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Roundtable: Most Likely Maverick to…Get Ejected

By Kohl Rast

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 7: Salah Mejri #50 of the Dallas Mavericks gets introduced before the game against the Washington Wizards on November 7, 2017 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 7: Salah Mejri #50 of the Dallas Mavericks gets introduced before the game against the Washington Wizards on November 7, 2017 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 5: Salah Mejri #50 of the Dallas Mavericks during warm up for the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 5, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 5: Salah Mejri #50 of the Dallas Mavericks during warm up for the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 5, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) /

Salah Mejri

“This one is a no-brainer in my opinion. Salah has become that guy on the Mavs who is bound to get under opposing players’ skin, and he has on multiple occasions. I gotta say, it is entertaining at times to see how much fire he plays with for a guy of his skill level.” –Jasmyn Wimbish

“Is Rick Carlisle an acceptable answer? If not, I’d probably go with Salah Mejri. Salah is known for being an irritant. I could easily see him getting into a scuffle and being tossed. Also acceptable, J.J. and Dirk. With the recent losing slump, it’s easy for the old guys to get fed up.” –Michael Mulford

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“Assuming this is players only, I’m gonna go with Salah Mejri. He’s just a feisty dude who likes to get under people’s skin. If he keeps getting consistent minutes, there’s no way he isn’t thrown from a game or two this season. Although I’d like to mention I think Carlisle may be the most likely if all staff and players are included.” –Sam Casey

“Mejri has maintained his spot on the roster simply because the Mavs have no other options at center. Nerlens Noel has been in and out of the lineup, while Jeff Withey has barely provided anything as a backup center. Mejri’s temper and short fuse have manifested themselves before, and with the way this season is going, it won’t be long before he sees himself thrown out of a game.” –Evan Siegel

“The Mavs veteran backcourt of JJ/Devin can get chirpy with the refs, but now that Salah is seeing more court time, he might be my pick for most likely to get ejected. The fiery Tunisian center is never afraid to get under opponent’s/refs’ skin. (Honorable mention: I’d love to see Carlisle getting tossed Popovich-style to light a fire under the team in a heated contest).” –Paul Wang

“Salah don’t take no uh…..gruff from anybody. Mejri knows deep down in his heart that he is always right even when he is clearly wrong. He is an emotional leader of this team and he has no problem letting another player or a referee know exactly what is on his mind. Just ask Trevor Ariza. Salah Mejri will get ejected during a game this season and it will be for standing up for his guys one way or another.” –Sean Bush

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