<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have exercised the team option on the contract of center DeSagana Diop.In 81 games with nine starts, Diop (7-0, 280) averaged 2.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks (22nd in NBA) in 18.3 minutes per game. He averaged 3.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 23.3 minutes in six playoff games (three starts). Through six NBA seasons, Diop owns career averages of 1.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 14.3 minutes in 355 games.Diop signed as a free agent with the Mavericks on Aug. 19, 2005 after being selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the eighth pick of the 2001 NBA Draft and spending four seasons with the franchise.</div>http://www.nba.com/mavericks/news/Maverick...ciseOption.html
I obviously love the guy. Even though he didn't really score in the Warriors series, he was one bright spot during that, along with Josh Howard. I love him because he almost always works hard. There are some guys he can't defend, and he's not an offensive powerhouse (though I think he is very underrated in that area). But he is damn good.
I think he is great off the bench. Screw his offense, we don't pay him for that sh*t. I really don't think he will leave Dallas. Unless there is a trade. Because Dallas turned him around. Him coming to Dallas has done a lot for his career. If Dallas never gave him a chance and a second opportunity he would still be on the Cavs bench fat and lazy. He has really developed. Mavs put him on a great work out program when they brought him in. And with more motivation this offseason, I cant wait to see what he'll look like next season. Also, his shot reminds me of Shawn Bradley. It is actually not bad, it is just a unknown shot because he never shoots. Because thats really not his primary role. Sounds crazy, but yes.Btw that picture was a game winning block
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LAZY @ May 13 2007, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Also, his shot reminds me of Shawn Bradley. It is actually not bad, it is just a unknown shot because he never shoots. Because thats really not his primary role. Sounds crazy, but yes.</div>If you are talking about the mid-range shot, I agree. I think he's better down low with the ball. He's certainly not great, but he's also smart enough to go up strong unlike the Mormon Mantis who would go up and not make it over the rim. :no1:edit: I keep forgetting to say that it pissed me off when I'm playing NBA 2k7 and Diop can't dunk. Jesus.
