SUMMER LEAGUE PREVIEW
The Wizards kick off a five-game schedule at NBA Summer League 2007 beginning Tuesday when they face the Kings. For the first time, Wizards summer league games will be shown locally on Comcast SportsNet. Click here for more information regarding the airing of Wizards summer league games. Viewers outside the DC area can also catch the action live on NBATV and on NBA.com.
WIZARDS TO WATCH
Nick Young: Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld was pleasantly surprised to see Nick Young available at the 16th pick. The former USC guard will look to show off his athleticism and scoring prowess that made him a household name at USC.
An early entry candidate in the 2007 NBA Draft, Young was a First Team All-Pac 10 selection in his sophomore and junior seasons. Young ranked among the Pac-10 leaders in scoring (17.5 ppg, 2nd), three-point field goal percentage(.440, 2nd) and field goal percentage (.525, 5th) last season.
Young has an excellent mid-range game and a fluid jump shot that will make him a viable scoring option and exciting player to watch in his Vegas Summer League debut.
Oleksiy Pecherov: Washington’s 2006 first round pick, Oleksiy Pecherov, averaged 12.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting and 7.6 rebounds for the Wizards’ summer league team last year. At 7-0, Pecherov is a tough rebounder and possesses exceptional range that stretches beyond the three-point arc.
A native of Ukraine, Pecherov averaged 12 points and eight rebounds for BC Kyiv last season. Pecherov, 21, added 10 pounds of muscle to his frame as he prepares for his first season in the NBA.
Dominic McGuire: Selected in the second round by the Wizards (47th overall), McGuire will bring his length excellent rebounding and shot blocking skills to Washington. He ranked fifth in the nation in blocked shots (3.6 bpg) during the 2006-07 season. While at Fresno State, McGuire recorded a triple-double (14 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocks) in a game versus San Diego.
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS
In last year’s summer league, Wizards forward Andray Blatche, a then-second year forward, averaged 16.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. During the 2006-07 campaign, Blatche made 13 starts and averaged 6.9 points (50 percent from the field), 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.
MORE: Official Wizards 2007 Summer League Guide
Thanks to super PR man Daren Jenkins for the write up!
Posted: July 9th, 2007 under Nick Young, Wizards.
Comments
Comment from Gilbert0
Time July 10, 2007 at 1:22 AM
I think that the Wizards should try to sign Darius Rice of the Dakota Wizards, he is awesome, and would be a great edition to the team. Please hear me out think about this option!!!
Comment from stevevu
Time July 10, 2007 at 6:17 AM
visser, definitely if etan or brendan is traded. everyone else doesnt have that big of a chance unless we trade a few guys away in a big trade and dont keep some of our FA.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 10, 2007 at 7:34 AM
Visser has the biggest shot…..whatever happens we shouldnt bring back Mike Hall
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 10, 2007 at 8:23 AM
If Stevenson can’t be retained at a price that would allow the Wizards to keep Navarro, why not sign Jarvis to a one or two year deal for much less (I imagine $2 million per might get it done) and sign Navarro too? Although Stevenson is a better player right now than Jarvis, Jarvis + Navarro > Stevenson.
And if we do trade Juan Carlos Navarro why not??
JCN + Etan for SG Mike Miller (Proven 3 Point Shooter) and Maybe we Swap 1st Rounders or 2nd Rounder
Comment from WizardsDotCom
Time July 10, 2007 at 8:28 AM
stevevu/skins – quick question: did you guys mean to post those FA comments here? Just checking as to whether or not there’s a WordPress glitch because you seem to be responding to previous comments in another thread.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 10, 2007 at 8:37 AM
no didnt mean to i posted it first in the Free Man Navarro but it did appear there and then now i posted it in Thibbudo Had a Chage of Heart and It did work
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 10, 2007 at 8:40 AM
But WizDotCom what do you think about the trade…we would be giveing up an offensivemindd player for another offensive minded player and would be getting rid of Etans UGLY contract
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time July 10, 2007 at 8:43 AM
I think Hall, Visser and possibly Miles have a shot at making the team (in addition to Pecherov and the 2 draft choices); of course a) they can’t *all* make the team, and b) much depends on what trades are in the offing (if any).
