Eddie Sefko
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Been analyzing the NBA for 35 years and the Mavericks for the last 21. Now with . Always on the lookout for good hoops, good times, cold brews.
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OK, folks. This will be the last Twitter post for awhile. I'm joining the ranks of the unemployed today. Been a privilege to cover so many great people and great athletes for 18 years on the Mavericks' beat. Wish them all the best. I'll resurface in a week or two with an update.
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With Rick Carlisle breaking the news at his pregame presser, I can confirm that I am now a Mavericks' employee. While the role is evolving, I'll keep Twittersphere updated about where to find the videos, the Q&As, the podcasts, the words and more that will crank up soon.
#blessed
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Dirk Nowitzki hits a midrange jumper -- the same sort that he's hit thousands of times before -- for his fourth point of the night and the 31,420th of his career, one more than Wilt Chamberlain for sixth on the all-time NBA scoring list.
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Weirdest question of the night to Luka: “My wife and I named my dog after you, on a scale of 1 to 10, how cute do you think he is?”
Said Doncic: “I’d say nine, because if I say 10 then my dog will get jealous.”
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Dirk Nowitzki will receive a key to the city of Dallas at halftime Wednesday. He will be just the third person to receive a key from Mike Rawlings in his seven years as mayor. The honor commemorates not only Dirk’s achievements on the court but his great work in the community.
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Jason Kidd has been wearing assorted hats that are emblazoned with the 2011 champions logo. Very cool touch.
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Throwing self under bus: My Hou Chron analysis of Mavs' 98 draft:
Grade: F
"They gave up the No. 6 pick and an almost-certain lottery pick next season to get Steve Nash and the German big man. Europeans are such a risky bet, especially in the lottery. So many bust. So few bloom"
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NBA TV just announced it will televise the Mavericks' scrimmage Thursday night at 6 p.m. against the Lakers. First semi-real basketball in more than four months for both teams.
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Tim Hardaway Jr. says “People, be ready,” in regard to Kristaps Porzingis. Says what they have with KP “is scary, in a good way.” Said he’s never seen KP more motivated.
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Dirk Nowitzki on Wesley Matthews fractured leg. "I talked to him yesterday and he said he still moves better than me."
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Apologies for the wonky video, but here is Luka after Mavs’ walkthrough.
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Steve Kerr was in rare form after the Mavericks' blowout win over his Warriors: "Tough to lose by 48 points," he said. "But a break here or there and it only would have been 42, so that's how we have to look at it." Priceless.
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Kristaps Porzingis on Mavs' huge offensive night. "I think Luka was phenomenal tonight . . . It was a chain reaction starting from him."
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Kristaps Porzingis said he’s pleased where the Mavericks are right now. “We’re 5-2 and I haven’t even played well yet,” he said.
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Davis Bertans just made 21 3-pointers in a row while his shooting teammates Dorian Dinney-Smith and Spencer Dinwiddie tagged along for the victory ride.
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P.J. Washington on whether Thursday night felt like playoff basketball: "I don’t know, I ain’t never been to the playoffs.”
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Dirk Nowitzki on the investigation of the Mavs: "It’s very disappointing. It’s heartbreaking. I’m glad it’s all coming out. I was disgusted when I read the article, obviously, as everybody was. I was shocked ... that our franchise, my franchise, that stuff like that was going on"
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Dwight Powell, at the opening of a new tech center Tuesday, on his future: “There’s no place I’d rather be than Dallas. I’ve done everything to show I love it here. This team gave me my shot…treated me extremely well, as an athlete and man. So, yeah, I love the Dallas Mavericks"
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Deal is done. DeAndre Jordan has informed Mavericks he's coming to Dallas. Mavericks land a true big fish. Details:
http://t.co/e10t9foSY2
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I’m a little tired of Ja Moranr’s funk on a small guy. What about Spencer Dinwiddie’s dunk over a 7-1 DPOY????
