Opinions on DeAndre??

I think basketball-wise, it was smart to stay in Los Angeles, but to me, this is worse than what LeBron did to Cleveland. You cant go back on a verbal agreement like that. You best believe Cuban is not done with this issue. 

I think the surprising thing is Wes Matthews decided to stick around, i kinda thought he might leave and join the Kings after hearing DeAndre changed his mind. 

Never thought id actually feel sorry for Mark Cuban…

I think basketball-wise, it was smart to stay in Los Angeles, but to me, this is worse than what LeBron did to Cleveland. You cant go back on a verbal agreement like that. You best believe Cuban is not done with this issue. 

I think the surprising thing is Wes Matthews decided to stick around, i kinda thought he might leave and join the Kings after hearing DeAndre changed his mind. 

Never thought id actually feel sorry for Mark Cuban…

he punked out dallas big time… i dont have to much of an issue of him changing his mind but the fact dallas was trying to contact him and he pretty much blew them off instead instead of manning up

he punked out dallas big time… i dont have to much of an issue of him changing his mind but the fact dallas was trying to contact him and he pretty much blew them off instead instead of manning up

 He’s A fucking pussy

grow a pair

 He’s A fucking pussy

grow a pair

 I think the end of this story is some pretty physical games between the two teams this year.  You can assume DeAndre will be missing plenty of free throws.

 I think the end of this story is some pretty physical games between the two teams this year.  You can assume DeAndre will be missing plenty of free throws.

What really made him want out of LA in the first place and how did that change in a week?

You commit to the Mav’s so they miss out on free agents, that’s a douchebag move, even if he didn’t mean to.

It makes him look like he doesn’t have his crap together.

What really made him want out of LA in the first place and how did that change in a week?

You commit to the Mav’s so they miss out on free agents, that’s a douchebag move, even if he didn’t mean to.

It makes him look like he doesn’t have his crap together.

 Is it at all surprising that a guy who shoots so poorly from the free throw line lacks mental fortitude? Struggles at the line are mental and he’s soft as hell.

I never bought into this "the Clippers are a hated team" stuff before, but it’s hard to wish them success after this debacle.

 Is it at all surprising that a guy who shoots so poorly from the free throw line lacks mental fortitude? Struggles at the line are mental and he’s soft as hell.

I never bought into this "the Clippers are a hated team" stuff before, but it’s hard to wish them success after this debacle.

 He chose the better team but was unprofessional in how he did it by not atleast letting Cuban know. I feel bad for Dallas but Im a Cleveland fan hard to feel to bad and not just thankful it was not us this time.

 He chose the better team but was unprofessional in how he did it by not atleast letting Cuban know. I feel bad for Dallas but Im a Cleveland fan hard to feel to bad and not just thankful it was not us this time.

 It was a jerk move by him. He really screwed up Dallas FA. But he really screwed himself up, he will not be trusted and no one will sign him when he’s a FA except LA, but by then he’ll be older. However, this makes the Mavs worse and it gives the Jazz an even better chance to make the playoffs so it’s better for me. Still don’t like the way he handled the situation though.

 It was a jerk move by him. He really screwed up Dallas FA. But he really screwed himself up, he will not be trusted and no one will sign him when he’s a FA except LA, but by then he’ll be older. However, this makes the Mavs worse and it gives the Jazz an even better chance to make the playoffs so it’s better for me. Still don’t like the way he handled the situation though.

with DJ being one of my favorite players it was very disappointing to see this from him, but then again these are the typical things that the Clippers organization have been tied to. When dealing with the clippers I get a sense of entitlement from ownership to coaching staff to players. I don’t have a problem that he changed his mind, he’s 26 years old and didn’t have his mind set, what normal 26 year old would have their mind set km such a huge decision on their life? What irked me was the manner in which it was handled. Your a grown ass 7’0 man, what are you scared of? What did you have to lose by not picking up the phone and calling Cuban to let him know you changed your mind? The way you handled your decision has completely thrown off the Dallas franchise for potentially years! I understand that it was a business decision, the Clippers are the better team basketball wise but in the end I have to applaud the Mavericks organization foe the way they handled this debacle, I’m not a Cuban fan but I do wish him the best of luck in recovering from this. 

