Andray Blatche is on 106.7 FM Right Now.....

[hands11]

That was priceless.

Blatche sounds like such a kid.

When he says no one supported him and what about family... I guess he never had a family give him any tough love.

I guess he missed that people did support him. Hell. I know I did. Fans and owners.
He got lots of chances. Lots. And he got paid. But after not showing up in shape that last season all because he figured he had more time because of the lock out... that was it. Maybe another player could take that risk and not be ready. He wasn't one of them.

All he had to do was show up in shape and he blow it. He had a starting job in the NBA on a team that needed starters.

[DANNYLANDOVER]

Didn't that clown Blatche make fun of the Wizards record this season on twitter? I have no sympathy for the way Rouhier disrespected him in that interview. We've moved on, he should. What next? Lewis is gonna take a shot at the Wizards?...Never mind, he already did. All of these bum ex-players that helped turn us into the laughingstock of the league, should shut up and keep it moving.

[FreeBalling]

That was a great interview, raw and unscripted. I did notice the "telephone tough guy" syndrome by the 106.7 guy. However, it was a pleasure to listen to questions that were very abrasive. AB wanted to blame everybody but himself. Clearly this is a sign of his immaturity and bloated ego.

[Knighthonor]

I agree with AB. look at the team now. its worst than last year even with Nene. terrible team.

to put all the blame of AB is ridiculous.

[hands11]

I agree with AB. look at the team now. its worst than last year even with Nene. terrible team.

to put all the blame of AB is ridiculous.

People are not putting all the blame on him. They are blaming him for his own failings. And those failings did affect the team.

[montestewart]

he a bust

[GhostsOfGil]

Is this archived anywhere? I missed it live...

[Nivek]

I agree with AB. look at the team now. its worst than last year even with Nene. terrible team.

to put all the blame of AB is ridiculous.

Who's putting "all the blame" on Blatche?

He sucked last season.

He's shot worse than league average every season of his career.

Agreeing with Blatche means you're agreeing with delusions, outright lies, and a complete unwillingness to take responsibility for his own actions. You want to "revise and extend" your comments?

The team is not worse because Blatche is gone.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

The team is not worse because Blatche is gone.

However, the Wizards are paying Blatche while another team gets the best of Blatche.

The Nets are 9-4 and Blatche currently has a PER of 20.7 and a WS/48 of .140, both well above average.

His game logs are a mixed bag, but he's played some strong games for the Nets with some stinkers mixed in.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/pla ... elog/2013/

Regardless of where I stand on Blatche vs the Wizards, one thing I cannot help but think is the Wizards are stupid. They need to be the ones using THIS Blatche as a role player on THEIR roster. The whole Okafor acquisition was a panic move, borne of frustration and desperation and the thought they needed "professionalism" IMO.

How much better would the Wizards have been with well-conditioned Blatche waiting one more season to be amnestied?

Seems to me Ted/EG got a good veteran when they acquired Nene. If Blatche came back in shape and if Nene weren't perpetually injured, they'd be better up front. All the years they put in Blatche would have had a MUCH better shot at paying off THIS season, if he were in shape, had they not done what they did.

[Illuminaire]

I don't think Blatche could ever work here with EG in charge. I put a significant amount of that on Blatche, but I also think that EG is essentially terrible at managing players and creating a professional environment.

[Nivek]

Blatche is off to a good start...FOR HIM. That said, his offensive efficiency is still below average (low shooting percentage from the floor, high turnovers). The major difference between this season's Blatche and previous editions is rebounding. I'd anticipate his rebounding to drop off as the season wears on. His offensive efficiency as well -- he's below average on the season despite having an 11-12 shooting night.

[hands11]

The team is not worse because Blatche is gone.

However, the Wizards are paying Blatche while another team gets the best of Blatche.

The Nets are 9-4 and Blatche currently has a PER of 20.7 and a WS/48 of .140, both well above average.

His game logs are a mixed bag, but he's played some strong games for the Nets with some stinkers mixed in.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/pla ... elog/2013/

Regardless of where I stand on Blatche vs the Wizards, one thing I cannot help but think is the Wizards are stupid. They need to be the ones using THIS Blatche as a role player on THEIR roster. The whole Okafor acquisition was a panic move, borne of frustration and desperation and the thought they needed "professionalism" IMO.

How much better would the Wizards have been with well-conditioned Blatche waiting one more season to be amnestied?

Seems to me Ted/EG got a good veteran when they acquired Nene. If Blatche came back in shape and if Nene weren't perpetually injured, they'd be better up front. All the years they put in Blatche would have had a MUCH better shot at paying off THIS season, if he were in shape, had they not done what they did.

Just imagine the the boos if they were this bad and Dray was on the court. You think this is bad. Imagine that.

Hey, I was a hold out for getting the most they could for Dray but at some point, it became pretty much impossible to see how it was going to work out in real life. The fans were done with him. The booth had spoken.

