Dallas Mavericks NBA 2K10 Ratings (Final)

DALLAS MAVERICKS
84 Overall, 81 Offense, 87 Defense

2009-2010 SUMMARY
W/L: 55-27 (4th in NBA, 2nd in East, 1st in Southwest)
PYTH: 49-33 (12th)
SRS: 2.67 (12th)
PACE: 92.5 (17th)
ORTG: 109.2 (10th)
DRTG: 106.3 (12th)

Simple Rating System and Pythagorean just gained a big boost of legitimacy as the Mavericks posted the 4th best record in the league but were ousted in the playoffs by the Spurs who had the 10th best record in the league but better marks in SRS and Pythagorean (4th in both).

PLAYER RATINGS
82 – Dirk Nowitzki (PF/C)
77 - Jason Kidd (PG)
77 - Caron Butler (SF/SG)
76 - Jason Terry (SG/SF)
73 - Shawn Marion (SF/PF)
72 – Rodrigue Beaubois (PG/SG)
71 - Brendan Haywood (C)
70 - Erick Dampier (C)
70 – J.J. Barea (PG/SG)
63 - Tim Thomas (PF/SF)
62 - Eduardo Najera (PF/C)
60 - DeShawn Stevenson (SG)
58 - Matt Carroll (SF/SG)

TEAM ROTATION
STARTERS
C Brendan Haywood (23)
PF Dirk Nowitzki (39)
SF Shawn Marion (25)
SG Caron Butler (34)
PG Jason Kidd (41)
BENCH
SG Jason Terry (29)
C Erick Dampier (24)
PG J.J. Barea (18)
PG Rodrigue Beaubois (4)
PF Eduardo Najera (3)
SG DeShawn Stevenson (0)
SF Matt Carroll (0)
RESERVE
PF Tim Thomas (PERSONAL, OUT FOR SEASON)

PLAYER ROLES
STARTER: Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Caron Butler, Shawn Marion, Brendan Haywood
SIXTH: Jason Terry
ROLE: Erick Dampier, J.J. Barea
PROSPECT: Rodrigue Beaubois
BENCH: Eduardo Najera, DeShawn Stevenson, Tim Thomas, Matt Carroll

TEAM STRENGTHS
Inside Scoring: Dirk Nowitzki (A-)
Outside Scoring: Dirk Nowitzki (A-), Jason Terry (A-), J.J. Barea (A-), Matt Carroll (B+), Caron Butler (B+), Jason Kidd (B+)
Perimeter Defense: N/A
Post Defense: Erick Dampier (A-), Brendan Haywood (A-)
Ball Handling: Jason Kidd (A), J.J. Barea (B+)
Rebounding: Erick Dampier (A), Brendan Haywood (A-)
Basketball IQ: Dirk Nowitzki (A), Jason Kidd (B+), Caron Butler (B+), Jason Terry (B+)
Athleticism: Rodrigue Beaubois (A-), Shawn Marion (B+), Jason Terry (B+), DeShawn Stevenson (B+)

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Dirk Nowitzki

VITALS
Height: 7’0”
Weight: 245
Hand: Right
College: Germany
Years Pro: 12
Age: 31
Jersey Number: 41
Personality: Neutral
Position: PF
2nd Pos: C
Style: Faceup

Offense 89 (90)
Defense 71 (up from 67) (68/63)
Rebound 62 (down from 79)

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 82 (down from 84) (83)
Inside 83 (down from 92) (94)
Close 87 (down from 92) (95)
Medium 88 (up from 87) (95)
3PT 83 (up from 78) (79)
LowPost 95 (99)
FreeThrow 92 (up from 91)
Layup 67
Dunk 52 (down from 60)
StandDunk 50 (down from 70)
OffDribble 56 (down from 80)
InTraffic 68 (down from 76)
Handle 64 (up from 60)
OffHand 58 (up from 52)
Security 66 (up from 61)
Pass 51 (up from 35)
Block 51 (down from 65) (71/53)
Steal 48 (down from 65) (51)
Hands 92 (up from 81)
BallDef 49 (up from 43)
OffReb 39 (down from 52)
DefReb 74 (down from 90)
OffPost 94
DefPost 76 (up from 68)
OffAwr 93 (down from 97)
DefAwr 78 (up from 75) (71)
OffClutch 90 (up from 70) (60)
DefClutch 25
Consistency 95 (up from 90) (99)
Stamina 93 (up from 85)
Speed 56 (up from 46)
Quickness 53 (up from 43)
Strength 67 (up from 58)
Vertical 40
Hustle 58
Durability 93 (up from 78)
Potential 97
Emotion 60

