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Avery was a great coach but this is a solid hire.

drj0514 | 05/09/08, 07:57 AM

It makes sense to be surrounded with people you feel comfortable with, but at the end of the day, the Mavericks are a basketball team, and none of this is going to create wins. Dallas appears to be getting older, but not smarter. Until they can make a move for a center, they will continue to be a 1st round knockout.

Hllywd | 05/09/08, 09:34 AM

I agree about needing a center .. in a BIG way!
Hopefully this hiring will prove more productive than Donnie's last big move for Kidd.

white | 05/09/08, 09:47 AM

Tyson Chandler? Will that work? Ben Wallace? Chris Mihm? Melvin Ely?Raif? Darko?

Can't find them.... Need help? How about Oberto?

pencilneckgeek | 05/09/08, 10:05 AM

Rick Carlisle is nothing more than an x and o's assistant coach. Period. That's why they fired him from arguably the best "eastern" (at the time) teams.

pencilneckgeek | 05/09/08, 10:09 AM

drj0514, great coach to solid hire is a step backwards.

Everyone look at pencilneckgeek giving Oberto some credit!

jpd | 05/09/08, 10:17 AM

Thought that might bring you out jpd. Spurs will meet the same fate as the mavs did, and they are just as old.

I'm almost ready to say that the Hornets will challenge the Celts in the finals. Almost.

pencilneckgeek | 05/09/08, 10:24 AM

Smart choice. The Mav's may not need the complete re-build overhaul after all.

SuperHero3 | 05/09/08, 10:26 AM

Thought that might bring you out jpd. Spurs will meet the same fate as the mavs did, and they are just as old.

I'm almost ready to say that the Hornets will challenge the Celts in the finals. Almost.

pencilneckgeek

I walked right into that one. Hey you'll like this. How many media guys are now saying the Spurs will win this one after pronouncing them DOA? I love it (when it benefits my team). If all it takes to be a sportswriter now is to waffle back and forth depending on who won the last game, then there is a job waiting for every Laker fan! I just hope you team is ready for the "rope a dope" Spurs!

jpd | 05/09/08, 10:44 AM

Texasmade I can't remember how many exclamation points you put after STATE.

jpd | 05/09/08, 10:47 AM

It's a done deal, just gotta make sure the dollar signs ($$$) add up on the contract. So announce the hiring and let's get back to the real story: how are the Mavs gonna beat the Spurs? A good coach is a start but they will need a younger point guard no matter what.

ToM | 05/09/08, 11:01 AM

hire any coach you want but with a 7' shooting foward with no heart, it will not matter. throw in a point guard who is in his twlight, and not even an average presence in the middle you get 1st round dissapointments. hell Mc Grady would feel right at home here.

vaughn9 | 05/09/08, 11:15 AM

Rope a dope? Thought all media types were putting the Hornets as underdogs. Where is Texasmade anyway? But they will waffle, have no fear.

I thought the Spurs would be able to defense the Hornets better. Missed second half last night, but the first half looked like it was to be a good game.

pencilneckgeek | 05/09/08, 11:34 AM

Rope a dope? Thought all media types were putting the Hornets as underdogs. Where is Texasmade anyway? But they will waffle, have no fear.

I thought the Spurs would be able to defense the Hornets better. Missed second half last night, but the first half looked like it was to be a good game.

pencilneckgeek

They were wearing the Hornets down in the first two games by letting them score so much. Rope a Dope. (Hey it's what allowed me to sleep that past few nights!). The Spurs have found something here on the defense. I don't think Paul like Nash or Kobe can do it all alone. Shut down the other guys and they can be beaten. The second half was good, more of the same. This should be a great series now. It will be interesting to see how Scott and the Hornets react.

jpd | 05/09/08, 11:46 AM

jpd.
Ha, Thanks for making my morning.

pencilneckgeek | 05/09/08, 11:59 AM

"Why Mavs will hire Carlisle"

Because he's never won the big one? Definitely a perfect match!

Drunk Eli Bleeds Purple | 05/09/08, 12:00 PM

Where is texasmade? I guess he's in still in shock that the "rusted" Spurs won last night.

arejaydub | 05/09/08, 12:31 PM

jbd- I agree but the change from Avery to him will not affect the team. They need a true center and a point guard who has a future.

drj0514 | 05/09/08, 01:54 PM

Oh it'll affect the team alright! Just not the way mav's fans want...
Why does everyone keep this idiotic conversation going about a true center? They are not in the league or they aren't mature (basketball wise) enough to make a difference. Damp has been in for 10 plus yrs, and still can't shoot. I don't see Hakeem out there.

pencilneckgeek | 05/09/08, 02:58 PM

Rope a dope? Thought all media types were putting the Hornets as underdogs. Where is Texasmade anyway? But they will waffle, have no fear.
pencilneckgeek | 05/09/08, 11:34 AM

Where is texasmade? I guess he's in still in shock that the "rusted" Spurs won last night.
arejaydub | 05/09/08, 12:31 PM
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Dont worry folks the Grade A Texas Size A.s.s Whoopin Tour will continue shortly. The Tour still has a few bugs to be squashed before it head on down to Staple Center.

Oh by the way Hornets
WELCOME TO THE LOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEE STAAAAAARRRRR STATE!!!!

Texasmade | 05/09/08, 03:12 PM