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Justin Jackson, having added 20 pounds of muscle this off-season, knocking down threes this morning at Mavericks’ practice facility.
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Humbled beyond belief. And the feeling is absolutely mutual.
Rick Carlisle: "I just want to go on record saying that I miss
@ESefko
very badly. He is a wonderful man of the highest integrity. It's just one of the sad things that is happening in the media. That's a great man and it was a privilege to work with him for 11 years."
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Nico Harrison said the best way to help Luka Doncic is to surround him with a hall of fame coach who played his position.
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Mavs' Dwight Powell on those who did not kneel for anthem: "That speaks to the greatness of this country. Even if they may seem like outliers, it’s important for them to be able to speak their minds. That’s important for us as a league and a country, to have that freedom.”
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Luka Doncic is NBA player of the month for the Western Conference. Probably not the last award he'll win.
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Biggest wingspans at the NBA combine this year.
1. Mo Bamba (Texas) (7'10)
2. Udoka Azubuike (7'7)
3. Jaren Jackson (7'5.25)
T-4. Isaac Haas / Austin Wiley (7'5)
6. Ray Spalding (7'4.75)
7. Wendell Carter (7'4.5)
8. Bruno Fernando (7'4.25)
9. Kevin Hervey (UT-Arlington) (7'3.5)
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Luka Doncic has the right idea. Throwback the All-Star Game to the way it was.
“I don't think so," he said when asked if he liked World vs. USA. "I think it should go back to the West and the East. That’s what I like. That’s the format I think should happen again."
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Three Marines told Salah Mejri to make a 3-pointer with no hands. No problem, he said. Priceless.
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Luka in a little dust-up with Chriss. Biggest takeaway? Draymond Green clapping and laughing about it while his team is down by 20.
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Dirk Nowitzki on what a one-on-one match against Luka Doncic would go like? “He’s got a lot of moves in the one-on-one games. He’s got a lot of shots in his repertoire. I’d probably go with him now. But back in the days? No chance, no chance.”
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Not sure UCF is a fit in the Big 12. Their defense is too good.
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The Dirk shrine, where he threw the trash can that made this hole in the wall, will be cut out and moved to Golden State’s new arena next season, a Warrior official said.
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Source says Mavericks had "a great call" with Nerlens Noel & that he's excited to continue to play for the Mavericks. But nothing finalized.
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A Mark Cuban aside during his pregame chat: "If you’ve ever been in a company that’s failing … oh yeah, you guys are media, you all have.”
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Luka Doncic said it was "a terrible game," but added "we got 81 more, so nothing to worry about."
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Mavericks' Jalen Brunson added to the 13-manb USA Select team that will train against the U.S. Men's team in early August in Las Vegas. Trae Young, De'Aaron Fox, Marvin Bagley III and Jarrett Allen also on the team, among others.
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Dorian Finney-Smith turns 29 today. Said he was serenaded before shootaround by the lone Maverick rookie Moses Wright. Said DFS: "Moses sang it. And he sang it with love.”
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After 17 assists last night against the Lakers, Luka Doncic delivers his most important one at Mavs’ Cookies With Santa event.
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Jason Kidd on Luka, comparing his calf to Dirk's playoff knee in 2003: "That time is coming that we’re going to have to make that decision, either way . . . Do you play him or not? And we’ve gone through this once before. And we’re going to be right back in that seat again.”
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Gotta love Dirk Nowitzki. On if he can tell which teams are trying now, he said: "“Yeah, it’s pretty obvious. There obviously are some teams that are going for some losses. We're one that still wants to win." As for any ideas of tanking? "Well, I think Mark messed that up for us"
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Clearly, the acquisition of Luka Doncic means the Mavericks have either DeMarcus Cousins, Clint Capela or some other big man on their radar in free agency.
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About 200 minutes until 20,000 folks try to help the Mavericks level the series against Utah at a win apiece.
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"My family loves it here. Kids love it here. I love it and wanted to stay here." -- Dorian Finney-Smith on re-signing with Mavericks.
