Open thread: Regular season game 41 vs. Sacramento Kings
by Mike Prada on Jan 21, 2009 9:42 PM EST
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I'm sorry, but after reading articles like this one from Mike Jones (HT: Fundefined), it's getting harder and harder to find any way to justify this organization's plan.
The second half won't feature a throwing-in-the-towel-type demise in an attempt to better position themselves to win the lottery for this summer's draft, and it won't be an attempt to give their younger players more experience for next year.
"I will not be a part of that," team captain Antawn Jamison said. "We're playing, and we're playing to win."
Said teammate Mike James: "Yeah, the fight's still there. It's got to be there. If it ain't, it's going to be even longer of a season, so we have no choice. We got to fight."
Providing further evidence to the Wizards' intentions, interim coach Ed Tapscott said he will continue to give his veterans the bulk of the playing time rather than handing their minutes over to the young players.
The shortsightedness of this organization has reached a mind-boggling level. The Wizards are 8-32 right now. They can only lose nine more games before they clinch a sub .500 season. And yet, the plan is to continue to play players who have no prospect to improve and no long-term future with this franchise. It's one thing to mess up this year; it's entirely another to screw up player development so badly that it'll kill us in the future. If this is really the plan for the last 42 games of the season, how exactly do you expect your young guys to develop? Aren't these guys supposed to be the future? If not, then who is?
The worst part about it is that you can't even tell me that we actually have a better chance at winning this way. If the Wizards were truly playing to win, then why play the guys that have been the keys toward being 8-32? What, pray tell, is the point of playing Darius Songaila at center? It sure isn't helping our defense, and that seems to be the emphasis of the team going forward. If it is, why is the worst defensive center getting the bulk of the minutes at the position instead of the athletic freak who can't seem to get off the bench. Why should Mike James play 35 minutes a game when Javaris Crittenton is just as good? Why do Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison play so many minutes when there's no point going forward?
The ridiculousness of this quote tells you all you need to know about the incompetence of this organization right now.
"It's the ability to execute what we are trying to do. If we are going to be a defensive team, then one of the things you have to do is play pick-and-rolls correctly, you gotta play post-ups and iso correctly. Mistakes at those times, cost you dearly against a very good offensive team. So now, you're looking for matchups and the proper reactions on defense. And those things just take time and experience. If you're thinking too much here in this game, you're behind. You've had to have done it enough, it becomes instinctual, you know it, anticipate it. Some of our young guys are struggling to get to that point. It's a process. I don't fault him. He plays hard, he gives his best effort. It's just a lack of experience that at times costs him and others in certain situations and that will come with time."
Taps blames a lack of experience for benching JaVale McGee, then won't give him the playing time necessary to developing that experience. It's hypocrisy on the highest level. And while McGee is the subject of this quote, it may as well apply to any one of the young guys. Who, by the way, are outperforming the veterans in front of them.
I'm beginning to believe Ernie Grunfeld is behind all of this. If so, he needs to be fired immediately. I don't care about all the good things he's done for us in the past; he's now screwing with our future. If we continue on this path, we've not only lost the season, we've lost the next six years. In case you all don't remember, we don't exactly have a ton of cap flexibility to do much to improve the team in free agency. Improvement mostly needs to come from within, and that means fostering improvement in those that can actually improve, not placading the egos of the veterans so the organization can give off the appearance that an 8-32 team is "not giving up." We're not stupid.
Playing the young guys is not the same as tanking when the young guys are the best players on the team. And even if it was, so what? What else do we have to play for anyway?
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Oh, right, we have a game tonight. Sacramento is a team that sucks, but realizes they suck and are playing their young guys accordingly. They've committed to rebuilding and, in a couple years, when Jason Thompson, Spencer Hawes and the like are solid NBA starters, we'll look back at this season as the tipping point in their development. It's a tipping point our organization is incapable of realizing. We must reach this point, and we must reach it soon. Kudos to the Kings for getting it right. Hopefully, they'll provide an example for us.
