Tag Archives: Mavs

Feb 25 2013

Tweet of The Week: Kobe Responds To Cuban

This week’s tweet of the week comes from new Twitter convert Kobe Bryant, and it’s a doozie. After Mavs owner Mark Cuban suggested earlier this week that the Lakers, if they truly wanted to accommodate Dwight Howard, could potentially amnesty Kobe Bryant to make their future franchise centerpiece happy and save some serious money. Not only is it unrealistic, a move like this would be a PR nightmare for the Lakers, as Kobe has become a symbol for the City of LA throughout his career and fan backlash would be outrageous. This isn’t to say Cuban’s comments are out of line. He mentioned amnestying Dirk in the same sentence, but it’s still not something Laker fans like to hear, and with good reason. He just dumped 38 points 12 rebounds and 7 assists on the Mavs in the Lakers emphatic win earlier today. He’s still got it, and decided to let Mark know exactly how he felt. Not only did Kobe speak with his game, he also gets our Tweet of The Week for his very public response:

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Cuban took it like a champ though….

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As you were.

Nick C.

Jan 15 2013

“Textbook Defense Indeed” – Dirk Gets Stonewalled by NBA Security Guard

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Some teams could probably use a few tips from this NBA security guard who was determined to not allow Dirk Nowitzki any closer to the screens where officials were reviewing a call in a game between the Mavs and the Kings. The big German clearly wanted to take a look and give his two bobs, but thanks to some solid defense from Sleep Train Arena staff, he had buckley’s chance.

Jan 14 2013

NBA NATION AUSTRALIA’S WEEKLY ROUNDTABLE FEAT. NICK GELSO (CLNS RADIO)

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Welcome back for another edition of NBA Nation Australia’s Weekly Roundtable. This week we welcome to the table a good friend of ours, Nick Gelso. Nick Co-Host’s The Celtics Late Night Show on Boston Radio channel CLNS Radio. This we talk about the Pacers Away form, the Legend of LeBron, the struggling Mav’s, and a whole heap more.

1. Lebron James is in the midst of something special – 33 games in a row scoring 20 + points. What else does have to do to cement his place as one of the NBA greats? Is it all about Championships, or can we call LeBron a legend already?

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Nick Caro: Nothing. Not to people who know what they’re talking about. Stars will always have their haters who wish nothing but disappointment on them, but the people who disagree with the fact that LeBron is a champion of the game are plain old nuts. Not only does he have the ability to change a game, he has just completed a year in which he won an NBA title, league MVP, finals MVP and Olympic Gold Medal. As mentioned in the question, he’s also on a 33 game streak scoring 22+. That’s ridiculous. Of course, the more championships LBJ wins the more people will have to accept the fact he is one of the best that’s ever played the game and it will go a long way to ensuring his legacy is upheld. Having said that people should know it already. C’mon, watch the guy play. It’s just mesmerising and he should be commended for that, not ridiculed. What LeBron did to Cleveland and ‘The Decision’ was horrible, but it’s time to move on, put it to bed and enjoy what may be one of the best careers we will ever see. 

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Jul 17 2012

“I will be signing with Dallas!” – O.J. Mayo

O.J. Mayo, the (former?) Memphis Grizzlies guard has tweeted his intention to sign with Western Conference rivals the Dallas Mavericks. Mayo, who has been central in a number of trade discussions throughout free agency tweeted at approximately 1.10Pm on Tuesday (Aus time) that he would be signing on with Mark Cuban and the Mavs.

The tweet is the only source of information we currently have but as the account is verified one would imagine it is legitimate and a deal has been struck that will see the young star leave Memphis for the Big D. These are the only details we have for now, but we will keep you informed as soon as more info comes to hand.

Nick C.