Former Mavericks coach Avery Johnson reportedly wanted the team to stick with Devin Harris as their point guard rather than trade for veteran Jason Kidd.

After the trade Dallas went 16-13, and were promptly knocked out in the first round of the playoffs.

"We had a heck of a run," Johnson said. "It's well-documented that we did more in 3 1/2 years than a lot of organizations. It's nothing to be ashamed about. We got after it for 3 1/2 years.

"We had some disappointing moments, but we had moments with win streaks, going to the Finals, MVPs, and guys going to the All-Star team and just selling out night after night and getting into championship talk."