Brendan Haywood, the key to the CLE playoff series
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:52 pm
by dobrojim
Hey folks
Haywood is shooting 14/18 FG so far in this series
and is even hot from the FT line with 11/13
meanwhile Z is shooting 18/38 and has the same number
of FTAs as Brendan.
if we go on to beat CLE, Haywood is very likely to be a big
part of the reasons why. CLE would be well served to try to
limit Haywood's minutes if they can.
And I don't care what Nate or CCJ think either
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:02 pm
by Donkey McDonkerton
Haywood is soft and has no hands
**** THIS ****!
**** THAT ****!
i dont roll in green
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:10 pm
by charlie32
You wouldn't even know Haywood was on the floor last night based on the coverage in the Post -- not one mention of him in any of the articles, blogs etc. etc. He's been the most consistent player on the squad by far. And it shouldn't be that big a surprise because he played great ball in the playoffs 2 years ago when he was given minutes. Unlike some guys on the Wiz he actually plays better in the bigger games.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:13 pm
by yungal07
Haywood is a key part of this team. Hopefully the team finds more ways to get him the ball in the post. The more touches he gets, the better he plays.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:20 pm
by nate33
Haywood got a nice ovation when he left the game. I think the fans finally appreciate his efforts. He has been the Player of the Series for the Wizards as far as I'm concerned.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:32 pm
by bulletproof_32
Next game I'd like to see EJ get creative with a big lineup of:
BH, BTH, B. Haywood, BH33,WoodShaq
Rotation Players:
BTH33, Haywood, B33, Wood
That
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:34 pm
by Donkey McDonkerton
bulletproof_32 wrote:Next game I'd like to see EJ get creative with a big lineup of:
BH, BTH, B. Haywood, BH33,WoodShaq
Rotation Players:
BTH33, Haywood, B33, Wood
That
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:37 pm
by bulletproof_32
On a serious note though, I do love what Wood's doing this series.
I'm so impressed by how much his offensive game has developed in the last year. No more turnaround fadeaways and plenty more of this:
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:39 pm
by yungal07
^^^That's an unblockable shot, considering the guy is 7 feet tall with a ridiculous wingspan. Even 7"3 Z has no chance of blocking that.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:40 pm
by bulletproof_32
Yup, even Z knows there's no chance of blocking it. Dude didn't even bother to jump (assuming he still can).
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:55 pm
by nate33
He had a couple of sweeping hook shots in the first half that looked real nice. But that nifty little dropstep spin to the left he utilized in the 3rd quarter was about the prettiest Haywood move I've ever seen. The guy had true coordination on that move.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:02 pm
by NbdyBeatsTheWiz
Yeah, Haywood has definitely become an integral part of this team's success, and the best part is we've got him for 5 mil the next 2 years as well. That contract extension in 2004 was a stroke of genius
. I can't believe EG has been here as GM that long now... I'm getting old.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:03 pm
by charlie32
nate33 wrote:He had a couple of sweeping hook shots in the first half that looked real nice. But that nifty little dropstep spin to the left he utilized in the 3rd quarter was about the prettiest Haywood move I've ever seen. The guy had true coordination on that move.
And he made it quickly -- it wasn't one of those moves he usually makes that you could time with an hourglass.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:08 pm
by miller31time
It's times like these where the select few who have been on the Haywood bus for years finally appreciate just how great they really are.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:13 pm
by queridiculo
miller31time wrote:It's times like these where the select few who have been on the Haywood bus for years finally appreciate just how great they really are.
Assuming we make this a series with a win on Sunday, I really hope some of the anti Haywood contigent finally starts giving the big fella the props he deserves.
He's definitely earned his 'N' this year and so far in the postseason.
Re: Brendan Haywood, the key to the CLE playoff series
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:07 am
by Chocolate City Jordanaire
dobrojim wrote:Hey folks
Haywood is shooting 14/18 FG so far in this series
and is even hot from the FT line with 11/13
meanwhile Z is shooting 18/38 and has the same number
of FTAs as Brendan.
if we go on to beat CLE, Haywood is very likely to be a big
part of the reasons why. CLE would be well served to try to
limit Haywood's minutes if they can.
And I don't care what Nate or CCJ think either
As long as
EJ's not the one limiting Haywood's minutes ....
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:11 am
by Chocolate City Jordanaire
nate33 wrote:He had a couple of sweeping hook shots in the first half that looked real nice. But that nifty little dropstep spin to the left he utilized in the 3rd quarter was about the prettiest Haywood move I've ever seen. The guy had true coordination on that move.
nate, as nice as the dropstep spin was I thought the catch and reverse layup he had at the other basket was an even more tremendous move.
He showed soft hands, used the basket to protect his shot from being blocked, avoided a charge, didn't travel, and best of all used a reverse-english spin to lay the ball in.
Haywood can ball.
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:26 am
by dobrojim
funny or ironic thing
over on the gen board in the series thread you've got a number
of travelier fans calling Haywood dirty and a thug. This after years
of Haywood being mercilessly albeit sometimes deservedly described
as soft. It's amazing what one foul will do for your rep.
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:44 am
by Wizards2Lottery
miller31time wrote:It's times like these where the select few who have been on the Haywood bus for years finally appreciate just how great they really are.
Dude plays every game like its his last. His intensity has never been a problem in my opinion. I think he was at times, made a scapegoat for no reason and the drop in minutes pissed him off. He wants to be on the court and he wants to produce.
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:08 am
by fugop
That sounds like the Orlando fans accusing Haywood of being a flopper. He's one of the least floppy big men in the league; it demonstrates the potency of small samples, I suppose.