Mac
Just got a new MacBook Pro today. Amongst other things, I was concerned about the transition from Windows to OS X. I’ll write more later, but this is a great article over at Lifehacker about switching from Windows to the Mac.
Uptime
Finally, the 1-year mark has been passed on the server.
up 389 days, 22:15, 1 user, load average: 0.00, 0.00, 0.00
Hey Mavs! You Couldn’t Have Won Anyway
By now, we are all aware of the recent 1st round exit made by the Dallas Mavericks. Only worse, they lost the Championship Finals last year to Miami after winning the first two games. So, compiled with last year’s momentum shift in the finals to this year’s best-team-in-the-NBA with an early embarrassing 1st round exit, this Mavs team is doomed in the future.
That said, now to my point. With the Warriors, whom owned the Mavs and sent them packing, there was no chance that they would win this series. You see, this series was the perfect story from the beginning. It’s the classic under-dog slash David-and-Goliath match up with an unparalleled ending. Don Nelson (David) comes into Big-D to slay Mark Cuban (Goliath) and his ultra-arrogant demeanor of an organization. Therefore, the Mavs weren’t just playing against a very good Warriors team, but they were playing against destiny. Ignore the fact that they had a tough time with the Warriors, but this story was already written from the beginning. How can you beat Destiny?
Sorry, Mavs. You had no chance at winning. It was classic old Gladiator enters the Arena for one last time to slay the evil emperor. Ok, so maybe it wasn’t that dramatic, but what do you expect when you have an owner like Mark Cuban?
So, how do we right this wrong? Their’s no way that the Mavs keep this team together. Emotionally this team has lost in two colossal playoff series and therefore can’t win together. To match Avery’s coaching style, you have to go get a dominant 1st option player - preferably a big-man. That doesn’t mean Dirk should go necessarily, but he can’t be the team leader and needs to be the 2nd option. Ultimately, one of two things need to occur:
1) The Mavs get a true 1st-option guy, making Dirk the 2nd option. Don’t get me wrong, Dirk’s an All-Star for life, but he’s not going to lead this team (or Avery doesn’t know how to let him - which is even worse)
2) The Mavs trade Dirk to get a super-star in Big-D. Someone that can win, wants the ball, and can lead. Remember, we’ve got to change the culture here at the Mavs. What about Kobe, he’s not happy at all.
So, we know Dirk can’t beat Destiny, but perhaps someone else could?