TENDENCIES
Shot 86 (down from 99)
Inside 34 (up from 33)
Close 58 (up from 62)
Mid 66 (up from 58)
3pt 13 (down from 18)
Put 11
Drive 53
Pull 46
Attack 82 (up from 40)
PassOut 18
Dunk 14 (up from 10)
Hook 6 (down from 16)
Roll 94 (up from 84)
D-Foul 85 (up from 55)
C-Foul 35 (up from 24)

CONTRACT
Role: Starter
Opt: Player
NT: No
2010: 19.80
2011: 21.51

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Most Valuable Player: 1 (2007)
All-Star selections: 9 (2002-2010)
All-NBA First Team: 4 (2005-2007, 2009)
All-NBA Second Team: 3 (2002-2003, 2008)
All-NBA Third Team: 2 (2001, 2004)
Shootout Champ: 1 (2006)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 4x, First Round 4x (103 games, 25.6 ppg)
Current Team: Mavericks (920)

2010 ANALYSIS
I was more critical of Nowitzki than most in 2010. His rebounding has declined quite a bit over the last few years, and he still doesn't really make his teammates better. Dwyane Wade for example, makes all the big plays on offense, but ALSO makes all the big plays on defense for his team AND is the only player on his team creating looks for all of his teammates. Dirk just doesn't have that type of hold over a game. Sure, he might have some great individual scoring performances, but it takes more than that to win a championship, and that's ultimately why Dirk's list of embarrssing playoff defeats and collapses continues to grow. Great players can contribute to their team in other ways besides scoring. The sooner the Mavs realize Dirk will never be able to win by himself, the better off they'll be.

FUTURE
Dirk recently grumbled about possibly opting out, but we all know that ain't happening. The Mavs will sign him to extension before he ever hits free agency. They should be careful not to overpay too much though, as his defense, rebounding, and driving game will only continue to decline with age.

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Jason Kidd

VITALS
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 210
Hand: Right
College: California
Years Pro: 16
Age: 36
Jersey Number: 2
Personality: Neutral
Position: PG
2nd Pos: N/A
Style: All-Around

Offense 81 (down from 86) (83)
Defense 75 (73/74)
Rebound 50 (down from 60) (55)

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 77 (down from 83) (80/81)
Inside 76 (down from 82) (76)
Close 62 (down from 69) (50)
Medium 74 (down from 77) (74)
3PT 85 (84/83)
LowPost 55
FreeThrow 80 (up from 79) (82)
Layup 73 (down from 81) (73)
Dunk 25 (down from 34)
StandDunk 25 (down from 35)
OffDribble 50 (down from 67)
InTraffic 37 (down from 49)
Handle 89 (85)
OffHand 85 (81)
Security 95
Pass 87 (down from 93)
Block 38 (up from 37)
Steal 86 (94)
Hands 99
BallDef 61
OffReb 30 (down from 40)
DefReb 59 (down from 67) (62)
OffPost 52
DefPost 52 (down from 55)
OffAwr 77 (down from 88)
DefAwr 79 (74)
OffClutch 45 (25)
DefClutch 40 (25)
Consistency 50 (down from 99)
Stamina 93 (down from 94) (91)
Speed 80
Quickness 77
Strength 55
Vertical 61
Hustle 85
Durability 78 (up from 70)
Potential 98
Emotion 25

TENDENCIES
Shot 43 (up from 34)
Inside 13 (up from 12)
Close 4
Mid 14
3pt 50 (up from 37)
Put 0
Drive 34 (down from 44)
Pull 42
Attack 16 (up from 13)
PassOut 84 (down from 94
D-Foul 25
C-Foul 28 (up from 24)

CONTRACT
Role: Starter
Opt: None
NT: No
2010: 8.10 (from 7.00)
2011: 8.50 (from 8.00)
2012: 8.50 (from 9.00)

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
All-Star selections: 10 (1996, 1998, 2000-2004, 2007-2008, 2010, 5 starts)
All-NBA First Team: 5 (1999-2002, 2004)
All-NBA Second Team: 1 (2003)
All-Defensive First Team: 4 (1999, 2001, 2002, 2006)
All-Defensive Second Team: 5 (2000, 2003-2005, 2007)
Rookie of the Year: 1 (1995, co-winner)
All-Rookie First Team: 1 (1995)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 2x, Second Round 5x, First Round 7x (121 games, 14.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Mavericks (160), Suns (331), Nets (440)
Current Team: Mavericks (190)

2010 ANALYSIS
Kidd had a solid year across the board, even showing us that last season's 3pt numbers with Dallas were no fluke. Kidd even made the all-star team this season, although that had more to do with the game being in Dallas than him being a better player than Carlos Boozer (he certainly wasn't, but was at least more deserving of the selection than Chris Kaman).

