Dirk Nowitzki gives his best shot at All-Star host role
As celebrity hosts go, Dirk Nowitzki will not so much embrace this weekend as he will endure it.
Archive for February, 2010
A long time calling for NBA play-by-play announcer Marv Albert
Marv Albert seemingly has been the voice of the NBA forever. He will be on the play-by-play call for TNT’s coverage of the NBA All-Star Game at Cowboys Stadium this weekend.
Mavericks’ Kidd in; Kobe, Iverson out at ASG
Would-be starters Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson are out of the NBA All-Star Game.
Dirk Nowitzki proud of Steve Nash’s continued greatness
By DWAIN PRICE DALLAS — Back when they were Dallas Mavericks teammates and before they developed their exceptional skills, Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash spent a lot of weekend nights in the gym honing their skills.More than a decade later, they’re in the NBA All-Star starting lineup for the Western Conference for the first time.While Nowitzki’s …
Dallas Mavericks’ trade for Brendan Haywood came with long-term plans in mind at center
The Dallas Mavericks ‘ decision makers believe that Brendan Haywood can be their long-term solution at center.
NBA Trade: Mavericks Set to Get Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood from Washington
Check your rear-view mirror, Los Angeles. Dallas is coming up fast. In one fell swoop, the Mavs have parlayed incumbent Josh Howard into All-Star caliber Caron Butler and shot-blocker Brendan Haywood, enabling the Mavs to match up against L.A. better than any other team in the west.
Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks preview
21, ESPN; ESPN-FM , KFLC-AM 11:26 PM CST on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Scouting the Suns Like the Mavericks, they will be playing the second night of back-to-back games, having visited Memphis on Tuesday.
Dallas Mavericks (32-20) at Oklahoma City Thunder (30-21), 8 p.m.
Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder , 8 p.m. The Dallas Mavericks shoot for their fifth straight win tonight, when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center.
Counterfeit sports apparel seized during NBA All-Star weekend 4:48 PM CT
Nearly $200,000 worth of counterfeit sports merchandise was seized this weekend during the events surrounding the National Basketball Association’s All-Star 2010 game in Dallas, federal officials said Monday at a news conference to show off the seized items.
Altered Mavericks exit break looking to reverse slump; ready to challenge Lakers?
The Dallas Mavericks would like to host another big-time NBA event this season. So they made some changes.
After 7-Player Trade, Your Mavericks are Better. But How Much Better?
Three years ago to the day I loved Josh Howard . But this morning I’m thrilled that he’s no longer a Dallas Maverick.
Mavericks’ Nowitzki’s star shines for all to see
It was nearing 1 a.m. Saturday when party co-host Dirk Nowitzki made his entrance, looking dapper in his dark pinstripe suit.
East takes 76-69 lead at half of All-Star game
The largest crowd to watch a basketball game saw an all too familiar sight. Dwyane Wade did it again in north Texas.
NBA: Believe it, Gerald Wallace Is Better than Dirk Nowitzki
Normally I don’t get into the “Who is better” conversation, but after a recent article involving the words “Dirk” and “overrated”, I feel there are still some people that don’t quite get it.
Team shooting
This wasn’t the NBA Finals. This wasn’t even the NBA regular season. But this was still Dirk Nowitzki at American Airlines Center, and the Mavericks star was pretty good Saturday night in the Haier Shooting Stars event.