I couldn't believe my ears.

Here is the link:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?categoryId=2459789&id=7757824

Watch the video of Dallas beating the Magic, and Dirk's beautiful jumpshot, and then on the very top video after the recap is finished you will see what I mean. I saw it on the suggested videos and freaked out. Apparently Terry is considering joining the Miami Heat next year, and is "Auditioning for 29 other teams" in the ensuing games.

Say it isn't so guys. I've also heard rumors among sports blogs that Nash is leaving the Suns, with interest in playing for the Heat aswell.

I'd like to know if there is any validity to this, and right now am wondering how this hasn't made it to the site yet. Hopefully, it's because this isn't news and ESPN is stirring up random drama to attract viewers. Lets hope.

Now, as always,

GO MAVS

I don't think anyone on here cares about tennis, but I sure as hell do.

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So, yeah. Im currently eating my words when it comes to Vince Carter. I have not fully caved in and started to love the guy, but he seems to be a chill locker room influence. I disliked him for what might have been a Diva-like and thuggish persona, but so far he has been a player who has shown nothing but love for the game and effort on the court. He talks on D, and works hard. He doesn't fancy himself a ballhog superstar, yet knows he's here to shoot. I am slowly starting to accept the guy, and I've always at least liked watching him. He's dynamic.

My love for the boys in blue has also gotten me to accept West into the lineup. Rather, I actually like Delonte West. Before Dallas, he didn't seem like a true point guard. However, since joining us, he seems to be starting to become what is a dream of a guard: A great dribble drive threat with passing skills to dish it out when the D collapses. Oh, and he can shoot, too. He's also not a liability on D.

Given a few more weeks, I'll begin to love Vince, as I loved anyone. The problem to me remains Lamar Odom. The problem with Odom is that he is not producing well with us, obviously.

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I am a little lost here guys.

I'm reading so many different contradictory statements both on the internet and on ESPN, so naturally I come here to have this clarified.

Has ut been said in stone by someone who knows what theyre talking about that Peyton and Luck can not coexist?

I know ESPN has said it, but their dumbass writers will do what they can to pump out a headline that people will want to read.

So can anyone here fill me in? I know it has been hinted at, but I want to hear it directly. Has Peyton said he's done? Has Polian said only one can be here? Has Luck stated he refuses to learn under Manning for a bit?

*Disclaimer- I did hear Peyton saying something about not wanting to be with Luck, but I also remember that coming from an unreliable source, and later Peyton bashing said source, which leads me to believe Peyton never said this.

I read this earlier and came on here to talk about it... But its not even here!

Anyway, ESPN did something, poll, rankings, whatever, and decided Dirk is 5th.

Top 5 look like this

1.LeBron
2.Howard
3.Wade
4.Paul (Lolwut?)
5.Dirkmeister.

How is this not on the site? Shame on you Lisa, shame on you.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7116977/nba-player-rankings-1

Dirk's page-

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7116977/nba-player-rankings-1

I have been super busy lately, and a little out of the loop.

My friends told me yesterday in school that Peyton is getting MVP votes. I laughed initially, then put it into consideration. They didn't let up or laugh. They were being serious. Then I got to thinking, "Well, MAYBE he is. I mean, after all, the Colts are 0-7 without him after 239763 seasons of winning 11+ games."

So, my question to you guys is, is this legit? Is he really getting votes? Obviously not enough to win the trophy, that would be outrageous. But to be honest I would in no way be surprised if he came top 5 in voting. After watching the Colts this year, there is no doubt that he is among the most important players to his respective team.

Finally, I will use this post to take a very, very quick shot at anyone who still wants to fight over Manning v. Brady.

Tom goes down, Pats go 11-5. Manning goes down, we're 0-7, and hopeful we can MAYBE pull out 3 or 4 wins this year.

So what you're saying is...

We're champs forever? LeBron can never win a ring?

Meh. I can live with no more basketball.

Dallas Mavericks WORLD CHAMPS FOR EVER!!! Dallas Mavericks WORLD CHAMPS FOR EVER!!!

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Before I begin I'd like to say this is a post that welcomes people that disagree. I want to have someone present a solid case that will help me "see the light" and begin to agree with seemingly every other football fan.

For now though, here goes.

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This is blasphemy. Just hear me out though.

Lets assume the worst. Just for a second, okay?

