Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread

InsaneBoost · 07-12-2010, 01:43 AM

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.

mooby · 07-12-2010, 07:35 AM

Josh Childress going to the Suns.

Reports: Phoenix Suns trading for Hedo Turkoglu, Josh Childress - ESPN

itvnetop · 07-13-2010, 12:59 AM

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.

SmootSmack · 07-13-2010, 08:56 AM

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

CooleyAsCanBe · 07-13-2010, 11:09 AM

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.

tryfuhl · 07-13-2010, 01:33 PM

Definitely. Hopefully they can build around the kid well.

Redskins_P · 07-13-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CooleyAsCanBe

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.

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

SmootSmack · 07-13-2010, 02:14 PM

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.

CooleyAsCanBe · 07-13-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

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.

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.

SmootSmack · 07-20-2010, 06:07 PM

Video: John Wall's already a pro at trick shots - Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

and

Former Kentucky basketball star John Wall makes SEC honor roll | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal

Monkeydad · 07-21-2010, 03:53 PM

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

SmootSmack · 07-29-2010, 09:17 AM

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

SmootSmack · 08-04-2010, 01:58 PM

JaVale's chance to shine

Brook Lopez pulls out of world championships; replaced by McGee :InsideHoops

mooby · 08-04-2010, 09:44 PM

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.

CooleyAsCanBe · 08-05-2010, 12:08 PM

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.

07-12-2010, 01:43 AM	#106
InsaneBoost The Starter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DC Age: 36 Posts: 1,300	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread 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. __________________

07-12-2010, 07:35 AM	#107
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,477	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread Josh Childress going to the Suns. Reports: Phoenix Suns trading for Hedo Turkoglu, Josh Childress - ESPN

07-13-2010, 12:59 AM	#108
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 47 Posts: 3,007	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread 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. __________________ "Sit your five dollar ass down before I make change." - Nino Brown my blather

07-13-2010, 08:56 AM	#109
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread Wizards have signed Hilton Armstrong. Ho hum signing in my opinion __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-13-2010, 11:09 AM	#110
CooleyAsCanBe Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 421	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread 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. __________________ The TRUE QB Challenge Champion

07-13-2010, 01:33 PM	#111
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 41 Posts: 12,514	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread Definitely. Hopefully they can build around the kid well.

07-13-2010, 02:14 PM	#113
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread 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. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-20-2010, 06:07 PM	#115
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread Video: John Wall's already a pro at trick shots - Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sports and Former Kentucky basketball star John Wall makes SEC honor roll \| courier-journal.com \| The Courier-Journal __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-21-2010, 03:53 PM	#116
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread That's what passes for a trick shot these days? Yawn. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

07-29-2010, 09:17 AM	#117
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread 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 __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-04-2010, 01:58 PM	#118
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread JaVale's chance to shine Brook Lopez pulls out of world championships; replaced by McGee :InsideHoops __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-04-2010, 09:44 PM	#119
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,477	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread 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.

08-05-2010, 12:08 PM	#120
CooleyAsCanBe Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 421	Re: Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread 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. __________________ The TRUE QB Challenge Champion

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