why do most people hate on the dallas mavs?
964875
If anything Cuban makes people watch the Mavs more, I love that guy, actually sticks up for his team against crappy officiating. He has been fined millions by the NBA for his actions! I'd love to play on a team where the owner has that much heart to stick up for his team. The Mavs are one of the best teams in the West, they'll go far this year again no doubt. What's great is Josh Howard is back and he had a pretty good game tonight.
975702
They don't. Most dislike all teams they don't support but hates a bit strong.
1051743
It could go either way. The refs were horrible, but Mark Cuban made sure his players knew that. He filled their minds with nonsense that the refs were going to screw them every time. So, the Mavs focused on what they couldn't control, instead of what they could. So they lost. \n\nThe Mavs threw the title away, so it could go either way.
480253
I agree with you. The mavs will win because of Avery Johnson. He has the team spreading the ball more and playing more defense. Those are the keys to success. No one can stop the Mavericks. The Mavs just beat the Spurs recently. They have beat the Suns. They gave the Pistons the worse loss of the season. They definitely have a good chance of winning everything.
1076922
I don't agree with many calls that was made against the Mavericks in games 5 and 6 . I personally am not impressed with Wade at all if they gave Dirk  the same number of free throws they gave Wade, the Mavs would be the champions today. Miami did play hard and they won and you can say what if  a million times but the fact remains the same. Dallas is a great team and though they were wronged they will come back next year better than before.Maybe  then the NBA will have better officials in the finals compared to the ones that was there this year. A game must be played equal  with all respect championship must be earned not given .
434910
They are hated because they have been dominating the league the past couple of years. A lot of people just have the habit of hating teams that are always doing well (THE DYNASTIES): The Yankees, The Patriots, etc.
1049839
I believe the dallas mavericks will win the finals, because the heat are very mixed. They have many stars that are used to being by themselves or with one good person and now that they are together they cant stand it and all they do is shoot the ball when they should really just be passing the ball to shaq and d-wade. The mavs are great because they are a team they have a big man who can power his way and, which is a major plus, shoot threes. They also have a little man who has great vision, and a great shot, and they have players who know their role on the team and can succeed in that role.
1165894
Yes and no.  Let me expalin.  Everything was going fine for the Mavericks.  They won their two games at home.  They were in control of game 3 up until 5 1/2 minutes but they got relaxed, Wade took over and lost that game.  Then had a terrible game five, which you can be allowed one in a 7 game series, the Heat had theirs in game 2.  So that was the Mavs way of losing the momentum.  Now we really have a game and a series in game 5.  But that is when and I think the refs did have something to do with the win.  The touch fouls on Wade, the over and back, etc... we have all heard and seen before.  But now the Heat have all the momentum going into Game 6.  (And this is the first time I have seen this in the finals and I am surpised it has not happened more often, but with the 2-3-2 format, this should give the non-home-court advantaged team a huge advantage if you think about it.  Just win your 3 home games in a row at home and take that momentum and win the 6th.  I think pat Riley was thinking this the whole time.)  Now the Mavs could have done one of two things.  Used that anger and have a hell of a Game 6, or used that anger to totally fall apart.  I think they did have a pretty good game 6 but the Heat countered everything the Mavs gave them.  And Wade is still getting the touch calls because they have to be consistent with the other games.  But all in all it was a close game.  The Mavs almost won it.  But "they" lost this game, not the refs.  I really think they became the Mavs of old and tried to rely on the 3-point shot, and they were ice cold in that dept.  And after winning 3 in a row the Heat could smell blood and with all their veterans and Wade, they were not going to lose.
1034551
I am very dissapointed that the Mavericks lost it WAS ours but those stupid old referees made a lotta stupid calls I mean did you see how Alonzo Mourning and Shaq were making those hard fouls! I mean come on at least they could have been fair to the Mavericks, and I don't care what anybody else says about the Mavs they are still the best team in the NBA look at their season records and how they played in the series earlier and in those two games in the regular we played with Miami that was fair but what happend was totally uncalled for and next year Dallas will get it, but untill then I remain bummed out!
1150945
I don't think that people saw us coming, a LOT of people and even Miami so-called Heat fans didn't believe we would do it. As in the past, we've had the right players and the drive but it just never came together. We finally proved to be a great team, with a great coach and great drive to GIT 'ER DUUUUNN!!!\n\nI'm pretty sure that the Mavs and their fans honestly thought we were going to game 7, so at seeing the Heat win, they were twice as disappointed because in the fashion that they lost it proved the Heat a better team. And they just couldn't handle it.\n\nSore loosers is all they are...\n\nCan you feel the HEAT??
1156208
I don't hate them. One can really only hate the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears or Dallas Cowboys.  But maybe it is because they traded for Randy Moss. Or maybe because they always seem to get a lot of penalties.
1187220
Wow, yeah, you are like my counterpart..! LoL. I am a total Spurs fan, and definitely admire the Heat as well. You can't help but like teams that are respectful and classy, and the Mavericks are a team that makes that difficult for people to do (hint: that is why I dont like them..! lol)! I'm glad that if my Spurs couldn't win, that the Heat did, because Dallas has a LOOOONNNGGG way to go before they have the TRUE heart of a champion! Peace, and Go Spurs and Heat! =)
532557
No, I believe that the Mavs have gotten EXTREMELY LUCKY in this series...! Not to put down the Mavs, but not one game has been played where both teams showed their best talent, and every game's pace has been decided by whistles on both sides. Dallas is going to be thouroughly dissapointed if they get past the Spurs, because I honesly don't think they are championship material. You need that extra "it factor" when it comes to going all the way--and all Dallas has proved is that they were able to "squeak" out two games that were poorly played by San Antonio. Either way--I think this series might go to 7 games. Who will win? No idea! LoL
1082772
Dallas beat the Spurs and the Suns. \n\nI don't need stats to say that is really incredible.\nGo Mavs. I think they are the better team.
655619
im goin for Dallas. one thing i dont like the spurs, and another is i really like the mav's style of play. you know how they just run and gun
1009960
I hate Artest. That guy has no skill, and shows off about his so called "skill". That guy is way too overrated. But I also hate Kobe and Dirk. Dirk has a anger problem and acts like a kid.
80583
I don't think that a bias necessarily exists within the media, but among fans I believe there sure are a lot of Cowboys haters.  There are several reasons for this.  For one, there is a little bit of jealousy for "America's Team".  These feelings are still carrying over from their dynasty in the 90's (and even the 70s).  Also, the organization has had many abrasive characters:  owner Jerry Jones, the Tuna, ex-stars such as Michael Irvin, and the myriad of criminals and druggies they've paraded through in the last 10/15 years.  As with any great sports organization, fans are very polarized... you either love 'em or hate 'em.  I love 'em, but conversely I despise great competing teams such as the Steelers and 49ers.  Some in the media may have their beef with Jerry Jones or other people in the organization, but I think the strong anti-Dallas emotion is mainly among the fans (which is a tribute to the Cowboys being one of the top teams in the sport).