Open Thread: Summer League Game 5 vs. New York Knicks

by Mike Prada on Jul 19, 2009 3:57 PM EDT in Game Threads

One. More. Game.

I'm home, so I'm enjoying this thing like you (hopefully).

UPDATE: Here are links to BF's Summer League coverage all in one spot, in case you missed them.

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Nick's out today

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

by Mike Prada on Jul 19, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

That sucks

He and Crittenton have been the most fun people to track this summer.

by pantslessyoda1 on Jul 19, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Eh, he's proved enough I think

Pam McGee’s on the set right now.

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

by Mike Prada on Jul 19, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Pam's talking about how its crucial the vets take the young guys under their wings

And teach them how to win. I wonder whether she’s just saying that or firing a shot at our vets.

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

by Mike Prada on Jul 19, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

Nice move by D-Mac

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

by Mike Prada on Jul 19, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

Just started watching and Javale is 8-11 with 20 points.

How’s he looked?

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

by hibachi on Jul 19, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

Very solid

I still felt he played better yesterday, but it was easier to notice that yesterday than today, when I was actually in attendance.

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

by Mike Prada on Jul 19, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

After the first couple of games, Wizards Nation can...

at least breathe a small sigh of relief. JVM obviously finished strong.

The Blatche-JVM overlap issue is an intriguing one. Mike, this may be one of your big story linesover coming weeks.

And it sounds like Pam ought to get a comcast gig.

by khrabb on Jul 20, 2009 4:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Pam says the Wizards are the team to beat next year in the East

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

by Mike Prada on Jul 19, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

Pam says Gilbert has changed his game and isn't going to put up a lot of shots.

Is that a good or bad thing?

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

by hibachi on Jul 19, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

I'm still deciding

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

by Mike Prada on Jul 19, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Obviously Gil has a great gift for scoring lots of baskets, and can do so quite efficiently. But my hope is that if we spread things around, no one guy will have to carry the whole ox cart, we can limit minutes a bit and play better defense while being fresh for the playoffs.

But if the offense ever be broke, then we crack the glass on the old Hibachi grill.

Oh, and by the way, thanks much for all the coverage of the SL, it was fantastic. I hope the team ponies up for your press pass.

by Hoopalotta on Jul 20, 2009 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree with all of that

by Stanicek on Jul 20, 2009 3:19 AM EDT up reply actions

So do I

The team is just better when Gil balances being a scorer with being a distributor/offensive initiator. With the additions of Foye and Miller, Young, Blatche and McGee improving, and Haywood back, this team will be much more dangerous with a more balanced attack. It could be the hardest team to defend in the East. Maybe not the best, but perhaps the most explosive.

by YellaFella on Jul 20, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Uh huh

Getting the right balance is key and Arenas is ultimately the one who’s going to create that balance. He is at the same time the most dominant offensive player on that team, the player with the most ability to create his own shot, so he definitely will need to utilize that skill. But there’s so much offensive talent on this team (among the starters and the bench players) that Gil will make this team better if he becomes a master distributor/facilitator for others.

On Pam McGee: if she says the Wizards are the team to beat in the East, then I’ll back her up on it. Fuk it, I’m moving the Wizards up ahead of Boston, Orlando and Cleveland in my preseason rankings. Why the hell not.

One thing I’ve picked up from this year’s summer league is everyone seems to have a little more purpose. Young and Crittendon are fighting to earn playing time on a team with a crowded backcourt. McGee and Blatche are eager to prove the Wizards management were right to entrust them with more playing time and responsibility. The coaching staff looks great.

by Johnnie Futbol on Jul 20, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions

I love Pam Mcgee on the mic

“OHHHHH YEAH BIG BOY”

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

by hibachi on Jul 19, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

Notice again how McGee's having a big game with Blatche out

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

by Mike Prada on Jul 19, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

Great defense on that inbounds play

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

by hibachi on Jul 19, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

9-10 on Free Throws

Has Javale’s free throw stroke changed noticeably? I don’t recall him ever being this good on so many attempts from the line.

How was he scoring his point in today’s game? Did he show any new post moves?

by Manimal Smith on Jul 19, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions

No real polished post moves to speak of

JaVale played well but most of his points came from his usual assortment of dunks, athletic moves ending with a soft floater type of shot, and getting fouled while attempting one of the above.

He did seem more confident today in backing his man down, probably due to the 5 pounds of muscle he’s already put on this summer.

by formula0 on Jul 19, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions