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1. Dirk did suck those last three games. But that's not the point. The point is that the refs babied Wade to the tune of FT attempts in the 20s. If they come down to a more manageable and fair level, like 12 or so, Dallas wins those games. Dirk sucking or not.
2. Okay, so maybe Dirk's also a flopper, and didn't get the calls he usually got. But that's also not the point. The point again is that Wade flopped every time down the floor, and the refs bailed him out every time. Refs decided to "believe" Wade and decided to ignore Dirk. Er go, uneven officiating.
3. I also don't care what Dirk did in the playoffs, since that also has nothing to do with my point. My point is that Wade was bailed out in the Finals. That's it - there's no point in extrapolating any more than that. Wade being bailed out was undeniable. What Dirk did up to that point is complete non sequitur.
Actually it is. So you're saying Dirk getting "bailed out" just to get to the finals in the first place is irrelevant? That makes no sense.
And again, the refs didnt cost the Mavs. IF Dirk plays even an average game in 2 or 3 of those games, the Mavs win. If Dirk doesnt choke, then those Ft's arent even relevant.
Theres a huge difference between "flopping" and "flailing". Falling to the ground is one thing. Waving your arms and legs like youre in some sort of wind tunnel (when youve barely even been touched) is another. Thats one reason Dirk didnt get as many calls, he was just so over the top in the bull acting that the refs didnt even buy it.
Also, you seem not to want to admit that Dirk was content to chuck most of the time. Whereas Wade drove to the basket to get his points (and fouls).
Should Wade have gotten ALL those FTs? No, and I never said he should. But to act like theres some huge bias for him, and him ALONE, is completely incorrect.
Heres a prime (and recent) example of Dirk completely acting,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I14EJPCaEk&fmt=18
Even the announcers call his ass out for it. Its just completely ridiculous.