with DJ being one of my favorite players it was very disappointing to see this from him, but then again these are the typical things that the Clippers organization have been tied to. When dealing with the clippers I get a sense of entitlement from ownership to coaching staff to players. I don’t have a problem that he changed his mind, he’s 26 years old and didn’t have his mind set, what normal 26 year old would have their mind set km such a huge decision on their life? What irked me was the manner in which it was handled. Your a grown ass 7’0 man, what are you scared of? What did you have to lose by not picking up the phone and calling Cuban to let him know you changed your mind? The way you handled your decision has completely thrown off the Dallas franchise for potentially years! I understand that it was a business decision, the Clippers are the better team basketball wise but in the end I have to applaud the Mavericks organization foe the way they handled this debacle, I’m not a Cuban fan but I do wish him the best of luck in recovering from this. 

 In the end he went with the better situation, so I can’t fault him for choosing the clippers. He was made these promises about being a focal point on offense by Dallas (which were probably a crock of shit) and I’m sure the temptation of starting over and being welcomed by a new franchise as somewhat of a savior appealed to him, as did not being in the shadow of Paul and griffin. You have to remember he has spent his whole career with the clippers and never really has been in a position like this before where he has been so coveted.

Then, after giving it some thought, he probably realized what everyone else saw all along. That he wouldn’t excel as a offensive focal point, he was actually in a perfect position for his talents in LA, and that his chances of winning would be much greater with the clippers. From a basketball and personal standpoint it really seems like a logical and easy decision.

The problem was the way that he handled it, and the negative effects of his decision will impact his reputation for awhile. He rushed into a decision without giving it the proper amount of thought and was probably pushed to do so by his management. As bad as it is that he changed his mind, he should of at least reached out to Dallas to explain his reasons instead of just basically leaving them hanging. The mavs definitely have a right to be pissed, even though he technically didn’t break any rules and probably made the right decision for him.

I could never feel bad for Mark cuban though, especially after he basically lobbied the league to boycott the agreed upon Chris Paul trade to the Lakers in 2011. 

 In the end he went with the better situation, so I can’t fault him for choosing the clippers. He was made these promises about being a focal point on offense by Dallas (which were probably a crock of shit) and I’m sure the temptation of starting over and being welcomed by a new franchise as somewhat of a savior appealed to him, as did not being in the shadow of Paul and griffin. You have to remember he has spent his whole career with the clippers and never really has been in a position like this before where he has been so coveted.

Then, after giving it some thought, he probably realized what everyone else saw all along. That he wouldn’t excel as a offensive focal point, he was actually in a perfect position for his talents in LA, and that his chances of winning would be much greater with the clippers. From a basketball and personal standpoint it really seems like a logical and easy decision.

The problem was the way that he handled it, and the negative effects of his decision will impact his reputation for awhile. He rushed into a decision without giving it the proper amount of thought and was probably pushed to do so by his management. As bad as it is that he changed his mind, he should of at least reached out to Dallas to explain his reasons instead of just basically leaving them hanging. The mavs definitely have a right to be pissed, even though he technically didn’t break any rules and probably made the right decision for him.

I could never feel bad for Mark cuban though, especially after he basically lobbied the league to boycott the agreed upon Chris Paul trade to the Lakers in 2011. 

I feel sorry for Dirk. Every off season Dirk reaches out and tries to recruit FA’s to come to Dallas. He has taken a big pay cut and has even offered to come off the bench. He is a humble guy that wants to win, but with each passing season he is getting older and older….

I feel sorry for Dirk. Every off season Dirk reaches out and tries to recruit FA’s to come to Dallas. He has taken a big pay cut and has even offered to come off the bench. He is a humble guy that wants to win, but with each passing season he is getting older and older….

 This could honestly effect Dallas for years to come since they missed out on other free agents because they had cap space attached to him that they couldnt use. Bottom line he bogus, shouldnt have commited to them in the first place if he wasnt SURE about his decision. Smh man.

