Love Dirk, most under appreciated superstar of all time
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Last: 8 yr ago by PooDoo
He will be Dallas' favorite son forever in my book.
If you look at all the tops they have some sort of transcendent game. LeBron should get there, but his style is just more bruising than the others.
Seems like Dirk and everyone above had something, some move, that no one could ever stop.
Seems like Dirk and everyone above had something, some move, that no one could ever stop.
I was born and raised in Dallas, and given I was born in the early 70's, it seems odd that my favorite athlete wouldn't be a Cowboy. But it isn't. It's a German bball player. Without a doubt.
One of the greatest to play his sport. Overcame some absolutely devastating ends to seasons in 2006 and 2007 to eventually push his team to a title when no one expected it. Doesn't do endorsements. He's just cut from a different cloth than most athletes these days.
One of the greatest to play his sport. Overcame some absolutely devastating ends to seasons in 2006 and 2007 to eventually push his team to a title when no one expected it. Doesn't do endorsements. He's just cut from a different cloth than most athletes these days.
bigcat22 said:
Love Dirk, most under appreciated superstar of all time
Exactly the way he wanted it. He and Duncan defined humble superstar.
Dirk.
I'm shedding a tear.
**** tanking. Let's get that 8th seed.
I'm shedding a tear.
**** tanking. Let's get that 8th seed.
So happy for Dirk. He's so great.
Just watched the highlights. That was awesome.
Anyone at the game?
Anyone at the game?
Danny, Dirk is right up there. I'd have to add Emmitt Smith, Roger Staubach, Pudge Rodriguez, Nolan Ryan, and Adrian Beltre. ...and this is where I get a little off the beaten path...gotta add Tatu to my all-time favorite DFW athletes.
Modano has to be on there as well94chem said:
Danny, Dirk is right up there. I'd have to add Emmitt Smith, Roger Staubach, Pudge Rodriguez, Nolan Ryan, and Adrian Beltre. ...and this is where I get a little off the beaten path...gotta add Tatu to my all-time favorite DFW athletes.
Tatu is a good addition. The sidekicks absolutely defined my sports fandom as a youth in this city.94chem said:
Danny, Dirk is right up there. I'd have to add Emmitt Smith, Roger Staubach, Pudge Rodriguez, Nolan Ryan, and Adrian Beltre. ...and this is where I get a little off the beaten path...gotta add Tatu to my all-time favorite DFW athletes.
Dirk is my hands down #1 though.
Freaking love Tatu! As a kid, we went to a ton of Sidekicks games in 86-87. The crowds were just electric. The most exciting events ever in Reunion Arena.Quote:
gotta add Tatu to my all-time favorite DFW athletes.
Yea, it's not even close for me. Dirk is my #1 and then everyone else is a big step below him.DannyDuberstein said:
I was born and raised in Dallas, and given I was born in the early 70's, it seems odd that my favorite athlete wouldn't be a Cowboy. But it isn't. It's a German bball player. Without a doubt.
One of the greatest to play his sport. Overcame some absolutely devastating ends to seasons in 2006 and 2007 to eventually push his team to a title when no one expected it. Doesn't do endorsements. He's just cut from a different cloth than most athletes these days.
I have no doubt that Sidekicks games in the late 80's were awesome, and I wish I had gone to one- for some reason I never made it to one- but, the most exciting events ever in Reunion? I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that the Western Conference Finals in '88 against the Showtime Lakers were probably more exciting.NoahAg said:Freaking love Tatu! As a kid, we went to a ton of Sidekicks games in 86-87. The crowds were just electric. The most exciting events ever in Reunion Arena.Quote:
gotta add Tatu to my all-time favorite DFW athletes.
Or the 99 Stanley Cup Finals.
No argument here. I just didn't really start following the Mavs until 91-92. More of a nostalgia thing for me. 7 years old and going to see Tatu with my family (pre parents' divorce).Quote:
I have no doubt that Sidekicks games in the late 80's were awesome, and I wish I had gone to one- for some reason I never made it to one- but, the most exciting events ever in Reunion? I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that the Western Conference Finals in '88 against the Showtime Lakers were probably more exciting.
I had completely forgotten that the 99 stanley cup was at Reunion.
True Anomaly said:I have no doubt that Sidekicks games in the late 80's were awesome, and I wish I had gone to one- for some reason I never made it to one- but, the most exciting events ever in Reunion? I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that the Western Conference Finals in '88 against the Showtime Lakers were probably more exciting.NoahAg said:Freaking love Tatu! As a kid, we went to a ton of Sidekicks games in 86-87. The crowds were just electric. The most exciting events ever in Reunion Arena.Quote:
gotta add Tatu to my all-time favorite DFW athletes.
