Dirk just beat 4 of the top players in the league

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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Kome, Durant, Wade, and Bron....and the Blazers largely on his own.

    What does his run teach us about what it takes to get a title??
     
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    Experience, skill, and great shooters on the perimeter.
     
  3. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    And defense. Dallas' D was largely underrated. But I think shooting and having a legit closer is the most important.
     
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    Oh and they never whined or bitched. They always believed in themselves, got back on defense, never gave up or let disappointments stop them from playing on.
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    I like the makeup of their team and I hope we can mimic Dallas:

    Scorer ---> Dirk:LMA
    Pass first PG ---> Kidd:TBD
    Scorer off the bench ---> Barea/Terry:TBD
    Defensive presence ---> Chandler:Oden(?)
     
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    Key is having someone who can close games something we missed badly in this years playoffs.
     
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    Aldridge has a LONG way to go to be as good as Dirk.
     
  8. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    I wasn't comparing the two.
     
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    Jason Terry just won that game actually
     
  10. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    http://twitter.com/#!/cavsdan
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    LOL I laughed when Van Gundy said that people think you need multiple all-stars to win a title, but Dallas just showed all you need is one of the all time top players in league history and a solid team around him.
     
  12. EGame

    EGame "You're the only one of these fools I trust"

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    The bench is the biggest concern and needs the most help. Maybe Batum can be that guy, but he is showing he is not much of a consistent scorer at all.
     
  13. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Me too. I thought "well shit, that's all it takes?"
     
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    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Speed, you know I dig you, but sometimes you say the craziest ass things. :cheers:
     
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    I think of team work and veteran players when I watch Dallas. Oh, and the best jump shooting in the NBA.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Look, a jump shooting team won the title!
     
  17. EGame

    EGame "You're the only one of these fools I trust"

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    True, though a jump shooting team in Phoenix last year also made noise only to end up losing to the Lakers. The difference is Dallas has much more consistent shooters, our team, not so much.
     
  18. BLAZER PROPHET

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    Imagine. They sustained their shooting for the entire playoffs. That is amazing.
     
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    I cant comment in this thread, I dont know hwo Kome is.
     
  20. cdub503

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    Question? could patty be our barea? hes small and quick like him and can shoot the three like him if not better... and has decent passing ability....
     

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