RS 24/25 - Mavs vs Kings (Mond 8:30PM EST)

[Archx]

I wouldn't rule out Nico resignation, but I'd say it's unlikely.

US NBA fans are sooo weak. Dumont can sit courtside having fun like nothing happened, while security doesn't even allow "fire Nico" chant. If this was EU, there is no army stopping fans of doing what they want. So i think absolutely nothing will happen until this completely dies down.

Even Dirk staged a bigger protest going to the Lakers game lol...

[Swish77]

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Deep into retirement, he's still the one to carry this franchise and save it from embarrassment, no gesture of appreciation is enough for Dirk Nowitzki, a true giant on and off the court.

I don't know if Dirk is capable enough to be a GM or coach. But I would be perfectly fine with him.

Id like to see Finley get the job.

[41Dirk41]

Don't have crack with your capuccio and brioche.

I would have definitely had crack if I was at the AAC watching these Kings score 130 points...

But you weren't and the team was playing 38min without a single big and without 4 of the 5 top defenders... I mean come on that's just a plain dumb statement.

It's not my fault if Harrison traded Doncic for that big yogurt...with Luka (at 300lb) we would have won the game even with Powell in wheel chair on the court.

[Swish77]

I would have definitely had crack if I was at the AAC watching these Kings score 130 points...

But you weren't and the team was playing 38min without a single big and without 4 of the 5 top defenders... I mean come on that's just a plain dumb statement.

It's not my fault if Harrison traded Doncic for that big yogurt...with Luka (at 300lb) we would have won the game even with Powell in wheel chair on the court.

Luka didnt look 270 last night. He looked a bit rusty but thats it. Mavs org fumbled the bag on this one.

[GermanFan120]

This new leadership is making it incredibly hard to be a fan of this team. All the BS they're doing with fans and media is absolute horror show.

And also, what is this new stat? 1 player injury per game now? Cursed season...

When they did so many wrong things, karma just came like tsunami.

The real curse is Cuban selling the team and hiring Nico.

[joesha1698]

But you weren't and the team was playing 38min without a single big and without 4 of the 5 top defenders... I mean come on that's just a plain dumb statement.

It's not my fault if Harrison traded Doncic for that big yogurt...with Luka (at 300lb) we would have won the game even with Powell in wheel chair on the court.

Luka didnt look 270 last night. He looked a bit rusty but thats it. Mavs org fumbled the bag on this one.

Still looks out of shape though. Conditioning needs to be better.

[41Dirk41]

It's not my fault if Harrison traded Doncic for that big yogurt...with Luka (at 300lb) we would have won the game even with Powell in wheel chair on the court.

Luka didnt look 270 last night. He looked a bit rusty but thats it. Mavs org fumbled the bag on this one.

Still looks out of shape though. Conditioning needs to be better.

Agree. AD conditioning is better.

[Swish77]

It's not my fault if Harrison traded Doncic for that big yogurt...with Luka (at 300lb) we would have won the game even with Powell in wheel chair on the court.

Luka didnt look 270 last night. He looked a bit rusty but thats it. Mavs org fumbled the bag on this one.

Still looks out of shape though. Conditioning needs to be better.

That was his first game in 45 days. lol

[joesha1698]

Luka didnt look 270 last night. He looked a bit rusty but thats it. Mavs org fumbled the bag on this one.

Still looks out of shape though. Conditioning needs to be better.

Agree. AD conditioning is better.

AD's is so long (so skilled) that he's putting his body through all types of explosive movements that increase the risk of injury. His conditioning (especially muscle pliability) needs to be top notch. Dude needs to be well stretched and should purposely tone down his game until the 4th quarters.. There's a reason guys like Tim Duncan stayed healthy. He was a big strong guy that basically played 10 feet from the basket at most and kept his movements limited. If I'm paying AD 50-60 Million a year to stay healthy - you better believe he's gonna be on a strict pliability routine, minutes restriction, etc. If we're winning by a good margin, I want him out of games, etc.

As for Luka, a large portion of his game is dribbling to create - so he puts a lot of pressure on his knees, ankles, and calves. If he's carrying extra weight (more than what his body is used to) that extra pressure + his movements will result in soft tissue injuries. He needs to maintain a certain weight and he needs to be be well stretched as well. If I was in charged, pliability training would be mandatory and when we're winning games, he'll be on the bench whether he likes it or not. Mgmt decision is what the coach would be instructed to say if he complains.