JJB beats Dirk

by coolste on Jul 5, 2008 4:53 AM CDT

Although the deeds of the Mavs FO probably is the main story right now, I thought I'd give you an update on how Dirk is doing right now. Currently he is preparing for the Olympic games in Bejing with the german national team. Unfortunately Germany isn't even qualified yet. They have to finish at least third in an upcoming tournament in Greece to fulfill Dirk his biggest dream (besides a Championship) of participating in the olympic games.

Last night Germany played an exhibition game against Puerto Rico with JJB (Carlos Arroyo did not play). Well, it didn't go too well for Dirk. Germany lost 83:85 with JJB being the games top scorer with 24 pts. Dirk was the top scroer for Germany with 21 pts.

The first two exhibition games were easy wins for Germany coming both against Poland and Dirk was in good form.

But the biggest news from the national team probably is that the Clippers' Chris Kaman now is German and will play for the team in the upcoming qualifying tournament.

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Luckily

Luckily Germany is in a very easy first round group in that tournament. They should have no issues winning their group, meaning they move into the quarterfinals in good shape.

Brazil and Greece are probably the only two teams in the tournament who are a big problem for Germany. I wouldn’t expect them to lose to Puerto Rico when it counts and when Kaman is playing.

by jthig32 on Jul 5, 2008 10:17 AM CDT reply actions

Kaman

he is not ‘now German’, he is German.

"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007

by Longhorn on Jul 5, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions

Ok, he is German. But not for a very long time. He applied for the german citizenship a couple of month ago and his request was granted only this week. His great grandparents are Germans though.

Barea by the way had another big night in a loss to Greece today, scoring 32 pts. Germany won against Slovenia 76:16 with 14pts from Dirk.

by coolste on Jul 5, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions