Official Randy Wittman Thread - It's Playoff Randy Time LOL

[Knighthonor]

That's right people. THREE correctly called time outs in ONE game.

I thought I was dreaming.

what's a good timeout vs a bad time out? I don't know so I am asking

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[dckingsfan]

That's right people. THREE correctly called time outs in ONE game.

I thought I was dreaming.

what's a good timeout vs a bad time out? I don't know so I am asking

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Good timeouts - we won - proactive but not too proactive.
Bad timeouts - we lost - not proactive but not too proactive.

[mohammed10]

As horrible as he is coaching and managing games in the regular season, I’m truly convinced that Wittless will be waaay over his head as a rookie playoff coach and manage it like your typical regular season game.

People who think we will sweep our first playoff series should put down the Kool Aid and step away slowly.

[dobrojim]

who's predicting a sweep in our favor? I think a first series win is a possibility
but far from a certainty.

btw - I like that Kipling passage, nice.

[mohammed10]

who's predicting a sweep in our favor? I think a first series win is a possibility
but far from a certainty.

btw - I like that Kipling passage, nice.

dobrojim-

IIRC, I saw a few posts on us sweeping our first round playoff series after we were officially in. Perhaps those were just emotional posts, but there are a few posts scattered on the message board.

Also, thanks for the Kipling compliment...I just remember the old commercial and it made me chuckle.

[pancakes3]

I really enjoy this board but sometimes the negativity and personal agendas really make it hard to celebrate our slightly-above-mediocre team, especially since we'll be in the playoffs for the first time in more than half a decade.

I don't have any predictions on how many games our 1st round series will go, or how many "bad" timeouts we'll call but I am optimistic as a fan that with Nene returning in time for the playoffs and our depth shored up with bargain vets, we have a pretty interesting team and... HEY! We made the playoffs! Can we save the speculation on offseason moves for the off season?

[SUPERBALLMAN]

I like what Wittman has done this year. I like his return to basics, the fundamental approach of team ball and defense, keeping things simple, and what he has done with this team this year. But I do feel upgrading the head coach this off-season is an important step in this team continuing to progress and move forward.

I mean every time they show the Wizards bench Wittman has a look on his face of complete confusion and utter dumbfoundedness.

I really like Nate McMillan. A former NBA player, who has had previous success as a head coach, and has recently been an assistant on the Pacers, as well as Coach K's Olympic staff, and is still relatively young.

[LyricalRico]

I really enjoy this board but sometimes the negativity and personal agendas really make it hard to celebrate our slightly-above-mediocre team, especially since we'll be in the playoffs for the first time in more than half a decade.

I don't have any predictions on how many games our 1st round series will go, or how many "bad" timeouts we'll call but I am optimistic as a fan that with Nene returning in time for the playoffs and our depth shored up with bargain vets, we have a pretty interesting team and... HEY! We made the playoffs! Can we save the speculation on offseason moves for the off season?

+1

Let's enjoy the ride!

[JWizmentality]

I really enjoy this board but sometimes the negativity and personal agendas really make it hard to celebrate our slightly-above-mediocre team, especially since we'll be in the playoffs for the first time in more than half a decade.

I don't have any predictions on how many games our 1st round series will go, or how many "bad" timeouts we'll call but I am optimistic as a fan that with Nene returning in time for the playoffs and our depth shored up with bargain vets, we have a pretty interesting team and... HEY! We made the playoffs! Can we save the speculation on offseason moves for the off season?

+1

Let's enjoy the ride!

Sorry, can't get behind that at. We made the playoffs...woohoo. We're slightly above mediocre...woohoo.

We're going nowhere and half of you are thrilled to death about it.

[hands11]

I really enjoy this board but sometimes the negativity and personal agendas really make it hard to celebrate our slightly-above-mediocre team, especially since we'll be in the playoffs for the first time in more than half a decade.

I don't have any predictions on how many games our 1st round series will go, or how many "bad" timeouts we'll call but I am optimistic as a fan that with Nene returning in time for the playoffs and our depth shored up with bargain vets, we have a pretty interesting team and... HEY! We made the playoffs! Can we save the speculation on offseason moves for the off season?

+1

Let's enjoy the ride!

