The Dallas Mavericks are far less successful than the Lakers, Celtics, Bulls and Spurs. Still, their history is great.
Recently, their legendary star Dirk Nowitzki revealed what he believes is the strongest five-man group in the history of the team through media interviews.
Dirk said: "It's not easy to get out of this lineup! If I had to adapt to today's situation in the league, I'd make myself bigger and play as a center forward; Steve Nash, as before, was still in the number one position, while Jason Kidd was a tall point guard who could play in the second place; Michael Finley was in the third position; And Luka Doncic was in the fourth place. ”
We all know his most memorable time at Phoenix, starting with Steve Nash, where he won two MVPs and led the Suns into the playoffs. But his first stardom was in Dallas. In his six seasons with the team, he averaged 14.6 points, 7.2 assists and 0.9 steals per game, shooting 46 percent from the field. During this period, he was selected as an All-Star twice.
Jason Kidd's career is similar to his. He spent most of his career with the Nets, but he was named an All-Star for the first time in his second year in Dallas, averaging 16.6 points and 9.7 assists per game at age 22. He, along with two other Dallas players, Jim Jackson and Jamal Marshburn, was dubbed the Dallas "3J." By the time he retired in 2013, he was still considered one of the best point guards in league history.
For Michael Finley, there was a lot of questioning. While some may wonder how he won Dirk's praise, there's no denying that he did a fantastic job in Dallas. From Finley's rookie season in 1995-96 to 2001, he never missed a game, averaging nearly 20 points per game during his nine years with the Mavericks (now the Mavericks). In addition, he wore a Maverick jersey and was twice named an All-Star.
The only active player in the lineup is Luka Doncic, the Lone Ranger's current leader. But the young superstar still has a lot to prove. His talent and abilities are enough to guarantee him a place on Dirk's list. However, he lacks the physical condition to defend the low position, and he is slightly less speedy when defending the top scoring guard. He can be a good team defender and in a better defensive system he can be more focused on defending his opponents.
He has an extraordinary sense of play, especially when holding the ball to block. He can confuse defenders with his own rhythm and use his stature to deliver balls that small defenders can't pass. He is very good at passing, has a good passing vision, and is able to thread the needle to organize the team.
He's not the kind of player who uses fancy dribbling to get past opposing defenders, but he has a talent for possession, can read games, and begins to be able to hold the ball outside the three-point line to pull out jump shots. He was able to score points directly with the help of cover, and had the potential to bring success to the Lone Ranger that had not been seen in years.
Finally, dirk, no doubt in any discussion of the greatest player in Dallas history, he must be on the list. In addition to being an unstoppable force in his time, Nowitzki was also credited with bringing the team the only championship in team history.
The "old driver's" dribbling is not delicate but very stable, his shots are elite in both mid-range and long-range shots, and even if the players in all positions are pulled over, few people dare to say that they are more accurate than him. He changed the game, changed the definition of the position, he was an outlier, a great outlier.
The great Michael Jordan once commented: "Only Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dirk Nowitzki, these four players, can succeed in my time!" 】
Today, the role played by the Würzburg native is still remembered and respected for bringing glory to Dallas basketball. As a widely respected team, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to have a better day, and hopefully more players like Dirk, Luca and Nash will continue to light up the city in the future.
Finally, Come on lone rangers in the playoffs!
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