The Dorian Finney Smith appreciation thread

Post #1 » by **Mavrelous** » Sun Feb 5, 2023 10:21 pm

From a guys that went undrafted, from modest upbringing, where he learned the value of working hard, arrived to the team very raw, and got better every year in terms of talent, while being an absolute workhorse, 150% effort every time, until last year, teams noticed his talent and offered a 1st for him, Nico didn't take it, and DFS was part of a magical PO run, and absolute defensive masterclass against a 64 wins team, and a mental game 4 with 8 3P made.

Thanks for the memories Doe Doe, you will be missed.

Marc Jones: Heat check Finney Smith
Richard Jefferson: Oh Wow
Marc Jones: Fire! Finney Smith Fire!

I watched this like 100 times

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Let it all out Mavs fans, this is a safe place.

kacey ring · Post #2 » by **kacey ring** » Sun Feb 5, 2023 10:31 pm

Peace out, Doe Doe! Come on back when your contract is up.

dirkules_41 · Post #3 » by **dirkules_41** » Sun Feb 5, 2023 10:35 pm

Thanks Doe Doe, it's been a good ride!

Maverick41 · Post #4 » by **Maverick41** » Sun Feb 5, 2023 10:58 pm

Wish him the best of luck and hope he finds his way back to the Mavs someday. Good player, even better person.

Apz · Post #5 » by **Apz** » Sun Feb 5, 2023 11:01 pm

So, when is his contract ending so we can resign him?=(

Ni Da Ye · Post #6 » by **Ni Da Ye** » Sun Feb 5, 2023 11:17 pm

Thank you DFS for the hard work and heart. It sucks that you will be remembered as someone who got traded for an all time team cancer.

Post #7 » by **Mavrelous** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 12:10 am

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Papi_swav · Post #8 » by **Papi_swav** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 12:18 am

Happy to have this guy on the Nets. I remember he shut down KD in one of the regular season games last year. I'll never forget that and wanted him since then.

Post #9 » by **Mavrelous** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 12:45 am

Papi_swav wrote:Happy to have this guy on the Nets. I remember he shut down KD in one of the regular season games last year. I'll never forget that and wanted him since then.

I wouldn't say shut him, KD almost stole that game and Dinwiddie hit the game winner

But KD was ticked off and took some shots at him in the post game presser :lol:

Teffer10 · Post #10 » by **Teffer10** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 3:04 am

Nets get a couple of classy dudes while the Mavs get a couple of nuts.
Hate to see Dodo go and wish him the best.
Wish we could have gotten better value for him because he'll be missed.

Post #11 » by **HMFFL** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 3:29 am

He's been a Maverick since he's was 23 years old, and now he's 29 years old, so he will certainly be missed. I hope he leaves the door cracked to return if the time is right.

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ejs78 · Post #12 » by **ejs78** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 3:40 am

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41Dirk41 · Post #13 » by **41Dirk41** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 4:20 am

Thank you for all DoeDoe. Amazing hard worker.
He deserves respect because from undrafted he became an NBA rotation player.

Good luck Warrior.

SOUNDCHASER · Post #14 » by **SOUNDCHASER** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 5:46 pm

definitely a good team mate and defender we will miss him and his timely 3 pointers. I hope he continues to improve and earns a max in NJ not likely but we can hope that for him.

NJ should win with our guys plus KD and Claxton is someone steps it up to score more. All those SF's are a bit of a bottleneck maybe we poach one in free agency next year. Din looks to have his own team to run now.

Post #15 » by **Mavrelous** » Mon Feb 6, 2023 6:33 pm

DMN piece on Doe Doe
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2023/02/06/its-bittersweet-mavericks-fan-favorite-dorian-finney-smith-says-of-trade-to-brooklyn/

Post #16 » by **lilfishi22** » Tue Feb 7, 2023 10:32 pm

DFS is a baller and a guy every team in the league would want and need

Absinthe · Post #17 » by **Absinthe** » Tue Feb 7, 2023 10:47 pm

A very solid defensive player and he seemed like he was a great locker room and community guy as well.

I wish him nothing but the best, but it was the right move. He’s approaching 30 and his offensive game never really matured to the level the organization wished it could. He never really developed a driving or mid range game and that probably prevented him from being a fringe all star.

Post #18 » by **Mavrelous** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:26 pm

I dislike Cuban as much as the next guy, but this is awesome

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Maverick41 · Post #19 » by **Maverick41** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:18 pm

Mavrelous wrote:I dislike Cuban as much as the next guy, but this is awesome

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Yeah this is awesome. I know Cuban gets a lot of flack with Mavs fans but he definitely takes care of his guys, including post-career. Just got to make sure you don't get on his bad side.

One way or another, I expect DFS to be brought back eventually. The likelihood is at the tail-end of his career or probably post-career. Just feels weird seeing him in a non-Mavs uniform.

41Dirk41 · Post #20 » by **41Dirk41** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:25 pm

Mavrelous wrote:I dislike Cuban as much as the next guy, but this is awesome

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Well done Mark. Well done.