I want a win, but I want one in the right way. So, I guess, GO WIZARDS!
(Oh, and for the Sacramento perspective, go read Sactown Royalty. It's a shame that such an incredible blog is wasted on such a bad team. Sacramento fans are among the best this league has).
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Ummm Prada
Are the Kings getting it right? Shawes is very unhappy with the time he’s getting (and considering he’s behind Brad Miller the 7 foot pile of dung & JT, I don’t blame him), and the bigger question is how Bobby Brown can’t get any time, but yet, Bobby Jackson who can’t stop nearly anybody, and takes worse shots than you or I playing horse, is still getting 20-30 mins some nights.
Things aren’t so rosy in the Evil Cowtown, either.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
At least Mikki Moore isn't playing much
That’s more than we can say.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
But yes, I did overstate things
You are right. I was really mad and wasn’t thinking much.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
But even so
Shawes is playing 27 minutes a game. JT’s playing over 25.
Meanwhile, our top four guys in minutes per game this year are Jamison, Butler, Mike James and DeShawn Stevenson. Andray Blatche plays the most among our young guys, and he doesn’t even crack the 23-minute mark.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
True you got a point there
Keep in mind that most of Shawes mins came before he went out with some injury I forgot about in December. At that point, since JT came back into the rotation getting quality mins, Shawes has dipped. I like he’s angry about the mins though, and I’m just hoping the Miller trade ends up giving Shawes those mins.
Your point about the Wiz not playing their youngins is astute. (It’s a point most people from the outside are missing about the les Boulez, and if I didn’t read BF once a month, I wouldn’t quite get it. I woulda just said, hey without Gilbertology, you guys are screwed.)
Also Prada, please, if you could, note what you think of Martin. Because, it’s quite obvious he’s playing on one leg to almost all concerned.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
I'll keep my eye on him
I’m sure he’ll light Caron Butler up regardless.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
I'm sure they'll light each other up
Kevin is not exactly tearing it up on that end either. (see Smith, J.R. last night)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
So what you're a Bullets fan (we've had this talk)
You’re entitled. Shit, Prada, the Bullets taught about us dysfunction when we WERE dysfunctional. Good luck tonight, sir.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Wow
Phil did not bring the good suits out West.
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I'm getting the Kings broadcast
Where Grant Napear literally shat on Brad Miller on the air right in front of him. Buck would never have the guts to do that.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Definitely not
What did Grant say?
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
Beagle mentioned it too Prada
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
And after Brad's performance last night
He really earned it. Calling him the 7 foot pile of dung is being kind in my view.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
7 foot pile of dung?
Ouch.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
Blatche draws the charge!
That’s a rarity.
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Blatche and McGuire haven't touched the ball yet
And Butler totally gave up on that defensive set. Blatche had his back.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
power move from antawn????
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 10:15 PM EST reply actions
Nice pass
I had no idea what he was doin there at first, but it worked out.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
caron caught on the baseline
AGAIN! put blatche in a tough spot
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
sideline, not baseline
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by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
Dray is kicking butt
Keep him in the game, please.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Caron just doesn't give a crap on defense
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Andray playing too well - Tapscott will take him out soon
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My God, Antawn was nowhere to be found on that play
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
It's easier to be consistent
If you only play half the game each night.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
So happy to see Blatche go up strong for the dunk
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Grant & Jerry mentioned something interesting
Is Dray really more of a C than a PF?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
I think what Jerry said was right
Having Blatche play center takes advantage of his quickness. And while he often loses concentration, he has the tools to be a decent defender at center.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Makes sense to me
It’s a bit like Shawn Marion at the PF. He isn’t good enough defensively @ SF, but put him @ PF, and he causes more problems. Surprised les Boulez hadn’t though of it earlier. Wait a minute, this is les Boulez.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
His natural position is PF
But like everyone else on the Wizards, Tapscott plays him out of position….
