The Javale McGee Appreciation Thread

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #1 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:13 am

If Flip had been playing this kid earlier things might have been better.

Not to be negative, though. Things are going to be SO MUCH MORE EXCITING to watch from here on out.

mohammed10 · Post #2 » by **mohammed10** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:19 am

Not to hijack the thread, but Blatche is playing like a man possessed tonight

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #3 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:29 am

mohammed10 wrote:Not to hijack the thread, but Blatche is playing like a man possessed tonight

He's been freed.

The reason the Wizards lost so many games in the first place is Blatche wasn't starting PF. Flip wouldn't bench Jamison or Butler and make one or the other the sixth man. On top of that, McGee should have been playing 15-20 minutes a game.

Blatche has been the best PF for a while now, and he showed that early this season. His size, defense, and willingness to pass make him a real asset at PF.

I've been saying all year Blatche/McGee would be a good frontline.

I am SO HAPPY they are buying Gooden out!

TheBigThree · Post #4 » by **TheBigThree** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:33 am

Blatche could easily be a fairly consistent 20/10 guy given 40 min a game like a vet. Not saying he's earned that right at all, just saying that he could do it now that it looks like he'll be in that position.

Javale will struggle against better defensive teams, but he needs the PT. Hopefully Flip rides him and polishes his offensive game.

closg00 · Post #5 » by **closg00** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:39 am

I know that this water under the bridge etc, but I couldn't help but wonder what might have been this season had the line-up/rotations been different. Blatche should have been PF with AJ at SF or 6th man. McGee languished on the bench racking-up DNP when what the guy needed (and still needs) is playing time. Play McGee a good 25 minutes a night and the guy is going to be a stud if developed properly.

What these guys really needs badly is a PG to set Blatche and McGee up, sick Oops all night.

GhostsOfGil · Post #6 » by **GhostsOfGil** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:43 am

closg00 wrote:I know that this water under the bridge etc, but I couldn't help but wonder what might have been this season had the line-up/rotations been different. Blatche should have been PF with AJ at SF or 6th man. McGee languished on the bench racking-up DNP when what the guy needed (and still needs) is playing time. Play McGee a good 25 minutes a night and the guy is going to be a stud if developed properly.

What these guys really needs badly is a PG to set Blatche and McGee up, sick Oops all night.

too bad it isnt gil. i remember when he played in GS he threw oops to jrich all season long.

BanndNDC · Post #7 » by **BanndNDC** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:48 am

i like mcgee. i think he got a bit of a bum rap from the coaches for not looking attentive but i always liked the way he runs back on defense even if it's a lost cause. think he got down on himself a bit from not playing. would like to see him paired with a bigger body/rebounder at either the 4 or 5.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #8 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:48 am

closg00 wrote:I know that this water under the bridge etc, but I couldn't help but wonder what might have been this season had the line-up/rotations been different. Blatche should have been PF with AJ at SF or 6th man. McGee languished on the bench racking-up DNP when what the guy needed (and still needs) is playing time. Play McGee a good 25 minutes a night and the guy is going to be a stud if developed properly.

What these guys really needs badly is a PG to set Blatche and McGee up, sick Oops all night.

All's well that ends well, closq.

I said a long time ago this team should have at least 5 more wins, only to be told I didn't know what I was talking about. Said AJ could have been SF or 6th man.

Flip lost games because the money players got 40+ mins a game and because IMO Flip didn't use guys with athleticism enough. He was the typical NBA coach who didn't trust his young players. Lots of posters are talking about "ride these guys" and "if they're consistent" when the bottom line is the only thing the veteran guys traded did consistently was lose. (Jamison brought on offense, Brendan on defense--but as a group the way Flip used them they didnt' get it done.)

The Wizards could have had a lot more wins playing the right guys, and I've been saying this since November. closq, you've been right there with me, too.

verbal8 · Post #9 » by **verbal8** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:03 am

McGee looked pretty good tonight.

He has a nice shot(although he struggled at the line) and good mobility for his size.

He rebounded pretty well, but he doesn't box out well. Most of his rebounds he gets by reaching and leaping over people rather than establishing good position.

mohammed10 · Post #10 » by **mohammed10** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:04 am

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:He's been freed.

