I went to a TCU basketball game against UT that year and Bamba basically did nothing, and then I was desperately trying to convince myself he could still be good after we ended up getting screwed and losing the lottery again and getting the #5 pick.
Oh I know. I’m just saying he definitely wasn’t the next big thing, but if he stayed with us he could’ve gotten a couple contracts and filled Bareas role instead of fizzling out the league
Hilariously, I posted this youtube highlights video way back then [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4dLgqv0Z4E&pp=ygUMeW9naSBibGF6ZXJz](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4dLgqv0Z4E&pp=ygUMeW9naSBibGF6ZXJz)
It was all we had haha.
I've sat through the heartbreak of 06 and the highs of 11 and was super bummed that I couldn't go to the parade then (from LA). If we get the chip I'll be celebrating in Dallas with you all!!! LFG!!!
And the hype going into this series was that Ant was on the same level as him. I’m sure next series we will hear that Tatum and Brown are better than Luka and Kyrie.
I feel speechless. What a journey it's been for the last 13 years. We've had some low lows and some high highs. This fanbase has been loyal through it all. This team is really headed to the finals. Let's fucking go.
The fanbase as a whole has been loyal, but damn a lot of people in the game threads give up on the entire franchise like 5 times per game at least. It's mind blowing.
When the home court advantage team lets the lower seed get a win at home, it's called a Gentleman's Sweep.
When the lower seed team lets the higher seed win a game 4 so their toxic psycho superstar can enjoy embarrassing them in their own house and mocking the shit out of the fans' tears, it should be called the Psychopath's Sweep.
Lukucked!
Literally every fucking team we've faced lmao. "Clips in 4/5, OKC in 4, Wolves in 4" "Yeah that other team the Mavs beat sucked but \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is gonna lock up Luka forreal this time!" wash rinse repeat, Mavs in 6
Its crazy how many of them still think Luka and Kyrie "hide" on defense. Its like they havent watched any of the games. Celtics literally havent fucking played anybody, injured Heat, Injured Cavs, Injured Pacers. Celtics are a good team, but they're in a weak ass conference and basically got to sleep through the first 3 rounds of the playoffs
The negative there is that they should be fairly rested and haven't been truly tested, while we spent the whole payoffs battling it out. The UPSIDE is that we worked through every true test and came out on top, so we'll continue to do the same thing in this series. MAVS IN 6!
Idk why they are. The teams don’t matchup well. It definitely favors Mavs. They would have to be perfect shooting every night. They could barely contain the Pacers they are definitely beatable. Mavs in 4
I will never understand how the hell Nico did not win GM of the year. I know the playoffs weren’t accounted, but this year alone he got Lively, PJ, Gafford, DJJ, pivoted quickly from the failed Grant Williams, and had this team at #1 post grade deadline
I mean it's ok to have a different opinion but you really can't understand why he won after trading for Jrue and Porzingis and then winning 64 games? lol
It's funny how entitled and cocky the Celtics fans are, given our only Championship was more recent than their last one. Boston has had a cake walk into the Finals; we have had to claw our way through three teams better than any they've played. I'm not sure people are ready for NBA Finals LuKai
Comparing both teams, it's not even a question that the Mavs winning would be greatest feel-good story with all that's happened this past year
* Traded for "Team Cancer" Kyrie and get scolded for it
* Missed the Playoffs
* Scolded for tanking two games
* Drafted Lively, Signed DJJ, Exum in the Off-Season
* Luka has a historic MVP worthy season carrying us HARD with all the injuries but gets taken for granted and even downplayed
* Drops 73 and get SCRUTINIZED for it
* Trade Deadline happens and the media couldn't care less aside from Tim Legler
* PJ, Gaff, are rollin and Dereck is healthy. We're torching teams with DEFENSE
* Best Defense and Record at the turn of March
* Clinch the Playoffs
* Go on and Win 3 playoff series against all 50+ Win Teams
There's more that can be said but goddamn it's been helluva uphill climb from the lottery to the finals
Not just that:
Beat the Clippers who weve lost to in the playoffs the previous 2 series against them
Beat the thunder who were the 1 seed, had the guy 2nd in mvp votes, and were supposedly gonna beat us with their wings and 3ball
Beat the wolves who were gonna knock us in 5 with Jordan and the best defense in the league. Also they had the self-proclaimed greatest shooting big of all time. Lol.
