Open Thread: NBA.com airing Wizards' practice live at 10:30 a.m.

by Mike Prada on Oct 5, 2009 8:26 AM EDT in Team Analysis Comment 24 comments

UPDATE: If you can't watch the livestream now, it's reairing at 10 pm tonight on NBATV.

Howdy folks,

I'm back in the saddle and on my way to Richmond to continue to cover the Wizards' training camp for you guys. Kyle filled in with some coverage over the weekend, and the two Mikes were also there to give us the inside scoop. Here's a rundown of their coverage:

You can also follow all of us on Twitter (@MrMichaelLee, @sptswrtrjones, @BulletsForever, @Truth_About_It).

Today, however, is a special day because NBA.com is streaming live from Wizards practice at 10:30 a.m. today. If you have the ability, just go to NBA.com and watch it right there on your computer. It's supposed to re-air later today as well, both on NBA.com and on NBATV (not sure what time though).

This is an open thread, so go nuts.

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I like how Flip is keeping the sets moving

and only takes occasional breaks to explain something. We are definitely going to be more versatile from an offensive-option POV.

by Pryme on Oct 5, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

one more thing

that NBA 2k10 commercial with Kobe taking on the entire NBA is ridiculous.

by Pryme on Oct 5, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If anyone feels like meeting up in the arena before the game

I am sitting in Sec. 34, Row C, Seat 6. I will have a bullets hat on and probably an Arenas shirt on as well (I know how dorky!)

"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Oct 5, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I love Mike Miller

What a great addition to the team he’s going to be.

by MR on Oct 5, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

White dude with the mic...

…thinks Miller is the undisputed starting SG?

My swag was phenomenal.

by se7en on Oct 6, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Impressive so far?

Mike Miller !!! – Great passes to Oberto and Paul Davis for easy layups….

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Oct 5, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

"working on defensive rotations"

music to my ears.

by Pryme on Oct 5, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I love Flip's enthusiasm

If I were a player, I’d love a coach that’s so into practice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Oct 5, 2009 11:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Working on Hawk sets now.

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Oct 5, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why is Antawn in sweats and a t-shirt?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Oct 5, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mic?

by MR on Oct 5, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He wears those a lot

I’m told it allows you to sweat more, thereby getting in a better workout.

Sheed was sporting similar gear during Celtics practice.

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

by Mike Prada on Oct 5, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, I thought it might be because he’s “mic’d up”

Hey, what’s with Flip’s hair? Is that a tail? Mullet?

by MR on Oct 5, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh boy: "Position vs Player" debate makes its rounds...

by Pryme on Oct 5, 2009 11:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

braces?

’dray has been making millions for the past 4 yrs, and decides now to get braces.

by rzawrecktah on Oct 5, 2009 12:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

what's your point?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Oct 5, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So Rick Kamla thinks Mike Miller has the inside track to the starting SG position….. with Stevenson and Young behind him…

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Oct 5, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Stevenson???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Oct 5, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kamla is a Timberwolves fan

So he’s saying that without truly knowing much about the other players on this team.

by bigrm18 on Oct 5, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The body language of this team is encouraging

they genuinely seem happy to be out there together. That goes a long way towards on-the-court success.

by Pryme on Oct 5, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What I noted most

was that AB and NY knew the plays. At one point, Saunders seemed to instruct Oberto to watch Blatche execute the play. And Saunders had to chide NY for not taking an open shot.

I’m loving it.

Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!

by ledellforlife on Oct 5, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah – Nick PASSED the ball…. and Saunders told him he should have taken the shot…. Actually, I saw Nick pass the ball a few times….

AND – he hit nearly everything he threw up – even with strong defensive pressure and a hand in his face…. Once, during the defensive drills, when Nick hit the shot, even with a defender right on him and a hand in his face, Saunders turned away shaking his head – like he was saying “I can’t believe he just hit that shot !”

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Oct 5, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seriously

He was so whet.

My swag was phenomenal.

by se7en on Oct 6, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't believe it

But the Wizards were actually playing defense! There weren’t any open three point shooters like we’ve been accustomed to. Obviously, it was only practice but it was still nice to see.

by bigrm18 on Oct 5, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs