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Yeah he was trying to set people up way to much and would get stuck in the air with nowhere to pass too, I'm sure he'll be fine though. Definitely looked good and kid is FAST.

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Josh Childress going to the Suns.

[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5372405]Reports: Phoenix Suns trading for Hedo Turkoglu, Josh Childress - ESPN[/url]

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Wall is smooth- still has to play with more control (TOs are high), but the guy is the truth. His passing ability is legit.

Booker is a beast- I see why the FO secured him early.

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Wizards have signed Hilton Armstrong. Ho hum signing in my opinion

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It's just the summer league, but I like what I've seen so far from the Wiz. Wall's decision making will improve with time, but I like his intensity and passing, most of all I'm impressed by his improved mid-range jumper. When he dribble penetrates there are always 2-3 players open for jump shots. Most hopeful that Javale will be better, and I like that he has put on muscle and gown another inch.

At best we sneak into the playoffs, but this is going to be a fun season to watch.

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Definitely. Hopefully they can build around the kid well.

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[quote=CooleyAsCanBe;712083]It's just the summer league, but I like what I've seen so far from the Wiz. Wall's decision making will improve with time, but I like his intensity and passing, most of all I'm impressed by his improved mid-range jumper. When he dribble penetrates there are always 2-3 players open for jump shots. Most hopeful that Javale will be better, and I like that he has put on muscle and gown another inch.

At best we sneak into the playoffs, but this is going to be a fun season to watch.[/quote]


Same here. They really impressed me. Especially Javale. He bulked up and didn't lose any of his athleticism.

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I'm watching the game right now, and I definitely agree with what everyone is saying about McGee. I like how he attacks the basket, unlike Blatche for example.

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[quote=SmootSmack;712153]I'm watching the game right now, and I definitely agree with what everyone is saying about McGee. I like how he attacks the basket, unlike Blatche for example.[/quote]

Now if he can just learn some basic positioning on defense and rebounding. I still watch his game and think "even I know to put a body on the player near me when the shot goes up." I have hope for Javale, but he has a looooong way to go. He should get a bit of playing time this year since expectations for the Wiz won't really start growing until the 2011-12 season.

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[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Video-John-Wall-s-already-a-pro-at-trick-shots?urn=nba,256862]Video: John Wall's already a pro at trick shots - Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

and

[url=http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20100720/SPORTS03/7200325/1002/SPORTS/Former+Kentucky+basketball+star+John+Wall+makes+SEC+honor+roll]Former Kentucky basketball star John Wall makes SEC honor roll | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal[/url]

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That's what passes for a trick shot these days? Yawn.

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So Josh Howard is coming back, if he can recover from his knee injury he should make a solid small forward for the one year we've signed him for

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JaVale's chance to shine

[url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=6371]Brook Lopez pulls out of world championships; replaced by McGee :InsideHoops[/url]

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He didn't do much back in tryouts but hopefully he does more if this turns out to be another limited opportunity for him. If he makes the 12 man roster good for him, if he doesn't, sucks but I'd rather see him play great for the Wizards than play good in the world championships and still not do anything in the NBA.

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For a guy as raw as McGee, this is only good news. As much time as he can get with good coaches (although neither for the national team are stand-outs with big men) is fine with me. Having coaches with authority yell at him to box out and improve his defensive positioning is just what he needs. I like the kid, I think he'll improve this year.