The reason the Wizards lost so many games in the first place is Blatche wasn't starting PF. Flip wouldn't bench Jamison or Butler and make one or the other the sixth man. On top of that, McGee should have been playing 15-20 minutes a game.

Blatche has been the best PF for a while now, and he showed that early this season. His size, defense, and willingness to pass make him a real asset at PF.

I've been saying all year Blatche/McGee would be a good frontline.

I am SO HAPPY they are buying Gooden out!

CCJ - I just hope that 7 day Dray can do something like this consistently, now that he doesn't have to look over his shoulder any more

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #11 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:11 am

On the nights Dray's off don't be surprised if McGee starts having 20 to 30 point games.

Javale's going to be a really good scorer. Watch and see.

hands11 · Post #12 » by **hands11** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:13 am

If the kid had a little more common sense and had a clue what he was doing he would be dangerous.

Glad to see Flip let him play through his mistakes. I was a little painful but that's the best way for him to get the message. I'm sure he was a little embarrassed by some of his decisions. He will hopefully learn what works and what doesn't.

Kid wants to shoot like NY lol

Speaking of which. wow. Nick brother. Come on. GET WITH THE PROGRAM

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #13 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:19 am

Javale had 14 points, 11 rebounds, 5 blocks in 23 minutes, hands.

eltacoman · Post #14 » by **eltacoman** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:19 am

We have entered the Mcgee Blatche ERA

Hoopalotta · Post #15 » by **Hoopalotta** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:21 am

I love Javale personally and threw it out in the 'Wizards trade the 5th pick' thread just today that I still think he has a chance to be better player than anyone taken in 2009 from 5th on back.

But I think as to the team before, we shouldn't overlook the chemistry and politic problems going on. We could see it on the court, and that once in the media, but Mike Lee came out and said that Butler and Arenas basically 'strongly disliked' each other. And I can hardly imagine what Jamison would have done had he been benched for Blatche. And that's just scratching the surface. That kind of stuff's just a big problem.

I gotta say, that squad was doomed.

Looking forward though, I'm ready to get drunk on the Kool Aid with our young bigs.

hands11 · Post #16 » by **hands11** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:23 am

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Javale had 14 points, 11 rebounds, 5 blocks in 23 minutes, hands.

Yes he did. Im sorry.. what were your trying to say ? Im not following you.

hands11 · Post #17 » by **hands11** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:27 am

eltacoman wrote:We have entered the Mcgee Blatche ERA

Lets get it right.

Blatche McGee

Hey, M&M is no one to over look. I've said he is the glue guy CB used to be. But this guy passes even more and he can nail the 3. I wouldn't let M&M walk if I could help it.

This team doesn't lack talent even with letting those guys go. It actually opened things up for some players and M&M is one of them.

We had to many high volume players. M&M is the opposite of that. He doesn't need to shoot 16 shots.

And I cant be happier for Blatche. 33 and 13 rebounds 2 steal and 1 block is a MONSTER GAME against anyone.

no D in Hibachi · Post #18 » by **no D in Hibachi** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:44 am

McGee has an insane amount of athletic ability for a 7 footer. He's still incredibly raw, but these next 31 games will be good for him. He should be getting 25-30 minutes a game.

I still think McGee needs to develop one go to move when he gets the ball. His arms are so dang long he needs to just work on a simple hook shot and it will be a real asset for him. Right now I cringe everytime he touches the ball in the post. He also needs to learn fundementals such as boxing out, screen and roll, and improve discipline on defense.

hands11 · Post #19 » by **hands11** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:49 am

No doubt. Kid has raw talent. Like I said, when he figures it out, he is going to be dangerous.

This is why I said we should have drafted him when we did

He was always a project. But to get that kind of length and athleticism is worth the gamble.

He just needs to learn and grow up.

Now that we don't have Gil out there and we lost our vet that dominated the ball, he has room to learn and get excited knowing there is room for himself to learn.

NewWolvesOrder · Post #20 » by **NewWolvesOrder** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:51 pm

Big McGee fan and wolves fan here. I'm really high on McGee's potential and think he would look great next to a skilled big like Love to the point that I would trade Big Al for him this offseason in a straight up swap! To me McGee looks like a cross between Howard and Camby in the future.

Am I too high on Javale?