2010-11 Wizards Season Awards: Play Of The Year
by Mike Prada on Apr 18, 2011 3:56 PM EDT
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PrintThe Wizards' season has been done for a while, but before we move on to the NBA Draft, we're going to take a look back at the good, bad, ugly and wacky of the 2010/11 NBA season. All throughout the week and beyond, we'll be handing out the hardware for the season. We'll have some conventional categories, some wacky ones and everything in between.
The best part is that you, the reader, decide. This is partially because I can't make decisions, but mostly because we want you to be involved. OK, fine, it's all because we want you involved. Carry on.
Our first poll? The 2010/11 Play of the Year. Your nominees, along with the poll, are below the jump. Voting closes at 4 p.m. tomorrow.
JaVale McGee's block, behind-the-back pass
Nick Young's spin and finish vs. the Mavericks
JaVale McGee pulls a LaPhonso Ellis on Wes Matthews
Al Thornton destroys Zaza Pachulia
John Wall beats the Celtics
John Wall oops to JaVale McGee vs. the Jazz
JaVale gets revenge on Blake Griffin
Cartier Martin ties the game!
Jordan Crawford's block, between-the-legs pass
Wall, JaVale hook up for half-court alleyoop
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Its tough...
Top three -
Nick’s 360
Javale’s Block
Thornton’s dunk.
Thornton is gone…eliminated
Javale was spectacular…but low degree of difficulty…
YOUNG SUSHI! FTW
Tossup
between Nick’s 360 and McGee’s block on Wes Matthews. That’s one of the best blocks I’ve seen in a long time.
The highlights including Blake Griffin are only in contention because its Blake Griffin IMO. They’re the weakest highlights.
Yeah - I had a hard time deciding between the two as well.....
The block by McGee on Wes Matthews was sick, but the best part was hearing 20,624 Portland fans in unison, going “ooooooooohhhhhhhhhh”. Play it again and see what I’m talking about.
But Nick Young did something I’ve never seen done on a basketball court before – so he gets my vote. Not only did he do a complete 360, and put the ball up, and more importantly THROUGH the basket – but everything looked under control and like he knew what he was doing….. An incredible shot.
He's "delightfully cranky"
I used to have super powers until my psychiatrist took them away.
Take a look at Mark Cuban's reaction
at least that is who I think it was…he is behind the Mavs bench..
McGee Block/McGee Dunk( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waENnSIQo6c )
My favorite part of the McGee block on Wes Matthews is the bench. The second to last player dressed puts his towel over his face like “Oh **** WTF JUST HAPPENED?!” and the two right next to the coaches, one player is getting up and then sits right back down and the two start to nudge each other like oh man I cant wait to get on Matthews for that play…but my vote would go for this play….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waENnSIQo6c – A block on the “MVP” and then a poster for Korver with a little stare down…thats my vote
by cs1022 on Apr 18, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah but the thing about Young's 360
is that, as a highlight of a scoring play, its not amongst the greatest highlights of its kind in the NBA this season. Kevin Durant had a better layup yesterday. Derrick rose put up about 2-3 highlights better than that on Saturday. That McGee – Wes Matthews block is the best block this year, case closed.
by jones-y on Apr 18, 2011 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If we ever get competitive, we could become must watch tv
We have 5 legitimate top play candidates every night on our team…
Wall, Young, McGee, Crawford, Booker…
Think about it…those plays picked by Mike don’t even have a Booker highlight. He certainly had a few monsters…
that dunk over KLove's back was awesome
got up so high as to make it a clean play, just sick
Lack of Booker putback was a surprise
Would have liked to see one of those in here.
"Be patient or be a Heat fan" - MR
nick’s 360 is simply amazing considering he isnt known for plays like that…but i had to go with wall….big play at a big moment…high pressure game winner.
by les boulez bomber on Apr 18, 2011 5:05 PM EDT reply actions
Though this play wasn't listed and I voted for Al's dunk on Zaza
How about the alley oop from Gil to Wall?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9ed8hB-eY
that was a play that had some of us at the time believe that a John Wall/Gilbert Arenas backcourt could work out in the long term.
ONLY 2%????
For McGee’s block then behind the back pass… Y’all disappointment so… :-(
This was difficult to pick – my 2nd pick – JaVale McGee pulls a LaPhonso Ellis on Wes Matthews, also McGee blocking Griffin… he fell for the pump fake, then got back under the basket for the block (perhaps plays like these are the reasons he got votes for def player of the year…)
The thornton dunk will go down Wiz history as one of the best for us. But yup, since he is gone, I did not even consider it…
Some one mentioned the bass by Arenas to Wall – that was the moment that REALLY solidified it for me that combo was going to be a bright light for DC sports fans.. but alas it was not meant to be..
1/2 of the plays here involve McGee – 3 of defense, 2 on offense… already getting my mind right for next season…
*we are building for the FUTURE*
Leave me alone. The game is on...
by 2StepsAway on Apr 18, 2011 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
After the Thornton dunk
the McGee block and behind the back pass was my pick. It was a very close second of the smallest of margins.
