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**WASHINGTON WIZARDS 2012 Off-Season Thread ** Welcome to DC, Bradley Beal!!
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He'll get another job, but there's a disturbing trend that he's had towards the end of his tenure in each of his stops...all his squads give up on him and tune him out. Minnesota, Detroit, and now DC.
I didn't like him as the coach when we had the "real" Big-3 still in town either. Wittman will be a stop gap until the new guy is brought in to start next season. After that, I expect a full turnover of the coaching staff...and hopefully EG as well.
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Randy Wittman
These two will forever be connected at the hip.
You guys got an obvious mess on your hands over there in D.C. but this move was step one in trying to get this turned around. Canning Wittman will be step 2.
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Meh. I'm pretty sure Flip is just as happy right now too.
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A win is a win...but WOW the Bobcats are awful. I've resigned to the fact that Anthony Davis will be in Cha next year. Stern gonna throw Mike a bone.
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Yeah the Bobcats are terrible, they are lacking big time in the scoring department but I'll take any win we can get. Just put a streak together and win on the road for goodness sake
Andray Blatche is THE worst, dude has ZERO elevation on his dunks and got at least 5 of them swatted tonight, one even by Kemba if I'm not mistaken. Dude is buns and I'm glad the whole crowd lets him know it each night
Andray Blatche is THE worst, dude has ZERO elevation on his dunks and got at least 5 of them swatted tonight, one even by Kemba if I'm not mistaken. Dude is buns and I'm glad the whole crowd lets him know it each night
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[/h1][h1]No substitute for authority with Wizards[/h1]
By: [color= rgb(0, 0, 0)]Kevin Dunleavy[/color] | 01/25/12 8:05 PM
Examiner Staff Writer | Follow On Twitter @Kdunleavy
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Wizards center JaVale McGee is averaging 11.2 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.9 blocks this season.
What can Randy Wittman expect as interim coach of the Washington Wizards? He might want to consult Ed Tapscott, who filled the same role in 2008-09.
Before his promotion, Tapscott was the Wizards' director of player development. It was his responsibility to tutor the Wizards' youngsters, including Nick Young, Javaris Crittenton, Andray Blatche and JaVale McGee.
Compared to his predecessor, Eddie Jordan, who often referred derisively to his "rooks," Tapscott was seen as a coach more sympathetic to the plight of inexperienced players. But even that year's crop tried his patience.
Once, when Tapscott angrily yanked McGee from a game, the center's mother, Pam McGee, rose from her seat behind the Wizards' bench and yelled, "Don't worry baby. He'll be gone next year."
By the end of that horrific 19-63 season, Tapscott's rotation looked a lot like that of his predecessor. Even with the team going nowhere, Tapscott couldn't bring himself to reward unproductive but promising players with consistent minutes.
Four years later, Wittman becomes the interim coach under similar circumstances but with a different reputation. He played at Indiana under Bobby Knight, and as a Wizards assistant under Flip Saunders, he played the bad-cop role.
As he takes over a dysfunctional team, carrying little authority as essentially a substitute teacher, it will be interesting to see how Wittman handles players such as Young, Blatche and McGee, who in tough times always can find solace in his mother's words.
After all, Wittman won't be here next year either.
Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://washingtonexaminer...ty/2135336#ixzz1kgkKzNcs
I wonder how much alcohol Ed Tapscott consumed with THAT job.
And we see where Javale gets it from now.
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Missed the game last night, but apparently Andray Blatche was loafing and was pulled by Wittman....he then grilled the coach. The team said he had a "hamstring" issue.
Obviously, I don't believe it...but with the 3 games that he's been the HC, I'm glad RW is holding players accountable. The fact that Blatche is coming off the bench (like he should) and the minutes are going to Ves, shows a stark contrast to how FLip was doing things.
We'll see how this whole Blatche story plays out.
Obviously, I don't believe it...but with the 3 games that he's been the HC, I'm glad RW is holding players accountable. The fact that Blatche is coming off the bench (like he should) and the minutes are going to Ves, shows a stark contrast to how FLip was doing things.
We'll see how this whole Blatche story plays out.
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Calf strain my +!#...Wizards keeping him away.
They got Korver looking like Chris Mullin
They got Korver looking like Chris Mullin
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I love Wall, but he's gonna get abused tonight....
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Yea...I caught that the other day. If anyone is going to make a dumb personnel move (aside from EG), it's gonna be Mike. I'm all for anything that gets Blatche out of DC. Tyrus Thomas is EXTREMELY underwhelming for all the talent he has. But he's not a headcase. If this goes through, the Wizards could keep that amnesty in their back pocket.
