing the finals
Hey LF the Alamo is in San Antonio not Dallas. I guess we can't expect too much education from a Californian. I guess you've forgotten about SA's 4 championships. I won't even bring up the Rockets becuase you might get too confused. FYI what was California doing when we were "loosing" our battle for independence? Here's a hint The term "Mexico's b*tch" is in the answer.
jpd
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