Archive for the ‘Avery Johnson’ Category

Quick quick hits

Friday, May 2nd, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson, Mavs Talk | 14 Comments »

Just a real quick post tonight. Go check out the Miracle Worker post on DallasBasketball.com about how much Avery loves him some Avery. If you're really a guy of "honesty and integrity" do you need to say so during your ...

Avery Johnson is no longer the Mavericks coach

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson | 57 Comments »

Mark Stein with ESPN.com is reporting that Avery Johnson has been fired. This site isn't going to be going anywhere anytime soon so be sure to keep checking back. I wish Avery the best as he moves on from Dallas.  There's no ...

A very good case against Avery

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson | 39 Comments »

DallasBasketball.com has a great article up about all of Avery's failures as a people person. It's a good, and somewhat infuriating, read and really gives you an insight into the way Avery has been running the team. Here's ...

The season really is over

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson, Mavs Talk | 117 Comments »

Two years ago the Mavericks had a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Since then they are 3-12 in the playoffs. There are a lot of reasons for the sudden decline but there's now a nice, long summer ...

Mavs-Hornets Game 5

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson, Mavs Talk | 28 Comments »

Possibly the last game Avery coaches for the Mavericks tonight. At this point I just want to see this team play with a little heart and not quit like they did in game four. If they do manage ...

Now this is interesting

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson | 50 Comments »

Avery met with the team at the AAC yesterday then cancelled practiced, telling the guys he would see them on the plane.  Well, the players didn't seem to like that idea and proceeded to have a player only practice.  And ...

Avery to the Bulls?

Monday, April 28th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson | 19 Comments »

This is coming from the rumors section of Insider over on ESPN.com. I think it's a great idea, mainly because it'd mean he's not here anymore. GM John Paxson appears to be in no hurry to make a hire, and ...

Things are not good in Mavs land

Monday, April 28th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson, Mavs Talk | 25 Comments »

Here's a quick look at a few reactions in the media after the game last night. Mark Stein in the Daily Dime says that the Hornets were looking forward to getting the Mavericks because they don't think Avery's a very good ...

Well, that didn’t go so well

Sunday, April 27th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson, Game Recap | 48 Comments »

I don't even feel like writing anything here tonight. I'm just very disappointed right now. I guess I just need to accept that this team just isn't very good anymore. Josh Howard has become a ghost of ...

Mavs-Hornets Game 4

Sunday, April 27th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson, Mavs Talk | 66 Comments »

Late game 4 tonight but I'm going to be away from a computer most of the day, so putting the post up early. If the Mavs stick with the adjustments they made Friday they should be able to win this game.  ...

Mavericks Win!

Friday, April 25th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson, Game Recap | 25 Comments »

Now that was the team I know that these guys can be. What an impressive show by Dirk, Jason, Josh, Jason, Erick and Brandon.  Adjustments were made, the guys finally played like they were in the playoffs, and just ...

Mavs-Hornets Game 3

Friday, April 25th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson, Mavs Talk | 21 Comments »

This is a must win for the Mavericks tonight if they have any hope of winning this series.  According to Avery on Norm's show Wednesday Jason Terry will be getting the start tonight.  It'll be interesting to see what else ...

Avery the Motivator

Thursday, April 24th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson | 101 Comments »

This was too good not to post up, as I continue to shamelessly borrow content from Tim McMahon. We all know how Avery is supposed to be this great motivator, but even that is apparently failing him now. Jaime pointed out that ...

Thursday Notes

Thursday, April 24th, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson | 35 Comments »

Just a couple of quick links for today. Read this quote from Dirk about Avery taking the blame carefully. "A coach is always going to do that to protect his players, but the players have to ultimately be out there and get ...

Wednesday Cleanup

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 Posted in Avery Johnson | 32 Comments »

Avery finally took responsibility for this mess today, too bad it's in such a sarcastic tone. "I take full responsibility about everything," Avery said. "And that's my job. But at the same time, we have a game plan. We've got to ...