they were +.500 in the west last year and have added

Carlos boozer 6-9 260
Momo Okur 6-11 250
Kris Humphries 6-9 245
Kirk Snyder 6-6 225

and get back Harpring 6-8 245
Bochardt 7-0 260
and Collins 7-0 260

to go with
with kirielenko arroyo raja bell giricek mo williams lopez

the oldest guys on the team is 28 this is the most physical team in the nBA IMHO with the best coach. this team could be a sleeper to go to the finals and actually win

they're certainly built in the Detroit mold. I think they're still missing a shooting guard. I also think Okur is extremely overrated and Boozer is somewhat overrated. AK47 is a top ten player in the league though. Arroyo is very good. Harpring is solid. I'd say 50 wins and maybe a 4/5 seed. Second round in the playoffs.

Posted by crzymdups:

they're certainly built in the Detroit mold. I think they're still missing a shooting guard. I also think Okur is extremely overrated

Really? I think most casual fans haven't even heard of the guy

Id guess they will finish 5th in the west.

Also, Dallas just got a lot more legit by adding Dampier. I don't think Utah is better than Dallas.

Terry/Harris
Finley/Daniels
Howard/Stackhouse
Dirk
Damps/Pavel

Damn, that's a deep squad.

If Dampier actually decides to play hard when he's not in a contract year, and that's a HUGE if, he's exactly the type of player Dallas has needed for a long time now.

If Terry and Harris can handle the PG duties, I personally like Harris a lot and think he will be a huge addition for them, the Mavs are going to be one tough team.

Posted by jaydh:

Posted by Bonn1997:

Damps is exactly t he kind of player Dallas has needed for a long time. I think they're a fantastic team now.

i really dont understand why GS would take that deal over the one we were offering. eduardo's contract sucks, and both are not very productive. at least they could have given players who will contribute and whose contracts arent much worse, plus we could have given cash too.

It's a good deal for GS considering that they were not under any circumstances going to keep Dampier. They get rid of Eschmeier (sp?) and get two picks for a player they weren't going to keep anyway./ Many teams that wanted Dampier (NY, Indiana, Atlanta, Memphis) all lost out because Cuban offered the best package.

Posted by Andrew:

Posted by jaydh:

i really dont understand why GS would take that deal over the one we were offering. eduardo's contract sucks, and both are not very productive. at least they could have given players who will contribute and whose contracts arent much worse, plus we could have given cash too.

They do not add any salary for the 2005-2006 season and they get 2 first rounders. Keeps them flexible for FA signings next year.

In addition, I'd rather owe Najera $17 mil than owe Eschmeyer $11 mil. Plus they get an expiring contract and two picks.

Utah is scary, and very well could be championship contenders. AK47 is something else.

Utah did a brilliant Rebuild! Both thru the draft and using the free agency very smart. no Starphuching, use the money to get size.

Okur is a Euro type center. Not a banger, that's booz's job.

Harpering can play SG. He is big and can shoot. Humph will not be called upon to play big minutes. He can learn!

This team can be a year or two away from serious play.

Great job on paper and a interesting team to watch.

Sounds like some knick fans are with a little envy! A little green. Hey, its a small market team that does not bury itself with salary. The fans never left and bought into the rebuild. Sloan was brilliant keeping that team competitive last year.

They are polar opposites of Knick operations.