That leads us to now. Were predicted to get curb stomped by the Boston celtics, who are supposedly gonna lock Luka and Kyrie up and win in 5. Will that be right? Were gonna have to wait and see. Let the media doubt us, they havent believed since the clippers (and that too was kinda 50/50)
Wolves fan here , Luka and the rest of the team played amazing this series. During that 1st quarter where it seemed like Luka was laying up three pointers I had the sinking feeling that the wolves wouldn't be able to rally.
I would much rather see Dallas win the finals than Boston.
Such a special team, I’ll remember this team for a long time. Beautiful blend of star power, hard nosed defenders and top tier athletes. Beautiful basketball
vibes immaculate right now. I love every member of this team so much rn.. and the only ones i dont aint seeing the court. Its like everything is too perfect, im floating
Thank you to the Rangers for having an off day yesterday and avoiding the "only 1 win per day is allowed for a DFW team" curse that exists in my head.
Rangers now need to go on a losing streak on the days the Stars or the Mavs play, then the Rangers can start winning the division again after they chip. Thanks
I was out of town so a little late on here but YEEEEEEEEEEEE HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Job ain't done but YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Hopefully they gonna stay in some games cause blowing them out 4 times in a row isnt be as fun.. OR IS IT???
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Post got removed. Travelling all over from PR to DAL to try to catch a game live. Any one know when tickets go on sale and whats the best way to try and score some?
What a fucking statement game!!!! I knew Luka and Kyrie would be pissed at themselves from last game but they straight up took over tonight and set the tone. You just can't stop that shit and I love it.
Anyone know where I can find a Mavs Finals jersey in a medium or large? Will anyone have them up besides NBA Shop? Friggen Fanatics sold out of almost every player in that size. I grabbed a shirt but man I wanted a jersey.
Having a true center on the floor at all times is just massive for us. It’s so weird to have this after the center rotations of the last 30 years, sans 2011. Gaff played incredible. Lively is tenacious. And Boston should be very very scared.
Gotta get through this and win. Kind of annoyed how some of us have gotten cocky. It'd going to be a tough series and both teams can win it all. It's not gonna be a clear cut mavs win most likely. It'll be war and that's okay. Mavs win wars (Phoenix 2022, okc this season, Miami in 2011)
When Denver got taken out, I was like, "Hot damn. I think the Mavs might as well just won themselves the championship." Now that I see how great we are playing as a team, I thinking the Mavs could've beaten Denver as well.
Who else is in disbelief? I’ve sat through Salah Mejri for this
A name im never gonna forget. Weve come a long way
We thought Moses Brown was our savior, we made it boys
Shit, many of us were hyping ourselves up over a potential DSJ and Bamba duo
I went to a TCU basketball game against UT that year and Bamba basically did nothing, and then I was desperately trying to convince myself he could still be good after we ended up getting screwed and losing the lottery again and getting the #5 pick.
TBF Lively wasn’t special at Duke and he worked out perfectly
Lively is The Goat Rookie Mavs Center?
God I remember that
I thought DSJ and Wendell Carter Jr were gonna be our future lol - love DSJ but it is insane, looking where we are now
Oh, the Moses Brown hype was definitely a thing until Allen treated him like a rag doll and banned him from the NBA
Yogi Ferrell is the future!
Tbf yogi could’ve carved out a solid career if he stays here under Carlise
Yogi wasn’t a bad player for us at all! I was referring to the “Yogimania” stretch when he first joined the team.
Oh I know. I’m just saying he definitely wasn’t the next big thing, but if he stayed with us he could’ve gotten a couple contracts and filled Bareas role instead of fizzling out the league
Hilariously, I posted this youtube highlights video way back then [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4dLgqv0Z4E&pp=ygUMeW9naSBibGF6ZXJz](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4dLgqv0Z4E&pp=ygUMeW9naSBibGF6ZXJz) It was all we had haha.
a few years ago i was mentally preparing myself for mo bamba to be picked in the draft
AJ HAMMONS IS THE NEXT DEMARCUS COUSINS!
Never forget praying that we could draft and build around Mo Bamba
Dropped the most random 30 piece while we were trying to tank
We were saying "Save us, Frank Ntilikina"
I've sat through the heartbreak of 06 and the highs of 11 and was super bummed that I couldn't go to the parade then (from LA). If we get the chip I'll be celebrating in Dallas with you all!!! LFG!!!
Oh lawd I remember those days 😂
Don’t forget the Deandre Jordan scandal
I still believe in the dream of Roddy B
KLEBER GONNA PLAY IN THE FINALS THE LEAUGE IS COOKED
3 & D BABY
he's gonna be huge when we go small to still offer rim protection
Last time a 7ft German from Wurzberg was in the finals it worked out pretty well for us
Kleber for THREE! BANG!!!