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Nah, I actually disagree with this one
I think he’s best as a center. That’s where he’s been most of the past two years.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
It's nice that we're hearing the same thign
Makes it easier to have a conversation. (And well, you guys know your shit too.)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Well he doesn't really have a choice at this point
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
Taser!
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He's playing extremely well so far
Already has four rebounds I believe.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
According to Yahoo he's got 3
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Ah
Even so, that’s in like two minutes.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
True
here’s the Yahoo boxscore.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
This is embarrasing
You’re down 10 in the 1st qtr to a team with a worse record on the road.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Don't worry
We’ll see Darius Songaila at the five soon enough. Then, you’ll take the lead back.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
LOL
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
i have no idea what that must feel like...
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Yay for picking the wizards on streak for the cash and it possibly paying off
rockin' the crab dribble since 2009
Wow
Nice line up:
McGee at Center
Songaila at PF
Butler as SF
Young at SG
Crittenton at PG
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Prada -
Could you possibly explain to me the development of pech? I’ve been meaning to ask this a while and I’m curious, what’s the plan for him?
rockin' the crab dribble since 2009
Is he a lost cause and thats why he doesn't get any playing time?
I’m asking because I figure you might know more than I know (which is nothing).
rockin' the crab dribble since 2009
Just about the time for Tapscott to take JaVale McGee out
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Maybe if he pulls his socks up to his knees, Tap will leave McGee in....
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Well that was fun while it lasted
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You're witnessing the Maloof Sports & Entertainment project
Angela Tsai: Easy on the eyes, not so much on the ears. (She lacks season at sideline reporting, and while I think she understands hoops, she isn’t very good at doing it in this role.)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
That's a poster
Poor Darius.
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Is he still servicable?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Darius?
Yeah – he could help a team – for about 12-15 minutes a game at PF.
Excellent passer from the high post. Knows how to play the game of Basketball. Moves without the ball. Can shoot from just inside the 3-point line with pretty good efficiency; but step out 10 more inches (beyond the 3-point line) and he can’t hit it.
Good physical, positional defender. Not a good help defender.
Not a good rebounder.
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Personally
I would love the Kings to consider a Mikki Moore for Darius swap if they use him in a different trade. Darius doesn’t fit the bill of what the Kings need, but he could play the spot rotation mins that the Kings would need in the interim.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Darius not playing so well....
He’s played so much Center, I think he forgot how to play the PF position
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Prada
I see your point about playing the young guys. Tonight, Natt is just really doing that. I wonder why it took this long. But even with all this happening for the Kings, they’re still down 8.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
I hope JaVale doesn't dunk
If he dunks, Tap will take him out of the game
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The answer to the trivia (whose played in all 43 games)
Is JT.
Nice fadeaway by Dray.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
are they going to honor wes unseld
as well as c webb? they really should
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
No, I don’t think so. By that token, they should also honor Abe Pollin as well.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Legal Seafood Trivia
- Picks that have played for Kings and Wizards
C-Webb
Ralph Sampson
Pervis!
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I'll admit
I had to look up Ralph Sampson.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
Was it after Ralph was released by the Kings?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Yes indeedy
It was his last stint in the NBA.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks
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No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Salmons drove the lane - Thompson with a dunk (but he pushed Butler in the Back for an Offensive foul)
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Yeah, McGee only has 5 boards in 9 minutes, why would you play him?
by antawnjameson on Jan 21, 2009 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
They weren't veteran rebounds
Rebounds by non veterans only count for half.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
Halftime reading
I hope that joining with ESPN means daily incites from the Wizznutzz.
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Have you ever seen Kayte?
If you haven’t? She’s worth a first look.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
That's how she spells it
She’s also known for her playing career in the WNBA as well. (Also, if you know who Kara Lawson, who does a lot of the analyst stuff for ESPN on Women’s hoop, she also did halftime/pre game analysis for the Kings awhile back before her ESPN gig kicked in full time.)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Sadly, no
(Gets the feeling a joke has flown over his head.)
