GT #22: Clippers @ Wizards 7 PM CSN

Post #101 » by **montestewart** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:08 am

TheBabyMaker wrote:The Clippers are not that good other than CP3 (overrated) but yea we are still the Wizards. Another close loss

Really, that dude is totally overrated. They barely won.

Wizards performing more or less as expected.

Post #102 » by **montestewart** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:10 am

wizardry wrote:Maynor +4 tho

Oh yeah, paying dividends now.

mhd · Post #103 » by **mhd** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:19 am

I know the Bucks have Giannis (who I also called a MUCH better prospect than Porter), but would they trade Ersan for Porter+Ves?

The Consiglieri · Post #104 » by **The Consiglieri** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:38 am

GhostsOfGil wrote:Porter looks like a poor mans Jared Jeffries out there.

My fear all along before he was drafted and after, there's something inherently wrong with drafting a guy who isn't great at any particular thing, that was the exact same tag on Jeffries, and innumerable other busts, "Jack of all trades, master of none,". I think he's capable of a lot more than this, but he should have been to the d league if for nothing else than to get in game shape, and get positive feedback, instead he's injured for five months and then thrown into the deep end with paltry minutes so the mistakes are magnified that much more.

I hated the draft pick before it was made and after, and the team is doing nothing to help his cause at all, he should have rehabbed in the D League, then come up.

GhostsOfGil · Post #105 » by **GhostsOfGil** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:41 am

mhd wrote:I know the Bucks have Giannis (who I also called a MUCH better prospect than Porter), but would they trade Ersan for Porter+Ves?

They might have BEFORE the draft not now.

mhd · Post #106 » by **mhd** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:43 am

GhostsOfGil wrote:
mhd wrote:I know the Bucks have Giannis (who I also called a MUCH better prospect than Porter), but would they trade Ersan for Porter+Ves?

They might have BEFORE the draft not now.

Well, it does clear longterm salary. They'd probably not do it. JJ showed more promise his rookie year than Porter does. Seriously, he's the most unathletic 6'8 SF in the NBA.

dlts20 · Post #107 » by **dlts20** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:12 am

Im very dissapointed in Wiz fans. Porter is a rookie who had a injury that wouldnt allow him to do anything. Chances are a Superstar would look average right now in that position, let alone a rookie trying to find his way. I could see if he was 100% full go and sucking but he's not. I also wont trip about him being assertive. That doesnt mean he's going to be JV. It could easily just mean that he's a rookie coming off a injury so he's either trying to ease his way in or doesnt want to step on toes.

Wizardspride · Post #108 » by **Wizardspride** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:32 am

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Gortat on struggles: "I don't like the position I play. I'm constantly drifting farther from the basket. I'm gonna talk to Coach"

Illmatic21 · Post #109 » by **Illmatic21** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:35 am

Guess that explains why he seems annoyed about shooting open midrange jumpers..

GhostsOfGil · Post #110 » by **GhostsOfGil** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:42 am

Wizardspride wrote:https://twitter.com/HoopDistrictDC

Hoop District ‏@HoopDistrictDC1h

Gortat on struggles: "I don't like the position I play. I'm constantly drifting farther from the basket. I'm gonna talk to Coach"

Good find. Sounds like we're desperate for some spacing down low. This will be an interesting situation to follow as the free agency looms closer.

Mickstix · Post #111 » by **Mickstix** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:52 am

Oh well, at least no hearts were broken tonight! Not sure what the deal with the reffing was, but all those blocking fouls seems suspect? Large spread or something being protected? I dont know, but from my untrained eyes it sure looked like the Clips got every damn call, even when there wasn't one to make, they got it! Anywho, it was fun seeing a couple Wiz games in HD on the freeview..

Hopefully they can do some bionics on Nene and he can play more than he sits, or I doubt they even make the 8.. -4 startin to look alot like -8.. But as always, hope for the best!!

TheBabyMaker · Post #112 » by **TheBabyMaker** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 4:52 am

montestewart wrote:
TheBabyMaker wrote:The Clippers are not that good other than CP3 (overrated) but yea we are still the Wizards. Another close loss

Really, that dude is totally overrated. They barely won.

Wizards performing more or less as expected.

LMAO I "Said" the Clippers were overrated other than Cris Paul. Learn to comprehend a post will you. Wiz look like garbbage tonight on defense and CP picked them apart.

dlts20 · Post #113 » by **dlts20** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 5:23 am

Gortat sounding like the new Blatche......lol He has been drifiting further out each game though

Post #114 » by **montestewart** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:25 am

TheBabyMaker wrote:
montestewart wrote:
TheBabyMaker wrote:The Clippers are not that good other than CP3 (overrated) but yea we are still the Wizards. Another close loss

Really, that dude is totally overrated. They barely won.

