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CLARKKENT* Reputation:86 Level:All-Star Since:Aug 15, 2007
	May 8, 2008 12:44 pm Score: 90
	This is a great pick for the Dallas Mavericks as their new coach. Carlisle is exactly what they need to step it up to the next level. They already know how to score, now with Carlisle's defensive mentality, he will be able to take them to the next level. He should have never been fired in Detroit.
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sunshipball Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Jun 28, 2007
	May 8, 2008 12:47 pm Score: 91
	Um, they've had a coach with a defensive mentality for the past 3+ seasons. I'm not at all convinced that Carlisle is a BETTER defensive coach than Avery.
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CLARKKENT* Reputation:86 Level:All-Star Since:Aug 15, 2007
	May 8, 2008 12:54 pm Score: 90
	I would have to disagree. I think Avery really tried, but he still comes from the school of Don Nelson and could never completely get away from that. Part of a great defense is having a solid half court offense, and the Mavs never showed that they had that under Nelly or Avery. Carlisle may not be BETTER, but he is definitely a breath of fresh air.
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reedtaz73 Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Sep 19, 2007
	May 8, 2008 1:09 pm Score: 95
	A breath of fresh air would be to bring in players that respect and listen to the coach. Another exhale whould be for Dirk to play freakin defense.
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CLARKKENT* Reputation:86 Level:All-Star Since:Aug 15, 2007
	May 8, 2008 1:11 pm Score: 91
	Maybe they need to trade Dirk while they can still get somebody good for him.
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sunshipball Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Jun 28, 2007
	May 8, 2008 2:15 pm Score: 93
	I don't see how you can say that Dallas doesn't have a good half court offense. It's Dirk's entire game. The fast break stats for this year aren't clearly compiled in one place, but last season Dallas was third in the NBA in scoring but only 12th in Fast Break scoring. Which actually makes them one of the best half court offensive teams in the NBA.
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Giostar72 Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 15, 2007
	May 8, 2008 4:56 pm Score: 95
	The problems with this team lie on both ends of the floor. They have too many one dimensional players. Dirk - great offensive player, defense has been better lately - still not great Howard - average defense, average offense - but young and getting better Kidd - good passer on offense, defensively strugles against quicker guards Jet Terry - good shooter, below average defender Dampier - good rebounder, average defender, no offense Thats your top 5. Not good enough to get it done! Something has to change, or these guys have to figure it out.
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mike&mikeX2 Reputation:18 Level:Amateur Since:May 8, 2008
	May 8, 2008 5:02 pm Score: 31
	It is clear that Dampier should be the go to guy next season. The team needs to realize that Dirk is no longer the best player on the court for them. If they want a Championship they need to concentrate on getting Dampier the ball inside. It broke my heart to see a great young talent in Diop have to leave so soon with such promise. Carlisle and Dampier will be a true force in the west for years to come if both of them do the work in the off season.
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mike&mikeX2 Reputation:18 Level:Amateur Since:May 8, 2008