Agreed. I'm happy for Wall, Beal, TA, Webby, Nene, Gortat, and the gang. Is it perfect? No. Am I less then happy they are getting this opportunity without a better General leading them into battle. Yeep.

But this will be good experience for Wall and Beal, and Otto is getting an early introduction to playoff basketball which I like. And it helps the franchise attract better pieces.. in players or front office so that's good.

They have come a long way since the 2008 injury season and the 2009 blow up and they have room to grow moving forward.

I think most here are all going to feel more comfortable in what they have when we see Nene on the floor running around healthy. But the team will be slow if Randy only leans on the vets without using any Temple, Kevin and Otto at times, so he better start getting them some minutes now over just giving everything to Miller, Gooden and AH all the time. That combo is going to struggle against quicker teams. And mostly because of AH. You can get away with Miller and Gooden, but when you add AH, that just to much except for slower teams. Just swooping AH for one other piece makes a big difference.

And lots of times in the playoffs there is some unexpected player you didn't plan on making a difference that steps up and makes a difference. But you have to give players a chance for that to happen.

Temple, Otto and Kevin can contribute and they should be given a chance to do it.

Dust off the Ottoman and lets see what he can do. Miller, Beal, Otto, Gooden, Nene

[hands11]

Official "Raisins" Randy (Witless) Wittman Thread.

Hey, I tried...

So Pick the most appropriate thread title.

This should be interesting.

[Severn Hoos]

I like Randy. I like that he has overseen the transition from a league laughingstock with a huge knucklehead quotient to a professional team that actually plays some defense. I wish I could believe he would be a good candidate to take the team from here forward, but he just isn't. The way they have finished this season has convinced me beyond all doubt that he has taken them as far as he can, and that the team needs a new coach.

I know most here want to find the next Dave Joerger or whoever, and the word "retread" seems to be thrown around quite a bit in derisive terms. But I am now also convinced that George Karl is the right choice for the Wiz for the next 3 years or so. I can't see him coaching for more than 3 years anyway, and the perfect timetable would be to be developing his successor in that time while moving the team into true contender status.

The first thing about Karl is somewhat unrelated to actual coaching, but I'll throw it out there anyway. By all accounts, he has a very tight relationship with Nene. If anyone can get the most out of Nene - and be the guy to tell him he has to go to the bench for the good of the team - it seems like Karl would be that guy. I wouldn't pick a coach based on the relationship with one player, but in this case it's a nice-to-have on top of the rest of the package that Karl brings.

But the real reason I think Karl is the right choice is simply that he knows how to coach an NBA team. Sounds stupidly simple, but the majority of current coaches seem to struggle with some of the basics. I was looking for articles about his offensive schemes and found these two - both very recent.

"At the other end of the spectrum we find a pair of teams working shot selection to some unbelievable advantages. The top two team shot selections this season, measured by XPPS, were the Houston Rockets (1.103) and the Denver Nuggets (1.094). Those two marks were not only the highest this season, they're the two highest for the last 12 NBA seasons (which is as far back as my data goes). Given the way shot selection is trending in the NBA, it may be safe to say that they're the two most efficient shot selections of the three-point era."

Lots of Nuggets fans tend to think that George Karl has no offensive system, but clearly his players listen to what he wants in the shot selection department and it's reflected in the numbers above.

http://www.denverstiffs.com/2013/5/20/4 ... -nbas-best

Karl: There is no question that there is a philosophical difference in what he [Brian Shaw] was saying and what I believe in. You know, I’ll be honest with you, I can’t stand the shot selection that the Denver Nuggets have now. They take more bad shots and more tough two’s then any team in the NBA. Tough two’s go in 40% of the time. I don’t care if you’re open or not, that’s what goes in. And it’s been that same percentage for 10 years, so if you want to try to win basketball games making 40% of your shots ...

There are teams that win that way, don’t get me wrong. The Portland Trailblazers are a jump shooting team and they make 45-46%. In general, I don’t mind jump shots, but they have to be incorporated into the philosophy that I am trying to do. If a team is going to take away the rim and give us wide open jump shots, we are going to take them. I’d prefer that jump shot to be a 3 pointer. It’s a basic philosophy. It’s a simple philosophy. And it’s based on that a wide open 18 foot jump shot is not a good shot in the NBA game today.

http://www.denverstiffs.com/2014/2/8/53 ... he-nuggets

It seems like he's a guy who can wear out his welcome, and I don't really like him talking down his successor so soon after leaving a job. But his comments above are exactly what's needed for this team. No "tough" (i.e., long) twos - go to the rim or shoot a 3. Imagine how that could accelerate the growth of a guy like Beal.

