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agree with all this, it looks like he has no faith in it soon as it leaves his hands. could be mechanics also, he'll get it done this summer though hopefully
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agree with all this, it looks like he has no faith in it soon as it leaves his hands. could be mechanics also, he'll get it done this summer though hopefully
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The dertimation, preperation and work ethic is what I'm looking for. If Wall is dedicated to reinventing his jumper and becoming a quality shooter, anything is possible.
Hopefully it occurs faster than it did for Kidd. It only took him 15 years or so.....
Hopefully it occurs faster than it did for Kidd. It only took him 15 years or so.....
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I'm going to give this a read in a minute...but Beal has been a completely different player since 1/1. You can just see the confidence building with him. The way he's shooting the rock, coming off of screens, hitting the boards, etc. can all be attributed to 1) his confidence and 2) the return of John Wall. Not for nothing, I can't remember the last time we had a locker room with as strong character as there is professionalism. It's only going to benefit Beal (and Wall) in the long run.
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It pains me to say it, but Wall will never be a good shooter.
All I want from him at this point is a serviceable midrange jumpshot and the ability to make open corner threes. Which clearly won't happen this year, but it's possible within the next few years if he puts the work in. What bothers the most are his deficiencies in the half court, because the ability is there -- he just needs to pull his head out of his ***. The dumb TOs need to stop. And if you notice, he always picks up his dribble in the half court. I don't know who the hell is coaching him on that (Sam Cassell where are you at?). Every other top PG knows how to keep their dribble alive so the defense stays off balance. Once he picks up his dribble they can relax and say "Ok, he is about to telegraph a pass" and they can just play the passing lanes, which is why he has so many TOs. He has to not make it so obvious where he's going with the ball or what he's about to do.
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It pains me to say it, but Wall will never be a good shooter.
All I want from him at this point is a serviceable midrange jumpshot and the ability to make open corner threes. Which clearly won't happen this year, but it's possible within the next few years if he puts the work in. What bothers the most are his deficiencies in the half court, because the ability is there -- he just needs to pull his head out of his ***. The dumb TOs need to stop. And if you notice, he always picks up his dribble in the half court. I don't know who the hell is coaching him on that (Sam Cassell where are you at?). Every other top PG knows how to keep their dribble alive so the defense stays off balance. Once he picks up his dribble they can relax and say "Ok, he is about to telegraph a pass" and they can just play the passing lanes, which is why he has so many TOs. He has to not make it so obvious where he's going with the ball or what he's about to do.
Oh we are the same page with that, that is what I meant. He won't be great but above average from mid range is not out of the question. We shall see though. I remember a time when Tony Parker was a terrible shooter. And I love what I'm seeing from Beal lately, becoming who I thought he would. Wiz can be pretty good in years to come.
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Going tonight. Lowers are going for under $10. Can't get swept by the Pistons this year, no way.
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Hopefully Will Bynum doesn't cook us tonight ima be watching
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the Pistons own us :x
John Wall with another pathetic game, 7 turnovers, 6 assists :x
Calderon 18 assists ONE turnover
John Wall with another pathetic game, 7 turnovers, 6 assists :x
Calderon 18 assists ONE turnover
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Two turnovers now for Calderon
THis one was big. Let's see if the Wizards can tie it up...
THis one was big. Let's see if the Wizards can tie it up...
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Saw the last 20 seconds of the game...Buck retracted his dagger
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only down 1 point and you force a 3 just so Ariza can be the hero? what a joke
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Looked like the play was drawn up for beal and the lane closed...he panicked and threw a pass between webster/ariza on the 3pt line. I don't think Ariza taking the GW was the plan.
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For real. How can that be the final play. Props to Ariza for basically making it a good game. 2 big 3s late and the steal...and hit both free throws.
It happens i guess so no real hate for Brad Beal. But if the pass was on the money Martell is WIDE open for a three. But pass was off he bobbled just shoved it to ariza who had a tough shot. O well. Calderon with a ton of assists....Wall with a ton of turnovers....still need a back up PG. Price was meh last night...serviceable i guess.
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Beal had a tough night as well...no FT attempts, and got COOKED by Brandon KNight.
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after this game, i felt ashamed to post in this thread right after the game, hopefully we bounce back
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good win tonight, Wall needed a game like that
hope Beal's injury isn't serious but it looked bad :x
hope Beal's injury isn't serious but it looked bad :x
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i seen the end of the game nice to this effort was put out by all our starters
Hope Beal is alright
Hope Beal is alright
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Calling it an ankle sprain....diagnosis could change tho.
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Hope Beal is okay, supposedly X-rays came back negative. That kid has really gotten banged up this season geez.
Glad Wall was able to come up big down the stretch, hopefully this greatly improves his confidence moving forward. He supposedly stared down David Falk (the sports agent who dissing him a while back saying he was wack) after the go-ahead jumper 
Glad Wall was able to come up big down the stretch, hopefully this greatly improves his confidence moving forward. He supposedly stared down David Falk (the sports agent who dissing him a while back saying he was wack) after the go-ahead jumper
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For all those clamoring for Otto Porter:
Are you still cheering for this team to rack up meaningless wins in March and April? Porter and the Wizards are currently moving in opposite directions across the draft board.
Are you still cheering for this team to rack up meaningless wins in March and April? Porter and the Wizards are currently moving in opposite directions across the draft board.
Especially for someone who almost never gets to the line.
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Sad but true meth. It seems like everyone is now on the otto porter bandwagon (aka espn analysts, linardi picked G-Town to be a 1 seed all of a sudden). We are going to need a top 5 pick to land him. I guess depending on if Nerlens comes out. Which i am assuming he will
Missed the game last night read that John had a nice 6 point run in the forth though.
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