1.  Defensively, I think I have fared pretty well against guys like Glen Rice, Grant Hill, Glenn Robinson.

2.  Defensively, I've got to guard a lot of those little quick guys, and that is hard work.

3.  Dennis Green loves young guys who can get upfield and make plays.

4.  Dennis right now is in a state of denial, like a guy who's just been told he has cancer.

5.  Cuban is a hands-on guy who plans to oversee both the basketball and business operations of the Mavericks.

6.  Cuban is an outspoken, entertaining guy who has done wonders for the Mavericks and claims to have the best interests of the NBA in mind.

7.  Derek Fisher, Rick Fox, Robert Horry, those guys are playing well and that's going to make the difference."

8.  Derrick Cullors isn't the No. 1 return guy on this team.

9.  Derwin Brown was by no means a gentle guy.

10.  Described as a "gutty guy" by his coach, Butterfield has been a backup the past three seasons.