FUTURE
Kidd has two more seasons on his contract. The team could go in a different direction via trade, but I expect Kidd to be a member of the Mavs next season.

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Caron Butler

VITALS
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 228
Hand: Right
College: Connecticut
Years Pro: 7
Age: 28
Jersey Number: 4 (3)
Personality: Expressive
Position: SF (SG/SF)
2nd Pos: SG (SF/SG)
Style: All-Around

Offense 80 (down from 83) (78/82/87/89)
Defense 83 (82/81/82)
Rebound 53 (down from 66) (61/60/61/57)

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 77 (down from 81) (80/77/79/82/81/84)
Inside 70 (down from 78) (80/88)
Close 63 (down from 73) (78)
Medium 86 (up from 79) (83/80/83)
3PT 67 (up from 64) (69/72)
LowPost 70 (74/76)
FreeThrow 84 (down from 85) (80/90)
Layup 73 (75)
Dunk 64 (down from 74) (69)
StandDunk 50 (down from 55)
OffDribble 63 (down from 73) (75)
InTraffic 62 (down from 66)
Handle 74 (70)
OffHand 68 (64)
Security 68 (down from 73)
Pass 41 (down from 48) (65)
Block 33
Steal 82 (78/81)
Hands 76
BallDef 70 (72)
OffReb 43 (51)
DefReb 53 (down from 65) (53)
OffPost 66 (70)
DefPost 58
OffAwr 71 (down from 79) (75/81/85)
DefAwr 77 (73/75)
OffClutch 40 (60)
DefClutch 25
Consistency 60 (down from 70) (99)
Stamina 93 (91)
Speed 78
Quickness 82
Strength 74
Vertical 73
Hustle 83
Durability 70 (down from 78)
Potential 89 (down from 92)
Emotion 99

TENDENCIES
Shot 67 (down from 84)
Inside 40 (down from 49)
Close 15 (down from 20)
Mid 57 (up from 42)
3pt 17 (down from 27)
Put 17
Drive 52
Pull 34
Attack 68 (up from 53)
PassOut 32 (down from 65)
Dunk 20 (up from 16)
D-Foul 55 (down from 65)
C-Foul 36 (up from 28)

CONTRACT
Role: Starter
Opt: None
NT: No
2010: 9.78
2011: 10.56

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
All-Star selections: 2 (2007-2008)
All-Rookie First Team: 1 (2002)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 3x (31 games, 16.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Heat (146), Lakers (77), Wizards (310)
Current Team: Mavericks (27)

2010 ANALYSIS
Butler had a very subpar season across the board. It was initially thought his struggles related to a lesser role in Flip Saunder's PG oriented offense in Washington, but then he went on to struggle in Dallas as well. Dallas needs him to return to form if they're going to have any hopes of overcoming this season's disappointing finish.

FUTURE
There were rumblings that the Mavericks would use Butler as trade bait in their quest to pair Dirk with a top 2010 free agent. One interesting possibility I'll throw out there - a sign/trade for Shaq if LeBron James leaves Cleveland.

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Jason Terry

VITALS
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 180
Hand: Right
College: Arizona
Years Pro: 11
Age: 32
Jersey Number: 31
Personality: Neutral (from Unpredictable)
Position: SG
2nd Pos: SF (from PG)
Style: Scoring

Offense 82 (down from 83)
Defense 74
Rebound 25

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 76 (down from 77) (78)
Inside 83 (down from 88)
Close 77 (down from 87)
Medium 87 (down from 88)
3PT 81 (down from 83)
LowPost 33
FreeThrow 87 (up from 86)
Layup 77
Dunk 54 (down from 57)
StandDunk 30
OffDribble 61 (down from 81)
InTraffic 57
Handle 79
OffHand 73
Security 83 (up from 73)
Pass 60 (up from 52)
Block 32
Steal 72
Hands 85
BallDef 67
OffReb 27 (down from 30)
DefReb 26 (down from 27)
OffPost 27
DefPost 33
OffAwr 79
DefAwr 69
OffClutch 25
DefClutch 25
Consistency 75 (down from 80) (99)
Stamina 85
Speed 85
Quickness 90
Strength 40
Vertical 70
Hustle 73
Durability 85 (up from 70)
Potential 83
Emotion 99

TENDENCIES
Shot 69 (down from 82)
Inside 30 (down from 31)
Close 24 (up from 22)
Mid 39
3pt 50 (down from 60)
Put 5
Drive 57
Pull 45
Attack 59
PassOut 41 (down from 55
Dunk 5 (down from 7)
D-Foul 52 (up from 32)
C-Foul 30 (up from 23)

CONTRACT
Role: Sixth Man
Opt: None
NT: No
2010: 9.08 (from 9.86)
2011: 9.87 (from 10.65)
2012: 10.66 (from 11.44)

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
All-Rookie Second Team: 1 (2000)
Sixth Man of the Year: 1 (2009)
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 3x (62 games, 16.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Hawks (403)
Current Team: Mavericks (474)

2010 ANALYSIS
Terry had a solid season, but it was actually his worst as a Maverick. His shooting numbers dropped badly, from .500 FG% in his first year as a Mav to .463 last season when he was the 2009 Sixth Man of the Year, to .438 this season where he really wasn't in the discussion. His defense also slipped a bit.

