Pollin': Digging Into the Past
by Jake Whitacre on Jun 9, 2009 11:27 AM EDT
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Last week, Dominic McGuire won the vote for who needed a jump shot more by 3 votes. There was a lot of great discussion from both sides, both on the site and through the Twitter, and I'd like to thank everyone for their insights. I still think Crittenton could use a jump shot more than McGuire, but I can also see how he can still be effective if he models his game after Rajon Rondo, like some of you suggested.
This week we shift our focus from the current roster to the rosters of the past. Specifically, we want to know what player from the past you'd like to have on the team right now.
Someone like Wes Unseld jumps to mind immediately, since he would rebound, set picks, and throw outlet passes far better than anyone currently on the roster. Not to mention that it would be amazing to see that hair on a nightly basis. Elvin Hayes would give the team another 20-10 threat to put alongside Antawn Jamison. Could you imagine JaVale McGee and Gus Johnson playing alongside each other? How about Phil Chenier? He'd end any debate about who would be the starting 2 guard next season.
So anyway, there's quite a few options to go with here, and if there's someone missing who you think could really put the team over the top, voice it in the comments. Oh, and just so we're clear, you can't pick Gilbert Arenas as the player from Wizards' past that would help out this team the most.
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Jake - I am shocked
to not see Bernard King on here. Elvin was my choice, but I would have gone with Bernard in a heartbeat.
Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!
Bernard plays the same position as Caron though
I went with Wes. Seems pretty obvious to me our need for a rebounder and tough guy.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Good point
I guess I would still take BK – and trade Caron to Portland for their pu pu platter offer.
Would Brendan be ok sitting on the bench for Wes?
Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!
I think Wes is one of the few guys
That Brendan would actually be honored to give up his starting spot for. No punches would be thrown over that decision.
Dear Diary, JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!
by Evander holyfield on Jun 9, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
But that huge bush
would no doubt knock Brendan out.
Dear Diary, JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!
by Evander holyfield on Jun 9, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't know what happened there, but it was supposed to read
Wes was one of the few guys that Brendan would have no problem with giving up his spot for. Punches being thrown wouldn’t even be a consideration.
Dear Diary, JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!
by Evander holyfield on Jun 9, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
An oversight on my part
I went with the Bullets Forever Top 10 plus (sans Gilbert) and added Webber and Howard since they played here more recently. I agree with Prada that it would be hard to find a way to fit him in with Caron and Antawn, but Bernard should’ve been on the list for sure.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jun 9, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
On the bright side
I’ve got a post that involves Bernard King that’s been on the backburner. Hopefully that makes up for some of it.
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by Jake Whitacre on Jun 9, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Huzzah! I love me some Bernard!
Are we still allowed to turn in our “forgotten Bullets” articles? The dog ate my Rex Chapman piece.
Its always Roger Mason (Jr.) time!
Submit them whenever
We need something to fill the offseason time at a certain point.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
I chose webber (in his prime pre-injury). I don’t think anyone on this list was more of a dominating force on the court.
I have to admit I'm not a CWebb fan at all
But I also have to admit that his complete disregard for an inside game would duplicate Jamison’s skill set. Then it would make Wes Unseld’s domination in the paint very much offended at that statement.
Dear Diary, JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!
by Evander holyfield on Jun 9, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
can I pick a tandem?
what about the Bruise bros. of Ruland and Mahorn? I’d like to see them meet at Lebron in the lane.
Wes Unseld Sr and Wes Unseld Jr on the same team?
holy crap thatd be great
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
Brent Price in 93-94 was amazing...
but so was Tim Legler/
More Webber votes than the Big E?????
No sir! Hayes was a better player.
I voted for Wes Unseld
His defensive presence and rebounding in today’s Eastern Conference would make such a big difference. Although the Cleveland Brent Price would probably be number two on my list with the Big E number three on mine. Under no circumstances would I ever want to see Chris Webber in a Bullets/Wizards uniform ever again.
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Jun 10, 2009 9:55 AM EDT reply actions
How quickly we forget
I’d take the Cleveland MARK Price over the Wizards’ Mark Price (8 games in’95-96) or the Wizards’ Brent Price. But the Wizards Mark Price wouldn’t help us, unless we needed someone sitting on the bench in street clothes.
Oh those damn brain farts
Yes I meant the Cleveland Mark Price.
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Jun 10, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I picked Unseld
I had a dream last night…..
LeBron was doing his patented “lower the shoulder, buffalo stampede into the lane” – and there stood Unseld…………………………….
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
LeBron maybe the size of NFL tight end
But if he tried that move against Big Wes he would bounce off him and end up in the upper deck!
"Would you like to shoot me now or wait till you get home." --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Jun 10, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
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