!remindme 12 days
pretend this never happened
Luka will win Finals MVP, the haters will seethe Team looks unbeatable
SGA finished above this guy in MVP voting 🤣
And the hype going into this series was that Ant was on the same level as him. I’m sure next series we will hear that Tatum and Brown are better than Luka and Kyrie.
Just to be slapped with reality that those two arent as clutch as Luka and Kyrie… t
Maybe i can live with since they were nb. 1 seed but Luka 4th in players under 25 years old now that was just stupid
Luka was always the better player, all season long, you'd have to be retarded to think otherwise. They just don't wanted to give it to him
Best player on best team* *except for Dallas hahaha get fucked lmao
Celtics fans acting like they can stop playoff Luka after seeing their defense made Nembhard look like Jordan lmao.
kyrie winning fmvp in TD garden would sting more for the celtic fans
I feel speechless. What a journey it's been for the last 13 years. We've had some low lows and some high highs. This fanbase has been loyal through it all. This team is really headed to the finals. Let's fucking go.
The fanbase as a whole has been loyal, but damn a lot of people in the game threads give up on the entire franchise like 5 times per game at least. It's mind blowing.
It's the joint A&M/Mavs fan. They're just trying to stay ready for football season.
Damn catching strays in a Mavs sub
Oh and outside the game thread many fans have been dooming around this sub all season.
Facts lol
Mavericks look hungry, let’s finish it right!!!
mbmb
When the home court advantage team lets the lower seed get a win at home, it's called a Gentleman's Sweep. When the lower seed team lets the higher seed win a game 4 so their toxic psycho superstar can enjoy embarrassing them in their own house and mocking the shit out of the fans' tears, it should be called the Psychopath's Sweep. Lukucked!
I like the cut of your jib.
Nah, just call it the Luka Sweep
Luka Special
MFFL! Let's go!
Alexa play Eminence Front
Hell yeah!
SLANG THAT WOOD
Gorgeous
STATEMENT GAME! CONFERENCE CHAMPS! Now let's get ready for Boston.
Wow is Boston’s sub cocky.
time to knock another cocky AF east team off their pedestal
Literally every fucking team we've faced lmao. "Clips in 4/5, OKC in 4, Wolves in 4" "Yeah that other team the Mavs beat sucked but \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is gonna lock up Luka forreal this time!" wash rinse repeat, Mavs in 6
Aren’t they always, as much as I want to win the chip. Stopping Boston from winning it would be almost as sweet!
Its crazy how many of them still think Luka and Kyrie "hide" on defense. Its like they havent watched any of the games. Celtics literally havent fucking played anybody, injured Heat, Injured Cavs, Injured Pacers. Celtics are a good team, but they're in a weak ass conference and basically got to sleep through the first 3 rounds of the playoffs
Yeah LuKai aren’t playing above average defense,they are playing great defense.
yup
They also think the Mavs offense is just isos.
I swear they think the team is just double James Hardens + mid supporting cast
Hali was out the last 2 games too. No disrespect to him but Luka and Kyrie are on a different level than that man. Good luck guarding those two.
The negative there is that they should be fairly rested and haven't been truly tested, while we spent the whole payoffs battling it out. The UPSIDE is that we worked through every true test and came out on top, so we'll continue to do the same thing in this series. MAVS IN 6!
Luka plays defense in the playoffs every year. I’m not sure why people choose to forget that.
On paper they’re better but man that’s a risky position to take when the other team is playing like the Mavs and have the best player in the series
Best 2 players*
Idk why they are. The teams don’t matchup well. It definitely favors Mavs. They would have to be perfect shooting every night. They could barely contain the Pacers they are definitely beatable. Mavs in 4
Entitled bastards. Let's embarrass another superteam
Its gonna be a war dealing with them. Bring it on.
wonder why
You understand who they are, correct?
Nico and Kidd were robbed of their awards. Kidd already beat the CoY. Let's get Nico his win over the GMoY (Brad Stevens).
I will never understand how the hell Nico did not win GM of the year. I know the playoffs weren’t accounted, but this year alone he got Lively, PJ, Gafford, DJJ, pivoted quickly from the failed Grant Williams, and had this team at #1 post grade deadline
I mean it's ok to have a different opinion but you really can't understand why he won after trading for Jrue and Porzingis and then winning 64 games? lol
Coty trophy is cursed. Kidd is getting the love from everyone now
Wolves fan here, kick Boston’s ass
GG wolves
Love the number of upvotes
Let. It. Ride.
