Dampier learns Cuban is a good listener. From: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, TX) | Date: January 11, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 Fort Worth Star-Telegram. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Art Garcia

FORT WORTH, Texas _ For someone who seems to hide his emotions, it was obvious something was bothering Erick Dampier.

The Mavericks were just blown out in Atlanta on Dec. 22 and Dampier wasn't a factor against the lowly Hawks. He played 29 listless minutes, totaling more fouls (five) than points (four).

Dampier was down. He was frustrated. He knew he could do more. He knew he "should" be doing more.

The Mavs had a coup...