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
No Joke
She’s just hot, but knows her hoops too. Playing helps her on that account though.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Oh, gotcha
I’m getting the Washington feed over here. It took me a second for it to click.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry Jake
I thought it was clear. (Never forget, I am a moron.)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
No worries
My mind is like oily fingerprints on crystal clear window of language.
(See? That analogy was awful.)
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah but you're a college kid (right?)
You got an excuse. Crap, I am too. You’re younger than me. That’s my excuse, and I’m stickin with it.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
It's a solid excuse
I’m going to blame on Brendan Haywood’s time as a commentator for WNBA games. It continues to throw off my perspective on life.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
He commented on the WNBA?
Was it for the Mystic, or worse, an even more desperate team?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
It was for the Mystics
I have no idea how good he was since I never saw any of their games, but he used to get some extra coin during the summer. Of course he did this at the time that fans were calling him Brenda. You’d think that a PR guy would’ve alerted him to that.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
What creative names you DC'ers come up with for your sports loathed
I’m envious of everyone there in the 202.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
At least he used it on priceless art that has historical value
What is OJ Mayo’s excuse?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Here's an idea if you're the kings
Guard Dominic McGuire.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Jamison
Most. Awkward. Looking. Shot. Ever.
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Two charges drawn by Blatche!
Dray’s payin’ the refs!
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Oh snap
HAYWOODE WORKMAN IS CALLING THE GAME TONIGHT. That would explain it.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
no s$%^?
really? i missed that.
hook us UP!
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
It's true
I must’ve glossed over it before the game.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
Tough Juice strait pimpin (Beautiful 3)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
it's like we're playing ourselves tonight
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by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 11:26 PM EST reply actions
I'm embarrassed
I don’t really know what to say. Just, this is sad.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Don't worry
The Thunder will beat the Wiz by 30 next time around, balancing the universe.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
Doesn't make me feel better
It’s not the losses I mind. It’s the total lack of feeling this group doesn’t seem to have. The Bullets may care with all the losses, but at least they care. I wonder who on the Kings really does.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
not a lot of offensive weapons for the kings
especially with martin not 100%.
miller is invisible, salmons is ok, hawes is ok, but who are the young guys kings fans are excited about?
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by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
Jason Thompson
Hasn’t had his best game tonight, but he’s a good one.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
Hawes & Thompson
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
how about cap room?
going to be getting in on big free agents?
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by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
Not unless Brad Miller and Kenny Thomas are moved
Keep in mind, the salary cap is based off BRI LSC. And since it’s likely that the NBA is losing some revenue, the salary cap will go down. Not dramatically, but it will go down. So getting somewhere in the realm of about 20 million in expiring deals is probably what it would take to get a marquee free agent like Boozer, who interests me somewhere on the same level of getting the clap from a hooker in Alexandria VA.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Not being sarcastic there....
Just that he’s very soft on defense. Shoots a lot of little 10-ft fade away jumpers.
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We don't have much room to talk though
Jamison isn’t exactly a banger.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
Cleveland and Miami are interested in Miller aren't they?
I thought I heard that somewhere. I’ve heard a lot of rumors lately though.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
Chicago has rumored to be interested
I’ve see New York mentioned also.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Tapscott has to get Songaila in at Center quickly
Otherwise the Wizards will build a lead too large for Sacto to come back from – and they’ll (heaven forbid) win the game…
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i like the kings announcers
they did not hesitate to call that a travel
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by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Gary Gerould is the man
He’s the guy that is universally loved by the Kings.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Or universally loved by Kings fans
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
yeah these TV guys are great
they know the opponent pretty well, clearly rooting for the home team but are not at all obnoxious. pretty low key (might be the game though)
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by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
Grant is generally despised throughout Kings land
But thats because of his radio show, where he is really obnoxious. On the TV side, with Jerry (who is part of the basketball staff, and is the “director of player personnel”), he’s less of a homer, and makes it about basketball. Grant knows a ton about sports, and it shows when he’s patient, and not being over caffeinated hyper New York from Long Island guy.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Garcia drives the baseline - good D by Songaila as he takes it away
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KMart fouled on a Fast Break drive (songaila with a bad pass TO to start a break for Sacto)
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Nice backdoor by McGuire
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Random observation from the NBA
Milwaukee beat Dallas by 34 tonight. Didn’t see that one coming.