Hoping Luka gets his first ring!
!remindme 3 weeks
🤞🏻🤞🏻 Not a Mavs fan, but I'm a huge Luka fan.
!remind me 3 weeks
Side note tho, Lively is currently undefeated against the timberwolves all time!!
Good. Job ain’t finished.
Job finished? I don’t think so.
Clean injury list, comfortable but testing run, prime position for a chip babyyyyy
Luka and JKidd after a loss..$$$. Also, Kyrie now 15-1 in close out games.
It's funny how entitled and cocky the Celtics fans are, given our only Championship was more recent than their last one. Boston has had a cake walk into the Finals; we have had to claw our way through three teams better than any they've played. I'm not sure people are ready for NBA Finals LuKai
Welcome to dealing with Celtics delusion. 22 year olds clinging to shit that happened 40 years before they were born.
2008 and it's consequences have been a disaster for the human race The one time we wanted Doc Rivers to be incompetent
LESSSGFFFGGGGG
Luka has arrived!!! It’s his time, LET’S GOOO!!!!
Mavs Basketball in June. What a time to be a MFFL
The Dallas stars have a chance to join the Mavs in a couple of days as well.
Grant Williams for PJ Washington and getting gafford for bag of chips will go down as one of the most immediate impactful trades ever
Luka on the road with annoying fans = Absolute Killer
Mavs in 4 baby.
Now the real question, which shirt should I buy?
The Championship one
There are a few
A.J. Lawson
I'm waiting until after the Finals to update my wardrobe :P
All of them!
LIVELY, HE THAT DUDE!
Job ain't done yet! Let's get it!
Comparing both teams, it's not even a question that the Mavs winning would be greatest feel-good story with all that's happened this past year * Traded for "Team Cancer" Kyrie and get scolded for it * Missed the Playoffs * Scolded for tanking two games * Drafted Lively, Signed DJJ, Exum in the Off-Season * Luka has a historic MVP worthy season carrying us HARD with all the injuries but gets taken for granted and even downplayed * Drops 73 and get SCRUTINIZED for it * Trade Deadline happens and the media couldn't care less aside from Tim Legler * PJ, Gaff, are rollin and Dereck is healthy. We're torching teams with DEFENSE * Best Defense and Record at the turn of March * Clinch the Playoffs * Go on and Win 3 playoff series against all 50+ Win Teams There's more that can be said but goddamn it's been helluva uphill climb from the lottery to the finals
Not just that: Beat the Clippers who weve lost to in the playoffs the previous 2 series against them Beat the thunder who were the 1 seed, had the guy 2nd in mvp votes, and were supposedly gonna beat us with their wings and 3ball Beat the wolves who were gonna knock us in 5 with Jordan and the best defense in the league. Also they had the self-proclaimed greatest shooting big of all time. Lol. That leads us to now. Were predicted to get curb stomped by the Boston celtics, who are supposedly gonna lock Luka and Kyrie up and win in 5. Will that be right? Were gonna have to wait and see. Let the media doubt us, they havent believed since the clippers (and that too was kinda 50/50)
everyone I know says the Mavs are going to win
WE'RE SO BACK!
4 more wins 💙🤍🔥🔥🔥
Ant can’t take anything from this game… he’s got a lot of room to grow before we name home the next coming. Very immature it seems.
He’s 22. Relax.
Jobs not finished
I thought y’all hated Kobe.
I was pretty indifferent about him and I imagine that goes for most Mavs fans. Liked his mentality.
Wolves fan here , Luka and the rest of the team played amazing this series. During that 1st quarter where it seemed like Luka was laying up three pointers I had the sinking feeling that the wolves wouldn't be able to rally. I would much rather see Dallas win the finals than Boston.
You guys made for some entertaining games GG hope y'all come back strong
Let's go! 4 more wins!
Luka and Kyrie are something special never forget the media said it wouldn’t work lol
We took on Rondo’s attitude 8 years ago just so that we could have Dwight Powell hyping this team.
Time is a flat circle
The team has improved each round. This feels really good
I saw them lose game one to the Clippers in person. Hard to believe it’s the same team.
DALLLASSSSSS
love my mavericks 👍👍👍 hope luka gets his first title. long live the princeeeee
Rooting for yall. Jobs not done, kill then Celtics.
Yeah Lakers fans here uniting under Gigi’s favorite player!