FUTURE
Terry should continue to be productive for the duration of his contract, but like the rest of Dallas' core, he's fighting Father Time.

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Shawn Marion

VITALS
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 228
Hand: Right
College: UNLV
Years Pro: 11
Age: 31
Jersey Number: 0
Personality: Neutral
Position: SF
2nd Pos: PF
Style: Athletic

Offense 67 (down from 71) (73/66)
Defense 85 (down from 86) (90)
Rebound 71 (down from 86) (82)

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 73 (down from 77) (78/80/76)
Inside 81 (down from 85)
Close 72 (up from 70) (81)
Medium 55 (down from 60) (35)
3PT 45 (down from 70) (36)
LowPost 64 (up from 54)
FreeThrow 76 (down from 78)
Layup 66
Dunk 75 (down from 80) (90)
StandDunk 55
OffDribble 47 (down from 67)
InTraffic 55 (down from 65)
Handle 61
OffHand 53
Security 47 (down from 52)
Pass 35 (down from 40)
Block 50 (down from 64)
Steal 62 (down from 67)
Hands 80 (down from 82)
BallDef 79
OffReb 70 (down from 80) (72)
DefReb 58 (down from 72)
OffPost 60 (up from 50)
DefPost 74 (down from 79)
OffAwr 61 (up from 58) (61)
DefAwr 84 (up from 79) (90)
OffClutch 25
DefClutch 45 (up from 25)
Consistency 60 (down from 75) (99)
Stamina 85 (down from 91)
Speed 79
Quickness 79
Strength 60
Vertical 88
Hustle 60
Durability 85 (down from 93)
Potential 89
Emotion 25

TENDENCIES
Shot 52 (up from 51)
Inside 37 (down from 61)
Close 28 (down from 31)
Mid 4 (down from 5)
3pt 2 (up from 1)
Put 48
Drive 34
Pull 16
Attack 91 (up from 75)
PassOut 9 (down from 29)
Dunk 46 (down from 60)
D-Foul 33 (up from 16)
C-Foul 32 (up from 21)

CONTRACT
Role: Starter
Opt: Player (from None)
NT: No
2010: 6.64 (from 8.00)
2011: 7.30 (from 8.00)
2012: 7.98 (from 8.00)
2013: 8.65 (from 8.00)
2014: 9.32 (from 8.00)

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
All-Star selections: 4 (2003, 2005-2007)
All-NBA Third team: 2 (2005-2006)
All-Rookie Second Team: 1 (2000)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, Second Round 2x, First Round 3x (71 games, 16.4 ppg)
Former Teams: Suns (660), Heat (58), Raptors (27)
Current Team: Mavericks (75)

2010 ANALYSIS
I want to know what happened to Marion's shot. He is now a mere 21-105 (.200) from 3pt range in two and a half seasons since leaving Phoenix, and was only 3-19 (.158) this season. Marion's continued decline from distance has turned him into strictly a putback/fastreak guy and defensive role player.

FUTURE
Marion had the worst season of his career at 31 years of age, kind of expected for a player so reliant on his athleticism. Good thing he's signed for four more years and 32 million, right?

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Rodrigue Beaubois

VITALS
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 170
Hand: Right
From: France
Years Pro: 1
Age: 21
Jersey Number: 3
Personality: Laid Back
Position: PG
2nd Pos: SG
Style: Scoring

Offense 78 (76)
Defense 71 (up from 69) (66)
Rebound 37 (up from 31) (30)

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 72 (up from 70) (67)
Inside 89 (72)
Close 76 (64)
Medium 67 (down from 75)
3PT 84 (81)
LowPost 26
FreeThrow 81 (down from 88)
Layup 88 (80)
Dunk 70 (79)
StandDunk 35
OffDribble 75 (down from 77) (72)
InTraffic 53 (up from 51)
Handle 86
OffHand 82
Security 62 (down from 70) (62)
Pass 57
Block 42 (up from 32)
Steal 77 (up from 69) (52)
Hands 75
BallDef 64
OffReb 31 (up from 28)
DefReb 42 (up from 36)
OffPost 25
DefPost 25
OffAwr 78 (up from 68)
DefAwr 58 (up from 53)
OffClutch 25 (down from 45) (25)
DefClutch 25
Consistency 65 (up from 45)
Stamina 85 (down from 94) (88)
Speed 92
Quickness 94
Strength 42
Vertical 94 (89)
Hustle 85 (81)
Durability 70 (down from 78)
Potential 76
Emotion 25

