Open Thread: Regular Season Game 74 vs. Detroit Pistons
by Jake Whitacre on Mar 28, 2009 3:33 PM EDT
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Gilbert Arenas.
Megastar athlete, one-time blogger, Halo aficionado. A man barely alive.
Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology.
We have the capability to make the world's first bionic man. Gilbert Arenas will be that man. Better than he was before.
Better, stronger, faster.
This is an open thread, so if you're still having problems trying to remind yourself what Gilbert Arenas used to be like, talk about it here.
GO WIZARDS!
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Despite all the worries about Gilbert’s health, the difficult year our team has had, and all the discussion about whether Gil should even play this season, I am INSANELY EXCITED to see Gilbert play tonight. I know he might not be the same buzzer-beating, phenomenal-swagging player right away, but I have missed watching him play so so much; I can’t wait to just see him on the court tonight.
"...at some point, when u r screaming for more minutes for Pecherov, you have to ask yourselves this question: 'If you keep adding more pineapple to a 'Papa Johns Pizza with Pineapple', when does it become a Papa Johns Pineapple with Pizza???'"
by Gilbert4SpaceJam2 on Mar 28, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions
Me too-
I don’t care if he only plays 5 minutes, I just want him back on court. It would be great if Caron plays tonight so we have our big three.
Same here
I’m expecting him to hit at least one 35 footer.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
this better be on atdhe
I chose the worst day to leave washington…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
I had a dream last night that Gilbert had 24 points through the 2nd quarter
Over/under on points scored tonight?
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions
Well, considering he'll like play between 25 and 30 minutes...
I’m guessing he gets…19, along with maybe six assists, at least one of which will be an alley-oop. I’m guessing that he hooks up with Nick Young for something tonight, too; I got the impression last year that they had good chemistry.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Wiz game notes-
I just got my game notes from the wiz and they don’t have Gilbert in the starting lineup. They have been wrong before but I hope to hell that doesn’t mean anything.
I'm guess that it's because he's a "game time decision"
I’m going to be really angry if he doesn’t play tonight.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm like a kid on Christmas Eve
Waiting to open that big present – - – hoping it’s the Red Ryder Cowboy Carbine Air Rifle…
AND NOT the Pink Bunny jammies:
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
by Rook6980 on Mar 28, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
We can rebuild him....
Bigger, faster…….. stronger
The return of Gilbert Arenas, the 111 Million Dollar Man
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
Hilarious post, Jake.
GL peeps. Hope Agent Zero plays well tonight.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
Mannerisms of a young Bobby DeNiro, spent spanish wisdoms/in a whip with dinero, crime organized like the pharoah/I cream, I diamond gleam/High post like Hakeem, got a lot of things to drop/Brooklyn to Queens, I gotta keep my steam - Jay-Z
I want to see Gil
-hit a shot within last three seconds of quarter
-deliver a full court pass
-deliver an alley oop
-pump up the crowd
I'll bet we see all of these happen tonight in the first half
Maybe not the shot within the last three seconds of a quarter, but everything else is pretty much even money, I think. I’d like to see him break some ankles, too.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm almost tempted to buy league pass for the remainder of the season
just to watch this game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
Alright boys....LET'S. DO. THIS!!!!!!!
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Nice jumper Andray....
Dick.
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hahahaha
Gilbert didn’t even get a touch.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
CHECK 1, 2
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions
Arenas looks cool as a fan.
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Gilberts looking sooo good
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
wow
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
I was BEGGING Gil to take that shot
USA USA USA!!!
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this game is certainly looking like it will be well worth watching, but "best day of life"?
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
I'm being a little sarcastic myself
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
Hey, guys.
Let’s be cool.
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3 minutes 38 seconds
4 Assists, 3 points…. 100% shooting percentage
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
Man, was the wait well worth it
Through 3.5 minutes:
4 assists out of 5 field goals
3 point bomb
sick oop
patience, confidence
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
Really, I think the best part is that anything can happen when we get the ball
Caron and AJ are great, but Gilbert’s always capable of a big play.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Gil over there talking to AI
probably trying to recruit him…. to the Wizards
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hahaha, probably making fun of him
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
I'd take AI for the mid-level
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Stuckey took it straight to Gil on that one.
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Villanova up 13-5 BTW (two TVs)
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That sucks
I’d like to see a Griffin-Hansborough battle. And Oklahoma matches up pretty well with UNC, as far as having fast people who can shoot.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
After watching yesterday, I don't think anybody can stop UNC.
