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The second conflict between Nelson and Cuban, which one is right and which one is wrong?
This article continues the above and talks about the second conflict between Nelson and Cuban. The main reason for this conflict is actually very common. Not only Nelson, but many other head coaches have also fallen out with their bosses for this reason, that is, players' health issues. Conscientious head coaches such as Doc Rivers will consider the future of the players, while the team owner pays more attention to the team's record. Which one is right or wrong? After reading this article, leave your comments in the comment area.
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In the 2002-2003 season, the Mavericks' lineup was very strong. The 24-year-old Nowitzki averaged 25+10+3+1.4 steals+1 per game that season. .0 blocks, was selected to the All-Stars for two consecutive years, and was selected to the All-NBA Team for three consecutive years. Steve Nash was also selected to the All-Star and All-NBA Team that season with 18+7. Although Finley did not have the honor, he averaged 19+6+3 per game and lived up to his reputation as a small giant.
Others such as Reeve LaFrentz, Adrian Griffin, Sean Bradley, Laga Bell, Edondo Najera and others are also in their prime. There is also a veteran Nick Van Exel sitting on the bench who still has some courage. Van Exel ranked fourth in the Best Sixth Man selection that season with averages of 12.5 points, 3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.
There is not much to say about the regular season. The 14-game winning streak at the beginning of the season shocked the league. After the regular season, the Mavericks won 60 wins and 22 losses, tied for the first place in the league with the Spurs in terms of record. This is Nelson's best record since the 1980-1981 season. Most importantly, this is the highest record in the 23-year history of the Mavericks!
In the first round of the playoffs, Nowitzki averaged 30 points per game, shot 52% from the field and 56% from three-point range, turning the Blazers' proud inside shooting into a scumbag. In the second round, they met the Kings, the most gorgeous team in team history. The first two games were tied at 1:1, and the third game was called In the peak showdown, the two sides fought hard for two overtimes, and the game lasted for three and a half hours. The Mavericks won 141:137 with the help of Fan Fan's 40 points and Nash's 31+11.
After this game, the probability of the Mavericks winning the championship soared. There were no surprises in the Western Conference Finals, Mavericks VS Spurs. Before the series started, Cuban got a piece of great news. Every game of this series will be broadcast live across the United States by the three major sports operators. This is a first for the Mavericks, and it represents the recognition of the strength of the Mavericks by fans and the media.
At that time, all the fans wanted to see who could reach the Finals after the Lakers missed the Western Conference Finals and end the Lakers' Triple Crown dynasty. There is no doubt that if the Mavericks play a good game, even defeat the Spurs and reach the Finals, then the Mavericks' traffic, topicality, exposure, and even market value will soar in the future.
In the opening game, Duncan and Nowitzki faced off. Although Duncan hit hard in the paint, scoring 40 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists, Nowitzki made 10 of 19 shots and scored 38 points and 15 rebounds in the final moment. Two free throws ensured the victory of the game. G2 returned to the Spurs' home court. Duncan was as steady as an old dog and once again contributed 32 points and 15 rebounds. Nowitzki made only 8 of 19 shots and scored 23 points and 10 rebounds. The Mavericks lost 106:119, and the score was tied at 1:1.
In the third game, Duncan hit again with 34 points and 24 rebounds. Nowitzki was in a strange state, shooting frequently. The worse scene happened with 7 minutes and 45 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Nowitzki was broken by Gino. Billy injured his left knee and couldn't stand up immediately. He was rushed to the locker room by car for examination. It was obvious that the Mavericks without Nowitzki were like being squeezed by a clay figure in front of the Spurs. In the end, they lost another game 83:96, trailing 1:2 by a big score.
After the game, Nowitzki was diagnosed with a mild cruciate ligament strain. The estimated treatment time was 7-15 days. At that time, the Mavericks' inside man Sean Bradley was retired for the season due to a sprained right knee connecting ligament. Center Evan signed as a temporary worker at the end of the season. - Eschmeyer was also reimbursed due to knee hydration. The lack of anyone inside and the strength of Duncan on the opposite side meant that there was not much time left for the Mavericks. Nowitzki did not play in G4. Duncan scored 21 points, 20 rebounds and 4 blocks, leading the Spurs to easily defeat the Mavericks. The big score came to 1:3.
The second quarrel between Cuban and Nelson came from this time. It was about whether Nowitzki should come or not. Cuban wanted Nowitzki to come, but Nelson firmly disagreed. After being in the circle for so many years, Nelson certainly knew that Nowitzki Although Kyrie's injury is not serious, the injured part is very sensitive. If the cruciate ligament is not maintained well and it is slightly torn or something, the consequences will be as short as one month or as long as three to five months. If it is directly ruptured, Nowitzki's career will basically be over.
Before Game 5, Nowitzki approached Nelson and expressed his willingness to play injured. Nelson smiled slightly and said -
"Uncle is very satisfied with your attitude, but don't even think about playing."
After Nelson rejected his request to play, Nowitzki directly found Cuban. Cuban found the team doctor and issued a note to Nelson allowing Nowitzki to play. This means that once something happens to Nowitzki, all the consequences have nothing to do with Nelson. But who is Nelson? Can he believe this? He smiled slightly and gave Nowitzki to the DNP directly, which made Cuban very angry..