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Did K-Mart just pass up a one on one against Songaila
…so Salmons could go one on one with Butler? Thanks Kevin.
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McGee time!
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great point
haven’t been any positive blowouts where he could just relax and get some east PT.
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
but of course i probably spoke too soon
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by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
Yep
Way to ruin it for everyone!
:P
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Question
Are the Bullets as bad as their record indicates?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
And you just saw why we're so high on JT
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
I don't think so
Still the worst team in the East, but they’re better than 8-32. I think 12-28 would probably be a little more accurate, but this team just can’t close out games.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
Talk about foreshadowing Jake
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
I hate my life
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
Me too
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
talent-wise?
i really don’t think so.
their young guys (mcgee blatche young mcguire crittenton) i think are all pretty talented, just raw.
jamison and butler obviously good top tier players.
i think the losing has built on itself, and also i think tapscott is a bad in-game coach not using the talent he has very well.
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Jason Thompson just beat Songaila down court twice
Why does Tapscott have JaVale on Hawes? (or is it Miller?) and Songaila on Thompson?
shouldn’t it be the other way around?
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Nice jinx, Buck
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I like McGuire
I see why you all do as well.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
He's one of those "glue" guys
Not great on Offense, but does everything else well.
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It doesn't help that the Offense has boiled down to iso's
with Butler and Jamison
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Songaila with the O-Reb!
!!!
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Jamison with the dunk!
!!!!!
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 21, 2009 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
That's bad news
I always hate it when guys injure themselves after coming down from a dunk.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Figures
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 22, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions
i bet he gave it the danny glover
lethal weapon ’i’m getting too old for this shit’ when he got up
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by little stevie colter on Jan 22, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions
LOL!!!!!!!
You guys are fun to watch a game with.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
where the f is blatche?
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by little stevie colter on Jan 21, 2009 11:58 PM EST reply actions
He's already got his 22 minutes...
Tapscott doesn’t have to play him any more.
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It's crazy
I didn’t think Shelden Williams would be a great NBA player, but I didn’t think he’d be this bad either.
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He just hasn't had the time in the EC Jake
He needs consistent time. Hasn’t gotten it.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Fair enough
Really, all I wanted to do was bash a former Dukie.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 22, 2009 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
By all means
Don’t let me stop you. But, you gotta give some dap for getting Candace Parker pregnant.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Very true
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 22, 2009 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
That was a break
A loose ball foul on Butler on A shelden rebound? Gotta take em where you can get em….
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
That was way too easy.
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i hate mike james
but his ball handling is damn good
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by little stevie colter on Jan 22, 2009 12:07 AM EST reply actions
I miss the Dave Hopla effect
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Seriously
How did that just happen?
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When the Kings are hot
They can strike quickly.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Kings got very lucky the Bullets didn't score before that Beno 3
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
i miss the gilbert arenas effect
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Jan 22, 2009 12:15 AM EST reply actions
I thought the game was over after the Cisco miss
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Wow
Great take by Jamison.
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Andohbytheway
That was UNC on Duke violence there.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 22, 2009 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
I think Shelden did a good job
Jamison showed why he’s an All-Star.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Indeed
Couldn’t have defended that much better.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 22, 2009 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
Especially since Shelden's ability is not 18 feet away from the basket
I think sometimes people forget that Twan came into the league at the SF.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Oy
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Terrible foul by Caron Butler
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
And of course Salmons missed
Go figure.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
And Butler is not likely to miss both FT's
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
I can't believe I just saw that
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Are you serious?
You can not be serious.
Bullets Forever: A blog dedicated to the Washington Wizards with analysis, commentary, and more YouTube videos than your eyes can handle.