TENDENCIES
Shot 74
Inside 61 (up from 38)
Close 8 (down from 10)
Mid 17 (down from 36)
3pt 55 (down from 63)
Putback 0
Drive 55 (up from 45)
Pull 25
Attack 66 (up from 52)
PassOut 34 (down from 44)
Dunk 34 (up from 6)
D-Foul 42 (down from 44)
C-Foul 54 (up from 41)

SIGNATURE
Jumper: De. Williams
Fade: Guard Normal
Runner: G Quick Flick
Leaner: G High
Drift: Guard Clutch
Post Roll: Agile
Post Hook: Quick
FT: Generic

CONTRACT
Role: Prospect
Opt: 2Y Team
NT: No
2010: 1.08
2011: 1.16
2012: 1.24
2013: 2.23

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Playoff Experience: First Round 1x (4 games, 5.3 ppg)
Current Team: Mavericks (56)

2010 ANALYSIS
Beaubois had a "Barbosian" effect when he took the court in Dallas. His speed was an excellent asset that was ultimately underutilized on a team lacking athleticism.

FUTURE
Beaubois might be the starting SG next season if Butler gets moved. At the very least, he should take more minutes from Barea and the aging Kidd.

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Brendan Haywood

VITALS
Height: 7’0”
Weight: 263
Hand: Right
College: North Carolina
Years Pro: 9
Age: 30
Jersey Number: 33
Personality: Unpredictable
Position: C
2nd Pos: N/A
Style: Defensive

Offense 60 (down from 61) (60/58/57)
Defense 76 (down from 77) (74/57/49)
Rebound 93 (down from 97) (88)

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 71 (down from 72) (71/65/60)
Inside 75 (down from 76)
Close 56 (down from 76)
Medium 48 (down from 58)
3PT 25
LowPost 63
FreeThrow 63 (down from 73)
Layup 37
Dunk 63 (down from 68) (43)
StandDunk 75 (up from 70)
OffDribble 52 (up from 42)
InTraffic 84 (up from 65)
Handle 25
OffHand 25
Security 36 (up from 25)
Pass 27 (down from 36)
Block 87 (down from 92) (86/70)
Steal 33
Hands 53 (40)
BallDef 41 (up from 36)
OffReb 92 (down from 97) (99)
DefReb 78 (down from 82) (63)
OffPost 66 (down from 72) (66)
DefPost 78 (down from 83) (63)
OffAwr 47 (up from 42)
DefAwr 81 (36)
OffClutch 25
DefClutch 40 (up from 25)
Consistency 45 (up from 25)
Stamina 77 (down from 80) (70)
Speed 41 (up from 31)
Quickness 40 (up from 30) (25)
Strength 81 (66)
Vertical 33
Hustle 55 (up from 45)
Durability 70 (up from 55)
Potential 78
Emotion 99

TENDENCIES
Shot 42 (down from 48)
Inside 47 (down from 69)
Close 6 (down from 48)
Mid 2 (down from 26)
3pt 0
Put 69
Drive 9
Pull 20
Attack 100 (up from 5)
PassOut 0 (down from 18)
Dunk 93 (up from 73)
D-Foul 76 (up from 66)
C-Foul 42 (down from 69)

CONTRACT
Role: Starter
Opt: None
NT: No
2010: 6.00

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 4x (31 games, 8.7 ppg)
Former Teams: Wizards (579)
Current Team: Mavericks (28)

2010 ANALYSIS
Haywood's defensive impact was finally noticed by the fans and league, as Washington was often lost without him on the court. Because of this, big things were expected out of the Mavs when they picked up Haywood, but instead he mostly played a reserve role behind Dampier.

FUTURE
Haywood is a 2010 free agent, but will probably be re-upping with the Mavs, who can offer him the most money. Miami and Cleveland are other possibilities if the teams opt not to re-sign their respective O'Neals.