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despite Javale McGee's "contributions" and that blown lead good win today. John Wall had a great game with 31-7-5 I wish he'd play this hard against the good teams, loved Booker's energy out there he's so much better than Blatche it's not even funny, Nick Young still putting up terrible shots but we need all the scoring we can get these days and why the hell do we consistently let scrubs look like all stars against us (Bayless)
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Damn, I'd drive Blatche to Charlotte myself if we can heft him off for Diaw and the spare 50 pounds he's carrying around. Thomas' contract is absolutely atrocious given his production, but at least he isn't a seemingly irredeemable character on top of being a scrub player.
Hard fought win tonight - quite the battle of attrition. Regarding John, I don't think it's a matter of playing hard, rather just being consistent in his performances, and playing smart. We all know the talent is there, as is the ability to fill up the stat sheet. Just a matter of consistency, discipline, control, etc which will come with time. I've never really questioned his effort.
@ McGee. That sums up the Wizards, really. Tough shot, head down, unaware, clueless, John with a look of exasperation
Hard fought win tonight - quite the battle of attrition. Regarding John, I don't think it's a matter of playing hard, rather just being consistent in his performances, and playing smart. We all know the talent is there, as is the ability to fill up the stat sheet. Just a matter of consistency, discipline, control, etc which will come with time. I've never really questioned his effort.
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Was at the clippers game of course we lost lol
But on that raptors game it was a good one but am i the only one who hates Nick young he shoots way to many jumpers if he drived to the basket more the team would be alot better
But on that raptors game it was a good one but am i the only one who hates Nick young he shoots way to many jumpers if he drived to the basket more the team would be alot better
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Wall has shown superstar potential in several games this season. he will most certainly be a top 5 PG sooner or later, but it's maddening to see him being held back so much by lack of talent on the roster and terrible coaching. he would almost have been better off sitting out for the season..
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Javale McGee is a bum. I don't care how athletic he is. He's a !*@+#$* bum. I was at the game last night and he and Wittman must be at odds because they seemed to have something going on all game. McGee must have been salty he didn't get a touch in the first 4 minutes or so...so as he soon as catches it at the top of the key...he breaks the play and tries to take Aaron Gray off the dribble...and blow a layup. Wittman snatched his +@* immediately and kept doing so all night to put Seraphin's bum +@* in the game. He has absolutely NO touch around the basket. Never seen someone 7'1 miss so many bunnies around the basket...except for Aaron Gray...who might be the worst player in the NBA.
Not surprised Wall had a good night shooting. He had worked up a sweat shooting before the game w/ Sam Cassell and his shot looked pretty good. He missed his first couple but didn't look hesitant like he usually does. He kept shooting and found a rhythm after a while. Kid is a nightmare in transition. Half of his points came from simply beating the entire Raptors team down the floor.
Chris Singleton, Booker, and Mo Evans bum +@* couldn't do ANYTHING w/ Linas Kleiza. Never seen Linas Kleiza take people off the dribble before. SMH
Not sure what Jerryd Bayless did to Nick Young at the start of the game but Nick straight shoved him to the ground and the two did not yapping at each other for the rest of the game
. Both showed out. I still am waiting to see Nick Young do a SINGLE meaningful thing on the floor for an entire game besides shoot.
Always liked Bayless. He can hoop...he just hasn't figured out to run a team and he's too small to play the 2 full time. If ever there is a young dude in the league that can make a Chauncey Billups like resurgence if he figures it out..it's him.
Someone needs to fade Jordan Crawford...kid thinks he's @+$%!%* Allen Iverson.
Booker is a beast. He needs to start the rest of the season at the 4.
Jan Vesley can't play a lick of basketball...but he's quite springy. I have all the reason in the world to believe he won't ever amount to much as a 6th pick but I have faith. I don't trust him to develop HERE tho.
Not surprised Wall had a good night shooting. He had worked up a sweat shooting before the game w/ Sam Cassell and his shot looked pretty good. He missed his first couple but didn't look hesitant like he usually does. He kept shooting and found a rhythm after a while. Kid is a nightmare in transition. Half of his points came from simply beating the entire Raptors team down the floor.
Chris Singleton, Booker, and Mo Evans bum +@* couldn't do ANYTHING w/ Linas Kleiza. Never seen Linas Kleiza take people off the dribble before. SMH
Not sure what Jerryd Bayless did to Nick Young at the start of the game but Nick straight shoved him to the ground and the two did not yapping at each other for the rest of the game
Always liked Bayless. He can hoop...he just hasn't figured out to run a team and he's too small to play the 2 full time. If ever there is a young dude in the league that can make a Chauncey Billups like resurgence if he figures it out..it's him.
Someone needs to fade Jordan Crawford...kid thinks he's @+$%!%* Allen Iverson.
