Come Fly With Me

Posted by Rob Mahoney on October 12, 2009 under Previews |

Ball Don’t Lie’s Mavs preview has finally hit the internet stands, and Kelly Dwyer is pretty high on Dallas’ chances:

I’m not entirely sure why I like these Mavericks as much as I do. There’s a very real chance the bottom falls out for this squad, that certain aspects of the team just fall flat, and that the squad barely musters a record above .500.

The team could tune out Rick Carlisle. Jason Kidd, Dirk Nowitzki, Erick Dampier and Shawn Marion could see age catch up to them. Jason Terry’s hot-shooting ways could come to an end. Injuries could hit hard. The rotations just might not work. Josh Howard might not show up. The team just might not have it.

Or, everything could go perfectly, led by Carlisle. I guess I’m pretty smitten with the upside of this team, and I think you should be, too. No, I didn’t bump their win projection into the high 50s, but I wouldn’t be surprised if everything went perfectly. Wouldn’t be surprised if everything fell apart, either, but I’m leaning closer to the one where the Mavs do exceedingly well in spite of advancing age.

Check BDL for Dwyer’s full preview, as well as plenty of other fun.