One screwy ass game Jake
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
OMG - Even if Blatche hits both - Sacto can hit a 3 to tie
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Andray needed that
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yeah he did
His confidence has been building game by game. I likey
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Jan 22, 2009 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
i was not confident, to say the least
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Jan 22, 2009 12:27 AM EST up reply actions
I wouldnt have believed it if i didnt see it
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Jan 22, 2009 12:27 AM EST up reply actions
Great game for Dray
20 pts? Hopefully for you guys, it gives Tapscott a reason to continue giving him mins.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Wow
Bullets Forever: A blog dedicated to the Washington Wizards with analysis, commentary, and more YouTube videos than your eyes can handle.
That could not have been any scarier
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 22, 2009 12:28 AM EST up reply actions
wow
that was very close to going in. I can’t complain. At least I had a reason to care about the game. And, at the very least, some of the comeback came due to the 7 foot pile of dung not being on the floor. So, baby steps.
Enjoyed the game guys. And, of course, good luck with the Bullets over the rest of the season.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
likewise
say hello and F.U. to c. webb for me!
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Jan 22, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
Same here
For two sucky teams, that was a fun game.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 22, 2009 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
I was more impressed with McGuire's game
38 minutes. 4 of 5 from the field for 8 points. 12 Rebounds, 4 Assists and 2 Blocks.
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tech on garcia for flopping!
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Jan 22, 2009 12:29 AM EST reply actions
Minutes Watch
Butler played 44 minutes
Jamison played 42 minutes
Mike James played just under 39 minutes
Taser played 38 minutes
Blatche played 26 minutes
Songaila played 20 minutes
McGee played 11 minutes
NY played just under 11 minutes
Crittenton played just over 9 minutes
“Bulk of the minutes” was an understatement.
Well - that certainly bodes well for those old "veteran" legs for tomorrow.....
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Can't wait for the game tomorrow
When I can watch our front line of 6’7" Butler, 6’9" Jamison and 6’9" Songaila go against the Laker’s 7ft Andrew Bynum, 7ft Pau Gasol and 6’10" Lamar Odom.
Should be interesting to see what “old, short and slow” can do against “big, fast and scary”
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by Rook6980 on Jan 22, 2009 12:38 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I'm with Prada
If Grunfeld is in anyway behind this, and I mean even in giving a tacit blessing, he needs to go. I can’t think of the last time I was this disgusted with a win.
Got a bone to pick with you Prada (wish I had seen this when I first went through the recap--did it quickly/poorly yadda yadda)
(Oh, and for the Sacramento perspective, go read Sactown Royalty. It’s a shame that such an incredible blog is wasted on such a bad team. Sacramento fans are among the best this league has).
I disagree with this. That’s like me saying, well it’s a shame more people don’t post on Bullets Forever cuz Jake, Prada and Truth are kicking balls down there, and it’s just totally awesome, and everybody just needs to take part.
I think what I said is true, this is a great blog, but what makes it a great blog is that the participants are interested. If there is anything that this season has taught me about Kings fans, it’s the global following hasn’t stopped, and that the economy is the single biggest factor in why the Kings aren’t getting butts in the seats right now. The blog isn’t being wasted on a bad team. It’s like Bullets forever, a blog dedicated to a team with a silly name chanted by a owner for a silly reason to make oodles more money when he was already a multiple time over billionaire.
Honestly, if you ask me, I wouldn’t take this season back. Sure, the Kings stink, hell so have the Wizards, but that’s not Bullets Forever or Sactown Royalty’s fault. I’ve had a ton of fun watching awful games, played by an awful team that’s damn near quit on itself about 15 times already this season, and many of the accomplishments are games where they’re down by 20, and manage to comeback such as tonight’s clandenstine crappilicious affair.