Ty Lawson played nasty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
I wonder what Gilbert told the ref after the 3 seconds call
I bet it went something like “come on man, I haven’t played in almost 2 years”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
He tried to force that pass to Blatche
Turned it over
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Words i thought i'd never say:
With Arenas on the court, the wizards are really moving the ball well
Why wouldn't they be?
Dear Diary, JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!
by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
It sure is good to have a capable PG playing for us isn't it
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
it actually looks like we have a semblance of an offense
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
What are the pieces the Wizzard fans are hoping to keep and build arround next year??
Obviously Gil, and I like Butler, and McGee
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The ones you mentioned are the ones we're building around
That said, most of the fans really like Dominic McGuire. He’s not someone you build around, obviously, but he’s about as good a complimentary player as we’ve had in a while. Pretty much everyone else is generally considered semi-expendable, although Jamison is still really respected, and Nick Young and Javaris Crittenton have shown a lot of potential.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
There's talk on at least two SBNation sites about Washington selling their pic,
Is this just greedy speculation by outside fanbases, or is there any room for that possibility?
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
They wouldn't sell it, but they could conceivably trade it
The team is very much against breaking the luxury tax, but not so much that they’d sell the pick, or even get rid of it in a lopsided deal a la Kwame for Gasol. At least on Bullets Forever, the general consensus is that if we trade it, it should be for a swingman. Jason Richardson is the player we seem to talk about the most.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Not as happy with Blatche trying to force a couple things
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I mean, he's been "active"
which is more than I can say about the usual Blatche…and is what he’s been doing more of lately.
I’m just looking for improvement on his decision making…..
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I'd just like to see him rebound and get putbacks
With the big three on the floor, we don’t need him to be a playmaker.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
We need a Patrick Ewing-type mentor for Blatche
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Overcome with Enjoyment
I am already talking 4 seed in the East next season. Sick start by Agent Zero.
What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.
So do we not care if the Wizards lose?
Only that Gil looks “okay”
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Im apathetic to a victory but will cheer Wiz
Sounds good to me, improves shot at the Blake Griffin prize.
What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.
I'd say this is an important game for us
We should be trying to WIN this game…
Detroit is clearly pressing to keep that 7th seed, so if it’s not a throw-away game for them it should be a good opportunity for the Wiz to get their competitive spirit up
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It shouldn't matter, you guys have way to much talent to be getting a pick as high as you will be getting anyways
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
hehehe
That’s the one reward to having a decent team get completely ravaged by injuries.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah, I like Nick Young too
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
He's probably my favorite player on the team to watch
It’d be nice if he could rebound and pass a bit better, though…
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
McGee got me watching the Wizzards
Somebody linked an article that was comparing Oden and Javale over at the BEdge that piqued my interest. The nice little read gave McGee the nod over Oden, so I thought at that point I’d start paying attention.
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I think we got a little carried away with that
But yeah, we’re all pretty enamored of him. He’s good for at least one mind-blowing alley-oop or dunk each game. He’s got a pretty nice jumper, too, even though we don’t see it that often.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
haha, it's not hard to see why you guys like him,
he runs the floor, rebounds, blocks and alters shots, et cetera. He does what a center is supposed to do. I like him, I’d like to see him fulfill his potential.
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
and to prove my point,
he gets the block and runs the floor for the dunk, very nice
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
What a block by J-Critt!
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whamp whaaaw
debbie downer
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It’s amazing how many more people there are on a game thread now that Gil’s back. I think the lowest point was a game thread of 3 ingame comments.
True...even I'm here.
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The worst I'd seen was the last Suns game
I think I was the only person here who actually watched it live, or at least was commenting on it.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I've yet to even watch that game.
Plus, NCAA games were on…and it was late.
Oh well…
Bullets Forever is “Determined to Deliver” more game thread comments in the future.
Jake’s putting together a vid with sappy piano music as I type.
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Hate Kwame Brown ya'll
3rd foul sucka
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Uh oh..
We’re looking crappy again.
Caron is forcing things.
Sweet block by Maxiell on J-Critt and dunk on the other end.
Diagnosis: SUCKY COACH
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HAHA
thats harsh dude
true though
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
It's crazy
Detroit’s got unstoppable defense and the Wizards scored over 25 points in a quarter. Is this 2005?
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm almost as excited to get a new competent coach as I am to see the entire team back next year
Dear Diary, JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!
by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought he was pretty competent
but I guess Ernie thought otherwise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
Tapscott = Eddie Jordan lite.
EJ just looks good by comparison.
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Nawwwww
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
cuz the team was injured
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
precariously close to begging
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
I always have loved Will Bynum from his GTech days.
What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.