Peyton is out for the year. We have a terrible season... However, we bond as a team. We use this bad season to build. We work on improving defense and improving the run. We learn NOT to depend on the greatest player in history to win games, but learn to depend on each other. Then, at the end of the season, we get an early pick. We get a good QB. Maybe, uhm, Andrew Luck?

This young Quarterback plays under Manning, and learns under Manning, for the remainder of his career, which I hope is 3-4 more years. Then, he takes over having learned from teh greatest ever.

I know this is a lot to say and assume. And probably a really stupid post. But whatever. I just wanted to throw this out there.

1st of all, damn. First time on this site in forever... I've missed it!

Anyways, the season is right around the corner and I have one question. Do you guys honestly think Peyton will sit? Seriously? I think that is a hell no. If a guy held a gun to my head, I say Peyton starts.

Forget the hype. Turn off ESPN. Don't listen to tweets. Just use your gut feeling. How many of you honestly, deep down inside believe he will play? Come on. This guy is so tough, nails compare themselves to him. he will play. I will bet anything on it.

Lastly, think of the Colts press management. We play our cards SOOO close to the chest. I think this is typical of the Colts organization. They're egging on the world. Look at it this way. If there was a legitimate chance Peyton wouldnt play, they would have signed Collins ages ago. Its a publicity stunt to draw attention to Manning's injury. Which I believe is not as big as were making it out to be. Seriously. Nobody can learn our offense in 2 weeks. This is BS. Peyton will play.

So Answer teh poll. No bias. Only gut feelings.

All of these advertisements for Dallas? I mean, seriously.

Everywhere I look, its an  advertisement for their championship gear.
Everywhere I look they try to sell you their shits, cups, sweaters, everything.
Everywhere I look its "2011 NBA Champions"
Everywhere I look people talking about basketball mention the finals run and victory.
Everywhere I look people mention a Dallas player, then talk about the win. Or mention a Heat player and talk about their loss.
Everywhere I look, on TV, on the internet, or on the radio, I hear about the NBA Championship.

Is anyone getting tired of this shit?

Because I'm definitely not.

Once again, Bill Simmons wows me.

He is such an incredible writer that isn't afraid to call out the big dogs. He, once again, delivered an absolutely amazing piece. I am wow'ed. I read the entire thing, which took me a while, but damn was it well worth it.

Look, guys, I wouldn't recommend a read unless it was great. It is super long, but like I said it is really worth it. Great read, and to be honest he points out a lot of great points. His ideas are killer, and to be honest he puts up a great case of why his ideas work.

I know he is really sarcastic and full of dry humor, so even if you can't stand that stuff, try to look past it. If anything, just read the following:

Issue Number 4: GREAT point, signifies why people like LeBron and Bosh should make less, and why guys like Dirk and Kobe deserve more money.

Issue Number 7: Read the 7th bullet down. It talks about a genius playoff idea to make it sooo much more exciting. It would solve teams tanking, and provide for cinderella teams, all while giving playoff teams a needed rest before the playoffs.

This man is a genius. I'd recommend reading it all, but if impossible just read the two things I suggested. It will only take 4-5 minutes.

Without further ado,

Here is the story, in another window.

Now, as always,

GO MAVS!

Editor's Note: Front paged for quality discussion.

First thing I'd like to say is please read, or at least skim this before voting.

Okay. This post is coming from a die-hard Dallas fan. Also, I am a huge Jason Kidd fan. So I'm saying this out of love.

I think Jason should retire. Sorry Lisa.

The fact of the matter is that his career will never get better. He is an aging point guard. As the years progress, he will get slower, and people will beat him more easily. Is he still a premiere NBA PG? HELL YES. He just led us to a title. I am not questioning his productivity.

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Hey guys. A little awkward of a post, yes. But I had to get your attention.

This is a tweet I read from Dirk. Personally, you can take it anyway you want to. I, being bored, chose to take it in the worst way possible.

My assumption is that he has some hott date over,perhaps Jessica Alba or Kim Kardashian. He spent the night with her, had fun, and woke up wanting some morning seconds.

This is the Tweet.

swish41 Dirk Nowitzki Abt to go on show with my boys ben and skin. Can't think of a better start to the day. Oh wait. Yes I can... 8 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

To be honest, I am going way to far to assume that. But seriously, what else could be a better start to the morning for a male than what I'm inferring.

Anyways, nobody here be that guy and kill the buzz. Either

a) Support our man gettin' some
b) Post funny cat pictures.