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Well, great. NBC was at "playing-through" commercial while Luka Doncic and Slovenia entered the stadium in Tokyo.
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Luka Doncic went from zero to grizzled playoff veteran in the short span of 48 minutes, plus more Maverick briefs from Game 1 loss to Clippers.
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Luka Doncic will be upgraded, coach Rick Carlisle said. Sounds likely he’ll play Wednesday
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Rick Carlisle said KP and Luka both will play Wednesday. KP said on a scale of 1 to 10, he is “15” excited.
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Many reports now saying Ryan Broekhoff is the player who will be waived to make room for Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. That's a tough one for one of the truly good guys (and solid players) you'll ever meet.
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Gregg Popovich hates 3-pointers: "It’s not real basketball. Let’s have a 4-point shot. Or a 5-point shot and make it really fun for the fans. Let’s make it a circus" When asked if game would be OK without a 3-pt. shot, he said: "What am I? You want me to cure cancer, too?"
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Dirk Nowitzki hecks out at 7:23, hugs Rick Carlisle and high-fives pretty much anybody within his long arm's reach. Mission accomplished by moving up to No. 6 on the all-time scoring list.
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Luka Doncic said he intends to play both the rising stars game and the All-Star game this weekend in Chicago.
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Just saw the Mavericks charter depart Love Field a few minutes ago. I’ll be following their jet trail shortly
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The newest Maverick takes the pregame court. Willie Cauley-Stein will be available tonight, Coach Rick Carlisle said.
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Dirk Nowitzki on the Mavericks' lack of success the past three seasons:
“33-24-33 sounds good if you’re talking about some things, but not wins. We’ve got a lot to be optimistic about, but there’s an amazing amount of work that needs to happen this summer.”
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At 3:48, more than three hours before tipoff, Kyrie Irving is working.
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It appears the Mavericks have decided to stick with the game plan, which is a good thing.
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If, as Mavericks fear, JJ Barea is lost for the rest of the season, it’s a terrible blow for them and one of their best players and best guys. Knowing him, though, he will come back firing in 2019-20. Can’t keep a fighter down
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Mavericks' eight games in the bubble:
July 31: Rockets, 8 p.m., Arena.
Aug. 2: Suns, 8 p.m., Visa.
Aug. 4: Kings, 1:30 p.m., HP
Aug. 6: Clippers, 5:30 p.m., HP
Aug. 8: Bucks, 7:30 p.m., Arena
Aug. 10: Jazz, 1:30 p.m., Arena
Aug. 11: Blazers, 4 p.m., Arena.
Aug. 13: Suns, TBD.
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Most people are good. These folks are really good.
Charlotte, North Carolina:
These two football teams gave Sam Jordan — a student with Down’s Syndrome — a special senior night.
Sam has been the student manager on the squad for four years.
Sports. Humanity.
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Luka Doncic on Dirk Nowitzki’s showing in Sunday’s All-Star Game: “He should have played more. They would have won for sure.” Mavericks are all back for practice today in Dallas.
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LA Clippers just gave the blueprint on how to slow down Luka Doncic, who finishes 0-for-8 from 3-point land and 4-of-14 overall with seven TOs. But most other teams don't have Patrick Beverley, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to throw at Doncic.
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Dirk Nowitzki on Satnam Singh: "I didn't think it was possible but we drafted somebody slower than me"
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Luka Doncic on dealing with the referees in preseason: “It’s better, but it’s only preseason. Now the real deal starts, so we’ll see then how it looks. It’s hard, but it’s something I have to do. t’s a part of the game I need to control better. And I think it’s getting better.
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Nice comment by Luka Doncic when asked about if he pays attention to the standings with under 20 games left. He said he doesn't understand the point of playing 72 games to make the playoffs, then how a team could be out if it loses two games in the play-in. Not a bad commentary.
