Wiz 2010 General Season Tracker - Grading - How we doing ?

[Wizardspride]

I originally posted this in the Wizards/Media thread but it probably belongs here.

Click on the link to read the rest.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wizard ... rt-ii.html

Training camp concerns Part II: What will Andray Blatche do for an encore?

It took Andray Blatche five years to become an overnight sensation. Despite being 6-feet-11 with considerable athleticism and a unique skill set, Blatche was little more than a tease in his first few seasons in Washington. But the final 32 games of last season were an affirmation of the potential that Blatche's teammates and coaches privately said he always possessed.

Blatche made a number of changes before last season, but remained inconsistent through the first few months. But after the Wizards gutted the roster and shipped out Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison and Brendan Haywood before the trade deadline, Blatche went on to average 22.1 points on 48.5 percent shooting, with 8.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.5 steals and left opposing players and coaches praising his abilities along the way.

The 24-year-old Blatche had 12 double-doubles and scored in double figures in all but one game -- when he got into a spat with Coach Flip Saunders and was benched the final three quarters of a loss to Indiana after refusing to talk his coach in order to re-enter the game. That incident led to more questions about Blatche's maturity, while this summer led to more questions about his reliability. An offseason in which he was expected to build on his incredible finish was stalled when he broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot last June.

The injury was a setback for Blatche, who made improving his physique his primary focus and still was able to maintain his weight despite limited mobility. He just wasn't able to work on improving and expanding his game.

After having his protective boot removed nearly three weeks ago, Blatche started running last week and hopes to be ready in time for training camp -- although the Wizards don't want to rush him. Saunders will likely encourage Blatche to take his time, so that Blatche can be healthy when it really counts.

[20MexicanosIn1Van]

Video of a friendly pick up game between Wizards players. Who's the little dude in the red?

http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/20 ... the-arena/

[nate33]

Video of a friendly pick up game between Wizards players. Who's the little dude in the red?

http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/20 ... the-arena/

Seraphin is HUGE!

[Rafael122]

Video of a friendly pick up game between Wizards players. Who's the little dude in the red?

http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/20 ... the-arena/

Seraphin is HUGE!

That's what she said.

Edit: I think the little dude in the red is Johnny Flynn but I didn't see Arenas in the video.

[GhostsOfGil]

can anyone answer y john wall likes his jerseys so tite?

[AceDegenerate]

I see Captain Jamison is still making his presence felt.

[KiNgSbOi]

can anyone answer y john wall likes his jerseys so tite?

He prefers fitted rather than baggy and loose?

[doclinkin]

Video of a friendly pick up game between Wizards players. Who's the little dude in the red?

http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/20 ... the-arena/

Seraphin is HUGE!

Big, right? Same thing I was saying after watching video of KSera vs Demarcus Cousins. Kid is big enough, long enough, athletic enough.

On the negative, for all the nice JaVale offensive plays, the KSera wide open dunk once again came when JV left the interior to challenge the jumpshot. At least Seraphin is in the picture with his hand up and a body on every time JV scores on him.

[MF23]

Look at the hustle and effort from Wall. Nice to see Jamison around hopefully still pushing all of the younger guys to become better. I see Gilbert might have Braylon Edwards beat. He looks cut. Cannot wait for the season to start.

[verbal8]

can anyone answer y john wall likes his jerseys so tite?

He prefers fitted rather than baggy and loose?

It is market genius. With fitted jerseys kids will have to buy new jerseys every year or two. With baggy jerseys they could get away with 3 or more years with the same jersey.

[hands11]

Just heard this morning on 106.7 that they have address McGee's asthma problem.

It was just a quick comment by one of the hosts as he was commenting on lots of things.

Has anyone else heard anything regarding this. I don't remember reading this anywhere on the board. Not even in the McGee thread.

[doclinkin]

Um, it's been discussed since last year when it was diagnosed. That JaVale's late-season improvement was in large part due to increased stamina. That he no longer needed to reach to foul and could stay out there longer. Etc.

[daSwami]

Not sure how a team would "address" an asthma problem other than to recognize that its a medical condition that should be monitored, And treated paliatively. Javale's not going to be able to condition himself out of it. His lungs are compromised. Coaches/trainers (and Javale himself) should learn to recognize his limitations and rest him accordingly.

Edited to add: That said, it does seem like Javale tends to over-exert himself on the court (trying to block every shot, charging three-point shooters, etc...); maybe he's learning how to reign in some of that exuberance in an effort to keep his wind.

[REDardWIZskin]

can anyone answer y john wall likes his jerseys so tite?

He prefers fitted rather than baggy and loose?

It is market genius. With fitted jerseys kids will have to buy new jerseys every year or two. With baggy jerseys they could get away with 3 or more years with the same jersey.