 This could honestly effect Dallas for years to come since they missed out on other free agents because they had cap space attached to him that they couldnt use. Bottom line he bogus, shouldnt have commited to them in the first place if he wasnt SURE about his decision. Smh man.

 I think he is a weak minded fool. Who couldn’t say no when Dallas pressed him for a commitment.   It was bad enough he changed his mind after Dallas changed their whole team for him. But it was pathetic he didn’t have the cajole to call the Mavs and tell them.

 I think he is a weak minded fool. Who couldn’t say no when Dallas pressed him for a commitment.   It was bad enough he changed his mind after Dallas changed their whole team for him. But it was pathetic he didn’t have the cajole to call the Mavs and tell them.

 I don’t think I have a problem with him switching up his decision, I mean David West did that to the Celtics back in 2011 or 2012, and he’s known as one of the best veterans on and off the court in the NBA. People change their minds.

What I do have a problem with is DJ not having the balls to pick up his phone and inform the Mavs of his change of heart. I’ve been the GM of a few business over the past two years, and the one thing that always makes me mad/upset, no matter how many times it happens, is when an employee no calls no shows because they didn’t want to call out, or when an employee is ridiculously late and doesn’t bother calling to let me know so I can make the proper adjustments. Just like with my stores, when this happens you’re left picking up the pieces on the fly because now you’re reacting instead of planning, and this is exactly what the Mavs are doing now. Summer league has started, all these players are already signed with new teams, and the Mavs are just sitting there trying to make the best of a bad situation. 

I think this reflecs poorly on Deandre, and think he needs to grow up. These guys get so much training on how to handle the media and how to conduct themselves, that it just blows my mind that a grown man makes the same stupid mistake/choice that some of my 16 year old employees make. Clippers are clearly the better team, and I understand why he would go back, but he also knows he’s not one of those 3rd tear FA’s, it’s not like he wasn’t going to get PAID if he sat on his decision a little longer to make the right move. Punk move, and I hope the Mavs play with a vengence this year because of it

 I don’t think I have a problem with him switching up his decision, I mean David West did that to the Celtics back in 2011 or 2012, and he’s known as one of the best veterans on and off the court in the NBA. People change their minds.

What I do have a problem with is DJ not having the balls to pick up his phone and inform the Mavs of his change of heart. I’ve been the GM of a few business over the past two years, and the one thing that always makes me mad/upset, no matter how many times it happens, is when an employee no calls no shows because they didn’t want to call out, or when an employee is ridiculously late and doesn’t bother calling to let me know so I can make the proper adjustments. Just like with my stores, when this happens you’re left picking up the pieces on the fly because now you’re reacting instead of planning, and this is exactly what the Mavs are doing now. Summer league has started, all these players are already signed with new teams, and the Mavs are just sitting there trying to make the best of a bad situation. 

I think this reflecs poorly on Deandre, and think he needs to grow up. These guys get so much training on how to handle the media and how to conduct themselves, that it just blows my mind that a grown man makes the same stupid mistake/choice that some of my 16 year old employees make. Clippers are clearly the better team, and I understand why he would go back, but he also knows he’s not one of those 3rd tear FA’s, it’s not like he wasn’t going to get PAID if he sat on his decision a little longer to make the right move. Punk move, and I hope the Mavs play with a vengence this year because of it

Not answering calls… His teammates, etc not leaving his house knowing Cuban/Parsons wanted to meet… Griffin posting a picture of a chair against the door. All of it just seems extremely immature. Just very unprofessional and disrespectful. This says a lot about Jordan’s mentality to me. Weak. I have no problem with him changing his mind, but this was just extremely unprofessional. 

This could be a blessing in disguise for Dallas though. You don’t want a guy like that being your next franchise player. 

Not answering calls… His teammates, etc not leaving his house knowing Cuban/Parsons wanted to meet… Griffin posting a picture of a chair against the door. All of it just seems extremely immature. Just very unprofessional and disrespectful. This says a lot about Jordan’s mentality to me. Weak. I have no problem with him changing his mind, but this was just extremely unprofessional. 