Wizards performing more or less as expected.

LMAO I "Said" the Clippers were overrated other than Cris Paul. Learn to comprehend a post will you. Wiz look like garbbage tonight on defense and CP picked them apart.

Well, I won't get into a grammar debate, but you're definitely right about Paul. When I first checked into the game, it was only four minutes old and he already had 7 points and 3 assists. I hate his lame windmills flops and occasional whining, but he's pretty phenomenal when he's on.

Post #115 » by **montestewart** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:26 am

dlts20 wrote:Gortat sounding like the new Blatche…...lol He has been drifiting further out each game though

We already used that amnesty, but I did see Wall eying Gortat's shoes.

Upper Decker · Post #116 » by **Upper Decker** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:41 am

Wizardspride wrote:https://twitter.com/HoopDistrictDC

Hoop District ‏@HoopDistrictDC1h

Gortat on struggles: "I don't like the position I play. I'm constantly drifting farther from the basket. I'm gonna talk to Coach"

Is the coach really making him drift from the basket? In all honesty gortat has looked bad over the last several games. With Beal, Nene, and at times Webster out, Gortat has actually played worse when they've needed him to step up. Pretty disappointed in his play. He got destroyed by Horford.

GhostsOfGil · Post #117 » by **GhostsOfGil** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:08 am

I think it's pretty simple. Sounds like Wit would rather have Gortat take the 15 footer, than to feature him on the low post, to help open the lane for John.

dangermouse · Post #118 » by **dangermouse** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:10 am

jivelikenice wrote:We didnt stand a chance today BUT its hilarious what constitutes a foul for the Clipps versus what constitutes one for the Wiz. Just comical.

This.

Wall is getting there, but hes not on CP3's level of "untouchable", not even close. I wish we had an untouchable big man like Griffin too.

dlts20 · Post #119 » by **dlts20** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:16 am

Wiz fans are talking about the wrong stuff. It sucks that we got blown out and it sucks that weve lost 4 in a row but the biggest thing by far is that Wall attacked the hoop non stop and shot a great percentage. Im telling you that players dont forget that. We scored literally every time he drove against the Hawks but he hardly ever did. After missing a million shots, you could tell he was focused to get to the rim and he was unstoppable. Wall is not going to stop doing that.

He might mix it up some but he's going to drive for now on until atleast he misses alot or some team totally shuts it down. The great thing is that he did this right before the road trip. We have no chance of winning all these road games if he's just settling. Most likely he would shoot like 38% on the trip and only play like 2 good games from a shooting/scoring standpoint. Now I wouldnt be shocked to see him shoot 50% for the trip and play great in nearly every game. That will give us a chance

JonathanJoseph · Post #120 » by **JonathanJoseph** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:40 am

dlts20 wrote:Wiz fans are talking about the wrong stuff. It sucks that we got blown out and it sucks that weve lost 4 in a row but the biggest thing by far is that Wall attacked the hoop non stop and shot a great percentage. Im telling you that players dont forget that. We scored literally every time he drove against the Hawks but he hardly ever did. After missing a million shots, you could tell he was focused to get to the rim and he was unstoppable. Wall is not going to stop doing that.

He might mix it up some but he's going to drive for now on until atleast he misses alot or some team totally shuts it down. The great thing is that he did this right before the road trip. We have no chance of winning all these road games if he's just settling. Most likely he would shoot like 38% on the trip and only play like 2 good games from a shooting/scoring standpoint. Now I wouldnt be shocked to see him shoot 50% for the trip and play great in nearly every game. That will give us a chance

I had a similar thought. When penetrating, Wall was unstoppable. But there are other parts of the game that matter.

Not sure what's gotten into Trevor Booker but I wish I could be confident that it won't disappear.

I like Vesely trying to assert himself. It may take another 5 years, but I think he's going to be a quality player at some point.

Some of y'all are off your rockers getting this worked up about Otto Porter at this point. Sure he's been underwhelming, but he's only played 48 minutes of NBA basketball after being sidelined for numerous months. He's a basketball player more than an athlete so it should take him more than a few games to figure it out. I wouldn't be too concerned unless he looks no better after another 5-10 games.

If Porter does turn out in the worst case scenario, is there any way Ernie Grunfeld could continue? Blowing 2 top 6 picks in 3 years would be a considerable distinction.