Choice is yours.

Now, as always,

GO MAVS!

Hey guys. As many of you know, I am a MMB whore($250 an hour, no kissing).

By that I mean I am always on the site. In all of the time I have been on this site, I have never gone without laughing. You guys are kings at hilarious pics, gifs, and pictures with hilarious captions. So, if you could, fill up the comments with funny gifs, pictures, everything! If everyone posts a few funny things, in no time this thread could be chalk-full of hilarious shit.

Come on people, I know you have it in you. From the Bosh-Trich photos to the "Et tu, Joey Crawford" The laughs never stop. I am merely asking to put all of these hilarious things into 1 thread. Personally, I think it would be the shit.

I have to fill up like 10 more words... JJ Barea= King of the local YMCA Courts.. wait.. what? He's an NBA Player? nah... he an NBA STAR JJ BAREA!!!

Post away, Bishes.

Now, as always, GO MAVS!

PS: If this gets a lot of funny pics, rec it. That way it will stay up on the site longer and people will see it and laugh.

Hello PiM members. Mavericks fan here, and I have a few things to say along with one final question I must ask.

To say a few things, it was a good series. I enjoyed it very much. Sure, there were some scuffles, and a few bad calls(They went both ways) but overall, a great series. Fyi, the ratings for this final trumped that of the last 2 or 3, a 22% increase from last Finals. I would like to extend a warm shake of the hand from everyone at MMB, as you guys remained classy through it all. I have been keeping an eye on your blog, and it seems to be run very well. Also, the PiM members over at MMB seemed classy. Overall, it was a fun series and good luck to you going on.

Onto the meat of the thread. People say LeBron choked. I respectfully disagree. What he did do, is fail to step up in the fourth. There is a difference. However, that is a testament to his skill that he was expected to drop 15 in the 4th and create an amazing comeback. However, from a non-Heat fan point of view, since Wade was the one taking all of the shots in the 4th, and demanding the ball, it seems it is Wade's team. This is my mere opinion. I've heard that LeBron let Wade take shots to "Not step on anybodies toes" because Wade asked 'Bron to let him take over in the Finals. If it really was 'Bron's team, after going in a 3-2 hole or heck even tied at 2-2, LeBron would have said "Wade, you had your chance, but I'm not going to risk losing this series. I don't care if I step on your toes. We are going to win". True leaders put winning above it all.

This is what leads me to believe it is and will always be Wade's team. As a brilliant Yahoo! Sports writer once said, this will always be "LeBron trying to get another ring for Wade."

So, thoughts? opinions? Is it Wade or LeBron's team? I would LOVE to hear some opinions from Heat fans.

This is a simple and short post. 2 things you won't often see when I write, so enjoy it.

I just wanted to say this. To all Maverick fans. Thank you. We deserve this. We all have our stories, x amount of years as fans, y amount of tears every season. But you know what? It doesn't matter. We don't need to prove it. The bandwagoners know who they are. The real fans know who they are.

I don't want a sea of comments, I just want fans to read this and know they have not gone un-appreciated. After the buzzer sounded I thought "I'm on top of the world. Nobody can feel as happy as I am now." But, No. I was naive. Then I realized, you all are. So, thank you fans. Thank you so much.

I just know for every tear that ran down my face, in 2006 and 2011 alike, I am greatful. They let me know that I truly love Dallas, and for those of you that do too, kudos.

Now, just like in '06,

GO MAVS!!!

p.s. (To the Maverick Organization) Thank you.

Editor's Note: Front-paged for Goosebumps

This is it. We are 1 win away from the NBA Finals. I can't believe I am able to type these very words. It is... unreal. I am literally getting chills down my back, and with every waking moment that passes, it starts to sink in more than the moment is here. I get goosebumps now when I watch Dallas. That is how close we are.

Which is what lets me know we're here. We're ready. It is time.

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3 big plays. Let me break them down.

Before you answer, realize that as far as "Dude.. swweeeeet!" goes, play 2 is the obvious choice. But consider the other 2 because of how sweet they felt to hear/see.

Play 1: Dirk hits the big 3. We go up by 3 with 20 something seconds to go. Huge. The reason this was sweet, was because he held up 3 fingers to the Miami crowd. He just stared them down holding 3 fingers in the air, and Miami responded with a beautiful silence. Shhhh.

Play 2: Dirk hits the game-winning lay-up. 'Nuff said.