I thought like you were saying. Buy time and see what you could get for him. But there was just to much that had gone wrong.

[hands11]

Blatche is off to a good start...FOR HIM. That said, his offensive efficiency is still below average (low shooting percentage from the floor, high turnovers). The major difference between this season's Blatche and previous editions is rebounding. I'd anticipate his rebounding to drop off as the season wears on. His offensive efficiency as well -- he's below average on the season despite having an 11-12 shooting night.

He will twist and ankle or something before long.

[Knighthonor]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srhI72KPTLQ[/youtube]

[BruceO]

i don't think his rebounding will drop off. in some games last year including the one i think he had 18 or something he was paying more attention to rebounding and i wouldn't be surprised if he improves. I think kevin loves streak motivated many pf's

[Knighthonor]

Whats interesting, is that maybe AB was right.

look at the team. its worst without him. We dont know what he did behind the scenes other than rumors of him being a nucklehead. which none of us know is truth. Could easily been a scape goat.
he could have been a motivate factor in their game last year giving them wins.

he doing well elsewhere, while Wizards got worst. Not better.

Seems like the issues were else where, But media like those in that video put too much of the burden on AB.

The Team is worst. He a human, and can say what he wants about his old team that drafted him. So I dont see why he cant talk. He have a right to, when you consider the downgrading and throwing under the bus he received.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Blatche can talk now. He's walking the walk. Last night: 14 points and 13 rebounds (8 of them offensive) in a win at Boston last night, after Wallace and Humphries were ejected. Blatche is paying dividends for Brooklyn.

What Blatche has to do is stay healthy. I thought the biggest issue with him was his health. He would have a few stellar games but those were few and far between. Last season his injuries were created/compounded by his own poor conditioning. Many suspected his time in the club or possibly his drinking had a lot to do with him being out of shape. His final season with the Wizards ended miserably, with him suspended for being out of condition. The boos reigned in on Blatche loudest last season. I think a lot had to do with his health then. Now, as a Net all they have seen is this player who appears much quicker, much more toned and well-conditioned. If Blatche stays healthy he will continue to play well.

He's going to have his best career days as a Net. I expect he's going to have games with 30 or more points again. Blatche will have games where he approaches double figures in assists. He can grab over 15 rebounds. These will only be if he maintains peak physical condition. AB always knew how to play basketball even when he was a Wizard. Now as a Net he is a lot more efficient and playing with a bit of a chip, which is a good thing. He just needs to stay healthy.

[noworriesinmd]

I listened to the interview, I thought it was unfair and stupid.
Blatche never could answer any of the questions and the interviewers couldn't give examples.
This was purely a ratings grab and they were trying to just get "mad" to get "mad"
Blatche is a huge knucklehead. He deserved all the booos he got, but he is also a human and should have been shown some respect.

I thought he took responsibility for his actions. Sometimes you need a change or the possibility of loosing something you love before you realize you can't get by on potential alone. I hope he has a great career in Brooklyn. It's obvious our Organization could not "handle" him.

I watched that special "Broke". In the end, these are young kids...given fast wealth...with little preparation. Our normal is not his normal.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

I listened to the interview, I thought it was unfair and stupid.
Blatche never could answer any of the questions and the interviewers couldn't give examples.
This was purely a ratings grab and they were trying to just get "mad" to get "mad"
Blatche is a huge knucklehead. He deserved all the booos he got, but he is also a human and should have been shown some respect.

I thought he took responsibility for his actions. Sometimes you need a change or the possibility of loosing something you love before you realize you can't get by on potential alone. I hope he has a great career in Brooklyn. It's obvious our Organization could not "handle" him.

I watched that 30/30 special "Broke". In the end, these are young kids...given fast wealth...with little preparation. Our normal is not his normal.

I agree, noworriesinmd.

Blatche can gain perspective in time and he might get wiser. I root for him to do well, too.

I agree this organization could not handle him. Flip Saunders LOVED Andray Blatche, but once Flip was fired Blatche became the pariah. One minute they give the guy undue praise, too much rope, and the next minute they hang him after a lockout start. He's not the first pro to come in out of shape. The Wizards should have suspended quietly fined him and not played him much due to conditioning early on, instead of going off on him after he hurt his calf. The fans went all in on the players, because this organization fosters that response. Nothing ever stuck to Ernie Grunfeld before THiS season.

Young guys make young guy mistakes. Smart organizations figure out how to manage egos and personalities. Metta World Peace didn't last in Indiana, but he's a world champion. The old Spurs tolerate a season of Rodman, but Chuck Daly and Phil Jackson won multiple championships with him. Players like Pippen and Jordan tolerated him. Blatche will be JUST FINE with Joe Johnson, Deron Williams, Gerald Wallace, and another unpopular guy, Kris Humphries. Avery Johnson is the right coach for Andray Blatche.

Blatche can now be a very useful role player for many years to come.