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Should of Traded Dirk When He Had Some Value!
Been a while since I've posted but after a 2nd early exit from the playoffs I have to vent. Once again the 2006-2007 NBA MVP is a non-factor in a playoff series. As the star of a team that is considered a contender I would expect more. This goes back to thousands of posts that Dirk is this or Dirk is that but its a fact, he's past his prime... he will not learn how to play solid D nor gain the aggressiveness needed to succeed as a premier player in the NBA. Similar to what people say Yao Ming lacks from time to time looking timid or awkward when pressured like a young euro player in his 1st NBA game all over again. This brings me to the title of this thread... too bad everyone has seen Dirk struggle when most need as he's aged to the point of no where to go but down hill. There is little or no value here. It would be like building a team around Rashard Lewis or Peja. You can't do it. You build a team around a player who is complete. One who is an example of excellence at his position. Yes he is a mismatch nightmare for other teams... no wait... everyone has figured out how to guard him if you've watched the Mavs play against the best of the West this year.
Others will look to the Kidd trade for blame but Cuban's desire to stay with the German Jumpshooter has sealed our destiny as a Playoff under achiever. Jason Kidd cannot be our saviour. He's at his best with an athletic team around him. Our veteran (or as I would call it old and slow.. but veteran is more plesant word for over the hill) players aren't active like the young kids Kidd has had success with in the playoffs in past years.
I'm tired of his "strong move to the basket" looking like an awkward uncontrolled attempt at drawing the foul, a la Manu (the best actor in the leauge).
I'm tired of his half other word for a donkey defense.
I'm tired of other teams nobodies punking our star player.
I'm tired of winning meaningless regular season games just to have REAL NBA stars out shine someone earning a max contract.
And I'm tired of posting for now... I will return...
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