I don't know much about him
But he always seems to play pretty well and with lots of energy.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He started off at Arizona...
was a trouble maker for Lute Oleson.
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Jamison has some heavy feet on defense
Maxiell went right around him
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
OH!
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If Nick Young's got monumental air
What’s JaVale ??? so sick
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions
That's why I have high hopes for McGee.
Gets the block, and still gets out on the break.
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Crittenton cannot be this careless
bad behind the back pass….
tried to force the lob to JaVale in traffic
C’mon kid….go to management school.
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does any one think that Nick could replace Butler?
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
If you mean replace Deshawn Stevenson, then yes, please
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Not really
I wouldn’t mind seeing him start, but most people are against it. He’s been playing well lately, but most of this year and all of last year, he was just a guy who would come in and take 18 footers off the dribble, not bother playing defense, and rarely get assists or rebounds. I think that the only way we’d get rid of Butler would be if we could get a decent small forward in return, someone of the same caliber as, say, Gerald Wallace, Travis Outlaw, or Marvin Williams.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
This game just showes
that even with Gilbert, we’re nothing without haywood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
I think part of the blame tonight should be on Blatche
He’s penetrating from the outside (which never seems to work for him) and not contesting layups. At least Etan and Javale will attempt to block shots.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I just loooove to see Andray puss up reverse scoop layup
And then sometimes he shows you things that are soooo nice.
I’m like, “Why can’t you just be like that 80% of the time?”
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Yep
Sometimes I think he believes he’s Jamison and that scoop shots and lay ups are ok.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
wasn't a slight on Gilbert
just making the point that brendan is a vital part of our team having success
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
Yep.
Blatche is some sauce if you think you’re going to depend on him for anything.
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Yea
But as you said before, our coach sucks.
A good, defensive minded coach could go a very long way for this team, BTH or not
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
come on...
I mean, we were saying the same things about nick young last week. He’s a skilled player, he just doesn’t always work within the offense. Once he learns how to do that, he’ll be much more valuable
hahaha, I forgot you had Haywood
What’s the story on him?
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
Wow
Stuckey is abusing us
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
McGuire needs to fall out of love with his J
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Yeah
He can shoot it if he’s wiiiiiiide open, but he should otherwise just make the extra pass or try to drive in and draw a foul.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
nice block, nice pass
Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan
Pretty crazy how high of a scoring game this is
It used to be unheard of for Detroit to give up this many points.
I think that shows how valuable Flip Saunders is as a coach.
We should take a long look at him this off season, he has had nothing but success in his career as a defensive coach. He’d probably have something to prove after being bounced from Detroit too.
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
I would not be opposed to Flip Saunders.
He’s also at least passing familiar with our team from training camp.
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And he was Garnett's coach in the mid-90's
So he probably knows a thing or two about developing players, or at least isn’t completely opposed to it.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
He had Garnett in Minn. and recent champions in Detroit.
The Wiz need their coach to be the team enforcer. Someone who can get the young guys to prepare better and the veterans to play defense. If the Wizards are going to be successful in the playoffs, they need a coach who will change the culture. Avery Johnson did that in Dallas. Much as it scares me to agree with Wilbon, I like Johnson for the next coach.
by antawnjameson on Mar 28, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I just can't get sold on Avery.
I like his attitude – he’s a good coach, and the hardliner we need. But, we are built to run – look at all of our big men – and Avery slowed Dallas waaaaay down.
I’m not saying it wouldn’t work, I’m just not sure he fits.
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Not to pile on....
..but who has Avery developed? He took a good team and made them great, not really developed on.
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This is a good team, when healthy.
I’ll have to do some research and write an (even) longer post, but my impression is that he helped the Dallas’ best player, Dirk, who was regarded as just a scorer, become more well-rounded. He trusted a young Devin Harris to start and run the offense in the playoffs. He got solid play at center from inconsistent big men. He got accomplished veterans, Jason Terry and Jerry Stackhouse, to accept coming off the bench.
He has a ring as a player and would have had one as a coach in ‘06 if the refs hadn’t intervened. He’s an old-school guy, but he’s young enough that he was still playing during Gilbert’s first three years in the league. I think he’d tell Gilbert, “Here’s what you need to do to win a championship.” And Gilbert might actually listen.
by antawnjameson on Mar 28, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
At the half, our leading rebounders are our small forward and our back-up point guard
Dejuan Blair and Blake Griffin sound pretty good right now…
Can I just say
I love, love, love Nick Young’s line right now. Not necessarily the 2-5 shooting, but five free throws at halftime is exactly where I think he needs to take his game.
Also, I think we can all expect Detroit to not sustain that .833 three-point average.