Sigh... I doubt it will happen. But if we got George Karl as our coach, it will feel like we got a top 3 pick this offseason...

[ptptpt]

Yeah George Karl would be a great choice for this team. His philosophy is a perfect fit. He won't get this franchise a championship but he will provide some good insight on efficiency for these players. I feel like he's good to get this franchise to the next step of 50 wins. And as much as folks complain about Beal here and his inefficient ways, Karl, I think can essential bring out the best in him as a player. He did it for Arron Afflalo and Beal has much more potential.

[cwb3]

Yea, can't wait to watch the Wizards get swept by the Heat in the first round. . .

[dobrojim]

Karl would be a significant upgrade. As would SVG, Fish's guy. I wasn't that keen
on either one 6 months ago, Karl more because of health issues. But I would be
pretty happy with either guy at this point. How about one for GM the other for coach!

[Nivek]

I'd love to find the next Joerger, but I'd be fine with either George Karl or Stan Van Gundy coaching the team. I think many of us would be very pleased with Van Gundy as the next coach because there's no way Grunfeld would hire him.

[Hidden Eye]

Yea, can't wait to watch the Wizards get swept by the Heat in the first round. . .

They aren't getting swept especially how many "Miami" fans are in the area

[dobrojim]

I'd love to find the next Joerger, but I'd be fine with either George Karl or Stan Van Gundy coaching the team. I think many of us would be very pleased with Van Gundy as the next coach because there's no way Grunfeld would hire him.

We talked a while back about Budenholzter (sp?) too.

Do you feel like he's lived up to our expectation? Interesting that 2 guys
with no NBA HC experience we talked about are now on the verge of making
the playoffs albeit both teetering on the edge, in their first years as HC.

How do you truly objectively evaluate a coach given that one does need to separate out
the question of what level of talent is he actually working with incl injuries.

Has Brad Stevens done a good job? If winning games is the criteria, then you'd
have to say no. But he wasn't expected to win with the team. One could argue
that they both hoped and expected to lose.

[Wizardspride]

Wittman MAY be right about Wall and Beal's efforts but has he ever publicly criticized himself?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wiz ... ards-loss/

Randy Wittman criticizes efforts of John Wall, Bradley Beal in Wizards’ loss


John Wall and Bradley Beal are both learning about the intensity and challenges of battling for postseason position and Wednesday’s game against the Charlotte Bobcats was a struggle for the duo. Wall, the first-time all-star, and Beal, an invite for Team USA tryouts this summer, combined to miss 23 of 33 shots in the Wizards’ 94-88 overtime loss and Wittman didn’t hold back when asked to critique their performances.

“When you don’t put effort in, you’re not going to have good showings. It just filters down,” Wittman said. “You can’t play with no energy or effort at one end of the floor and expect to turn it on at the other end of the floor. It doesn’t work that way. That’s been proven with these guys. It was almost like we were spinning our wheels in mud. We just didn’t come out with any enthusiasm. I don’t even know if they had a sweat broken at the jump ball.”

[cwb3]

Yea, can't wait to watch the Wizards get swept by the Heat in the first round. . .

They aren't getting swept especially how many "Miami" fans are in the area

Getting below the 6 seed is real bad for the Wizards. No matter how bad the Pacers have looked recently and how mediocre the Heat have looked, we are talking about 2 very experienced playoff teams. Both teams have another 2 gears they will kick into once the playoffs begin. I'd much rather see the Wizards against the Raptors. They are also somewhat new to the playoffs. Even the Bulls will enter the playoffs with more moxie than either the Wizards or the Raps. I cannot believe we've come to rationalizing the 7th seed due to Indiana's supposed swoon. I predict they will get thier groove back and cruise thru the first round, no matter who they play.

Randy W. done coached his way into either a Heat or Pacers buzzsaw.