The Dallas Mavericks have more positive than negative to grasp onto entering this season for the first time in a while. Hopefully, that makes the retirement of Dirk Nowitzki even the tiniest bit easier to swallow.
It is the slow time of year right now for basketball fans everywhere. Unfortunately, the offseason lull that manages to insert itself right in-between the wonder that is free agency and the much-anticipated season opener is here.
This is the time of year where Twitter debates become more ludicrous, yet futile. It seems inevitable that fans, writers, players, coaches and everyone in-between will say just about anything to spark a spirited debate about the teams or players that they willingly go to battle for in the deep abyss of NBA Twitter, blogs, and podcasts.