When Dirk dropped his 20,000th point this week against the Lakers, the crowd rose to their feet and cheered. Once on the bench for a timeout, Dirk stood up and applauded the crowd and thanked them for their support. It was a sentimental moment.
Dallas loves its big German. No doubt. But in the end, do we REALLY care about his personal achievements? The Mavericks lost the game in embarrassing fashion as Dirk and several other players wasted 10+ seconds passing the ball when they needed a three pointer to tie.
But a single game doesn’t matter… much. What matters is that the Mavericks have NEVER won a championship, and until they do, Dirk will have to break the top 10 all-time scorers before we make a big deal about it.
However, I WILL say that this is the most intriguing Mavs team since Nash and Finley were on the roster. They have some unexpected chemistry and ability. Of course, nothing makes up for the missed acquisition of Marcin Gortat. NOTHING. Dallas would be a force to be reckoned with for years to come with Gortat instead of Damp. Sure, Damp is having a good year, but his only good years come in contract years.
This city loves Dirk because he’s a likeable guy and the most reliable scorer in a decade. But if Dirk doesn’t lead one of these Mavericks teams to a Championship victory, all the stats in the world won’t make up for the sense of lost potential.
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