A new wind will inevitably blow through the Greater Arlington area come Summer 2010. The best case scenario this season equals a playoff win. Worst case is Romo gets another long vacation during the playoffs. If the Cowboys lose against Atlanta, the team implodes. As the team implodes, Jerry will definitely be strategizing how to clean house. He’ll also no doubt start flirting with all the head coach and coaching staff possibilities, not to mention free agency.
Most of us hate the idea of Jerry Jones as General Manager. That being said, most of us realize that won’t change. So let’s look at what WILL change.
Finally! Josh Howard has brought balance to the Force. Maybe NOW the Mavericks can make some headway. They’ll need all the focus and positive energy they can muster against a Western Conference that only got stronger in the offseason.
Stay tuned.
Permanent link to this post (42 words, estimated 10 secs reading time)
It is ironic that I am the one actually writing this post, seeing how I really have no connection to Oklahoma and my good friend Daniel does. He is also one of those dreaded Sooner fans. I don’t hold it against him as it makes for some interesting friendly wagers.
As you know, the Seattle Supersonics are moving to OKC. They will NOT keep the Supersonics name or colors, in hopes that another team will move to Seattle once a new and updated arena is built.
Here are some teams you might see moving to Seattle:
With everything that we as fans have been hearing and seeing in the media, blogs, and rumor sites it’s hard to get a clear grasp of what the 2008-2009 Mavericks will look like. This is what we know Gerald Green is a Maverick or is he???? Diop is going to be signed with the MLE or is he???
There is speculation that Dallas and New Jersey will try to work out a sign and trade apparently this benefits both teams…why you ask? Well Diop has already made it clear he wants to be in Dallas sign and trade benefits new jersey because they will get something back and it benefits the Mavericks because they wouldn’t have to use the MLE on Diop instead they could use it to sign a free agent….Maggette and Posey seem to be high on the Mavericks wish list…will this happen I will be thoroughly surprised if either of those guys sign with Dallas..Posey will stay put with the Celtics and Maggette is going to sign with the Spurs but that’s just my gut.
Rick Carlisle coming in to take over as head coach for the Mav’s is just the first inevitable domino that will fall this off season. I think Carlisle is a great choice for the Dallas. Both restructuring the roster and implementing a new vision and identity will be Carlisle’s biggest challenges. Do they restructure again and try to pick up some pieces that will compliment Dirk and Kidd? Or do they blow the whole team up and start shopping Dirk and Kidd to the highest bidder?
It looks like Dirk isn’t going anywhere. Not as long as Cuban and Donnie Nelson are running the team. As for Kidd – I doubt Cuban will admit that it was a mistake to trade for Kidd and that’s what he would be admitting if he shopped Kidd around. So this is how we can speculate it will go down: Kidd and Dirk are safe for the next season. Bass is likely a lock as well. Everybody else will be cut, traded, or retire (hopefully).
In my opinion, the Mavericks are fakes ….they just can’t seem to get it right.
Sure, they look good on paper. They have a good mix of veterans and young talent. I don’t know if it’s the way Avery is managing the games (probably is) or what. Maybe they are trying to implement a new strategy – stink it up in the regular season so that maybe they will do better in the playoffs… who knows.
The Dallas Mavericks are not going to pursue Mr. Selfish/Team Destroyer Kobe Bryant.
Is it an issue of talent? Yes it is. The Mavs would have to give up way too much and it’s a catch 22. Why? It’s the perfect contract situation for Kobe – there is a no trade clause. In other words, Kobe can shoot down any deal, so if Lakers management has a deal in place where the Lakers actually get some talent back, Kobe’s going to shoot it down because he would be going to a team that just lost all their talent just to get him. So the Lakers are going to have to budge and take less talent or Kobe’s going to have to budge and basically accept the same situation he has now on a different team.
The Mavericks front office is an intriguing one, starting with owner Mark Cuban, who is probably one of the best owners in professional sports. At times, he can be annoying with his slighted remarks and condescending attitude, along with his desperate need for stardom and media attention. I heard a rumor on the radio today that he might be on the hit reality show, Dancing with the Stars. I am going to watch and set the DVR so that when I have a bad day, I can turn it on and laugh my ass off.
Is it really an issue of toughness? Or is it coaching? This is another question mark brought up in the media. I have read some comments that say Avery is in the “hot seat” this year. There are comparisons between Avery and Nelson, and Avery and Poppavich.
Avery obviously wants to emulate what the Spurs are doing. After all, the Spurs win championships. And they do it by playing fundamentally sound basketball.
Nellie-ball won’t take any team to the championship and neither will Steve Nash-ball. It’s a proven fact.
I was visiting a local mavericks blog, Mavelous, and was inspired to capitalize off of Jake and his readers’ comment momentum on the argument of whether the Mavs are tough enough. Jake referred to some ridiculous article on Hoopsworld about how the Mavs should consider signing Charles Oakley, implying he would bring toughness and veteran leadership, which in my opinion is absolutely absurd.
The point of Jake’s post is that humiliation brings toughness, and toughness isn’t taught. He made some valid points, although the Marines seem to be pretty tough and they’re taught and trained to have a tough mindset. I agree with him on most points – especially that Oakley is a 42 year-old has been… i.e. not the solution the Mavs are looking for.
Josh Howard Apologizes
by AaronPhillips on October 3, 2008
Finally! Josh Howard has brought balance to the Force. Maybe NOW the Mavericks can make some headway. They’ll need all the focus and positive energy they can muster against a Western Conference that only got stronger in the offseason.
Stay tuned.