Also, I think we can all expect Detroit to not sustain that .833 three-point average.
umm, not necessarily
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
This IS the '08-'09 Wizards
I don’t even remember what 3-point defense looks like, any more.
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Kwame evidently got hit in the face....sucka.
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I took a shower, what did I miss?
What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.
Who is guarding Rip????
I’m on radio now…
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Ha!
“Jason Maxiell is girthy.”
Gotta love our dirty radio announcers/
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Play Gil in the 4th?
Just let him shoot threes?
Cool with me.
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Why not?
This season should be all about entertainment from here on out
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't believe that Jake and Prada aren't here.
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'Nova up 54-51 11:00 left -- BTW
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Why can't Blatche be STRONG?!?!?!?!
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I'm assuming he closes the game
They couldn’t really ask him to play the entire fourth quarter. I’m guessing they put him back in around the 6 minute mark so we can make one last push.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
Tap said he was going to get around 20-24 minutes and he’s currently sitting at 21 so idk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
Ah, I thought it was 24 to 28
Oh well.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
WHAT A SAVE BY J CRITT!!!
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it was either him or Nick Young with Gil...
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WOWWWWWWWW
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
I actually feel kinda bad for you right now
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by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel you.
ATHDE really let us down. At least we have streaming radio…
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It was working for the first half
don’t know what happened
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
hopefully truth or jake won't let me down
and they’ll post the youtube highlight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
Gil makes it look so damn pretty
Bad Ass Pass
What? They don't have TV in the D-League? Don't watch me, watch TV.
Sounds electric in the Phone Booth right now
Dear Diary, JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!
by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
and he's working on defense.
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Mar 28, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Nick Young with some DEFENSE !
Drew the charge… nice position.
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
Nick Young draws offensive foul
NICE…I LIKE!
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Gotta say it, fellas...
“This team is better without Gilbert Arenas.”
hehehehehehehehehe
by sierradave on Mar 28, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
brilliant
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Mar 28, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
meant to reply to sierradave there
"a crab dribble is when you travel" - caron butler
by little stevie colter on Mar 28, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait...wasn't that an unintentional kick ball?
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I was thinking the same thing
It’s ok if it’s not intentional in the pros, right?
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
effing Blatche
crappy shot
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Gil's only one assist shy of a double double now, too
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
NICE!
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nice work Tapscott...wait to foul
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Is God nice enough
To let us see Gil take the final shot for the win/tie?
There must be a God
Science cannot explain the awful luck we’ve had this season.
I think so
Of course, if it’s blocked or even just doesn’t go in, it’ll crush us. I’d like to have Nick Young in as a decoy, too.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW...Nova up 73-72 and shooting 2 with 35 seconds left
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AND THE STAGE IS SET
says Steve Buckz
Dear Diary, JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!
by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
Then again
if they win the title, we’d need a higher draft pick in order to get Dejuan Blair
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Bet Gil won't take the shot
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WHERES THE FOUL!!!!!!!!!?????????
Dear Diary, JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!
by Evander holyfield on Mar 28, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
Another reason to hate Kwame
If its really needed
by morethesamewiz on Mar 28, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
What an end...
Well, more lottery balls.
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You know, in a way, this was an ideal outcome
The game was thrilling, Gil looked great, and we still got more balls. It sucks tonight, but it won’t sting as much in a week.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
My emotions being played with by the refs is never an ideal outcome.
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Very hard year for the Wizards
Great game from Gil but they lose James in practice. But does James come back next year with a healthy Arenas? Memphis on Wednesday should be a gimme if Arenas plays as scheduled.
Who knows.....amazing finish we've been waiting almost all tournament for.
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Well
First of all, definite foul.
Second of all, hell of a lot more fun watching this team. I liked this loss a hell of a lot more than that win against Charlotte, and not because of any lottery-ball calculations.
Minutes Watch
Jamison played 42 and a half minutes
Taser played a little under 40 minutes
Butler played 35 minutes
Blatche played a little over 33 and a half minutes
Gilbert Arenas played 29 and a half minutes
NY played a little over 23 and a half minutes
Crittenton played 18 and a half minutes
McGee played 17 and a half minutes
This was the most exciting game of the past two years
Wow, that felt good, thats the whole season worth of excitement packed into 48 minutes. Cant wait til the Cavs come to town, even without Gil we play them close
I'd say it wsa the most exciting since the Cavs games in December and January
Maybe even the most exciting game of the year
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
15 and 10 for Gil? Not bad at all
Glad to see him back on the court. I didn’t expect him to get 29 minutes though.
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