Wizards in the Media Thread

Hoopalotta · Post #641 » by **Hoopalotta** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:08 pm

miller31time wrote:It was fairly obvious since the start of the season that Gilbert is back physically. He can get into the lane at will and cross fools up like it's nobody's business. The problem is mental.

I want the old Gilbert back. Whether that means 7 3's a game or a bit of chuckery or some incredibly ill-advised shots....I don't care, so long as the old Gilbert is back.

We were one of the most efficient offensive teams in the league when Gilbert was "Agent Zero". I never wanted him to be a "pass-first point guard" because it's just not him and it it's not necessary. We didn't need to become more efficient on offense - we needed to become more effective on defense.

Seconded! I'm incapable of saying anything truly negative about Gil. Period.

Play your game Gil', just play your game!

Post #642 » by **nate33** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:12 pm

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:I've never coached anything more than an intramural sports team. I shouldn't be so quick to criticize Flip Saunders. That said, it seems to me to be common sense that a coach shouldn't try to change the identity of players to fit the coach's mentality or system.

I've been saying for a while now that Flip doesn't seem like a great coach for Arenas, Butler, Young, or McGee; and it's because IMO he's asking all of them to be something they are not.

I'm not sure it's possible to have "the right kind of coach" for Arenas, Butler and Young, and also have a team that plays consistent defense. It's difficult to run a loosy-goosy offensive system that allows those guys to improvise, while also having a structured defense. Flip pointed out in the beginning of the season that it's hard to defend well when you take quick shots on offense.

You need to pick your poison. We tried it the other way with a freewheeling offense and we were an exciting but woefully inconsistent team. Now we'll try it Flip's way and hopefully be more consistent, though maybe with lower high points. If you don't like it, then the solution might be to trade one of Arenas/Butler (presumably Butler) rather than look for a type of coach that doesn't exist.

By the way, I don't think McGee belongs in that group of guys you mentioned. If anything, McGee will fare better under Flip than EJ. McGee has the skills to one day be a very effective as a pick-and-roll big man, whereas I don't think he could ever be a Princeton center. McGee isn't getting minutes right now under Flip because his defensive fundamentals are so bad. That condition won't persist forever.

closg00 · Post #643 » by **closg00** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:43 pm

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sport ... 60132.html

Post #644 » by **LyricalRico** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:10 am

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/powerRankings

Wiz are 25th now...behind Philly, Charlotte, Golden State, and the Clippers.

closg00 · Post #645 » by **closg00** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:58 am

LyricalRico wrote:http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/powerRankings

Wiz are 25th now...behind Philly, Charlotte, Golden State, and the Clippers.

That's where we belong until proven otherwise.

Post #646 » by **nate33** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:49 pm

I really like the way the four Mikes (Lee, Jones, Prada and Wise) seem to collaborate. They each work for a different boss but they don't hesitate to link to each other and give each other props for good reporting.

closg00 · Post #647 » by **closg00** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:52 pm

nate33 wrote:I really like the way the four Mikes (Lee, Jones, Prada and Wise) seem to collaborate. They each work for a different boss but they don't hesitate to link to each other and give each other props for good reporting.

Love it

It's all we got since our sports radio is 24/7 Skins coverage.

fishercob · Post #648 » by **fishercob** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:07 pm

A dose of optimism from NBA.com's Rick Kamla. Worth watching here (not sure how to link to the vid itself): http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wizard ... .html#more

no D in Hibachi · Post #649 » by **no D in Hibachi** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:11 pm

I found this WSJ article interesting. The basic discussion is that the Redskins have lost their fan base. This excerpt talks about other DC sports teams and it's interesting how far the Wiz have fallen since the Caps, Nats, and United of all teams are mentioned but the Wiz are omitted completely:

The Redskins don't have the monopoly on Washington they once did. Major League Baseball's Nationals opened for business in 2005, and the city's Major League Soccer team is popular. The Washington Capitals, led by Alex Ovechkin—one of the NHL's brightest stars—have also siphoned away fans. "The Capitals are the only team here where you can go watch them and actually leave happy," says Ed Richards, a fan who moved to the Washington suburbs two years ago.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704779704574553660931611086.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_lifestyle

Zerocious · Post #650 » by **Zerocious** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:35 pm

fishercob wrote:A dose of optimism from NBA.com's Rick Kamla. Worth watching here (not sure how to link to the vid itself): http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wizard ... .html#more

DaRealHibachi · Post #651 » by **DaRealHibachi** » Thu Dec 3, 2009 5:52 pm

Gil on not getting calls...

http://www.truthaboutit.net/2009/12/gil ... -refs.html

Post #652 » by **miller31time** » Thu Dec 3, 2009 5:58 pm

DaRealHibachi wrote:Gil on not getting calls...

http://www.truthaboutit.net/2009/12/gil ... -refs.html

I agree with Gil. If any other star perimeter player did what he did (Think: LeBron, Kobe, Wade, Anthony), they get twice the amount of calls Gilbert is getting this season.