This could be a blessing in disguise for Dallas though. You don’t want a guy like that being your next franchise player. 

 i never liked him to begin with, nothing personal nothing i would call hate. But he just seems immature and I have a life long disgust for guys who cant hit ft’s. This whole thing came off as immature. I dont mind him changin his mind, The nba sets the rules and he didnt break them  and he didnt screw the mavs that bad since they only really lost out on guys like lin, koufas and hibbert. But the not being a man about it and talking to the mavs straight up is childish.

 i never liked him to begin with, nothing personal nothing i would call hate. But he just seems immature and I have a life long disgust for guys who cant hit ft’s. This whole thing came off as immature. I dont mind him changin his mind, The nba sets the rules and he didnt break them  and he didnt screw the mavs that bad since they only really lost out on guys like lin, koufas and hibbert. But the not being a man about it and talking to the mavs straight up is childish.

 1. hes a punk

2. he makes basketball games incredibly boring with that hack a jordan shit

 1. hes a punk

2. he makes basketball games incredibly boring with that hack a jordan shit

To think all this for a rich mans Tyson Chandler. 

To think all this for a rich mans Tyson Chandler. 

I think this move was just flat out classless. By definition we have this: 

The definition of a commitment is a promise or agreement to do something.

An example of commitment is marriage.

An example of commitment is going into business with someone.

Well, with the whole 9 day window the NBA basically made room for something like this because technically a player can’t really commit to a team because this kind of a promise is not allowed until July 9th and there we have the problem. The thing is he absolutely had the right to do this since this rule is in total favor of the players here and we all know this league is the biggest players league in the world. No other team sport is controlled this much by the players and especially by his agents.

I really don’t buy the rumors that his agent pushed Jordan into the Mavs direction either. He is 26 years old, played in the league for 7 years now and can’t make his own decision where to sign a MAX CONTRACT? And nothing, absolutely nothing changed from the situation where he decided to leave the Clippers. But as he said, he changed his mind…

The whole situation put the Mavs into a very tough position. Not only did Jordan wait until the last day of the 9 day window, the fact that he and/or his agent refused to give the Mavs an explanation is just flat out horrible and I really start to dislike almost any ‘star’ player on their roster. The whole whining, flopping and whole b!tching is just pathetic. 

In the end I think karma will take care of this and I have no doubt at all, that the Clippers and their overly talented roster as well as their clowning new owner will fall short again and again in the upcoming offseasons. 

I think this move was just flat out classless. By definition we have this: 

The definition of a commitment is a promise or agreement to do something.

An example of commitment is marriage.

An example of commitment is going into business with someone.

Well, with the whole 9 day window the NBA basically made room for something like this because technically a player can’t really commit to a team because this kind of a promise is not allowed until July 9th and there we have the problem. The thing is he absolutely had the right to do this since this rule is in total favor of the players here and we all know this league is the biggest players league in the world. No other team sport is controlled this much by the players and especially by his agents.

I really don’t buy the rumors that his agent pushed Jordan into the Mavs direction either. He is 26 years old, played in the league for 7 years now and can’t make his own decision where to sign a MAX CONTRACT? And nothing, absolutely nothing changed from the situation where he decided to leave the Clippers. But as he said, he changed his mind…

The whole situation put the Mavs into a very tough position. Not only did Jordan wait until the last day of the 9 day window, the fact that he and/or his agent refused to give the Mavs an explanation is just flat out horrible and I really start to dislike almost any ‘star’ player on their roster. The whole whining, flopping and whole b!tching is just pathetic. 

In the end I think karma will take care of this and I have no doubt at all, that the Clippers and their overly talented roster as well as their clowning new owner will fall short again and again in the upcoming offseasons. 

 His screaming on dunks,whining on every call,missing free throws and now this,it’s pretty clear. He’s an immature little kid. That’s my opinion on Deandre.

 His screaming on dunks,whining on every call,missing free throws and now this,it’s pretty clear. He’s an immature little kid. That’s my opinion on Deandre.

 He folded from media pressure and doubts of his own ability. He should be ashamed of himslef. A man is as good as his word and Dre’s word means $h!+.

