(06-07-2020, 12:45 PM)Reunion Mav Wrote: Good points Dahlism. Regarding the asterisk, yes but the askerisk is because of all the differences. The differences make this season different, not invalid. Just like in golf where course conditions change daily, the conditions are not unfair because we all play the same golf course. This season, the situation is different but all 22 teams are playing under the same playoff conditions. Also just like golf, the goals that result in winning games is still pretty much the same....score more points. 

If the  Mavs were to pull off a championship, it wouldn't be their first one but otherwise, I would be just as happy! Asterisk be damned, lets win it.

Quote:The differences make this season different, not invalid.
... all 22 teams are playing under the same playoff conditions.

(06-07-2020, 11:56 AM)Dahlsim Wrote:

(06-05-2020, 12:23 PM)michaeltex Wrote: I think this will be a lot of fun for Mav's fans.
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Yes, but not only for Mavs fans, but for NBA fans all the way around. 

Shaq and others have pointed out right so that there will be a big "*" on the winner of this season, and that is certainly true.  At the same time, the championship from this year will forever get special attention, whether its positive or negative reference.  

1) The players will be playing under RISK of a very serious infection.  The risk at that point they hope and we all hope if very low, but chances are very high despite all precautions, the risk will not be ZERO.  

2) The players will be playing with possible increased increased injury risk starting with the 8 game run coming off a long layoff and without ??? how much real basketball contact before the season?  

3) Some teams will actually be healthier than they normally would have been going into the special 8 games and the playoffs!  That's sort of exciting on a whole different level.  The Mavs and other teams will be considerably less banged up than they would have been if the season had continued as normal. 

4) Neutral location for games that actually count toward a championship?  That's totally unprecedented and will be surreal to watch! 

5) The country (and the world) will be starved for sporting entertainment at that point.  Its late for the NBA but beats the NFL out of the gate. 

I could go on, but my point is, there a ton of potential intrigue and talking points associated with this unique chapter in the history of the NBA and of sports.

(06-08-2020, 09:06 AM)JamesConway Wrote: https://twitter.com/coopmavs/status/1269990159740739584?s=20

(06-08-2020, 09:13 AM)michaeltex Wrote:

(06-07-2020, 11:56 AM)Dahlsim Wrote:

(06-05-2020, 12:23 PM)michaeltex Wrote: I think this will be a lot of fun for Mav's fans.
... 

Yes, but not only for Mavs fans, but for NBA fans all the way around. 

Shaq and others have pointed out right so that there will be a big "*" on the winner of this season, and that is certainly true.  At the same time, the championship from this year will forever get special attention, whether its positive or negative reference.  

1) The players will be playing under RISK of a very serious infection.  The risk at that point they hope and we all hope if very low, but chances are very high despite all precautions, the risk will not be ZERO.  

2) The players will be playing with possible increased increased injury risk starting with the 8 game run coming off a long layoff and without ??? how much real basketball contact before the season?  

3) Some teams will actually be healthier than they normally would have been going into the special 8 games and the playoffs!  That's sort of exciting on a whole different level.  The Mavs and other teams will be considerably less banged up than they would have been if the season had continued as normal. 

4) Neutral location for games that actually count toward a championship?  That's totally unprecedented and will be surreal to watch! 

5) The country (and the world) will be starved for sporting entertainment at that point.  Its late for the NBA but beats the NFL out of the gate. 

I could go on, but my point is, there a ton of potential intrigue and talking points associated with this unique chapter in the history of the NBA and of sports.

I certainly agree with the "*" comments, but another championship will still be sweet.

Regarding "3)", this certainly takes some of the health issues off the board, doesn't it. Excepting those unfortunates who are out long term with big injuries like DP. I hope Luka has had time to recover from his ankle issues. 

Regarding "4)", for years I have heard talk in all sports about one team's performance relative to another team "on a neutral field/court" this will really put this qualifier to the test. Because, in a normal world, nothing is really played on a neutral field.

(06-08-2020, 01:47 PM)michaeltex Wrote: Re: #4 Good point.  The neutral location discussion also includes not only being neutral but the whole idea of no-live-audience games.   The NCAA tournament with crowds often has an advantage by proximity to certain teams, but here if they truly are without live audiences at all, it will be entirely different test. 

I'm reminded of YMCA type games or playground basketball, which often (not always) is relatively without audience.  Interestingly enough though, even a few people in an audience can make a difference. Lebron didn't want to play without a crowd, but that seems like an eternity ago now.    Now that its a reality, players will be looking for the inspirational edge anywhere they can find it.   

I can recall handfuls of people at some very intense playground games I was in or was at.   The production crew will be there, but will there be authorized reporters, maybe limited family or VIP there?   Family could definitely inspire some players. 

It will also to be interesting to see how they use the arena scoreboard.  Obviously a crowd will be online. They could do some things with that ...


I wonder if there is something you could do with like a voting button. Everytime you like the play, you could "vote" that would then trigger canned crowd noise (maybe from recordings of the teams home arena.) The more votes, the more crowd noise. You would have to have something that tallied in <0.5 sec though or it might be too delayed to be useful. Just noodling instead of working...

(06-17-2020, 06:51 AM)ClutchDirk Wrote: http://www.botinagy.com/blog/will-is-away-to-nba--now/

[b]BRISBANE Bullets' burgeoning big-man Will Magnay will NOT be playing in the NBL this season, heading shortly to Orlando and Disneyworld to play NBA with, most likely, Dallas Mavericks.[/b]

Having sparked major interest from The Show, Magnay, 22 and 208cm, also is being pursued by the Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors but I believe he has a concrete offer from the Mavs.

Not sure if source of rumor is credible...

Quote:Magnay, who played his college ball at Tulsa, was named the NBL’s Most Improved Player in 2020 this season. The 21-year-old averaged 8.1 PPG and 6.1 RPG in 27 games (21.9 MPG) for the Bullets

A block and dunk here.     Is Magnay possibly Dwight Powell insurance ? 

(06-17-2020, 09:08 AM)Aussiebballer Wrote: Is he eligible to be signed under the bubble rules?

He is a decent prospect, watched him a few times in the NBL.

Doubt he would contribute much with the very limited build up.
Would be a good training camp player for next season.

(06-17-2020, 08:02 AM)Dahlsim Wrote: Is Magnay possibly Dwight Powell insurance ?

(06-17-2020, 09:08 AM)Aussiebballer Wrote: Is he eligible to be signed under the bubble rules?

He is a decent prospect, watched him a few times in the NBL.

Doubt he would contribute much with the very limited build up.
Would be a good training camp player for next season.

(06-16-2020, 08:15 PM)ClutchDirk Wrote: https://twitter.com/All_Things_Mavs/status/1273033211598307329

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(06-17-2020, 11:34 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote:

(06-17-2020, 08:02 AM)Dahlsim Wrote: Is Magnay possibly Dwight Powell insurance ?

Thought that was WCS. Maybe he's WCS not resigning insurance?

(06-17-2020, 09:24 AM)ClutchDirk Wrote:

(06-17-2020, 09:08 AM)Aussiebballer Wrote: Is he eligible to be signed under the bubble rules?

He is a decent prospect, watched him a few times in the NBL.

Doubt he would contribute much with the very limited build up.
Would be a good training camp player for next season.

Yes I believe he can be signed due to rosters expanding to 17 players to finish the season...

Probably a signature Donnie move to get another diamond in the rough and see if he can contribute...