deestillballin Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 The Mavericks without Dirk Nowitziki. There are images that come to mind: – The Sahara without sand. – Niagara Falls without water. – Las Vegas without casinos. Is there really even a reason to visit? The bad news out of Dallas is that the uber-Maverick forward underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee today and the doctors have said that he’ll be off the court for roughly six weeks. The good news from sources is the Mavs’ worst fears — a need for microfracture surgery — were not realized, and that Nowitzki has historically been a very quick healer. When Dallas planned to unveil a new starting lineup with Darren Collison, O.J. Mayo and Chris Kaman, nobody ever expected it to be missing the sun in the center of their solar system. It is Dirk’s ability to score from anywhere and command the attention of defenses that is supposed to open things up for the new trio. Toss in the other newcomer Elton Brand and the heat is on. If Nowitzki is sidelined for six weeks, the Mavericks would play 13 regular season games without him, and that means the new pieces to the lineup puzzle — especially forward Brand and center Kaman in the frontcourt — will have to step up right away to prevent Dallas from falling into too big a hole in the standings in what promises to a crowded and fierce Western Conference race for the eight playoff spots. Full story Read here How many games can we with withoout Dirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted October 19, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I thought he was going to try and play the entire season without the surgery? I swear I read that just 2-3 days ago. Dallas is going to struggle...not really sure how else to put it. I mean, the team is pretty damn new (Brand, Mayo, Kaman, Collison), and I'm assuming all four of those guys will be landing big roles with Dirk out. Brand and Kaman aren't all-stars anymore. I suppose this is Mayo's big opportunity in this league...could be the biggest two months of his career. By the way, I edited the poll. You had >5 (greater than) instead of "less than" five games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deestillballin Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I thought he was going to try and play the entire season without the surgery? I swear I read that just 2-3 days ago. Dallas is going to struggle...not really sure how else to put it. I mean, the team is pretty damn new (Brand, Mayo, Kaman, Collison), and I'm assuming all four of those guys will be landing big roles with Dirk out. Brand and Kaman aren't all-stars anymore. I suppose this is Mayo's big opportunity in this league...could be the biggest two months of his career. By the way, I edited the poll. You had >5 (greater than) instead of "less than" five games. LOL I always get them confused. I keep forgetting that the bigger one gets eaten. I think we will do ok if Brand and Mayo have big roles.. if not less 0-13 season here we come lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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