Interview With Dirk Nowitzki

So, I was excited to go to ESPN.com today and see Dirks photo on the main page. I was excited because it means that the NBA season is just around the corner. I know that the NFL is just starting it's season, but nothing compares to basketball season, in my opinion.

It also means that my Mavs are back in the news, which is good considering the last time they were in the news it was for losing to the Warriors in the first round of the playoffs!!! I was glad to see that Dirk took some time off and cleared his head. It seems like he took off most of the summer and has now been working out and playing for the Germany team.. trying to get a spot in the Olympics next summer.



All of the "Dirk-Doubters" say that the last 2 seasons are getting to him and he is washed up... I don't know what they are talking about considering he was the most dominate player in the NBA this past season. He didn't score a lot in the playoffs, but come on, they triple teamed him and he found the open man... just happened to be that the open man (usually Terry) wasn't hitting any open shots.. But, you won't hear Dirk point any fingers except at himself. From the interview he had with Mark Stein, I don't think he is too worried about the Mavs, saying,

"We had trouble with one team, not 29. We still have a good team. I don't think it's time to panic because we had trouble with one team over three years. To win 67 games was very, very special. We just met a hot team. I don't want to think that everything we're doing in Dallas is wrong because we lost to one hot team. I still believe we have some great pieces, with a great coach and a great owner and a great organization that will hopefully win it all one day."

I think the Mavs will be just fine!

Mark Cuban to participate on Dancing With The Stars!

This just in, Mark Cuban will compete on Dancing With The Stars! Being a Mavs fan, I was super excited to see that Mark Cuban would be taking place in this years show. I have not been a fan of the show, in the past, but having Mark participate will make things a lot more interesting.... although, I am not sure how long he will last.

Who will Mark Cuban bring in to complete the Dallas Mavericks roster?

I am hoping that the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban in particular, open up the pocket books and bring in someone like Chris Webber or P.J. Brown! I know they are both older, but they can both play defense (especially P.J. Brown), rebound, score, and pass. When we play teams that are more athletic, it would be great to have a big guy who can come in and play with dirk that is more athletic. It really hurt us to have to play George and other guards at the forward/center spot!

Keep posted as I will definitely have more information as it progresses!

Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks Owner, Quotes! Great quotes by a Great business man!

"In business, one of the challenges is making sure that your product is the easiest to experience and complete a sale."
Mark Cuban

"It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. It doesn’t matter how many times you almost get it right. No one is going to know or care about your failures, and neither should you. All you have to do is learn from them and those around you because... All that matters in business is that you get it right once. Then everyone can tell you how lucky you are."
Mark Cuban

"Make your product easier to buy than your competition, or you will find your customers buying from them, not you."
Mark Cuban

"I didnt know I was mad about anything. I guess if the New York Times says I am, I must be."
Mark Cuban

"I take my biggest positions in stocks that are complementary to other things I am doing."
Mark Cuban

"I rarely think the market is right. I believe non dividend stocks aren’t much more than baseball cards. They are worth what you can convince someone to pay for it."
Mark Cuban

"The NBA (National Basketball Association) is never just a business. It’s always business. It’s always personal. All good businesses are personal. The best businesses are very personal."
Mark Cuban -

"Creating a close connection to those you do business with has its many risks, rewards and consequences. There are few things in business I have encountered that are more difficult than firing someone, particularly if that someone has always been, or has become a friend. On the flipside, I have been rewarded with many friends"
Mark Cuban

"If you don’t follow the stock market, you are missing some amazing drama."
Mark Cuban


I found the following quotes online, so I can't validate if Mark Cuban said all of these quotes, but they are very good!