For as frustrating as it is for me to watch Gilbert stop being aggressive, it's hard to blame him. He now has the stigma that no matter what, it's either going to be a no-call or an offensive foul.

My advice would be to force the issue all game. Eventually, you'll start getting the respect from the officials, but that's easier said than done.

Post #653 » by **LyricalRico** » Thu Dec 3, 2009 6:24 pm

Ever wonder who was the best white guy to play in DC over the past 25 years? Find out here:

http://www.truthaboutit.net/2009/07/the ... e-man.html

Hilarious stuff.

Post #654 » by **montestewart** » Thu Dec 3, 2009 10:01 pm

LyricalRico wrote:Ever wonder who was the best white guy to play in DC over the past 25 years? Find out here:

http://www.truthaboutit.net/2009/07/the ... e-man.html

Hilarious stuff.

Jeff Ruland/Gheorghe Muresan/Jim McIlvane
Tom Gugliatta/Darius Songaila
Don MacLean/Mark Alarie
Rex Chapman/Tim Legler
Scott Skiles/Brent Price/Steve Blake

The above 12-man roster of White Wizards (and Bullets) All Stars, in their primes, might have made the playoffs with their interior players, but they're a few scorers and defenders short of a deep run. It's funny looking at the wings and thinking maybe they'd allow an exception for Calbert Cheaney.

DaRealHibachi · Post #655 » by **DaRealHibachi** » Fri Dec 4, 2009 3:38 pm

Good article by Mike Prada over at Bullets Forever;

http://www.bulletsforever.com/2009/12/3 ... es-wizards

Post #656 » by **miller31time** » Fri Dec 4, 2009 3:48 pm

^^^^

Gilbert Arenas on the last play wrote:"On the last play, they were so worried about me, and I was like 'You're about get a rude awakening, because this is Earl's show.'"

Now THAT'S an awesome quote.

dobrojim · Post #657 » by **dobrojim** » Fri Dec 4, 2009 6:38 pm

LyricalRico wrote:Ever wonder who was the best white guy to play in DC over the past 25 years? Find out here:

http://www.truthaboutit.net/2009/07/the ... e-man.html

Hilarious stuff.

I was about to guess Ruland but that was just about at the limit of
that 25 year window.

Don MacLean, Googs. Def Googs although MacLean had one year
where he won MIP and was very effective offensively. Defensively,
not so much ie AJ before this year

edit to add - forgot about Ghitza

when healthy, he was damn good. It's still amazing to
see pix of him playing normal size guys. It's about as
striking as seeing normal size guys play Earl. He made
Shaq seem average and Alonzo actually seem small.

doclinkin · Post #658 » by **doclinkin** » Fri Dec 4, 2009 7:34 pm

Too bad for Mike Jones

The Wash Times is axing all local sports coverage. Hell that was the only reason to read the rag. MJones is a darned good beat writer though, always operating under tough conditions (no travel budget for Wiz writers, etc). Nice guy too, I hope he lands on his feet, tough hit for him personally tho' considering the state of the industry.

Slevin would not confirm that the metro and sports sections will be dropped, saying no final decisions have been made. But with the Times pursuing a national audience, he said, coverage of the Washington Nationals or suburban governments would "be of less interest, if any, to someone in Spokane."

edit-- for proper Mike. I knew that. Typo only.

fishercob · Post #659 » by **fishercob** » Fri Dec 4, 2009 7:37 pm

doclinkin wrote:Too bad for Mike Lee...

The Wash Times is axing all local sports coverage. Hell that was the only reason to read the rag. MLee is a darned good beat writer though, always operating under tough conditions (no travel budget for Wiz writers, etc). Nice guy too, I hope he lands on his feet, tough hit for him personally tho' considering the state of the industry.

Jones?

Post #660 » by **TheSecretWeapon** » Fri Dec 4, 2009 7:38 pm

Umm, doc, you got the wrong Mike. Lee writes for the Post, and he's not going anywhere. Mike Jones writes/wrote for the Times.