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Injury forces Mavs' Christie to retire
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[SIZE=-1]04:19 PM CST on Thursday, November 24, 2005
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[SIZE=-1]By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News[/SIZE]
MIAMI -- League approval that will make Doug Christie an ex-Maverick is expected today.
Coach Avery Johnson said Thursday that all that remains between Christie's retirement because of his left ankle injury is for the NBA office, the Mavericks and Christie to complete paperwork. It will be a retirement because of injury, not a waiving.
"We should have some resolution (today)," Johnson said, adding that there was no scenario in which Christie would remain a Maverick.
Owner Mark Cuban was more cautious, saying that nothing is certain until the commissioner approves it. But Cuban said he was extremely pleased with the way Christie has handled the situation.
"He was completely open and honest," Cuban said. "Doug gave 110 percent in his attempt to come back. I have a ton of respect for the hard work he put in. He just couldn't do what he wanted to on the court and that frustrated him."
The Mavericks signed the 6-7 swingman as an insurance policy. Now that Marquis Daniels has proven he's healthy and resuming his on-the-rise career, the insurance no longer is needed.
When Christie's retirement is finalized, it may allow the Mavericks to collect insurance on part of the $3.15-million he is owed for this season.
The Mavericks also will start the wheels turning toward getting a replacement player.
Staying focused
The Mavericks have weathered their injuries better than most teams so far.
Jerry Stackhouse and Keith Van Horn are two of their top seven players and their absence in a total of 13 player-games is a significant loss.
Johnson said the Mavericks' success in that time "is a tribute to these guys playing tough, hard-nosed defense, sharing the basketball and not making any excuses. A lot of teams have somebody out. So nobody feels sorry for you. If you got five guys, you got a chance."
Van Horn (sprained right middle finger) is expected to play tonight. Stackhouse continues to rehabilitate his right knee with weight work, in a walking pool and with patience.
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[SIZE=-1]04:19 PM CST on Thursday, November 24, 2005
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[SIZE=-1]By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News[/SIZE]
MIAMI -- League approval that will make Doug Christie an ex-Maverick is expected today.
Coach Avery Johnson said Thursday that all that remains between Christie's retirement because of his left ankle injury is for the NBA office, the Mavericks and Christie to complete paperwork. It will be a retirement because of injury, not a waiving.
"We should have some resolution (today)," Johnson said, adding that there was no scenario in which Christie would remain a Maverick.
Owner Mark Cuban was more cautious, saying that nothing is certain until the commissioner approves it. But Cuban said he was extremely pleased with the way Christie has handled the situation.
"He was completely open and honest," Cuban said. "Doug gave 110 percent in his attempt to come back. I have a ton of respect for the hard work he put in. He just couldn't do what he wanted to on the court and that frustrated him."
The Mavericks signed the 6-7 swingman as an insurance policy. Now that Marquis Daniels has proven he's healthy and resuming his on-the-rise career, the insurance no longer is needed.
When Christie's retirement is finalized, it may allow the Mavericks to collect insurance on part of the $3.15-million he is owed for this season.
The Mavericks also will start the wheels turning toward getting a replacement player.
Staying focused
The Mavericks have weathered their injuries better than most teams so far.
Jerry Stackhouse and Keith Van Horn are two of their top seven players and their absence in a total of 13 player-games is a significant loss.
Johnson said the Mavericks' success in that time "is a tribute to these guys playing tough, hard-nosed defense, sharing the basketball and not making any excuses. A lot of teams have somebody out. So nobody feels sorry for you. If you got five guys, you got a chance."
Van Horn (sprained right middle finger) is expected to play tonight. Stackhouse continues to rehabilitate his right knee with weight work, in a walking pool and with patience.
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