Fortunately, in Game 5, all the Mavericks were on hand. Michael Finley exploded, scoring 31 points and 8 rebounds. LaFrentz, Najera and others also continued to consume Duncan. Crazy Fan contributed 12 points in the fourth quarter. In the end, the Mavericks defeated the Spurs 103:91, and the score was evened to 2:3.
Before Game 6, 6 days had passed since Nowitzki was injured, and the recovery time of 7-15 days mentioned by the team doctor was very close. Before Game 6, the Mavericks senior management held a meeting, at which Cuban ordered Nelson to play Nowitzki in Game 6, but Nelson said, "I will not risk my players," and walked away without giving the team owner any face.
Before the start of Game 6, "someone" who didn't know who it was, modified the player appearance list for Game 6 reported by Nelson to the NBA office, and moved Nowitzki from the DNP to the pending list. When Nowitzki appeared in his jersey at the American Airlines Center at home, all the fans thought he was going to play, but -
Nelson forced Nowitzki to sit on the sidelines for 48 minutes.
In fact, the Mavericks played very well in the first three quarters of this game. At the end of the third quarter, the Mavericks led the Spurs 69:56. However, the Mavericks' offense suddenly lost power in the fourth quarter. Fan Feng scored a layup in the first minute of the fourth quarter, and the game lasted for seven and a half minutes. At the time, the Mavericks did not score a point and no one made a shot. Nowitzki, sitting off the court, watched helplessly as the Mavericks went from leading by 13 points at 71:58 to falling behind by 10 points at 71:81.
At the most difficult time of the game, a reporter photographed Nowitzki getting up and wanting to communicate with Nelson, but Nelson pointed to the bench and said "Back" in a firm tone that did not allow anyone to question.
In the final Game 6, the Mavericks suffered a blackout for seven minutes and were hit by an offensive frenzy for 9:34 in the fourth quarter. They eventually lost Game 6 and were eliminated by the Spurs.
In the post-game interview, faced with the media's doubts about not letting Nowitzki play, Nelson was rarely emotional. He said,
"His (Nowitzki) was handed over to me by his father. His father said to me, I am his German father, and you are his American father. , I think if he is a thirty-three or four-year-old veteran, I am willing to let him take a gamble, but he is still young, and he will play basketball for at least ten years in the future. I cannot let his health have the slightest risk. You must be 100% healthy, this is my principle. "
This incident was a huge blow to Cuban. He originally wanted to show off in front of fans across the United States, but he ended up showing off. After the seven-minute black incident, the Mavericks were labeled a "showman" by fans. , no matter how good the Mavericks' record in the regular season is, no one still believes that they have the strength to win the championship. Many fans even subconsciously believe that the Mavericks will always fall behind at critical moments. It was not until Nowitzki led the team to win the championship in 2011 that this hat was completely removed.
The furious Cuban, of course, threw all the blame on Nelson. He publicly stated in the media that Nelson was a stubborn guy and was very self-righteous. He even said such outrageous things as the Mavericks were stolen from a championship by Nelson. Nelson was not a good person either. When interviewed by media reporters, he also ridiculed and sarcastically criticized Cuban, saying that he didn't understand sports and was messing around.
In fact, the conflict between Nelson and Mark Cuban this season goes beyond that. That season was actually the last year of Nelson's contract. The Mavericks were clearly eligible to renew Nelson's contract in advance, but Cuban did not hand over a contract to Nelson until the finals. This made Nelson very dissatisfied.
At this time, he has coached the Mavericks for six years, and personally brought the Mavericks from nothing to the championship team with the best record in the league. If he changes at this time, wouldn't it be equivalent to making a wedding dress for others, so even though Nelson and Cuban are not in the same pot, he still doesn't want to leave.
On July 1, 2003, the door to the free market opened. On that day, several teams cried and shouted that they wanted to give Nelson a contract. When Cuban saw this situation, he immediately panicked. He really didn't think about it. Old Nelson's pastry turned out to be so good. On July 2, Cuban handed Old Nelson a three-year, 15.32 million contract. This contract was really disgusting. Not to mention it was full or small, the contract period was only three years, neither short nor long.
Although this contract was quite different from Nelson's expectations, Nelson still signed the renewal contract. It should be noted that Nelson's contract was a full head coaching contract. Previously, Nelson had been receiving a 3.5 million head coach and 1.6 million general manager contract, which was equivalent to Cuban removing Nelson's general manager position in disguise. What's more, Cuban promoted Nelson's son, Nelson Jr., to serve as the general manager.
His son has become his boss, which means that Old Nelson can't let go of Mavericks. In addition, he has a really broad mind. It feels like we are all one family, and it doesn't matter who is in it. This matter must be dealt with by Mr. Fireworks. If I don't knock Cuban's pouty mouth flat with one punch, I will quit the black boy class.
Of course, Nelson's dissatisfaction with Cuban has increased. In order to limit Nelson's prestige and power, Cuban began to intensively train his cronies to join various departments.
In the next chapter, we will talk about the third conflict between Nelson and Cuban. This conflict led to Nelson having to leave the Mavericks, which he had coached for eight years..
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