There are obviously a lot of changes the Mavericks must make during what figures to be a long and busy offseason.  They must start at the top.  Avery has lost this team.  Now it must lose Avery.  The Mavericks need a new direction, and while it may not all be Avery's fault, he has failed to push any of the right buttons.  The Mavericks were completely underwhelming in a season of high expectations.  Turns out the first round flame-out to Golden State wasn't a fluke, it was a sign of things to come.  Avery pushed for the Kidd trade.  It didn't work.  This team became older and slower.  It mortgaged the future for a first round playoff exit.  Avery finally got the point guard he always wanted, and then couldn't figure out how to use him.

I like the Jason Kidd-Dirk Nowitzki combo.  Those two should stay.  As for everyone else?  Noone's job is safe.  And that stars with the "Little General".

David Reed

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