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Luka Doncic on having Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford on the Mavs: “They’re both pretty similar, both great players. To have those two on the team is unbelievable to me. Rebounding, blocking shots, dunking, the energy. He (Gafford) brings a lot and I’m happy he’s on our team"
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No surprise that the last two minute report says refs missed the call on Luka Doncic last second shot.
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Luka Doncic went through full practice today. Status likely to be upgraded, per Rick Carlisle
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Wow. A great video about the legends that Dirk Nowitzki has passed on the scoring list in the last five seasons. Oscar, Hakeem, Elvin, Moses, Shaq and now Wilt. Dirk certainly belongs with all those other one-name wonders.
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Where the work gets done. Dereck Lively II in the lab with Tyson Chandler at today’s practice.
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Luka and Kleber have 36 points combined. The rest of the Mavericks have 14. Suns lead 57-50.
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Mavericks' Jalen Brunson on being named college player of decade by Sporting News. "It hasn’t really sunk in. I try not to think about it. Accolades will only hurt me if I listen to it. I’m humbled by it. But I got to keep moving forward. I’ll worry about all that when I retire."
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Charles Barkley just jumped on Mavericks bandwagon, says they are his sleeper team. Is that a kiss of death?
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Dirk Nowitzki and his foundation served up more than 1,000 Thanksgiving meals to those in need today, braving some tough weather conditions.
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Mavericks' game Sunday at Toronto is at 2:30 p.m. Dallas time. One of the reasons for the afternoon start is it's being highlighted as one of the NBA's Europe Primetime Games. It will be shown live in 109 countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
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Kristaps Porzingis is on the scene as Mavericks wrap up their first practice with their newcomers.
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That's the kind of play for the Mavericks that does wonders for team chemistry. Luka made the right basketball play and Brunson hit the corner three that could not have been more wide-open. Huge trust-builder for both players. Mavericks up 118-112 with 18 seconds left.
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First 2-0 start for Mavericks since 2004. They win in New Orleans. Rick Carlisle walking off the court with game ball in hand. Not sure who I'd give it to tonight. Lots of key contributors.
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Jalen Brunson chatting with kids at Covenant House in Philadelphia. Yes, that’s Rick Carlisle in the distance.
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Dirk Nowitzki is two points away from passing Oscar Robertson for 10th place on the all-time scoring list.
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The last time I had beers with Gerry Fraley was at the legendary Kays Lounge in Houston before it shuttered its doors. He loved the joint, like most ballwriters. Now he’s sitting at the Texas shaped table in the sky. Sports writing has lost a great one.
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Markieff Morris might have been the catalyst that saved the Mavericks' season when things were going south earlier in March. Here's the story:
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J.J. Barea may not have the name recognition, but he's done as much as anybody in the NBA this year for community service with his efforts to help Puerto Rico rebuild. Hence, he's up for two major awards.
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Jason Kidd on Golden State playing a lot of zone in Game 4: "The biggest compliment we've gotten is they got to play zone because they can't play us one on one, right? This is a championship DNA team. They're giving you a compliment that they can't guard you. It's pretty cool."
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Courtney Lee on watching Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic combine for 57 points in their first game together: "You get those two big European studs on the same team, it’s fun to watch. My job was easy. All I had to do was chase Beal off and when you get an open shot, shoot it"
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Rick Carlisle on Dennis Smith Jr.: "Most rookies lose steam as the year goes on, but he's gained steam. He's become a real leader."
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Remember Josh Richardson, who spent last season with the Mavericks? He's quietly averaged 18.3 points and shot 42.9 percent from 3-point range in the Spurs' four-game win streak that has put them into the play-in picture. Good dude. Glad he is having some success.
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Good to see Dirk Nowitzki at practice and working with Luka Doncic.
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And as we suspected for eight months, Luka Doncic is rookie of the year. Mom, Rick, girlfriend, all look very elated. This was a no brainer, although we have great respect for what's ahead for Trae Young and Deandre Ayton.
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A terrific international run for Luka Doncic comes to an end as Australia at long last has an Olympic medal.
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