Dirk Nowitzki, Mavs & Free agency Season 2 Remember

By now anyone that has read this blog, follows me on Twitter or knows me in general knows I am a Dallas Mavericks fan. I have always been a fan and always no matter where my life takes me even if in another state or country i will always be a Proud Mavs fan! I grew up playing basketball and actually wanted to play in college but I tore the cartilage in my knee playing high school ball.

For all of these people that say Dirk should be traded or leave the team you have no idea what they are talking about. Remember D Wade/Miami had Shaq, Spurs have Duncan, Ginobli, and Parker with lots of role players. Kobe had Shaq, also had Gasol (don't even get me started on that trade) Kobe had Bynum, Odom And again many role players.

"King James" has also had plenty of sidekicks and role players but he has not won a thing yet. Why is Lebron so much greater than Dirk? Mr Garrnet did not win the title on his first team. When he went to the Celtica they eventually had 2 other big names and to date only Got 1 title! going back to jordan and the 90's he also had plenty of people to support him on the team!

Yes the mavs have brought in many pieces for Dirk and changed the the dynamics of the team many times but they have never had a player that attacked. A player that will take the ball into the paint and not be scared. The closest thing to that has been JJ Barera. Dirk has even changed his game over the past two seasons and u see him attack more often. i think Roddy B will make a HUGE difference next season because he is fast and fearless!

As much as i liked JHo he was never consitant and towards the end of his time in Dallas he always seemed to be injured. the trade had to be made. Damp, regardless of what people say, has been a true asset to the team but he is def over payed. Sign and trade him then sign him back at half the $12mil he is making. The truth is i never really knew much about Butler's game but I have seen he likes tl attack sometimes but not nearly enough!

The piece Dallas has always been missing is a player that will attack and do so without fear. Think of the possibilities if Stoudamire or even Bosh played in Dallas. No team would be able to match that team. This can be done with a sign a trade for Damp and his $12mil deal. The recent interview with Cuban mentions that Dirk may be willing to opt out for a different deal that could "help" the team. Dirk could probably sign on with 1-2 year deal. By doing a short term deal Dirk can see how things are going. Dirk would be able to eventually 1.) sign a longer deal at $20mil or 2.) leave if nothing changes. If Dirk took less money and things did not work out he would have less guilt if he were to leave.

There is also one more thing that could happen! Dirk takes less money sign and trade Damp, and some other dead weight, and bring in Bosh or Stoudamire and the championships start rolling in. One thing I learned after this season is that not one team in the NBA is unstoppable. I do not see a scenario, even with the blockbuster free agents, that would potentially make one team "unstoppable." The free agents that are out there this summer are not going to play on the same team. I cannot see DWade and Lebron playing together, they both have to much pride to co-exist. These all star players do not want to be second to another player. Their personalities are to Strong. To co-exist.

I know, I know you are thinking what makes Dirk different in this scenario? Actually there is a lot. Dirk is low key. He does Not like a great deal of attention or have the spotlight on himself. Dirk owns just about every Mavs record. Dirk has won the the MVP. Dirk has accomplished a lot except for one thing "THE CHAMPIONSHIP" and out of all the all star players Dirk is wiling to take less money and even give up being the only #1. Yes JKidd is an all star but he is getting older. Even in a prime he was never a scorer. Dirk with JKidd (in his prime) still would have not won a championship.


Starting
Kidd/ Roddy B @ point
Matrix/ Roddy B @ the 2
Butler/ Marion @ 3
Dirk/ Bosh @ the 4
Bosh/ Haywood @ the 5

Or
Kidd/ Roddy B at Point
Roddy B @ the 2
Butler/ Matrix @ the 3
Dirk/ Stoudamire @ the 4
Stoudamire/ Haywood @ the 5


This two scenarios would create MAJOR match up problems for any and every team in the league. In either rotation the Mavs 3-4 legit scoring options. Dirk would have plenty of open shots. If Dirk is doubled he can pass the ball out and the other options would be able to score with ease. Looking back at the history of the NBA this scenario would go down as all time great.

will this ever happen? I think so. Bosh may not be the greatest defender he can rebound and score. Bosh is also fast and would fit in the style JKidd works best in. Mavs fans do not give up yet! This summer is gonna be interesting, and next season will blow you away!