False!
That's just something more skinny guys tend to do. It doesn't look good to have a big jersey hanging off of your bones. It actually makes you look even smaller. also when your a ball handler with speed the loose jersey can create drag an interfere with the ball when you try to make moves. Other guys in the NBA do it Queen James for instance

[REDardWIZskin]

I think it will be a while before Booker sees significant minutes at any position he will have to increase his range to be a SF for the pick not to be so terrible. He should be able to because he's able to hit the 18ft shot already. I see Thornton, Yi, N1 and Howard absorbing all of the SF mins. N1 and Yi just in situational spots though. I liked Micheal Lee's comparison of the wiz using Yi in a rashard lewis type of role. I'd like it better if he could shoot with Lewis consistency from Deep tho

[hands11]

Not sure how a team would "address" an asthma problem other than to recognize that its a medical condition that should be monitored, And treated paliatively. Javale's not going to be able to condition himself out of it. His lungs are compromised. Coaches/trainers (and Javale himself) should learn to recognize his limitations and rest him accordingly.

Edited to add: That said, it does seem like Javale tends to over-exert himself on the court (trying to block every shot, charging three-point shooters, etc...); maybe he's learning how to reign in some of that exuberance in an effort to keep his wind.

asthma could be caused by different things. Maybe it was a food allergy or something.

The was he said it, it sounded like they got to the cause and it was something new. I guess we will have to wait and see if anything is written about it.

[closg00]

Where's the !%!$#^ Training Camp roster? .......

[ZeroWiz]

Not sure how a team would "address" an asthma problem other than to recognize that its a medical condition that should be monitored, And treated paliatively. Javale's not going to be able to condition himself out of it. His lungs are compromised. Coaches/trainers (and Javale himself) should learn to recognize his limitations and rest him accordingly.

Edited to add: That said, it does seem like Javale tends to over-exert himself on the court (trying to block every shot, charging three-point shooters, etc...); maybe he's learning how to reign in some of that exuberance in an effort to keep his wind.

I have asthma (have had it since I was a kid and now I am 36y/o). The medication for asthma comes in two kinds: preventive and reactive. The preventive kind (advair and the like) you take once or twice a day regardless of whether you have an asthma attack. These are usually corticosteroids and they are very effective when I was taking them. The downside is they make you hungry like hell... may not be a problem if he has a good nutritionist. In any case, if you are already in shape and your stamina is good, then the preventive medicine does the job and he would most likely not have an asthma attack while playing basketball.

In the case that an asthma attack occurs while playing, the reactive medicine (pro-air or albuterol) is an inhaler that you take two puffs of and it immediately treats the condition (basically expanding your lungs' alveoli so that air can pass through). I have had asthma attacks while playing basketball... took a couple of puffs, waited about 1 minute, then I was good to go again. During those times I was playing basketball and forgot to bring my inhaler with me, it would not be a good thing. An asthma attack at that time will basically render me unable to breathe properly and there is no way of continuing to play until the attack subsides (i.e. the alveoli stop being constricted).

So, the fact that they diagnosed him with asthma is good because now they can give him the preventive medicine and also have the reactive medicine ready in case he has an attack while playing. If he is generally in good shape, the asthma will not be a hindrance to him playing to full potential.

[hands11]

Nick going shirtless to show off his new muscles. Dude must not have been doing any bench. He has no chest. McGee in a whop tee probably showing off his new muscle also. Youngsters LOL

Yeah. Seraphin does has great size.

Can't wait for Flip and Sam to coach these guys up this training camp. I get the feeling everyone will be more receptive to coaching this year. Just a better group in total.

[hands11]

Not sure how a team would "address" an asthma problem other than to recognize that its a medical condition that should be monitored, And treated paliatively. Javale's not going to be able to condition himself out of it. His lungs are compromised. Coaches/trainers (and Javale himself) should learn to recognize his limitations and rest him accordingly.

Edited to add: That said, it does seem like Javale tends to over-exert himself on the court (trying to block every shot, charging three-point shooters, etc...); maybe he's learning how to reign in some of that exuberance in an effort to keep his wind.

asthma could be caused by different things. Maybe it was a food allergy or something.

The was he said it, it sounded like they got to the cause and it was something new. I guess we will have to wait and see if anything is written about it.

I know this goes back to last season when they discovered it but it seems the treatments are having a positive affect which is good news.

Saunders recommended late last season that the 22-year-old McGee get checked out and he was diagnosed with the condition, which he has been able to control with medication.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wizard ... .html#more

His recent diagnosis with asthma and subsequent treatment has given him more endurance.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wizard ... s-ast.html
JaVale McGee thriving since discovering he has asthma

I was able to catch up with JaVale McGee after Team USA practice at the New York Knicks practice facility in Tarrytown, N.Y., on Friday afternoon and he confirmed that he discovered late last season that he has asthma

In his first two seasons in Washington, McGee's coaches always seemed to notice a precipitous drop in production the more he stayed on the floor.

- This could contribute to explaining some of the times he got pulled.

Coach Flip Saunders first suggested that something else was likely contributing to his inability to play more than short bursts on the court.

McGee said that it was comforting to discover that asthma had been holding him back for so long. Since he began treating the condition, McGee said he has more energy and can be more effective for longer stretches.

"Great relief, because I thought I wasn't in shape. I feel like I would've been diagnosed in college, I would've been in great shape [before entering the NBA]," said McGee, who has even intensified his offseason workout regimen to include boxing. Boxing "is great for conditioning. And the weightlifting program that my boxing instructor has on me is crazy."