What's the deal with Dallas?

[Stifle Tower]

Strange how they win a championship, and immediately have players jump ship all over the place, and the guys they try to bring don't seem to want to be there. This is even more strange given that Cuban is known for treating his players well. Result: Total collapse of the championship team in one season.

Is there reverse discrimination against Dirk ? I'm sure there is more to it than that, but it is a strange outcome.

Nope, they went all in for DWill and I'm sure were hoping he'd be able to bring Howard along with him since at one point, they seemed joined at the hip. It was a calculated risk by Cuban - and he lost, to the Russian mobster. Guess this round goes to the new CBA. Brooklyn being able to offer so much more is ultimately what swayed Deron's mind. And giev the Nets credit as well; they knew they had competition and decided to put as many good players around Deron as they could. So when negotiations weren't happening with Orlando, they brought in Johnson. I'm sure Prokhorov doesn't mind paying the luxury tax for a year or two...or five. And utlimately, they'll probably still wind up with Howard

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Cuban had a decision to make. Re-up his title winning players, contend for a year or two, then be in a seriously bad cap situation, or try to semi-blow it up thinking you will get Deron, Paul, or Howard this summer. Paul and Howard screwed him, and Deron decided money was more important.

Money and loyalty. Come on.