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Erick Dampier

VITALS
Height: 6’11”
Weight: 265
Hand: Right
College: Mississippi St
Years Pro: 14
Age: 34
Jersey Number: 25
Personality: Neutral (from Unpredictable)
Position: C
2nd Pos: N/A
Style: Rebounding

Offense 58 (up from 45)
Defense 72 (up from 67) (64)
Rebound 97 (up from 90) (97)

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 70 (up from 61)
Inside 85 (up from 78)
Close 60 (up from 50)
Medium 35
3PT 25
LowPost 63 (up from 60)
FreeThrow 63 (up from 58)
Layup 34
Dunk 52
StandDunk 60 (down from 65)
OffDribble 45 (up from 35)
InTraffic 78 (up from 40)
Handle 25
OffHand 25
Security 32
Pass 25 (down from 35)
Block 81 (down from 85) (72)
Steal 33
Hands 50 (up from 25)
BallDef 35 (up from 30)
OffReb 89 (99)
DefReb 88 (up from 77) (80)
OffPost 60 (up from 57)
DefPost 82 (up from 75)
OffAwr 42 (up from 30)
DefAwr 73
OffClutch 25
DefClutch 25
Consistency 45 (up from 25)
Stamina 70 (up from 62)
Speed 38 (up from 28)
Quickness 35 (up from 25)
Strength 79 (up from 69)
Vertical 31
Hustle 67 (up from 37)
Durability 70 (up from 55)
Potential 71
Emotion 25

TENDENCIES
Shot 35 (up from 21)
Inside 45 (down from 46)
Close 3 (up from 2)
Mid 0
3pt 0
Put 56
Drive 0
Pull 20
Attack 100 (up from 3)
PassOut 0 (down from 16)
Dunk 45 (down from 63)
D-Foul 69 (down from 89)
C-Foul 53 (down from 57)

CONTRACT
Role: Role Player
Opt: Team (from None)
NT: No
2010: 12.12 (from 10.11)
2011: 13.08

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Playoff Experience: NBA Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 3x (57 games, 4.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Pacers (72), Warriors (425)
Current Team: Mavericks (424)

2010 ANALYSIS
The oft-underrated Dampier continued to do what he does best - covering Dirk's behind on the boards and defense while getting little credit for the job he does.

FUTURE
Dampier's 2011 contract is fully unguaranteed, which gives the Mavs the option of voiding Damp's contract and re-signing him to a far cheaper rate, or trading him to a team looking to avoid the luxury tax, and re-signing him after that team void his contract. Damp will be 35 years old next season, and a move to the bench will probably be good for him.

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Jose Barea

VITALS
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 175
Hand: Right
College: Northeastern
Years Pro: 4
Age: 25
Jersey Number: 11
Personality: Laid Back
Position: PG (from SG) (PG)
2nd Pos: SG (from PG) (SG)
Style: Scoring

Offense 79 (81/79)
Defense 62 (up from 61) (62/61)
Rebound 31 (down from 34) (35/34)

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 70 (up from 69) (71/69)
Inside 79 (down from 85)
Close 73 (down from 79)
Medium 81 (down from 83)
3PT 79 (up from 76)
LowPost 27
FreeThrow 82 (up from 74)
Layup 84
Dunk 25
StandDunk 25
OffDribble 88 (up from 78)
InTraffic 50 (down from 52)
Handle 85
OffHand 81
Security 77
Pass 74 (down from 82)
Block 28
Steal 46 (down from 48)
Hands 79
BallDef 69
OffReb 32 (down from 35)
DefReb 37 (down from 40)
OffPost 25
DefPost 25
OffAwr 74 (up from 67)
DefAwr 52 (up from 45)
OffClutch 25
DefClutch 25
Consistency 60
Stamina 85 (down from 91)
Speed 88
Quickness 91
Strength 28
Vertical 72
Hustle 70
Durability 70
Potential 70
Emotion 99

TENDENCIES
Shot 60
Inside 51 (down from 53)
Close 16 (up from 11)
Mid 19 (up from 16)
3pt 36 (up from 32)
Put 0
Drive 45
Pull 16
Attack 71 (down from 96)
PassOut 29 (down from 82
Dunk 0
D-Foul 33
C-Foul 39 (up from 37)

CONTRACT
Role: Role Player
Opt: Team
NT: No
2010: 1.66
2011: 1.82

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 3x (19 games, 6.3 ppg)
Current Team: Mavericks (234)

2010 ANALYSIS
Barea continued to be a reasonable backup, although I'm still unsure of why the team needs an offensive minded backup PG when they already have Jason Terry.

FUTURE
Dallas holds a team option for Barea's 2011 services that they will likely exercise given how cheap it is. They could trade him however, to give a bigger role to the incumbant Rodrigue Beaubois.