By a single player I will go with Crawford
because he blocked the shot took the ball spun around at mid court then drove the lane and made that pass to Blatche for a slam. That pass was 1 way to get the ball to Blatche without stopping and it was a perfect pass because it laid the ball exactly for Blatche to take it for a slam. That was the perfect play by 1 player.
For a team there were 2 of them in the Atlanta game. One was an Unseld outlet by McGee to Crawford just past mid court who fired a perfect pass to Blatche as he was going into the paint. Then, I forgot who grabbed the board, but it was outlet to Wall who through up an incredible alley-oop to McGee for a slam. The main thing is, it was all done by passing. Bang, bang. Thats the way to do it.
to be honest,
I don’t know which one to vote for. I can watch all of these all day. It’s awesome to look back and kinda get a feeling for the future.
And I still can’t decide.
"McGee is running the transition? I'll stop him..." - James Jones
My Breakdown
Young’s 360 was sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thornton’s dunk was filthy but he’s gone (as Dunn said),eliminated
All the JaVale highlights were beastly
-But I voted for Cartier’s game tying 3. This play got me hype and the game was great too. Plus it was maybe the most crucial play on the list. Not as exciting as the others but its hard to vote for one of the exciting ones because they were all crazy (if that makes any sense)
Honorable mention: Wall’s banker
Voted Thornton. Although he is gone, just can't forget that dunk.
My second choice would go to NY’s 360. (seem to have forgotten him a little bit after he sat out games closing this season).
Other plays were still impressive but to be honest, I am getting used to see McGee dunk and block to take things for granted already. (i know it’s not fair to him in a sense)
I actually am thinking that Wall's bounce pass alley-oop to Griffin could be included
Definite points off for not being finished by a Wizard though………
The top 3 to me are Nick’s 360, JaVale’s catching block, and Crawford’s block/spin/between the legs pass.
But what was not seen was my reaction to them
that was jiggy sick. I need an agent.
by hambonejackson on Apr 19, 2011 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
The Thornton dunk was just too monstrous
I really could not say no to that. Just amazing, one of the best dunks I’ve ever seen.
all of these are awesome!
and i also liked the two McGee blocks against the Heat where he put Bosh and Wade to the deck…
although that’s probably just because it was against the heat :)
That got my vote...
…because it wasn’t something that could be contrived and practiced. I wouldn’t be surprised if this one and Young’s make the NBA’s top 10 for the year. (NBA.com originally featured both blocks as one highlight).
I picked Thornton's dunk
That dunk was positively vicious. It was a criminal act committed upon Zaza Pachulia and he should be put on trial.
Part of Pech's Posse since 2007.
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Apr 19, 2011 9:11 AM EDT reply actions
My picks
1) NY’s ridiculous 360
my second choice would be JaVale’s block on Matthews. Third would be Thornton’s dunk.
I picked Cartiers game tying 3
At that point in time i had high hopes for a great season and all fantastic things we would witness this yr.
This play and JW’s clutchness in this game was exactly that for me.
Unfortunately the rest of the season was a little underwhelming but that doesn’t take away anything from my appreciation of this moment.
"I'll be lounging on the couch, just chillin in my snuggie, klick to MTV so they can teach my how to douggie" (Buno Mars, The lazy song)
Love the
Crawford play. But the Thornton dunk was too much!
RANDOM.. If we stay at the #4 spot, and Irving, Williams, and Kanter is gone..
Does anyone think DEnver would let Gallinari go for our top pick (18th too if they want it) and maybe Seraphin? Maybe we can grab Birdman too if we throw in some cash?? JUST A THOUGHT.
I like Gallo
Haven’t watched a lot of him but Seems like he does a bit of everything and is very athletic. I think it is close but Denver doesn’t bite. They might do it for both of our first round picks, but then I feel like we are getting robbed.
Screw rational basketball analysis. I <3 Jordan Crawford.
Stress fractures are inevitable when you kick as much ass as Trevor Booker does.
by returnofswagger on Apr 19, 2011 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
My favorite was the Cartier block on Dwight Howard
It showed we weren’t just going to lay down and die as a team despite all our weaknesses.
LINK
by Elvin_is_my_Elvis on Apr 19, 2011 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
yeah, that was awesome
it kinda got lost in the post game depression though….
"I'll be lounging on the couch, just chillin in my snuggie, klick to MTV so they can teach my how to douggie" (Buno Mars, The lazy song)
by Dutch Hoopfan on Apr 19, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty much with the voters...in a slightly different order
#1: Best Overall Play: Crawford’s block, spin, dish. I rewatched that like 15 times in the middle of the game on my DVR.
#2: Biggest “ooh” Factor: Thornton dunk. I involuntarily “oooh” every time I watch it.
#3: Most Badass Looking: McGee block on Matthews.
#4: Highest Difficulty: Young’s spin. Kind of a “wow” factor (different from ooh factor because it’s not as nasty).
"Be patient or be a Heat fan" - MR
NBA.com...
….picked Javale’s block on Mathews as the #1 best block of the year.
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