 He folded from media pressure and doubts of his own ability. He should be ashamed of himslef. A man is as good as his word and Dre’s word means $h!+.

 You don’t give a team your word that you’ll sign and take $80 MILLION DOLLARS while not being 100% sure about this decision. It’s his right to choose what team he wants to go to and he has the option to back out of a deal until he signs his name to a contract, but it was extremely unprofessional and he will hear boos for the rest of his career. Can’t wait until the Clippers head to Dallas to play this year. Lost a lot of respect for him.

 You don’t give a team your word that you’ll sign and take $80 MILLION DOLLARS while not being 100% sure about this decision. It’s his right to choose what team he wants to go to and he has the option to back out of a deal until he signs his name to a contract, but it was extremely unprofessional and he will hear boos for the rest of his career. Can’t wait until the Clippers head to Dallas to play this year. Lost a lot of respect for him.

Deandre handled the situation about as poorly as you can. I like what Chandler Parsons said about him. I think he’s scared to be a franchise player. He’s mentally about as soft as they come. Don’t want to compare him to Dwight, but he’s a basic Dwight clone in terms of immaturity. I still can’t believe Dwight dragged the Magic through that mess years ago. I don’t know personally obviously but he should be ashamed and embarrassed about his actions. When the Clippers travel to Dallas next season, they might want to add extra security because it could get very ugly.

Deandre handled the situation about as poorly as you can. I like what Chandler Parsons said about him. I think he’s scared to be a franchise player. He’s mentally about as soft as they come. Don’t want to compare him to Dwight, but he’s a basic Dwight clone in terms of immaturity. I still can’t believe Dwight dragged the Magic through that mess years ago. I don’t know personally obviously but he should be ashamed and embarrassed about his actions. When the Clippers travel to Dallas next season, they might want to add extra security because it could get very ugly.

 You know what though Dallas is better off they need to start it over and whole heartedly. Let that be a lesson in the NBA…players aren’t leaving their team for stardom…they’ll only leave for more money or Rings, the two things that walk the talk. Now its time for Dallas to do it the way every NBA team is in 2015…lose games, draft well, get assets.

 You know what though Dallas is better off they need to start it over and whole heartedly. Let that be a lesson in the NBA…players aren’t leaving their team for stardom…they’ll only leave for more money or Rings, the two things that walk the talk. Now its time for Dallas to do it the way every NBA team is in 2015…lose games, draft well, get assets.

 Don’t really think much of DeAndre for breaking his word but I’d be interested to know what made him think the Mavs were a better team to be on the the Clippers unless it was issues due to CP3:-

Plus points for going to Dallas:-

A bigger market team

Gets away from any issues with team mates

Was sold the team’s vision by Cuban and co

Chance to play with Dirk in the frontcourt

Possibly deeper starting 5 and key players

Plus points for staying with Clippers:-

Bigger contract

Has two franchise level players on the team

Signing new deal cements his place with the team means than it’s harder for team mates to be on his case

Team has just added Paul Pierce

Team has bigger winning window than Dallas currently

Both teams had title winning coaches so that isn’t a factor for leaving or staying.

I seem to recall that Hedo Turkoglu had made some sort of commitment to Portland then decided to go to the Raptors instead.

 Don’t really think much of DeAndre for breaking his word but I’d be interested to know what made him think the Mavs were a better team to be on the the Clippers unless it was issues due to CP3:-

Plus points for going to Dallas:-

A bigger market team

Gets away from any issues with team mates

Was sold the team’s vision by Cuban and co

Chance to play with Dirk in the frontcourt

Possibly deeper starting 5 and key players

Plus points for staying with Clippers:-

Bigger contract

Has two franchise level players on the team

Signing new deal cements his place with the team means than it’s harder for team mates to be on his case

Team has just added Paul Pierce

Team has bigger winning window than Dallas currently

Both teams had title winning coaches so that isn’t a factor for leaving or staying.

I seem to recall that Hedo Turkoglu had made some sort of commitment to Portland then decided to go to the Raptors instead.