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Tim Thomas

VITALS
Height: 6’10”
Weight: 240
Hand: Right
College: Villanova
Years Pro: 13
Age: 32
Jersey Number: 7
Personality: Neutral (from Unpredictable)
Position: PF (from SF)
2nd Pos: SF (from PF)
Style: Faceup

Offense 69 (up from 65) (66)
Defense 57 (up from 50)
Rebound 53 (down from 54)

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 63 (up from 59) (60)
Inside 84
Close 62
Medium 68
3PT 82
LowPost 59
FreeThrow 76 (up from 75)
Layup 60
Dunk 57 (down from 67)
StandDunk 55 (down from 60)
OffDribble 52 (down from 62)
InTraffic 48 (down from 58)
Handle 58
OffHand 48
Security 48
Pass 35
Block 33
Steal 60 (up from 50)
Hands 67
BallDef 45 (up from 42)
OffReb 43
DefReb 55
OffPost 54 (up from 52)
DefPost 59 (up from 54)
OffAwr 70 (up from 54)
DefAwr 56 (up from 46)
OffClutch 25
DefClutch 25
Consistency 60
Stamina 77
Speed 65 (up from 55)
Quickness 65 (up from 55)
Strength 58
Vertical 48
Hustle 42
Durability 70
Potential 75 (down from 78)
Emotion 25

TENDENCIES
Shot 63 (up from 59)
Inside 33 (down from 35)
Close 20 (up from 15)
Mid 23 (up from 14)
3pt 50
Put 14
Drive 28
Pull 24
Attack 90 (up from 10)
PassOut 10 (down from 29)
Dunk 19 (down from 28)
D-Foul 42 (up from 12)
C-Foul 49 (down from 66)

CONTRACT
Role: Bench Warmer
Opt: None
NT: No
2010: 1.31

SIGNATURE
Jump: T. Thomas
Fade: Big High
Run: Swing High
Lean: Swing Default
Drift: Swing Hop
Roll/Hook: Default
FT: Generic

Dribble (Pro Guard)
2 3 1 2 1 2 1 1 1
Layup: Rookie Big
Dunk: Basic Big

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
All-Rookie Second Team: 1 (1998)
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 2x, First Round 5x (55 games, 13.3 ppg)
Former Teams: 76’ers (94), Bucks (385), Knicks (95), Bulls (3), Suns (26), Clippers (149), Knicks (36), Bulls (18)
Current Team: Mavericks (18)

2010 ANALYSIS
Thomas played well as Dirk's backup early in the year, but then left the team to care for his ill wife.

FUTURE
I think Thomas is done in the NBA simply because he'll be looking out for his family's health. I remember his sister and cousin suddenly died when he was a member of the Knicks, and it affected his play on the court all season long. He surely takes his wife's condition seriously. Best wishes to Tim and his family.

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Eduardo Najera

VITALS
Height: 6’8”
Weight: 235
Hand: Right
College: Oklahoma
Years Pro: 10
Age: 33
Jersey Number: 14
Personality: Laid Back
Position: PF
2nd Pos: C (from SF)
Style: Faceup

Offense 61 (down from 62)
Defense 66 (up from 63)
Rebound 59

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 62 (down from 63)
Inside 71
Close 68 (down from 71)
Medium 66 (down from 71)
3PT 66 (down from 69)
LowPost 53
FreeThrow 67 (down from 71)
Layup 51
Dunk 52
StandDunk 50 (down from 55)
OffDribble 46 (down from 61)
InTraffic 58
Handle 51
OffHand 41
Security 51
Pass 40
Block 43
Steal 69 (up from 66)
Hands 54
BallDef 55
OffReb 55 (down from 58)
DefReb 53 (up from 51)
OffPost 51
DefPost 60
OffAwr 44 (down from 49)
DefAwr 67 (up from 64)
OffClutch 25
DefClutch 25
Consistency 25 (down from 60)
Stamina 77
Speed 67 (up from 57)
Quickness 62 (up from 52)
Strength 70
Vertical 58
Hustle 82
Durability 70 (down from 78)
Potential 63
Emotion 25

TENDENCIES
Shot 32 (down from 47)
Inside 30
Close 4 (down from 35)
Mid 7 (down from 39)
3pt 33 (down from 48)
Put 31
Drive 15
Pull 23
Attack 87 (up from 20)
PassOut 13 (down from 33)
Dunk 5 (down from 10)
D-Foul 27 (down from 57)
C-Foul 60 (down from 63)

CONTRACT
Role: Role Player
Opt: 2Y Team (from None)
NT: No
2010: 3.00 (from 3.10)
2011: 3.00 (from 2.80)
2012: 2.75 (from 2.60)

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Playoff Experience: Conference Finals 1x, Second Round 2x, First Round 6x (59 games, 3.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Mavericks (208), Warriors (42), Nuggets (243), Nets (40)
Current Team: Mavericks (33)

2010 ANALYSIS
Najera hasn't been an effective player since signing his 4-year contract with New Jersey. He took Tim Thomas and Kris Humphries' place in Dallas, but was largely a downgrade from either of those two players.