Comment from WizardsDotCom
Time July 10, 2007 at 8:48 AM
skins – this is a better example of a reasonable trade offer. 
Here’s a question though – why would MEM want to swap picks with us? They’re most likely going to have a better first round pick…
That’s enough on trades and FA signings in this thread – let’s give these rooks and summer league FA’s the respect they deserve.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 10, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Okay Here Is My Starting Line-Up:
PG: JR Pinnock
SG: Nick Young
SF: Dominic McGuire
PF: Pech
C: Kyle Visser (Almost Sure B/C we need a Center and he fits the bill)
I thinke everyone in the Starting Line-Up except JR Pinnock will get signed if they havent already by the Wizards
And Someone Not On The Line-Up Who I think will replace Mason and Taylor is Lee Humphrey he has a good shot at getting signed
Comment from WizDom
Time July 10, 2007 at 10:52 AM
neal “Who of these guys other than our draft picks has a shot at making the team?”
Mike Hall
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time July 10, 2007 at 2:29 PM
i don’t know who is going to be in the running for our team but i cant wait to see N.Y. and O.P. an D.Mc play in a game! especially since i have not seen them play yet. got to be curious as to what there skill level is!
Comment from LilGil
Time July 10, 2007 at 2:37 PM
Yeah I’m excited about those guys too!! I think we’ll all be pretty happy with their skill, I excpect a lot from D-mac and NY, and I don’t feel like I’ll be disapointed, can’t wait!!
Comment from LilGil
Time July 10, 2007 at 3:49 PM
I don’t know if you guy are watching, but D-mac is IMPRESSIVE.
Comment from WizardsDotCom
Time July 10, 2007 at 3:58 PM
Looks like us local folks will only be able to watch on CSN…NBATV is blacked out 
Comment from LilGil
Time July 10, 2007 at 4:00 PM
Check NBA.com !
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time July 10, 2007 at 4:09 PM
well we just got comcast here so i am good to go!
Comment from LilGil
Time July 10, 2007 at 4:53 PM
I have to say that I’m still impressed by Mcguire, this guy went on the 2nd round, are you jokin!!
Comment from dd86wiz0
Time July 10, 2007 at 5:57 PM
no d-league for dmac… he needs to stay with the team
Comment from LilGil
Time July 10, 2007 at 7:19 PM
I know it has nothing to do there, but we’ve been looking for it, so if you guys still wanna see Caron’s pitch, just go to the Wiz youtube’s site it was just added.
Comment from WizDom
Time July 10, 2007 at 7:57 PM
Visser doesn’t look too shabby
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 10, 2007 at 8:36 PM
D-Mac has been very impressive after a first half of Basketball….Nick Young is having a tough time but he did give us a nice And-1…Visser looks good also…but so far as D-Mac goes he may indeed be the steal of the draft
Comment from dd86wiz0
Time July 10, 2007 at 9:38 PM
I wouldn’t mind having Visser replacing Booth
Comment from Nara
Time July 10, 2007 at 10:24 PM
No, I think Booth is still better than Visser from what I saw on today’s game. And who said Lee Humphrey will be a good pick up? He didn’t do much in the game and he seemed slow for a 2 guard. He may be a good shooter but not worth a roster spot with our depth.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 10, 2007 at 11:02 PM
Nick had a rough time out there but as the commentator from the NBATV said “Nick is going to BLOW IT UP next game”…..every one in our starting line-up will have a roster spot
Nick Young replaces Donell Taylor
Aaron Miles replaces Roger Mason
Pech Pech replaces Micheal Ruffin
D-Mac replaces Mike Hall and may end up the Number 2 SF (very impressive)
Visser replace Booth
Our Front Court Starters all need to get signed they showed true hustle on the boards..and if they didnt end up with atleast they tried
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time July 10, 2007 at 11:44 PM
I know Eric (lol).. I sit down at 4pm in front of NBATV and get the old “not available in your area”. Rats. I didn’t know about NBA.com Wiz.. double rats.
