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GhostBuster6 
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| Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/7/12 at 11:02 pm)
I know this is a bit random but just looking at the talent in this league and that fact that he carried that Mavs team (yes he had some timely help and hot shooting from Terry) to a world title beating lakers, thunder, AND heat has still got to be one of the greatest runs ever.
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LSUandAU
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/7/12 at 11:05 pm to GhostBuster6)
It was one of the best runs ever...it was his time and all of his opponents knew it...incredible how he pulled out game 2 in the finals, then game 4, 5 and 6.
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DallasTiger11 
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/7/12 at 11:18 pm to GhostBuster6)
He was incredible but it wouldn't have happened without Chandler.
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TheSexecutioner 
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/7/12 at 11:26 pm to GhostBuster6)
It really is amazing. Definitely got lucky in that he had Chandler and all of the teams they got through had below average center play at the time.
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Matisyeezy 
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/7/12 at 11:39 pm to TheSexecutioner)
And a crapload of free throws. Like. A lot.
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VerlanderBEAST 
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 12:13 am to GhostBuster6)
The whole Mavs Cinderella narrative is a myth.
The Mavs were a dominant 55-18 that year when Dirk played. They were an elite team.
This post was edited on 12/8 at 1:03 am
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BayouBengals03 
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 12:25 am to GhostBuster6)
The Mavs were really good that year.
They were the best team in the NBA for a few stretches in the regular season, when Dirk and Chandler were healthy. And they were the best team in the playoffs.
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GeorgeTheGreek
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 12:52 am to GhostBuster6)
He was unstoppable. The fade away jumper from the T ... Every damn time.
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Philosoraptor 
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 12:59 am to GeorgeTheGreek)
frick Dirk and the mavs
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GreatLakesTiger24 
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 1:01 am to GhostBuster6)
it really was incredible
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DrVinnyBoombatz 
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 1:46 am to Matisyeezy)
quote:
And a crapload of free throws. Like. A lot.
No. The Mavs had pretty much equal amount of free throws for every series. Dallas just had a really high free throw percentage so it looked like they had more. And Dirk would get a lot of attempts because he had the ball the majority of the time.
Dirks run is one of the most impressive ever, right there with Hakeem Olajuwons run.
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VerlanderBEAST
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 1:52 am to DrVinnyBoombatz)
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Dirks run is one of the most impressive ever, right there with Hakeem Olajuwons run
Dirk's Mavs supporting cast>>>>>>>>the Rockets pre Drexler supporting cast
This post was edited on 12/8 at 1:54 am
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GHAZI
Dallas Mavs 2011 NBA Champions
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 1:55 am to VerlanderBEAST)
HAS DIED
DIRK HAS RISEN
DIRK WILL COME AGAIIIIIIIIIIIIN
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GHAZI
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 1:56 am to GHAZI)
Pretty sure I pointed this out while it was happening.
The Mavs beat 7 all-NBA players that year. Aldridge, Westbrook, Durant, Bryant, Gasol, James and Wade.
Amazing... we so fricking stacked
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Matisyeezy
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 2:37 am to DrVinnyBoombatz)
I'm not referring to team totals, I'm just referring to the ungodly amount he shot. IIRC, there were games when he had 20+ attempts. That's a lot. I may be inflating the numbers in my mind, though, and I'm too lazy to check.
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bluebarracuda
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 3:00 am to GhostBuster6)
What lovely flowing locks 
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chalmetteowl 
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 3:26 am to GhostBuster6)
they also happened to catch the Lakers when they weren't THE Lakers, Thunder when they weren't THE Thunder, and Heat before they were THE Heat
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GHAZI
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 3:30 am to chalmetteowl)
Uh no
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GHAZI
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 3:31 am to GHAZI)
I suppose if the Heat won the title in 2011 it would've made the Mavs beating them more impressive?
hhmm....
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lsufan112001 
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| re: Dirk's run to the NBA title is still astonishing to me (Posted on 12/8/12 at 8:27 am to Matisyeezy)
And a crapload of free throws. Like. A lot.
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hell, against Miami Wade stayed on the line. over 20 a game i believe.
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