FUTURE
Najera's last two seasons are not guaranteed, and that's a very good thing for the Mavericks. Najera shouldn't be making anything more than the veteran's minimum at this point (if he's even going to hold a roster spot in the NBA).

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DeShawn Stevenson

VITALS
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 218
Hand: Right
College: Wash Union (HS)
Years Pro: 8
Age: 26
Jersey Number: 92 (2)
Personality: Neutral
Position: SG
2nd Pos: N/A (from PG)
Style: Defensive

Offense 61 (down from 71)
Defense 73 (down from 74)
Rebound 30

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 60 (down from 68)
Inside 71
Close 55
Medium 64 (down from 74)
3PT 61 (down from 73)
LowPost 43 (down from 48)
FreeThrow 70 (down from 80)
Layup 72
Dunk 64 (down from 69)
StandDunk 35
OffDribble 45 (down from 75)
InTraffic 59 (up from 49)
Handle 73
OffHand 67
Security 59 (down from 69)
Pass 40 (down from 65)
Block 30 (up from 27)
Steal 40 (down from 49)
Hands 67
BallDef 75
OffReb 28
DefReb 36
OffPost 40
DefPost 43 (up from 33)
OffAwr 42 (down from 52)
DefAwr 69
OffClutch 25
DefClutch 25
Consistency 35 (down from 60)
Stamina 85
Speed 79
Quickness 84
Strength 61
Vertical 85
Hustle 70
Durability 78 (up from 68)
Potential 70 (down from 73)
Emotion 60

TENDENCIES
Shot 33 (down from 39)
Inside 9 (down from 13)
Close 2 (down from 4)
Mid 19 (down from 21)
3pt 33 (down from 48)
Put 0
Drive 37
Pull 40
Attack 82 (up from 2)
PassOut 18 (down from 39)
Dunk 1 (up from 0)
D-Foul 41 (down from 51)
C-Foul 40 (up from 17)

CONTRACT
Role: Bench Warmer
Opt: None
NT: No
2010: 3.89
2011: 4.15

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Playoff Experience: First Round 5x (17 games, 6.9 ppg)
Former Teams: Jazz (222), Magic (163), Wizards (236)
Current Team: Mavericks (24)

2010 ANALYSIS
Stevenson started all 82 games for the Wizards from 2006-2008, but has been terrible since then, as he's seemingly completely lost his shooting touch.

FUTURE
Stevenson has one more year on his contract, and if he doesn't pick up his play, one more year left in the league.

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Matt Carroll

VITALS
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 212
Hand: Right
College: Notre Dame
Years Pro: 7
Age: 29
Jersey Number: 13
Personality: Laid Back
Position: SF (from SG)
2nd Pos: SG (from N/A)
Style: 3pt Specialist

Offense 65 (up from 62)
Defense 52 (up from 43)
Rebound 38 (up from 36)

ATTRIBUTES
Overall 58 (up from 54)
Inside 71 (up from 76)
Close 63 (up from 53)
Medium 81 (down from 83)
3PT 78 (down from 80)
LowPost 27
FreeThrow 85 (up from 80)
Layup 59
Dunk 39 (up from 37)
StandDunk 35 (down from 40)
OffDribble 68
InTraffic 47
Handle 66
OffHand 58
Security 46 (up from 36)
Pass 34
Block 34
Steal 65
Hands 70
BallDef 60 (up from 55)
OffReb 27
DefReb 45
OffPost 25
DefPost 33 (up from 28)
OffAwr 61
DefAwr 45 (up from 25)
OffClutch 25
DefClutch 25
Consistency 45 (up from 25)
Stamina 70
Speed 69
Quickness 64
Strength 31
Vertical 55
Hustle 52
Durability 70
Potential 69
Emotion 25

TENDENCIES
Shot 57 (up from 44)
Inside 16
Close 9
Mid 38
3pt 43 (up from 28)
Put 0
Drive 30
Pull 30
Attack 73 (up from 13)
PassOut 27
Dunk 0
D-Foul 28 (up from 8)
C-Foul 49 (down from 61)

CONTRACT
Role: Bench Warmer
Opt: Player
NT: No
2010: 4.70
2011: 4.30
2012: 3.90
2013: 3.50

AWARDS/RECOGNITION
D-League MVP: 1 (2005)
All-NBDL First Team: 1 (2005)
Playoff Experience: Second Round 1x, First Round 1x (5 games, 0.8 ppg)
Former Teams: Blazers (13), Spurs (3), Bobcats (289)
Current Team: Mavericks (46)

2010 ANALYSIS
Carroll was a decent player with a nice shooting touch in Charlotte but has been completely buried in Dallas, earning 4.7 million dollars to play a grand total of 121 minutes this season.

FUTURE
Carroll has one of the NBA's worst contracts, which makes his job startlingly secure.