After watching the game I think DMac (you gotta like that name) is a #1 Wow! Very impressive on both ends of the court, in the middle of the court, on the sidelines? That guy has got Game. I didn’t realize Visser was so quick. He runs the floor very well and has very quick feet around the basket. He is definately in the position to possibly make the team. He seems to be a pretty good defender too. I feel sorry for the Pistons. You Mr. Young is going to explode. I can’t wait to see it.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time July 10, 2007 at 11:50 PM
you (know) Mr. Young is going to explode. (correction to prior)
Comment from Nara
Time July 11, 2007 at 12:55 AM
I don’t know why everyone’s so high on Visser. He held his own but he did nothing to be giddy about. Aaron Miles and Chase showed up to play but they were OK at best and I don’t see them doing much at the nba level.
wiz-skins, of course they’re going to hustle. This is the summer leagues and they better hustle or else they’re cut. I think for the free agents in the team, you have to look at results more closely than effort because of the situation and as far as results go, I didn’t see anyone push williams out from the paint when the rebounds were in the air.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time July 11, 2007 at 3:32 AM
Nara,
You didn’t watch closely enough. During one defensive play their center got the ball under the basket point blank range. Pesh and Visser were on the floor. Pesh blocked his first shot and Visser blocked the next two… creating a jump ball. He had a tough time of it in the 4th, but, showed his metal early. Again, I was surprised at how quick he is.
Comment from nohoarhay
Time July 11, 2007 at 7:46 AM
Dmac i love that name
Comment from nohoarhay
Time July 11, 2007 at 7:49 AM
I mean the guy was fantastic. visser sucks,Pech & young need 2 shake off the rust quick & I actually liked 2 see Mike Hall get those shots but he has 2 knock em down.Over all Young is a Heck of an athelete & Dmac is my new guy.
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 11, 2007 at 7:53 AM
i might buy me a jersey that says D-Mac with the number 5
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 11, 2007 at 7:54 AM
i mean this kid will be phenomonal i just wish there was a way to put Caron at the SG (but he is to slow defensively) and put D-Mac at the SF
Comment from nohoarhay
Time July 11, 2007 at 7:57 AM
Do these guys pay attenetion 2 anything Visser over Booth U guys quickly forget what cal does remember that amazing 3 gil hit vs the bucks it was cal who hit a crucial 3 pointer thats right 3pointer 2 ty the game just seconds b4 that & pech over ruffin pech is really soft & ruf is a bull but thats crazy Pinnock & visser should even be a realistic thought if they were id b really suprised
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 11, 2007 at 8:12 AM
but thats all booth did last years ….. can anyone name another game in which he played welll he plays good for 9 or 10 games a season then after that hes just out of it….and Kyle Visser is a young prospect
Comment from nohoarhay
Time July 11, 2007 at 8:40 AM
Valid point there my friend but booth and ruffin are our leaders & you dont want a bench full of rookies and prospects thats why gil & cb got hurt no bench support. i agree with some of your trade scenerios on the other blog check mine out
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 11, 2007 at 1:52 PM
nohoarhay..okay i will check them out and let you kno what i think but in which thread are they in
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 11, 2007 at 1:59 PM
okay i especially like the Mike Miller one he is a proven scorer
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time July 11, 2007 at 2:00 PM
and if we get hios done maybe we can include DeShawn in a sign and trade for him maybe Stevens, Etan, JCN for Mike Miller and 2nd rounder
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time July 11, 2007 at 2:12 PM
The question about Visser is do you see him as good enough to be a career back-up center in the league? If you do, it’s hard not to find a way to keep him. Anything beyond that would be gravy, but it’s difficult enough to find a backup center these days!
That said, I would not want to lose Booth.
Comment from nohoarhay
Time July 11, 2007 at 3:03 PM
I think if nick young can avarage around 4 to 5 dimes a game it would help out alot CB & AJ are both iso players and Gil isnt a true point but he is a allstar so he’s going to be on the floor so AD’s minutes are going to be limited maybee he can help run the offense like Larry Hughes did.
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Comment from neal
Time July 9, 2007 at 11:56 PM
Who of these guys other than our draft picks has a shot at making the team?