Unfinished Business
By Albert Nguyen
Last season ended in heartbreak--there is no sugarcoating this fact. But, the question is can blame really be put on one single player or coach or play?
Dirk's missed free throws.
The terrible officiating.
Wade's legendary performance.
Avery Johnson's inability to adjust in games 3-6.
Josh Howard's "timeout".
Even David Hasselhoff chants from the Miami hopefuls.
There were so many factors that led to the Maverick's ultimate demise in the Finals. However, everyone closely tied to the organization feels strongly on the basis that it was Dallas who lost the championship and not Miami who won it. This can easily be picked up by the moves, or lack there of, Dallas had made during the offseason. Maybe the signings of Devean George and Greg Buckner are enough to put the Mavericks over the top. Maybe the continuing growth of the core players (Nowitzki, Howard, Terry, Harris) will finally put Dallas into the basketball promised land. We will soon find out.
Copyright © 2006
Email: alnguyen84@gmail.com
By Albert Nguyen
Last season ended in heartbreak--there is no sugarcoating this fact. But, the question is can blame really be put on one single player or coach or play?
Dirk's missed free throws.
The terrible officiating.
Wade's legendary performance.
Avery Johnson's inability to adjust in games 3-6.
Josh Howard's "timeout".
Even David Hasselhoff chants from the Miami hopefuls.
There were so many factors that led to the Maverick's ultimate demise in the Finals. However, everyone closely tied to the organization feels strongly on the basis that it was Dallas who lost the championship and not Miami who won it. This can easily be picked up by the moves, or lack there of, Dallas had made during the offseason. Maybe the signings of Devean George and Greg Buckner are enough to put the Mavericks over the top. Maybe the continuing growth of the core players (Nowitzki, Howard, Terry, Harris) will finally put Dallas into the basketball promised land. We will soon find out.
Copyright © 2006
Email: alnguyen84@gmail.com