Play 3: Wade misses the 35 footer at the buzzer, hits the floor, sees the ball miss, AFTER the ball misses clutches his eye and pleads for a call. Let me break this down. NBA Finals, game 2, at the buzzer, from 35 FEET, and he wanted a call. Not this time Wade. No more winning a game from the FT line. Not anymore.

Now, as always, 

GO MAVS!

PS: If you guys like this, let me know! I'll start doing a poll for every game so we, the fans, can choose what was the sweetest play of the game.

These are some of my immediate thoughts following game 2. It was crazy guys. I hope you enjoy, and am pretty sure you will agree. 
It was a wild game, and after watching I can't help but to go crazy. I paced, I threw my recliner a few times. Got some weird looks from some friends.. Still, it was all worth it. I was tweeting all night. It was nuts. What a game. I can't say that enough. Anyways, here we are. Enjoy!

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Why bother rooting for Dallas? This series is over. The Heat are the NBA Champions once more, and once more do it over our own Dallas Mavericks. LeBron and Wade are too much for us, and we just need to face it.

The Heat are a better 3 point shooting team than we are. They will continue to hit 3's consistently and at a higher percentage than us.

The Heat bench is superior to that of the Mavericks, and will continue to out perform Dallas en route to a 2nd NBA Title.

Dirk Nowitzki has met hit match in Haslem. By defending him well in 1 game he has shown he can continue it the whole series, and Dirk will be lucky if he can score 20 again.

The Series is over. Pack your bags boys, it is not even worth playing.

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Over the course of the season and playoffs, certain things have entered my mind, and surely they are parallel to that of  yours. So, here it is, me getting out some pre-Finals thoughts, then hoping to hear your thoughts as well.

If you're one of those people (I am often one of those, so no shame in it) who only comes on sites to share their own ideas and not to read others', this is your cue to shoot down to the comment section.

My opening thought is this. WOW. Destiny. This was meant to happen. If we wanted to get our first ring, it just had to be this way. There was no other way. There is no other way to live down the NBA Finals in 06' other than by beating the very team that robbed us then. I could rant on about how perfect this is, but you guys already know.

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The sad fact is that people, even now, still don't realize who we are. Or what we are.

The talent level soars, and confidence joins it. The difference is not in the personel, but rather in the quality of team we have now. We are no longer a veteran team in name only. Sure it's nice to have age and experience, but if you're 12 year guys are turning it over and missing open shots, it is better to play the 25 year old. However, this is no longer the case. Jason Kidd is playing arguably the best basketball of his career(Ignore stats. Just look at how much better he makes Dallas), Terry has become more consistent, Peja has become a decent defender and passer, and Chandler has had his career rejuvenated.

I didn't forget about Dirk, mind you. But talking a lot about him would be redundant, because anyone with a set of eyes already knows he is not who he used to be. This is a new Dirk Nowitzki we're seeing. And with each passing playoff game, the doubters fade while believers are reborn from their ashes.

This is not the same team as in those 1st round exits. Need proof? Just look at these playoffs, namely at the Thunder game tonight.

Dallas is a road team. That is what makes us. We are no longer the team that can not finish away from our own floor. We play with resilience, and play together as a team. No more panic. No more flair when toughness is needed. No more softness where grit is called for; now we not only bring the grit, but we thrust it upon our opponents faces. We can win on the road, and close out games. We are no longer the team that needs to be up 25 with a minute to go to seal it. Now, a 4 point lead is a comforting one. And being down 3 or 4 in the waning moments is no longer a nerve racking situation, but rather a more relaxed feeling, as one knows that while we may not win the game, at least we will go out with a bang. This is not the Dallas Mavericks anymore boys and girls. We are a new monster. Earlier in the year, when OKC makes a run like that, we may panic and fold. But no. Not these Mavericks. We needed a road win so we snatched it from them.

We are clutch. We are tough. We can pull together on the Road, at Home, early, or late in the game. We have a superstar that is not only not shy of the spotlight, but demands it. We have role players ready to step up and fill the gaps. We have a coach who no longer allows himself to get punked by opposing coaches. No more altering our gameplan to fit theirs. Now, we play Maverick basketball for 48 minutes, and make THEM change their gameplan, or watch us celebrate when the horn rings.