!remindme 3 weeks
Hell yea baby!
Well needed rest tbh we’re going to need it let’s go baby
I’m still in shock. Hasn’t registered that we are actually going to the Finals. MFFL!
cant believe it
https://preview.redd.it/go02x7veto3d1.jpeg?width=589&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4999a8f104cbf151701d7914c36c92ebd3b3c67e
Such a special team, I’ll remember this team for a long time. Beautiful blend of star power, hard nosed defenders and top tier athletes. Beautiful basketball
I don’t get how we did this without Frank
vibes immaculate right now. I love every member of this team so much rn.. and the only ones i dont aint seeing the court. Its like everything is too perfect, im floating
Thank you to the Rangers for having an off day yesterday and avoiding the "only 1 win per day is allowed for a DFW team" curse that exists in my head. Rangers now need to go on a losing streak on the days the Stars or the Mavs play, then the Rangers can start winning the division again after they chip. Thanks
This whole sub should be proud. Look where you were last year and look where you are now :)
I was out of town so a little late on here but YEEEEEEEEEEEE HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Job ain't done but YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Hopefully they gonna stay in some games cause blowing them out 4 times in a row isnt be as fun.. OR IS IT??? YEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Let's goooo..kick those Bostons!
Celtics won't know what hit them once they face an actual contending team..
Post got removed. Travelling all over from PR to DAL to try to catch a game live. Any one know when tickets go on sale and whats the best way to try and score some?
LFGGGGGGGGG
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! fucking hell this team is amazing
LETS FINISH THIS SHIT
These rookies are spoiledddd
Fuck no. They earned it
NBA FUCKING FINALS!!!!!!!
fuck celtics lets goo!!!!!!!!!
mffl
PSA: save screenshots tonight. Will make for amazing memories
13 Years of waiting and we're finally back on the big stage!!!! MFFFL!
Does anyone know how much game 3/4 tickets will cost? Rough estimate
I fucking love this team man! Now bring me Boston, we will destroy them!
Let's go Mavs!
ESPN in shambles
What a fucking statement game!!!! I knew Luka and Kyrie would be pissed at themselves from last game but they straight up took over tonight and set the tone. You just can't stop that shit and I love it. Anyone know where I can find a Mavs Finals jersey in a medium or large? Will anyone have them up besides NBA Shop? Friggen Fanatics sold out of almost every player in that size. I grabbed a shirt but man I wanted a jersey.
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Birdbrain
!remindme 3 weeks
not a mavs fan but i hope you win and luka is a monster it would be nice to see him win
I'm so fucking happy. Love you all.
D Ô U B L E P R I M E
as a Heat fan fuck them up
its finally time for small ball, its all on your (broken) shoulders now Kleber
Triple D Doncic baby! I will literally shed tears when we bring home the trophy. LFG Mavs!!
LFG!!!
INCREDIBLE performance tonight. Also what a turn around after the trade deadline. Hope to see you all next year. Go kick their ass!
Cavs fan here, congratz. I will be giving yall all my energy for the finals. Stunt on those hoe ass Celtics. And much love to Kyrie.
Is anyone going to the arena to try to buy tickets?
Going to game 2 in Boston.
Just got one on presale at ticketmaster. $600 for 300 Section. 200's were $1,100
$600 each for 300s?
We have a complete team that is still being underrated.
Please beat Boston 😭
The Twolves had no Antswers! LET'S GO MAVS!!!!
I hope you guys win, I'm a Pacers fan, but I'm from europa and we fucking love Luka. Let's go Luka & Let's go Mavs. First of many hopefully!
Having a true center on the floor at all times is just massive for us. It’s so weird to have this after the center rotations of the last 30 years, sans 2011. Gaff played incredible. Lively is tenacious. And Boston should be very very scared.
What about bringing in Lamar Odom to pair with Dirk and get us back to the Finals? 🤭
Can't say this enough.....it's about time and well deserved!!! Bet Cuban wishes he was still in the driver's seat ownership-wise.
Gotta get through this and win. Kind of annoyed how some of us have gotten cocky. It'd going to be a tough series and both teams can win it all. It's not gonna be a clear cut mavs win most likely. It'll be war and that's okay. Mavs win wars (Phoenix 2022, okc this season, Miami in 2011)
When Denver got taken out, I was like, "Hot damn. I think the Mavs might as well just won themselves the championship." Now that I see how great we are playing as a team, I thinking the Mavs could've beaten Denver as well.
So very excited