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First, I am sad that Avery was fired, I think he was a class act, but did not do well as far as structuring the teams offense. The offense was very stale at times because of the lack of movement mainley because of Avery wanting to iso dirk, which limits shots for other shooters and does nothing for them getting in a rythm. Defensivley the team was just not smart and lacked mobilty at defending jumpshooters. They gave up too many points in the paint. The problem before the trade was that Harris was injured and JJ barrea was not living up to the hype. It didnt help that the Lakers got Pau and the Suns got Shaq and that Kidd reportedly wanted out of the declining Nets, but also the fact that JT was 8-9 while as a starter. Something needed to be done and they acted quickly. The problem is that they did not think it through. Yes Kidd is a allstar and is not going to miss many games, but his supporting cast was not great as well, which brings me to my discussion. Just getting Kidd was not solving the problem. First, they probably wanted to trade JT but NJ did not want him as the PG of the franchise, or because Avery loves JT so much he didnt want to deal him away......Thats were all the trouble statred! What do the Mavs do now! 1) Three way trade: Howard to Toronto; T.J Ford to Portland; Channing Frye, Jarret Jack and a 2nd rd pick. Toronto wants to part ways with the Ford and is looking for a 20pt perfomer with an elastic contract. It is important for Dallas to dispose of him in to a team with an immediate need and can afford him. Portland wants to find a true point guard that is going to lead the young team to promanace and who better than the speedster Ford. The Mavs have a chance to make something of Jarret Jack with Kidd as a mentior the 6'3 Jack could be the PG the Mavs could build around did I mention that he was only 24! Channing Frye is another young stud that could solve the Mavs inside problems, he blocks shots and he can score from the block he can replace Damp any time! The pick will come in hand especially to develop another big man or even scorer! 2) The JET must go....Yes he is a fan favorite as a cheerleader but not as a player. He is valuable as a trade guy...but the problem is who wants a 6'2 PG/SG that lacks the defensive motivation and offensive descion making skills...he is a great spot shooter only if he is hot! He is really good for about 15pts per game, but the problem is what game will he do it in. The eastern conf. is calling his name as he can be a true shooter in many systems....the problem is his contract the Mavs would have to try and get a couple of mid level guys on a rebuilding team thats lookin to clean house or maybe try and get draft picks! 3) Keep Stackhouse and resign Antione Wright....Stack gives you at least one vet. that yes can still score, with a different system that allows him to find a flow and run the floor and finish could mean that he still have something left besides you see what happen to our last vet. SG( Finley). He is tough minded and likes to scuffel he shows much emotion, thats what they need at times. Wright is another guy that has played along side Kidd that knows how to run with him, his upside is great. 4) The Mid-Level could be the real savior of this team if non of the above work out. The quality of players in the free agency could be over whelming for the Mavs. Guys like Mikeal Pietrus, Ricky Davis, Corey Magette and Shawn Marrion could opt for a larger contract than the mid level. The Marrion deal would only work if it was a staight up trade for players with his contract expiring next season and so is kidd's this would be very conveinent to offer to marrion after howard leaves and Mavs could offer a larger contract, but its only if marrion wants to take the risk he likes where he is in Miami and wants an extention we will see where his heart is this summer! Najaera and Quenten Ross are thw other two guys that could be avalible both guys hustle and are willing to play defense and would fit the roster great..With loosing Terry Najaera will be the fan favorite trust me we miss him, Ross is a Texas boy that played for SMU we love Texas people playing for Texas....Last but not least is Deven Brown is the one of the key guys that can make this thing work he has won a championship and knows his role on any team good guy to have on a winning team. 5) Deven George is a Vet that has won championships he would be very valuable to many teams thats looking to get over the hump, so I would resign him immediatly especially with a new coach that can get what Avery could not out of him, Tyronne Lue could be signed again to help the PG woes, but we really dont need him at the moment unless its for security or a sign and trade! Jamal maglore is a must to keep..even though he hasnt played, a 7ft that can score in the half court and can block shots could help us forget that Dampier even played for us he cant do any worse than Damp has done in four years. I like Malik Allens offensive game, he can shoot the J' and gives us an xtra body on the offensive end of the team you could flip a coin to resign him it wouldnt hurt either way! Team Scenarios: As I think would happen? PG-Kidd/Jack/Lue/Barrea SG- Terry/ Ross/Stack SF-Dirk/Najaera/George PF-Bass/Allen C-Frye/Maglore/Dampier With This comes many combinations and I think that this will be a winner! Without dealing terry away you elevate his role and start him as the offensive threat he can score and that will be his only job, The toss up is at the SF I would shock the world and put Dirk there after all his mid range game is there and with Avery his outside shooting has suffered lets get back to being a combo threat, open his game up and let him drive and shoot as he pleases. This line up keeps the defense honest because both Bass and Frye can score in the paint and move well around the basket, it keeps that xtra defensive player from doubling Dirk, Finally we can score in the paint!!! The transition game will be fun because the slowest guy is of cousre your trail man in Dirk for the three, and your athlete is Bass he can go get it if Kidd passes it, Terry has the green light to shoot and he should get plenty of touches without him having to make descions he can focus on scoring in transition. The defensive end is the real deal...Frye of course is a step up as a young shot blocker and a much mobile threat thann Damp. Bass would have to guard the SF on most nights, which he can do because of his athletiscim, Kidd will of course get the SG and Terry the PG Dirk the PF and Frye The C. More athletes on the court makes the Mavs better in rotation and at rebounding and did i mention offensive rebounding! The bench is more mobile with younger legs! Jack runs the floor similar to Kidd but he also has a better shot , but he is also a half court PG, Ross is a young defender that can run the floor and finish, but mainly his defense is needed he could squeeze into the starting line up occasionally, Stack can score but mainly he can finish very well for his age having him in the line up ensures that your offense won't slump provided that he finds his notch in the system, Najera is pure energy an can shoot the ball well at times, he has expanded his game since he has been away from Dallas and is not just hype but is offense and defense he can guard multiple positions well especially SF/PF and did I mention he Hustles every play! Maglore has to prove his self again he hasnt played in awhile but something tells me that he has something to prove, Lue is nothing more than a back up that can shoot and run your sets a Vet that you dont want to lose to another foe that can hurt you, George is the same way but he can shoot the three ball plus he knows how to defend when it counts I think Avery mis used this guy he is 6"8 , 30 and has won 3 titles you keep him and play him. Wright is just a fit another body to run the floor and hustle and he can shoot the three offseason could make the difference for this guy, Allen can score when other bigs cant, quality mins when needed for him when the Mavs need a boost think Robert Horry! Dampier is only on this team because no one else wants him he is like Shawn Bradley but shorter and softer its always good to have an xtra 7ft on the team for security and fouls...Last is JJ hopefully he can be what the Mavs have hoped he can shoot and he is fast and fearless look for him to come around if Lue doesnt resign or gets hurt. I think this team is a 50+ win team only if they play to their strengths with Kidd pushing the ball the Mavs will score and be better defensively.....In all if they get smart they will bounce back quickly and more efficiently than ever!