Basketball has changed in Dallas. Mentally. Physically. Emotionally. Get ready for a strong closing to the playoffs fans. This is a team that can win, and will win. We play strong on the road now, and in the 4th quarter. We can look back right now at any Maverick team and say it is the best ever. Terry is having the best playoffs of his career. Kidd is playing phenomenal. Barea is showing the world he is for real, and Peja and Chandler are showing the NBA that they're still here, and ready to fight. The fact that we have 0 rings between our players no longer holds us back. Rather, it pushes us forward. 1 team. 1 goal. Buckle your seatbelts and get a firm grip on the OS Handle. The Mavs are about to rock this bitch.

Now, as always,

GO MAVS!!!

PS: As a testament to his greatness, look at what Dirk did tonight. Despite a horrible start, when it mattered, he got the ball in the 4th and hit several field goals in the final minutes, then calmly sank his free throws to ice it.

As if we didn't love Terry enough, try reading this article.

http://www.thepostgame.com/interviews/201105/mavs-down-mavs-jason-terry-and-his-daughter-have-some-avenging-do

Short Summary:

Aside form Jason Terry being an NBA Star, he also finds time to coach his daughter's AAU basketball games. He is present  to about 3/4ths of the games, and also attends his younger daughter's games. This is an NBA star, amist a playoff run, still finding time to coach 6th grade basketball, and not just putting his name on the team, but actually going as often as possible.

Don't forget that Jason also donates money for every 3 pointer he hits during the season, and that he runs summer camps for aspiring basketballers. This is great to see from a guy who has made mistakes earlier in his career, and it's great to see him bounce back. We truly are lucky to have a guy like him in the NBA, much less on the Mavericks. 

Now, as always,

GO MAVS!

PS: Beat the Thunder

PPS: Suck it, Kobe. How'd that broom taste?

Just want to point out the fact that me, and surely every sport fan across the country(notice I said fan, so Laker bandwagon supporters don't count) are tired of hearing that this is a series of mistakes.

I am not a cocky person, and i will not yet declare this series over. Why? Because it is not. Believe it or not, it is far from over. They are 2 time champs for a reason, because they can overcome adversity.

That, I will concede. What I will not concede, is that LA is "alright" "with nothing to worry about" and "has been giving games away". I'm tired of it. get your heads out of your asses Laker fans. Whether or not you come back and win, or we sweep you, or we beat you in 5 or 6 games. That does not matter right now. What matters, is that you need to realize it is not always about the Lakers.

Did you play bad? Yes. Did you give the game away? No. We earned it. I am sick and tired of it. This has been a repeating trend all year, and now, in the playoffs, I've had enough. Every loss is not you giving games away. game 1? You played bad. So what did we do? We capitalized. We saw an opportunity, played our asses off, and snatched a game from you in LA, thanks to tough defense and great offense. Then, in game 2, we came out strong, and beat you. Game 3? You played great. Then, you started to slip. Did you give the game away? No. You very slightly declined. Just a little. Against any other team, you catch your mistake and rebound and win. Not against us. We earned it. We took your little slip up and turned it into a comeback.

WE did that. WE won the game. This is a 2 team series. And like it or not, we are up 3-0. I'm not getting cocky and saying this series is over, but just in case we win, realize this; In the history books, there will not be an asterisk that says "L.A. gave this series away" It will just show our name, your name, and the fact we blew your asses off the floor in 4 quick games.

That's all I have to say.

GO MAVS

I have an honest question I want to ask LA fans.

How do you guys feel when Dirk has the ball and starts to back down on a defender? Specially late in the shot clock and late in games. I'm asking because when Kobe touches the ball late, My thought process becomes "Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit, please miss.. please please please".

So, I'm just curious to see your opinions. Also, It was a great game tonight, and win or lose, if this is a preview of what this series is to be I am very excited. I would also like to applaud the Laker fans who came over and commented on our blog during the game. Very classy, unlike other derogatory fans. Hats off to you.

Here's to a great series.

I just wanted to post a thread and hopefully inspire conversation as the series goes on in this thread.

I just want to see different people's opinions on what we should do to Kobe Bryant, and I would like to see how those opinions change as the series progresses.

That being said, My personal opinion is to constantly change defenders on him. Every 3 or 4 minutes, change it up. Regardless of success. If a guy is doing a great job on Kobe, don't give him time to adjust. Just go to the next defender. Let Kobe see Brewer, then Stevenson, then a little bit of Kidd, followed by Marion. then maybe a little Terry here and there. Just keep mixing it up constantly to bother him.

