asianx74

I've been a Antoine Walker whore for the past 8 years. I have his
green jersey # tatooed on my thigh. Unfortunately, he was traded from
Boston. While I almost cried when I found out he was traded, I realize
that he is in a much better situation now, and am happy to adopt the
Mavs as my new favorite team. Kudos to Cuban and Nelson for taking the
risk on Antoine.

1. The Celtics will win 30 games or less. They'll be in the lottery
next year. Battie has bad knees. Raef Lafrentz is soft. No one except
for #34 can score and create his own shot.
2. Antoine Walker will have 8 triple doubles and lead the Dallas
Mavericks deep into the playoffs - year after year.
3. Antoine Walker will average more than 6 assists a game. Would you
rather pass the ball to Pierce, Williams, Bremer, and Battie or Dirk,
Nash, Finley, and Jamison?
4. Antoine Walker will shoot >42%. (For all of you idiots who complain
about his shooting %, please look up "Adjusted Field Goal %"). Umm,
besides Paul Pierce, was there REALLY another viable scoring option on
his team?
5. Remember Walker's NCAA Championship team at Kentucky? You'll see
what happens when you surround Antoine with capable players. In other
words, his play will be more efficient, and his stats will improve.
Then, all of you stat whores will see the light.

Dallas fans, you will love him.

neil cerutti

It would have been a good troll last week.

--
Neil Cerutti

jay michaels

So, do you like smoking crack?

charlie s.

That's unfortunate for YOU. Most of US are happy even if we end up with a
worse record this year. We have a chance to see TEAM basketball, not Pierce
and Antoine dominating almost every play down the court.

Sorry to hear it was that much of a bummer. On a personal level, I thought
he was an okay kind of guy. He has passion for the game. As another poster

I agree. This should be a great trade for the Mavs. I only have one
question. If he's so good, then why do give kudos to Cuban and Nelson for
taking a RISK. He's been your man for 8 years. This trade shouldn't be a
risk. Or, is something about Antoine's past play, that's telling you things
may not turn out well?

I'd like to see them win 50. But, if they are going to lose, I would prefer
it be closer to 20 wins not 30. That may give them a higher slot for the
top lotto pick. Wouldn't it be something though, if Dallas ends up being a
lotto team this year. Heck, these guys all make at least $10 million/year.
Injuries are bound to crop up and we know what can happen to Red Sox players
when they get those huge contracts. This may be the slide year for one or
more of these guys. Although, I wouldn't bet on it.

Most of us are willing to take our chances and are on Danny's side on this
trade even if Lafrentz is soft in the middle. He's looked okay so far. We
may be taking a step or two backwards, but we weren't going anywhere
anyways. So, this was a great time to change directions.

'Deep into the playoffs' for the Mavericks? Does that mean they'll get past
the first round. As for triple doubles, Baker had numerous triple doubles
last year:>) He didn't play any better. Hopefully, this year he won't have any.


To be honest, If I were making $14 million a year, I'd be happy to pass the
ball to anyone.. even you. And, I'd be happy as you know what doing it. I'm
not proud.

More than six assists? You are under-estimating. He'll have a lot more
than that. Those guys can scorch the torch with the way they shoot. If he
only has 6 assists a game, he won't be playing.


They'll have to be mostly lay-ups. 'cuz from 15 feet, he can't shoot 42%
practicing in the gym alone. The Adjusted Field Goal %? He won't be
hoisting up 7 three's a game. So, there'll won't be that adjustment factor
this year. (You know, just thinking about how he took us out of so many
games when we had a considerable lead and kept throwing them up, makes me
mad. Didn't this ever bother you? Just once?)


I don't watch much college ball. So, can't say I remember that team. Who
else did they have besides Walter and Delk?

Dallas had a great team before Antoine got there. I really wonder how much
of an impact he will have. From what I've read, they haven't looked all
that good in pre-season. They'll adjust. I am sure.
It's only natural his stats should improve, but if they don't, then what?
He's now competing for minutes with Jamison. Many believe he's the better
player. Can Walker play second fiddle, knowing it will cost him on the
financial end in the long run.
Yes, they'll be nights the fans will love him. And, they'll be nights when
they'll be cursing Cuban for making this trade. Hopefully, for him and the
team this won't happen very often.

Sorry, to hear you are bummed out about the trade. To be honest, I would
prefer Dallas win the NBA title next year over the Lakers and Antoine
average 20 points a game shooting 50% or higher. I just don't think it's
going to happen.

Just curious, if the Celtics win it all, is there any chance you'll put a
Pierce or Banks tattoo somewhere on the other thigh?

stamkis

Charlie S. is stamkis, Sorry for the confusion. Couldn't keep the same
screen name for some reason with the other server.

skeptic

More likely they'll love to hate him, as he's horrible.

christ

Don't worry - this came from the biggest AW hater in the world. He
criticizes the way he talks, the fact that he had a daughter, and just
about everything else...

Brandon Stahl. Look him up.

If you do:

Stahl + AW on google, I guarantee you'll get a lot of stuff that shows
where this guy comes from.

chris hafner

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I'm not going to argue that, but I am a bit curious, Chris - will you be a
Mavs fan now, or are you still a Celtics fan?

No judgment implied, I'm just curious.

Cheers,
Chris Hafner

vinces girl

That makes you a crack whore.

christ

I've answered this question in the past several times. Antoine Walker
renewed my interest in the Celtics which waned after Bird left.
Walker's no longer there, now is he?

Sports aren't like they used to be where you settled on a team and
stuck to it. While this trade had nothing to do with free agency, my
feelings have shifted more to where I'd rather watch a particular
player succeed than a particular team.

So as an answer to your question, I'm an Antoine Walker fan. I'm
wishing him success, so I'm wishing Dallas success. But I wouldn't
bother posting this in the C's newsgroup as there were few people
there I could relate to. If you weren't 50 and able to watch Hondo,
you didn't deserve to be in their NG in their opinion.