But more than that, the Thunder has brought in the type of player it lacked

But more than that, the Thunder has brought in the type of player it lacked — a tough-minded, physical presence who rebounds, defends and blocks shots like his career depends on it.

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Had to show you guys this one

Tough-minded? If you mean he tried to punch Brenden
Physical? He’s been injured so much that he’s rarely “physically” in the game
Rebounder? Yeah, maybe.
Defends? Um, no.
Blocks Shots? Occasionally.
Like his career depends on it? Poetry matters more.

by Unselds on Jul 28, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Sorry to disagree

but I’d say that describes Etan when he was healthy

by MR on Jul 28, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Basketball wasn’t primary for Etan even before he had open heart surgery. He’s one year away from the rest of his life.

I don’t expect any contract year heroics from him, lets put it that way.

by Jheiser3 on Jul 28, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Etan couldn't defend

With Unselds on this one.

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

by Mike Prada on Jul 29, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Either his career ... or life ...

One thing we can’t knock Etan on, is his heart.

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by Truth About It on Jul 29, 2009 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I can't knock Etan

He gave us some good years. Probably played above his skill set. Was a gem in the community and made the entire Wizards team sound super smart whenever he opened his mouth.

I wish him well. Hope he makes some money and hope he lands a career post NBA.

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by Natepyatt on Jul 29, 2009 1:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think most Wizard fans would agree

It doesn’t take much to please us. Just play hard. Weren’t Terry Davis and Darvin Ham fan favorites because of their hustle. We’ve had a lot of bums, and we’re smart. If you play hard, we’ll back you.

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by Natepyatt on Jul 29, 2009 1:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Terry Davis

was a beast. He will forever live in the annals of Wizards lore as the first player ever to score a bucket at the “Phone Booth”. Plus, he brought us Ben Wallace. (Or was it the other way around?)

by CJHutch on Jul 29, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No you are right.

Terry Davis first and he helped bring in Wallace.

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by Natepyatt on Jul 29, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hated on him

but I wasn’t paying attention when walking around at a Mos Def show once and ran into him and it kinda knocked the wind out of me so I think he got the last laugh. I think it is fair to say Wiz fans didn’t hate Etan they hated his contract. Also when him and Haywood got in that fight and Haywood pulled one of his dreads out I was bagging on Haywood for weeks so I’m glad he gave us that as well.

by BayAreaBullet on Jul 29, 2009 1:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Amusing...

…Etan does block shots and rebound reasonably well. Defense? Not so much. But Etan definitely leads the league in violently tearing down uncontested rebounds. And probably in shaking the rim after a wide-open dunk. Those things show toughness.

by TheSecretWeapon on Jul 29, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs