Phase 1 of Dallas' 3 Year Plan Complete!

[AlowDaKing]

DALLAS - At 12:50 AM on January 18, 2005, the Dallas Mavericks completed the first phase of many in their plan to become a championship contender by acquiring new starting shooting guard Alvin Robertson.

The deal with the Chicago Bulls sent newly acquired Alvin Robertson and Craig Hodges in exchange for William Bedford, Steve Kerr, and rookie Jimmy Oliver.

GM Aaron Low: We LOVE Robertson. We needed a dependable starting Shooting Guard, and Robertson was available to us after the Bulls and Blazers completed a trade. Robertson is a vet who has contributed hugely for the World Champion Orlando Magic, so he has plenty of playoff experience and veteran status and he should be able to lead our young team far.

This recent trade by Dallas to acquire a SG was after much ridicule from other GMs in the league who laughed at the organization for their promise to become an Elite team within 3 seasons.

In a recent Press Conference, Low addressed this matter.

I was very upset when a lot of my colleagues laughed and made fun of myself and the organzation. My players have rallied behind me and are pumped and will approach the season with fire in their hearts to show the entire league wrong.

Robetson averaged 8.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg, and 1.8 spg for Portland in 18 preseason games.

He averaged 6.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, and 2.0 spg for the Magic in 82 games last season.

[Swoosh]

I'm usually the first to take a shot at you Dallas, but this is a solid move that points you in the right direction. Robertson is no spring chicken, but you can't dispute his defensive prowess. I hated to see him go personally, but I've coveted Curry since day one in this league.

[punspointgod]

The Bulls have been making some questionable moves if you ask me. They were one of the hottest teams in Preseason and idk why they feel the need to change so much. especially with the trade with Mavs.

my vote is yes.

[Golden State]

Agreed it gets you moving in the right direction.

[JScott]

Portland said:

I'm usually the first to take a shot at you Dallas, but this is a solid move that points you in the right direction. Robertson is no spring chicken, but you can't dispute his defensive prowess. I hated to see him go personally, but I've coveted Curry since day one in this league.

My reason exactly...good work.

[creig58]

Next step for you Dallas is to get a better bench.