If it wasn’t for Sactown Royalty, I would be truly miserable. It’s my outlet, my stress relief (for the Kings), and hell my chance to interact in a meaningful way. This team was stuck in mediocrity, and had Kevin and Cisco not missed most of the 1st 2 months with injury, this team would be better. It’s a bit like why Eddie Jordan got fired, and Reggie Theus, I suppose. Most people are saying the performances of the squads are perfect reason why neither deserved to be fired. Of course, t hose people don’t quite get that the records aren’t what got Jordan or Theus fired. it was the disconnect from management, that both had, in large part because Jordan was inheritated (from Unseld to Grunfeld—right), and the Maloof’s hired Theus over Petrie’s objection to it. When Theus didn’t work anymore, Petrie decided to can Theus. He did Reggie a favor, and to that end, so did Grunfeld with Jordan. (I realize I’m rehashing stuff.) But, my point is, without the genius of BF, and of course StR, I wouldn’t understand this. If I hadn’t made 13000 comments on all of SBN, i probably wouldn’t be able to articulate any of this.
The bottom line is, even though our teams aren’t very good, or interesting, and I’ll be damned if they aren’t just the most frustrating of all the suckitude suck ass teams out there, but, we’re still here. I can honestly say, without StR, I would not be a fan of the Kings. The blog is keeping me a fan of the team, engaged about them, interested to a fault, and all the rest. That interest, though currently being fired by the blog, happens because the team is in transistion mode, and anytime transistion mode comes, it gets ugly. It’s just unfortunate that it’s coincided with 2 nasty lingering injuries to Martin and Garcia, and that a coaching change transpired. And, yeah, while rooting for a team that’s only won 10 games sucks, it’s a hell of a lot of fun to vent about it with fellow fans who share your frustrations. It also makes the winning that much sweeter.
Sorry for ranting against you guys. I enjoy, as I said, reading Bullets info here, and you represent the best of bloggers out there. Even if your team isn’t deserving of you, I still find it cool you care to write about them anyway.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
Dude
I really think you took that comment the wrong way. I meant no ill will toward the team or anything of the sort. It was just a way to say how awesome StR is in a more original way.
It didn’t come out so well. All I was trying to say is that the great fans of Sacramento and the great people that write and comment on StR deserve better.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
But in re-reading your comment now
I see you were getting at something different. And it’s a something that makes a lot of sense.
So, apologies.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
No totally
It had little to do with you either Prada. Really, I think I was trying to say, if nothing else, that I wouldn’t be interested in StR if I weren’t a KIngs fan, and I wouldn’t be as interested, or at all, in the Kings if not for StR. So, hopefully I said it was a total symbiotic relationship. Or that’s what I get out of it.
No apology needed.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I am the stone that builder refused..I am the visual...The inspiration..That made lady sing the blues....I'm the spark that makes your idea bright.....The same spark that lights the dark....So that you can know your left from your right...I am the ballot in your box....The bullet in your gun...The inner glow that lets you know...To call your brother son....The story that just begun...The promise of what's to come...And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won....
I could only watch the first half
but I’m glad the Wizards got the win.
After reading this post and seeing those comments, I’m really upset. I love how hard Jamison plays, but it’s his job to play and just do his job, not to give his thoughts on who should be playing and when. With a team this bad, it doesn’t really matter if the veterans play down the stretch — they’ll still find ways to do, and they have.
Thanks for the post Prada
Keep up the State of the Wizards addresses. In addition to all the basketball analysis, your overall opinions of the team are good reads.
by morethesamewiz on Jan 22, 2009 11:39 AM EST reply actions
Garbage Time
You got to put in your young guys during garbage time and rest your veterans. No coach disagrees with that. Once in a while, team has a garbage season. 9-32 qualifies. Why is is it controversial to rest your vets and play your youth in a garbage season, while this strategy is universally accepted for garbage time?
by morethesamewiz on Jan 22, 2009 11:43 AM EST reply actions
Plan?
Taps is over matched as a NBA coach and Ernie’s plan is so hard to figure out that I wonder if he really even has one.
It feels like this organization is just winging it.
What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.
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