Matthews goes through full-contact drills for first time

[Draco]

https://www.mavs.com/mavs-new-addit...-drills-for-first-time-since-achilles-injury/

Mavs G Wes Matthews participated in contact drills for the first time in training camp and said he feels good and remains optimistic he'll be ready for opening night.

“Matthews went through the majority of the contact work today, so he was a go today for contact. And he did extremely well, which is a great sign,” Carlisle said.

He added: “You know, when he’s involved in the live parts of practice, you see how he’s going to fit in with the team. He played well. He’s very good defensively, he hits open shots, he’s going to be a leader on our team, and he brings a toughness and a grit. He’s going to help us in many ways.”

“It felt good. It felt really good,” Matthews said after going through the majority of the Mavs’ Monday practice. “You know, I need that. I’ve been accelerating at a good rate and the rate that I thought I would be. And it was good to get out there with the guys and compete, get hit, take hits and keep moving. You know, it was a good first showing, and I’m excited for the next one.”

“I mean, obviously, I’m limited a little bit. I mean, this is the first time I’ve played actual basketball in over six months, so obviously I’m not me yet. But that will come,” Matthews confessed. “That will come quickly. The thing I was most concerned about was the defense, which is what makes me good on both ends of the court. Offense is going to come — the timing, the rhythm and all that. I’m not worried about that. That’s easy. It’s the instincts that I have on the defensive end to make plays and reads, and I felt it there.

“This isn’t the step right now. The step is the next morning and how my body responds. I’m fully confident that it’s going to respond like it always has, bounce right back and be ready to go again. You know, I wasn’t worried about this. I knew that I could do this. But it’s still a great feeling to be able to do it.”

 

[blue32]

This is the only ex blazer i care about and i hope he doesn't re-injury himself coming back too soon.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Wes will get a huge standing ovation when he returns, and it will be well deserved. We honor our Purple Hearts.

 

[riverman]

I wish I had a re2turn T shirt

 

[HailBlazers]

Wes will get a huge standing ovation when he returns, and it will be well deserved. We honor our Purple Hearts.

Tuesday December 1st, mark your calendar.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Tuesday December 1st, mark your calendar.

I might have to be there for that.

 

[HailBlazers]

I might have to be there for that.

Likewise.

 

[Draco]

Planning on seeing the Blazers play in Dallas since I live down the road. Curious what reaction Mavs fans will give me wearing a Wes Blazers jersey.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Wes will get a huge standing ovation when he returns, and it will be well deserved. We honor our Purple Hearts.

Maybe, but you can't look back on the past (shoulda, woulda. coulda,) You have to keep moving forward. I'm happy with the team right now. Only thing I would like is another shooter added to the roster.Hopefully Pat Cunningham can be our J. J. Redick.

 

[Draco]

Maybe, but you can't look back on the past (shoulda, woulda. coulda,) You have to keep moving forward. I'm happy with the team right now. Only thing I would like is another shooter added to the roster.Hopefully Pat Cunningham can be our J. J. Redick.

Stupid comment; fans can celebrate the past however much they want.

 

[Natebishop3]

Maybe, but you can't look back on the past (shoulda, woulda. coulda,) You have to keep moving forward. I'm happy with the team right now. Only thing I would like is another shooter added to the roster.Hopefully Pat Cunningham can be our J. J. Redick.

Pat Cunningham....

 

[THE HCP]

We need a thread with updates on all the ex players.

 

[riverman]

Pat Cunningham....

Wasn't that a Happy Days character?

 

[PDXFonz]

Planning on seeing the Blazers play in Dallas since I live down the road. Curious what reaction Mavs fans will give me wearing a Wes Blazers jersey.

You should wear a Deandre Jordan Clipper Jersey and post the results.

 

[BigGameDamian]

We need a thread with updates on all the ex players.

I could see you starting a thread like that.

 

[Draco]

You should wear a Deandre Jordan Clipper Jersey and post the results.

Ha thats funny. What if I wear a custom DeAndre Mavs jersey?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Ha thats funny. What if I wear a custom DeAndre Mavs jersey?

Cross out his name and put "never mind" underneath it.

 

[oldfisherman]

I wish Wes only the best.

But, I still have a hard time believing he is the highest paid player on the Mavs roster.

 

[Draco]

I wish Wes only the best.

But, I still have a hard time believing he is the highest paid player on the Mavs roster.

Yes.

But I have a harder time believing he stole the distinction from..... Chandler Parsons.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

We need a thread with updates on all the ex players.

I'm thinking of writing articles keeping up on their progress.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Ha thats funny. What if I wear a custom DeAndre Mavs jersey?

Poor Draco, we hardly knew ye.......

 

[jlprk]

We need a thread with updates on all the ex players.

I'm thinking of writing articles keeping up on their progress.

I'm thinking about reading encyclopedias about it and I'm thinking, me yuck-yuck boy.