Then, notice what works, and whoever stopped him the best, that's who guards him in the final minutes of the 4th quarter. The key tothis strategy is not to let him get comfortable, even if that means pulling a successful defender. All too many times we see(we see it with Dirk ALL the time) teams try this technique on a player, then find a guy that makes said player play bad for a few minutes, maybe a quarter or a half. Then? Said player, being a superstar, adjusts to the defender and ends up tearing him a new one in the 4th.

If we do this, say for example that Marion forces Kobe to go 0/4 with a few turnovers. Quickly, before Kobe can find a way around Marion, BAM, switch defenders. Then let Kobe see a little Stevenson or Kidd, and not give him a chance to "figure out" Marion. Then, late in the 4th, put Marion right back on Kobe. By now, hopefully, being used to being guarded by different defenders, Kobe will have forgotten how Marion played him, and by the time Kobe gets in a rythme and finds a way to score on Marion(lets face it, he is a superstar. Given enough time, he will score on anyone) hopefully it will be too late for LA to win.

Opinions? Thoughts? Your own strategies? I would LOVE some feedback before Game 1 so I can keep them in mind as i watch the game.

Now, as always,

GO MAVS!

PS: I wrote this in like 4 or 5 minutes and don't care about grammar or spelling. So don't bother commenting if that is all you care about.

This is a simple question. Since when did the playoffs mean that basketball is no longer the sport being played?

I've heard from many analysts, bloggers, paid journalists, and idiots on the internet that players need to play tougher in the playoffs and stop complaining about a lack of calls. So, my question to you it, why?

Don't get me wrong. The playoffs are about grit, determination, and zeal. But why do people stress the fact that refs should not call fouls? It makes no sense. Fouls are a part of basketball. Just because we're in the playoffs, it does not mean the rules of basketball need to be thrown out and defenders allowed to mug opposing players. It just makes no sense. Tougher, playoff basketball? Yes. Call less fouls? No.

I just don't get it. A foul is a foul. I don't care if it is pre-season in a church league game, or the 4th quarter of the NBA finals. If a guy gets bodied up and hit, and the same call was made a month ago in the regular season, it makes no sense to not call it now. Grow some balls refs. I'm tired of home-court referees. Learn to make a call when needed. If you're not getting booed, you're not doing your job.

Now, as always,

GO MAVS!

PS: This is not a direct reaction to the Mavs game tonight vs. Portland. Sure they're missed a looot of calls, but we got a lot our way that we shouldn't have in games 1 and 2. So this is partially a Mavericks thread, but mainly its just for all NBA playoffs.

This would never happen, mind you, it is just fun to discuss.

What if the top 4 seeds in the playoffs could pick their opponents from the other 4? Think about it. Think about how awesome that would be. It would create rivalries. It would be one team pretty much saying "I think I can take you. Let's play" and then they play a series. So, for example:

Team 1, the first seed, can pick to play 5-8, then 2 picks from the remaining 3, then 3, then the 4th seed gets the last one left.

This way, first seed is truly a gift, because you choose your own opponent. So, looking back, there's no way in hell Dallas chooses GS back in 07'.

Anyways, I just wanted your opinions guys. I think it would provide for a lot of good. Now, first seed would truly be worth fighting for because you choose your own opponent. Also, by a team pretty much saying "We can beat you. bring it" It will provide for a lot of heat, a spark, and a lot of determination from underdogs, thus rivalries. Moreover, it would really make teams want to kill for that 1-4 seed, and then seeds 5-8 would just be fighting for a playoff berth, not necessarily a certain spot.

By the way, this is how the brackets would stay the same, with the 1,2,3,4 seeds staying where they are now, and the 5-8 seeds just going where needed.

Comments?

Interesting read via Yahoo! Sports.

You can find the story here.

It pretty much just consists of Marc Spears saying that this lockout could make Kidd leave early, instead of in 2 years. Kidd says he'd like to play next year, and the year after next, until he's 40. In a very mature action, Kidd has also stated he will gladly finish his career out as a reserve to let a better guard play. As long as he can play competitevely and help his team, he doesn't care to sit.

Very mature on his part. It was an interesting read, and I thought I'd share it with you guys. I would love it if one of the readers could do some digging and come up with a nice front page post. Maybe find out more about the lockout or Kidd, etc. I think it'd be a nice read.

GO MAVS!