I have always thought the same thing for many years....I dont care who you play now its who you beat later that counts. They rule the regular season no doubt, but its the post season that people will look at!

Chapel Hill has always stayed in ET over the holidays, This is the first year that they have been to the Whataburger classic I think its good for them! Its good to get out of ET for a change!

This was a big game for that team....Its still too early to for pitt but that what happens when your kids play football......they will get there no doubt!!!

its in CH

Ye AJ wil have those guys ready for district, They really need a soild pg bad!

Tyler Chapel Hill won the tourny, Not MP-Chapel Hill

Well not much...they graduated a lot of seniors last year and they have some inexperenced players right now, the guard play is hurting them right now and they are not playing consistant, they did great in the lindale tournament and then kind of coasted, they have a D1 recruit in Junior Kerry Jones and they have a pretty good soph, well three pretty good sophs. they hit a bump this year, but thats is it its tough for those guys right now they wont stay down long!

I wish they would play those games back in the day where awsome....CH and WH would play at TJC in district I so wish that would happen again....great times...But now CH doesnt have the program like they use to have I just dont see alot of teaching out there that bothers me, but those kids are winners and coach Brewster gets there attention, CH would have to play next to perfect basketball to beat them, as much as I dislike WH! (They still have a great team this year)

going to be a HUGE game for both teams tuesday!

any final score yet???

good game

either defense or a lot of turnovers....I bet a little of both keep posting scores please!

any score yet???

yeah better coaching....they are the same pitt is deeper....will be agood game will be close!!!!