lol, here comes Cuban and his blog: <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Dwayne Wade a Leader ? Feb 9th 2007 12:53PM I hope Dwayne Wade was misquoted in an article today in the Miami Herald. I know the Herald has issues with accuracy and they are still probably looking for the boat I dont own in Miami, but according to the Herald, and i have a hard time thinking even the Herald could get this quote wrong, Wade said the following: DIG AT DIRK After the Heat practiced Thursday at Quicken Loans Arena, Wade was asked if he believes players are ultimately remembered for what they do at the end of games. Wade, who usually is selective and subtle with his criticisms of opposing players, took the opportunity to take a jab at Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki, who has failed to give the Heat credit for beating the Mavericks in the Finals last season. ''At the end of the day,'' Wade said, ``you're remembered for what you did at the end. . . . I think that's the reason -- Dirk says they gave us the championship last year, but he's the reason they lost the championship, because he wasn't the leader that he's supposed to be in the closing moments. That's because of great defense by us, but also he wasn't assertive enough as a leader's supposed to be.'' Say what ? Is this the DWade of some of the lamest , boring commercials known to man ? Commercials that are singlehandedly responsible for selling more commercial skipping Tivos than anything else on TV ? Dwayne I don't blame you for not looking at tapes of the finals. You obviously didn't. You would have seen your unbelievable skills and some other unbelievable elements that if I could discuss honestly here I would get fined for. You are right, endings are remembered. And the ending of 3 of the games of the Finals will be remembered alongside Game 6 of the King vs Lakers Conf Finals a few years ago. I guess you have earned the right to criticize Dirk with an obvious display of your own leadership skills. I know Shaq appreciates your leadership as well. He called out your team a few weeks ago saying it was "embarassing'. Great leadership DWade. Your coach sat players for being fat. I guess you couldnt lead them away from the buffet. You are an amazing player Dwayne. I love watching you shoot free throws. What you know about Dirk's leadership skills is non existent. You don't have a clue. Your ability to evaluate leadership skills....well you obviously have an overinflated value of your own. Did you take business classes at Marquette ? Now we know why Charles won't put you in his 5. And Im pissed for one more reason. Im going to have to miss our next game against the Heat on Feb 22. A previous engagement. I guess its just a missed opportunity to bring a local business class to the game and try to let them interview you about your leadership skills.</div> http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives...s_back_at_wade/
<div class="quote_poster">THE DREAM Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I've given him chances, and it isn't so much of him missing shots, but just not even attempting to shoot in a close elimination game in the finals tells me a lot about a guys heart...he shyed away in game 6 after having a good start.....</div> Okay, but realistically you go up 2-0 by the time you drop 3 straight and you're in game 6 elimination, I'm sorry you have been crushed and your confidence is more than wavering it is gone my friend. Remember what happened when the Spurs brought down the Lakers in 03? Kobe and Shaq and the rest of em just collectively wilted. There comes that point. Wade on the other hand had nothing to lose, they go down 0-2, there is NO PRESSURE on them at all, all the pressure is on Dallas. Same thing with Yankees and Boston when Boston came back - the Yankees collective confidence just got ripped apart. Dirk will be back. "Now we know why Charles won't put you in his 5." LMAO
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Okay, but realistically you go up 2-0 by the time you drop 3 straight and you're in game 6 elimination, I'm sorry you have been crushed and your confidence is more than wavering it is gone my friend. Remember what happened when the Spurs brought down the Lakers in 03? Kobe and Shaq and the rest of em just collectively wilted. There comes that point. Wade on the other hand had nothing to lose, they go down 0-2, there is NO PRESSURE on them at all, all the pressure is on Dallas. </div> yes your confidence might be wavering, but to not even attempt to score in the final quarter in an elimination game in the finals is incredibly lame imo...and being down 0-2 and on the verge of being down 0-3 equates to pressure in my books, lol... <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Same thing with Yankees and Boston when Boston came back - the Yankees collective confidence just got ripped apart</div> don't remind me of that.....that still pains me to this day...
<div class="quote_poster">THE DREAM Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I didn't praise Tmac highly, but since he's been in Houston (where he's had good teammates) one of my complaints about his game wouldn't be his lack of clutch play....Tmac hasn't been out of the first round, because the "team" around him hasn't been better than the opposing squad...Dirk on the other hand had a better team "man for man" than Miami last year, BUT Wade is clutch and Dirk is not....that's why Dallas lost that series......as D. Wade already stated....anywho I'm tired of arguing, because until Dirk shows me he isn't a puss come crunch time, then my opinion of him isn't changing.....</div> No Dallas lost that series due to inexperience, over confidence and Wade playing out of his mind. Plus a huge free-throw margin through the last 4 games. Wade is a clutch player yes but despite what you think Dirk is hardly a choker. He has had many big shots in his career in the regular season and playoffs. Guess Dirk and the Mavs have alot to prove this season, hense their motivation and their record thus far. Will see how the year pans out. Dallas really does need to win it all this season which I expect they will. Something is seriously wrong If they don't. They have the best overall team and an improved roster from a year ago.
like I said earlier to each his own...but just to let you know I thought Dirk was soft before the finals last year also.....
There was a time where many thought Tim Duncan was soft also, Guess you need to win It all to prove a point to people.
I still think Duncan is somewhat soft...lol....but he has 3 rings so he's been doing something right....
My top big game players are 1. Wade 2. Kobe if I had one close game to win those would be my two top choices to get the job done.....
<div class="quote_poster">THE DREAM Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">My top big game players are 1. Wade 2. Kobe if I had one close game to win those would be my two top choices to get the job done.....</div> u mean............. 1)Kobe 2)Wade
If there's time to take it in, Wade. If there is only time for a dribble or two and shoot, Kobe. I'm just as happy with T-Mac taking it as well.
Both of them actually are right. Dallas supposed to win, up 2-0 and possibly 3-0 if they didn't make mistakes in the closing moment. Wade also is right, Dirk choked in the final moment.
Cuban is an idiot but I have respect for him. It's good to see a GM with a passion for the game like he has instead of sitting in an office thinking of ways to make money. He can also be funny.
<div class="quote_poster">Rock4life Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">u mean............. 1)Kobe 2)Wade </div> Not to go into what was already discussed indepth in the other thread, but compare how Wade closed out the game against Bowen and the best defensive team in the league on Sunday versus how Kobe closed out the game versus Pavlovic and a sub-par defensive team on Sunday. I know, its one game, but you get the pont. You really can't go wrong with either guy, and it isn't exactly clear-cut who is better in the clutch.
Wade is the clutchest player in the NBA. Getting to the FT line when the game is on the line is clutch.
Wade and kobe are the best now...lebron is kinda falling behind but it is stupid for Wade to say sth like that...
i think wade needs to learn how to land after he goes up for a shot so that his career doesn't end in 3 yrs. i would consider him more of a big game player if he didn't put himself at risk of leaving every game early.
<div class="quote_poster">babybulls Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">i think wade needs to learn how to land after he goes up for a shot so that his career doesn't end in 3 yrs. i would consider him more of a big game player if he didn't put himself at risk of leaving every game early.</div> What the hell does that have to do with him being a big game player? Him putting himself 'at risk of leaving every game early' has nothing to do whatsoever with him being a big game performer. The fact is he performs in big games. He's an aggressive sob, and you can't fault him for that.