Booker is a beast. He needs to start the rest of the season at the 4.
Jan Vesley can't play a lick of basketball...but he's quite springy. I have all the reason in the world to believe he won't ever amount to much as a 6th pick but I have faith. I don't trust him to develop HERE tho.
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btw good game
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I was at the clips game too. All you can eat seats....never doing that again...at leas on a weekend game against a big name team...spent more then half o of the first quarter in line for cold hot dogs and cold soft pretzels.
Good win last night. I really like Booker. Dude plays hard. I hope he starts the rest of the year and gets most of the minutes. That big block last night and the shots he took from Amir Johnson and making clutch free throws. John Wall after making that 3 point play near the end of regulation "This is my team....this is my team"
I actually think Jan migghhhtt make something of himself. He seems to have a pretty decent basketball IQ for a young guy. Sits in passing lanes well and when he is motivated he plays good defense at times (except last night). I think he will be a good spark off the bench guy. I don't think he will ever be a super star but can be a contributor in the future. I am starting to like Singleton less and less. I think he has potential but his offensive game is so lacking i don't even want him on the court.
I agree with Dior Paint on the rest of the team. Crawford thinks he is the second coming of MJ. Mcgee is goofy 24-7, most awkward player in the NBA. Nick young....is nick young...dude pump fakes all night and on the final shot of regulation tries to go straight up and gets stuffed. But hey a win is a win.
Good win last night. I really like Booker. Dude plays hard. I hope he starts the rest of the year and gets most of the minutes. That big block last night and the shots he took from Amir Johnson and making clutch free throws. John Wall after making that 3 point play near the end of regulation "This is my team....this is my team"
I actually think Jan migghhhtt make something of himself. He seems to have a pretty decent basketball IQ for a young guy. Sits in passing lanes well and when he is motivated he plays good defense at times (except last night). I think he will be a good spark off the bench guy. I don't think he will ever be a super star but can be a contributor in the future. I am starting to like Singleton less and less. I think he has potential but his offensive game is so lacking i don't even want him on the court.
I agree with Dior Paint on the rest of the team. Crawford thinks he is the second coming of MJ. Mcgee is goofy 24-7, most awkward player in the NBA. Nick young....is nick young...dude pump fakes all night and on the final shot of regulation tries to go straight up and gets stuffed. But hey a win is a win.
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- Jordan Crawford doesn't realize he's too hunchbacked to be attempting wild dribbles moves and trying to blow by anyone, he's not built for that (literally)
- Booker is 10x better than Andray Blatche, dude gives his all for blocks and rebounds still has some defensive lapses like every single player on this team but the fact that he shows incredible effort is enough to warrant big minutes
- absolutely right about Vesley, guy looks clueless out there. He has zero offensive polish, doesn't even have a shooting form, wanders around way too much on defense and gets muscled around a lot. Looking like a bust to me, we flat out suck when it comes to drafting players, if I'm a GM I'm staying far away from foreign big men with zero offensive polish
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I expected Vesley to struggle so I'm not at all surprised. I understood from the jump that he was very much the classic "project" draft pick. I'm glad he's getting some minutes under Wittman tho. The more he plays...the more he figures it out.
Although...I wanted %$$@!@* Kawhi Leonard and low and behold he's contributing for the Spurs. SMH.
Although...I wanted %$$@!@* Kawhi Leonard and low and behold he's contributing for the Spurs. SMH.
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FakeDrayBlatche fakedrayblatche
Tried to tuck it in but it won't fit. RT @Truth_About_It: Andray Blatche sporting a suit & tie with an un-tucked dress shirt says so much.
Tried to tuck it in but it won't fit. RT @Truth_About_It: Andray Blatche sporting a suit & tie with an un-tucked dress shirt says so much.
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I cant defend McGee anymore. I just can't. Dude was having all sorts of issues w. basic pick n' roll defense. This ultimately led to EASY hoops for both Chandler and Lin. I honestly don't know what the Wizards can do between now and next year to improve drastically. There's a VERY small window that the Wizards have where they retain Wall's rights. However, that window will get smaller and smaller by the day if things don't improve. This roster is sad from top to bottom. SOMETHING needs to be done.
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The Wizards should move McGee before the deadline or they risk overpaying him for the next four to five years.
McGee's potential could probably sucker a team into taking Blatche off the Wizards hands too.
McGee's potential could probably sucker a team into taking Blatche off the Wizards hands too.
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Send him to Minnesota for Derrick Williams...bottom line they need a 5 who understands how to defend and execute the pick n' roll. I'm done w. McGee. He started off the season so well and ever since 1) he didn't get his extension and 2) his mom popped off, he hasn't done #+!@.