I can assure you the sidekicks had actually gripped the city during the 86/87 championship run. Sell out crowds that were just awesome. It was a big deal in Dallas at the time and definitely had a place at the table with some of the biggest moments ever at reunion.
Now back on topic. Dirk is my hero.
I played against his son in HS. His son was the only person I have ever seen to get a yellow card before the first kickoff.NoahAg said:Freaking love Tatu! As a kid, we went to a ton of Sidekicks games in 86-87. The crowds were just electric. The most exciting events ever in Reunion Arena.Quote:
gotta add Tatu to my all-time favorite DFW athletes.
They deserved to lose. Everyone except dirk sucked tonight.
Barnes was decent. Curry didn't make a shot. Barea was awful. Mathews was off. Just a terrible effort
I think the teams rhythm has been disrupted. The second unit was doing really well with Noel and cook in there, but they're struggling without those guys.
Barnes was decent. Curry didn't make a shot. Barea was awful. Mathews was off. Just a terrible effort
I think the teams rhythm has been disrupted. The second unit was doing really well with Noel and cook in there, but they're struggling without those guys.
Yeah, they were definitely off last night and the Suns have been playing much better of late. With Denver and Portland playing well we really need to keep within a couple games on this road trip.
Devin Booker is going to be a star.
Don't get why we didnt double Booker and any of the final possessions, make someone else shoot the ball
Hate to hear, but we seem to have dodged a bullet with Parsons. Looks like he's out for the year (sound familiar?) with a meniscus tear, but in his left knee this time.
I pray he gets well and can eventually enjoy a season that doesn't end at the hospital...
I pray he gets well and can eventually enjoy a season that doesn't end at the hospital...
Unbelievable. I don't think the Mavs have ever come out so far out in the positive with a player situation like they have with the decision between Parsons and (insert forward here).DANManman said:
Hate to hear, but we seem to have dodged a bullet with Parsons. Looks like he's out for the year (sound familiar?) with a meniscus tear, but in his left knee this time.
I pray he gets well and can eventually enjoy a season that doesn't at the hospital...
That dude is going to need a double knee replacement before he's 40.
I know this is a proud organization with macho guys like Cuban and Carlisle who hate to lose and a bunch of young guys who are fighting their asses off, but if they drop a few more games coming up they need to go into tank mode sooner rather than later. 9th place in the western conference is the worst spot in all of basketball ( no playoffs and worst draft pick of teams who didn't make it) I'd really hate to see the mavs end up in that slot.
They've got a pretty tough final stretch with a lot of road games, so I'm hoping that may take care of itself. I like seeing them play hard though. Never want to see a loser mentality enter a locker room, because it doesn't always exit when the season is over.
Dang, this is a tough stretch to end the season. Just the rest of March we've got Wash, GS, Clippers, Raptors, OKC, and Memphis.
Denver has a tough stretch too, so we could gain some ground on them: Clippers, 3 against the Rockets, 2 against OKC.
Portland may have the most manageable schedule remaining, but still has 2 against SA and 2 against Utah.
Should be exciting.
Denver has a tough stretch too, so we could gain some ground on them: Clippers, 3 against the Rockets, 2 against OKC.
Portland may have the most manageable schedule remaining, but still has 2 against SA and 2 against Utah.
Should be exciting.
Lose to Phoenix at home, beat the Wizards on the road.
I guess we wont be out of it fully until the season is over and its official
team is fun to watch now
I guess we wont be out of it fully until the season is over and its official
team is fun to watch now
As useless a game as it will be, I'm interested to see Noel against the Sixers tomorrow
We could've gotten isiah thomas instead of parsons. Unbelievable.True Anomaly said:Unbelievable. I don't think the Mavs have ever come out so far out in the positive with a player situation like they have with the decision between Parsons and (insert forward here).DANManman said:
Hate to hear, but we seem to have dodged a bullet with Parsons. Looks like he's out for the year (sound familiar?) with a meniscus tear, but in his left knee this time.
I pray he gets well and can eventually enjoy a season that doesn't at the hospital...
were they free in the same year?TheMasterplan said:We could've gotten isiah thomas instead of parsons. Unbelievable.True Anomaly said:Unbelievable. I don't think the Mavs have ever come out so far out in the positive with a player situation like they have with the decision between Parsons and (insert forward here).DANManman said:
Hate to hear, but we seem to have dodged a bullet with Parsons. Looks like he's out for the year (sound familiar?) with a meniscus tear, but in his left knee this time.
I pray he gets well and can eventually enjoy a season that doesn't at the hospital...
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