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More Mavericks NewsMavericks LinksFrom legendary North Carolina coach Dean Smith, Antawn Jamison learned that unselfishness, organization and team chemistry win basketball games. From five seasons with the Golden State Warriors, Jamison discovered the same thing the hard way. With firsthand knowledge of what does and doesn't work, Jamison wants to apply those lessons to his newest team – the Mavericks. Jamison arrived Monday as part of a nine-player trade with Golden State. Already, people are asking Jamison about winning an NBA title and dealing with the other top Western Conference contenders. "It's strange because I'm not used to people saying you have to compete against the Lakers, San Antonio, Sacramento and all those other guys," Jamison said before focusing on a lineup that puts him and his career 20.2 scoring average with Dirk Nowitzki, Michael Finley and Steve Nash. Jamison, 27, averaged 22.2 points a game last season to go with 21.9 points a game the last four seasons. He had 51 points against Seattle and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000, becoming the first Warrior since Rick Barry in 1967 to produce 50 points in consecutive games. Jamison is a small forward who is more at home in the post than the 3-point line. Instead of cobbling together a small-forward troika of Adrian Griffin, Raja Bell and Walt Williams, the Mavericks have another scoring threat. |
