Hoopalotta wrote:Come on guys, there were a lot of positives out there and lets not forget that three years ago - with this same core - we were in first place in the Eastern conference for a week or two. Lets be patient and give these guys about another year or two to gel.
*snicker, snort, face palm*
Well, the good news was that were a game closer to blowing this ugly mug up. Honestly, wins at this point are just going to encourage continuity from management. I'm still rooting for a win like a dullard with much of my psyche, but losses have some use too. I mean, how long can Ernie let this go on? The pot is boiling over.
Caron might have upped his trade value while also giving further evidence that he doesn't fit here. Jamison playing well makes him easier to move too (such is the reality of 7-15; I'm not blaming him)
Young's shot was sweet, even if it didn't go.
I think Gil's court game is coming together even if he's still plenty rough around the edges. I suppose I have lower standards for him this season than most, but I think he's made a lot of progress as far as being aggressive while not shooting as much. He actually had a positive +/-.
You know, I have mocked the optimists as well, but I'm sorry that I have. Some people just hold on to hope longer than others. I think it helps them cope in bad times like this. Its kind of depressing to think the Wizards basically have to start over again. Thinking that this thing could be turned around by simply changing the starting line-up, playing so-so player longer minutes, changing the coach, etc. just helps deflect from the reality, that this team is flawed and has been for the last 4-5 years.
But, your right, the silver lining in this devastating year is that hopefully management will finally realize that we need to switch directions. The faster that happens the faster we might be able to turn this around. I can take losing, as long as the players are playing hard and there is a game plan for building a contender. I can't take losing with inconsistent effort and with management's complacency towards being mediocre.
As for the game last night, I watched until halftime when the Wizards were up. I then decided to go to bed and DVR the rest because I was determined not to lose any sleep watching this team. I made a wise choice. I just laughed this morning when I saw the box score. I can't say that I don't care anymore, but I am certainly not surprised. I think I'm just going to DVR the rest of the games. I'll watch if they win, but ignore the losses. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with my season tickets.