Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Unfortunately, there is no quick solutions for all that ails the Wizards. They're a young team gaining valuable experience but, will these players, [except Wall & possibly McGee] still be a part of the team if/when they ever start to win?

This from Ted's blog:

"I honestly wish there was a magic wand to wave and we could short cut the process. I wish I had candy to offer to you. I have been through a rebuild before. It is filled with angst; losses; second thoughts; and differing opinions. It isn't easy and it isn't fun and it is why most franchises don't do it. Most franchises look for a quick fix to stop the bleeding or to placate critics. That isn't a plan. That is a semi-selfish act to make you feel good as an owner or leader."

Agree?

I do to a certain extent, but I just believe basketball should be a quicker turn around do to a smaller team and the dynamic of B ball to me is it is less of a team sport, where an addition of a couple guys can make a world of difference. Only a certain couple guys I would give a max deal to (Kobe, Bron Bron) so I understand his "poison pill" arguement in team building Ted has made in the past. But the team needs a much stronger, physical present at the 3 and 4.

[Monkeydad]

Wining at the half by 2...total collapse in second half in Milwaukee last night, lost by 13. I watched from the half on...ugly. Still winless on the road! 0-20!




Boykins can still play too.

[Longtimefan]

Flip Saunders said Wall has exceeded his expectations in many ways and is pleased with his progression. "He's been great," Saunders said. "There's only three guys in the history of our league to average nine assists [as a rookie], he's the fourth guy that's doing that right now. He plays very aggressive, considering he's had to fight some injuries and hasn't been fully healthy doing that. He has some things to improve on, as all young point guards do. But he's not afraid to accept the challenge."

[Longtimefan]

John Wall banks in a three-pointer in the game's final minute and Washington rallies from a 16-point deficit in the first half to win over the Celtics.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

John Wall banks in a three-pointer in the game's final minute and Washington rallies from a 16-point deficit in the first half to win over the Celtics.

That game was painful. Seriously as long as i have watched the Celtics they always have had trouble with the wizards/bullets. what a annoying lost.

[Monkeydad]

Great win...too bad it was at home. Would have been a great way to break the road losing streak.

[Longtimefan]

Of all the head coaches in the NBA, few have more wisdom about good point guard play than Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers. He was an outstanding point guard in his own right back in the day, and he's also nurtured Rajon Rondo's development into one of the league's top players.

So Rivers probably has a unique perspective on John Wall, the Wizards' young star. When Rivers was asked before the Wizards-Celtics game about Wall, Rivers said the one thing he needs to improve is how he manages his speed.

"He's going to learn how to play with the speed," Rivers said. "That's the biggest concern for all young players. They have speed, they just don't know when to use it and when not to use it. He's going to learn that too."

That probably explains why Wall had so much trouble getting to the basket against Steve Nash, a defensive sieve, in the game the night before.

Rivers also said he sees some similarities between Wall and Rondo.

"I don't know if they're the same type of player, but they both have the speed component, and they both have great vision. I think John has terrific vision and it's going to get better."

[CooleyAsCanBe]

This season is painful. I keep repeating to myself: "rebuilding year, rebuilding year." In some of our wins the kids look great, but then they disappear the next four games. We have just enough talent in the starting roster that if our four best players well, we can run with anyone (at home), but if one guy is off, we'll lose by nine.

Wall has played better than most NBA rookie point guards, and I'm excited to have him lead our team for years to come, but his offense and defense have regressed in the past few weeks. I know he is still fighting off injuries, but he keeps getting torched by the likes of middling PGs (e.g. Lawson and Calderon). He has great vision and can set up his teammates, but has done very little in the half court to create his own shot. I'm willing to wait, but I hope to see some improvement in the second half of the season.

[Monkeydad]

Mustafa Shakur's jersey malfunction - Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sports


AND



Video: Kevin Seraphin, totally Krossed out - Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sports




What a week!

[Monkeydad]

Milestone.

0-25!

[Longtimefan]

Forgive the double post but, I found this laughable, entertaining and true.

D.C. Sports Bog - Ted Leonsis and the pixels of despair

[Dirtbag59]

Anyone else watching Ohio State-Michigan to get an idea of what might happen if the Wizards draft Jared Sullingrer? Personally I think it would be a great compliment to have a physical inside presence that can help open lanes for Wall.

Projection: Top 10

Positives
Strong, physical player
Huge lower body gets him deep position
High basketball IQ
Equally excellent facing the basket
A dominant rebounder
Tough competitor

Negatives
Has had conditioning issues
Isn't an explosive, above-the-rim athlete
A bit undersized for the position

[Monkeydad]

I'm telling ya, Ted...ditch the Wizards name, return the Bullets with red/white/blue...it will instantly turn around.

A team named the Wizards just can't be taken seriously by the basketball gods.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Buster

I'm telling ya, Ted...ditch the Wizards name, return the Bullets with red/white/blue...it will instantly turn around.

A team named the Wizards just can't be taken seriously by the basketball gods.

If thats the case wait a year or two. In the NBA you'll get no where unless you at least have a core of three guys that are good enough to be all stars. We need a guy that can be physical down low while playing lots of minutes.

Plus I don't understand why people keep putting us down for a Small Forward. as I'm worried about the fact that most of those guys with tons of potential just end up being Marvin Williams types. If you're lucky you'll get a Danny Granger type player or maybe an AK47/Ron Artest type that will give you a shut down guy on defense.

Then again Terrance Jones and Derrick Williams seem to have enough potential to at least be good contributers. Still if push comes to shove I want that guy that can play 30 minutes a game banging inside. I mean last night Sullinger was getting rebounds in a zone defense. Guy might be a little short but he reminds me a lot of Atlanta's Al Horford.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

If thats the case wait a year or two. In the NBA you'll get no where unless you at least have a core of three guys that are good enough to be all stars. We need a guy that can be physical down low while playing lots of minutes.

Plus I don't understand why people keep putting us down for a Small Forward. as I'm worried about the fact that most of those guys with tons of potential just end up being Marvin Williams types. If you're lucky you'll get a Danny Granger type player or maybe an AK47/Ron Artest type that will give you a shut down guy on defense.

Then again Terrance Jones and Derrick Williams seem to have enough potential to at least be good contributers. Still if push comes to shove I want that guy that can play 30 minutes a game banging inside. I mean last night Sullinger was getting rebounds in a zone defense. Guy might be a little short but he reminds me a lot of Atlanta's Al Horford.

I like Derrick Williams. I think JaVale still needs to get pushed, so I wouldn't mind Enes Kanter, either.