question from a c's fan

reggielewis · Post #1 » by **reggielewis** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 3:39 pm

is Rashad Mccants on the block? I was wondering if he was hurt last night because he didnt get a lot of tick even though he was making things happen out there. i saw wittman getting in his ass a bit during the 3rd or 4th and he kept walking right by him. So is he on the block or something? And if he is who would u guys want for him? I dont watch him too much, i have watched a few Minny games this yr and if you could pry Jarrett Jack from Portland for him or Jarrett and Frye that maybe interesting. Or a big to play next to AL, or maybe another two guard. I dunno any thoughts? Or am I reading into the Wittman Rashad relationship?

prefuse73 · Post #2 » by **prefuse73** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 4:08 pm

well....his trade value diminished quite a bit after the nationwide coverage of his attitude problems. The problem with McCants is he thinks he is best player on the team and deserves to touch the ball (and keep it) every time down the floor. He has gotten better with his consistency recently, but the concerns about his attitude that prevented him from going higher in the draft are really and are a distraction, especially for a young team.

If we could get a big or a mid'1st for him, I think we would take it. If we could do something like Smith and McCants for Webster (or Jack) and Frye...I would be all over it.

deeney0 · Post #3 » by **deeney0** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 4:13 pm

You saw what we saw. Who knows? I think he's really stepped up in 2008, but he has a knack for committing the stupidest fouls at the worst time, and apparently Witt was upset about several things he did (or didn't do) on D last night. It's impossible to say if anything is going to happen.

twolves4 · Post #4 » by **twolves4** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:22 pm

the guy just has a terrible attitude that keeps him from earning more PT at crucial parts of games..when wittman said that guys need to work harder and started getting loud during a timeout, rashad leaned back, sighed and rolled his eyes..his being a douchebag seems to be holding him back from being a bigtime scorer on a nightly basis, and i honestly have no problems with wittman benching him until he changes

as for him possibly being traded, i dont think theres any chance of that unless the wolves for some odd reason choose to go after a star perimeter player, which couldnt possibly be more unlikely

theGreatRC · Post #5 » by **theGreatRC** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 6:28 pm

I can tell Wittman really likes this kid; why would Wittman yell at McCants and get on his case more than anyone on the team, and still give him another shot to prove himself instead of just benching him like he would to Gerald?

Wittman sees something in this kid and is seeing if he has what it takes to break through from the constant nagging of his coach, playing with foul trouble, and can he learn from his mistakes.

McCants is one of those key players for us and in the future, I doubt he is on the block, Mchale has said he likes Rashad and he is part of the youth movement.

Post #6 » by **Calinks** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:39 pm

I wasn't aware that Rashad was doing this on a regular basis. I didn't even see it last night actually but I heard the commentators talk about it.

theGreatRC · Post #7 » by **theGreatRC** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 7:42 pm

Jon Barry said Witt was talking to Shaddy, and Cants just walked right past him and sat down, but Witt came to him and told him god knows what, then Rashad was back on the court.

Witt likes him.

deeney0 · Post #8 » by **deeney0** » Sat Feb 9, 2008 8:39 pm

theGreatRC wrote:Jon Barry said Witt was talking to Shaddy, and Cants just walked right past him and sat down, but Witt came to him and told him god knows what, then Rashad was back on the court.

Witt likes him.

That was after fouling PP with 2 seconds left in the 3rd quarter.

And then Shad did something Witt didn't like again and sat the rest of the game. I think that was after the weird sequence where it looked like the Wolves got a TO but Posey beat Shad to the ball or something.

Why else would Witt get mad? Maybe because he doesn't want to play a player who doesn't listen, but needs Shad's scoring or is being forced to play him by higher ups? Pure speculation, I hope you're right, but who knows.

wolves_fan_82au · Post #9 » by **wolves_fan_82au** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:51 am

deeney0 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

That was after fouling PP with 2 seconds left in the 3rd quarter.

And then Shad did something Witt didn't like again and sat the rest of the game. I think that was after the weird sequence where it looked like the Wolves got a TO but Posey beat Shad to the ball or something.

Why else would Witt get mad? Maybe because he doesn't want to play a player who doesn't listen, but needs Shad's scoring or is being forced to play him by higher ups? Pure speculation, I hope you're right, but who knows.

Mccants couldnt find the ball lol its happened too me a few times too when playing lots of sports

no way is it worth getting benched over wittman over-reacted

deeney0 · Post #10 » by **deeney0** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:06 am

Part of the benching was Shad's reaction to Witt's criticism - Witt was talking to him and Shad just walked by him and didn't listen.

wolves_fan_82au · Post #11 » by **wolves_fan_82au** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:17 am

deeney0 wrote:Part of the benching was Shad's reaction to Witt's criticism - Witt was talking to him and Shad just walked by him and didn't listen.

wittman is a crap coach imo hes awful why would u draw up a 3 point play for Jaric at the end of the last
u gotta get it down low to jefferson at all costs

also hes rotation is horrible

still no excuse for mccants too do that

TrentTuckerForever · Post #12 » by **TrentTuckerForever** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:19 am

deeney0 wrote:Why else would Witt get mad? Maybe because he doesn't want to play a player who doesn't listen, but needs Shad's scoring or is being forced to play him by higher ups?

Perhaps both... although Wittman is such a member of the Wolves' Good Ole Boys club, I would think it's more that he needs Shad than Wittman having his hand forced by McHale.

It's not like there's a ton of other perimeter threats on this team. I actually think they Wolves need McCants' shooting more than his scoring, but either way Wittman is in a catch-22 with McCants: he's obviously most effective as a starter, but he tends to drift on D and shows his displeasure with the coaching staff in an unprofessional manner. So if Wittman wants to reward effort with playing time, he's guaranteeing himself losses... I say if someone brings an offer for McCants, take it. IMO the future backcourt is Brewer and Foye anyway.

deeney0 · Post #13 » by **deeney0** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:22 am

I like Brewer better at SF, because if Shad goes, they need another scorer either at 2 or at 3 - Brewer can play whatever one the scorer doesn't occupy.

Post #14 » by **Worm Guts** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:51 pm

wolves_fan_82au wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

wittman is a crap coach imo hes awful why would u draw up a 3 point play for Jaric at the end of the last

I'm fairly certain that's not how the play was drawn up.

Post #15 » by **revprodeji** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:47 pm

Witt is not a great coach, but he is good for working with our young guys. Get off his jock.

McCants has great potential. Great ability to get a good shot off and often times makes that shot. He needs to mature and season, but he should be kept around. At worst he is a shooter off the bench.