Links: Randy Wittman's Accountability Is Working

by Mike Prada on Feb 3, 2012 2:55 PM EST in Links

There's already been a lot of content on the site today, and we've already seen the Raptors, so in lieu of a "Meet The Opponent" post, here are a few links.

I've been pleasantly surprised with Randy Wittman's dedication to holding players accountable for their mistakes. The lines on Flip Saunders and Andray Blatche in here are things that I noticed happening too. Nice piece. [Washington Post]
Given what Ted Leonsis and Wittman have said about the officiating, is there any legitimacy to their point of view that the Wizards get the short end of the stick? [Washington Examiner | Wizards Insider]
Speaking of Leonsis ... a good, balanced story by the Washington Post comes out on Wizards season tickets, and Leonsis responds with some ... uh ... interesting comments. [Ted's Take]
Dan Steinberg responds to Leonsis' comments. [DC Sports Bog]
Luke Russert, who was singled out by Leonsis, does the same. [TBD]
Really interesting look at how teams are using more video to compensate for less practice time. Would love to know where Wittman stands on this spectrum. I know Saunders was a big video proponent. [NBA.com]
The Wizards have a charge board (pictured in the second link), and John Wall is very much in the lead. Players talk about the issue in link 1, and there's more on the theory of having it in link 2. [Capital Games | Truth About It]
Blake Griffin says he won't defend his dunk contest title. JaVale, this is your opening! [SB Nation]
Speaking of JaVale, here's a look at his new shoe line by PEAK. [PEAK Sneakers]
Nice scouting report of Andre Drummond and Jeremy Lamb. [SB Nation]
I answer a few Wizards questions for Raptors HQ.

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Ted is so petty, it's just unreal.

by DCrez on Feb 3, 2012 3:34 PM EST reply actions

Ted is becoming quite Snyderesque on the subject of the media

Think he’ll ever sue a newspaper? At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised.

by disgrunted on Feb 3, 2012 3:47 PM EST up reply actions

I wish he was Snyderesque about getting players...

by Pryme on Feb 3, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions

Its Teds distraction

Take money out of the Wiz and put in to Monumental and enact this marketing plan that has been going on all summer and winter. I think the team falling flat was anticipated. Here comes the sh-tstorm. So now its a media attack. Discredit the source, Get out your own spin.. Classic. Meanwhile, back at Monumental the counting continues.

by hambonejackson on Feb 3, 2012 6:15 PM EST up reply actions

I've actually grown quite tired of him myself

The quite that got me was this.

He added: "Yes, we want the Wizards to perform better and improve, but I’m excited about our ticket growth. We have one of the fastest-growing season-ticket bases in the NBA."

Part of me just feels insulted by this man. He assumes that most of us are dumb fans who will continue to spend our money in support of this team because he can sell us a ‘dream’. As a long time fan of this team and a long time basketball fan, I know when I see a poorly ran organization. It took him too long to get rid of Flip, he should invest in getting more consultants for his young players to develop and he should stop making it seem as losing is acceptable. I’m offended that this man would think we are drinking the kool-aid. I’m glad he was offended by the Washington Post article, hopefully it will motivate him to get serious about putting a winning team on the court. No matter how many tickets you think you can sell, people in this town will lose interest if you don’t start winning. Even the Redskins can’t escape that.

by ThePGPhenomenon on Feb 3, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Redskins fans...

Part of me just feels insulted by this man. He assumes that most of us are dumb fans who will continue to spend our money in support of this team because he can sell us a ‘dream’.

setting a bad example

by DavidDunn on Feb 3, 2012 5:23 PM EST up reply actions

Yup

In all honesty the way he addresses the readers on “Ted’s Take” is in a tone that I really don’t care for. I don’t know why I keep clicking on those links. You’d think I’d have learned by now, but obviously not…

by jakenbake on Feb 3, 2012 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Thou protesth too much...

that was my first reaction…

and to pretend to complain about scalpers is hilarious….as if he would prefer an empty arena…

come on Ted…work with us…no need to lay it on so thick….

by DavidDunn on Feb 3, 2012 5:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

American Jan Vesely won't defend hit title because he knows he has no chance against...

THE DUNKING NINJA

by Llamaman on Feb 3, 2012 3:45 PM EST reply actions

If Javale starts wearing those red and yellow shoes

I’m buying me a pair. Then I’ll make sure I’m wearing them every time I see my children with their friends.

by Elvin_is_my_Elvis on Feb 3, 2012 3:49 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Better watch out, Javale

Napoleon hunts wolverines in the off-season

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by Bullet Nation in Exile on Feb 3, 2012 3:50 PM EST reply actions

Check out Tjark's self-link

on 5-toll basketball players tucked in there, as well

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by Bullet Nation in Exile on Feb 3, 2012 3:55 PM EST reply actions

More people should know about him, very smart bball writer

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by Mike Prada on Feb 3, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions

His zone discussion

with respect to Syracuse and Baylor really got my attention…dude knows his business

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by Bullet Nation in Exile on Feb 3, 2012 4:29 PM EST up reply actions

*5-tool...ugh

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by Bullet Nation in Exile on Feb 3, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions

Don't defend the refs when they are being unfair

We know the refs are not calling fouls on other teams we play. Flip got tossed out of a game in the 1st quarter because his player got tackled with no call. Nick is going to the basket a lot more this year and getting killed with no call. JaVale is getting pushed by defenders every time goes across the middle for one of those hooks shots with no call. I’m just glad someone is calling attention to it. However, in the Post and Examiner stories it seems they’re trying to tell us to believe these stats that the ref are being fair and don’t believe what you see during each game.

by Kryp on Feb 3, 2012 4:39 PM EST reply actions