Nothing is missing; guys have just got to take pride in what they're doing. I can take guys playing...

Nothing is missing; guys have just got to take pride in what they're doing. I can take guys playing hard for 48 minutes and the other team finding a way to get it done, but we've got to have some pride. To let them play as physical as they did and outrebound us the way they did ... that's not what this team is all about.

So, nothing is missing - guys just aren't doing it. Nothing is missing at all - and that comes not from the coaches, not from the front office. I have to get these guys to play night in and night out.

Antawn Jamison via Washington Times

So.........is AJ talking about someone specifically? Is he doing the noble thing and falling on the sword? Is he trying to deflect from Eddie Jordan? Who (what player) might he be talking about?

What? Who? Huh? What? Que?

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Typical AJ

Angry because the team isn’t good, angry that he’s spent his entire career playing for bad to mediocre teams and he doesn’t have much time left, but not sure/not willing to point the finger at any one person or thing.

I think he’s just frustrated in general and is going on a rant.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Nov 16, 2008 7:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Do you think

he should single somebody out? Who?

Sounds like he’s blaming everybody. All the players, at least. Not blaming the coach or the GM. Seems like he’s manning up to me, trying to take some heat off EJ.

by MR on Nov 16, 2008 10:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, no

I don’t think he should do it any other way. It’s just impossible to tell to whom this is directed.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Nov 16, 2008 10:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think

to preserve team unity, he is not singling anyone out. If he did I imagine it would be Thomas, Stevenson and Blatche.

I think the entire purpose of this is to take the heat of EJ, since other than that he’s just repeating what he said before.

by MR on Nov 16, 2008 10:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That's probably a good guess

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Nov 16, 2008 10:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I also think

It’s a really confusing quote in general. I’m surprised the Times ran it like that.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Nov 16, 2008 10:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

when does the Barry Farms league start?

at least Gil plays there :-X

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Nov 16, 2008 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Damon Jones?

Damon Jones would be a guy that could breathe some life into a Wizards team that seems to be doggin it this season. It would be great if the Wiz could acquire the former loudmouth jester of our rival Cavaliers.

From Canton Rep newspaper:

"Where’s Damon? Milwaukee lists Damon Jones as inactive. However, the former Cavs guard and the Bucks actually parted ways before training camp began. By mutual decision, the Bucks are allowing Jones to work out on his own in preparation to play with another NBA team. He was sent to Milwaukee in the trade that brought Williams to Cleveland. "

by morethesamewiz on Nov 16, 2008 10:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Really?

I think you’re grasping at straws here.

Damon Jones would not help this team. Or almost any team.

by MR on Nov 16, 2008 11:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Link please

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Nov 17, 2008 12:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

What does Damon Jones bring that Juan Dixon doesn't

Except for a funky mohawk?

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Nov 17, 2008 12:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

um

valiant… but misguided – there’s a lot missing AJ… and if you (and caron) are smart, you’ll focus on being patient in the short term, playing as a team, and bringing the young guys along in the right way, even if that means you don’t grind out wins right away.

by DarrellWalkerFan on Nov 16, 2008 11:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs