Comments on: Training Camp Day 6 Practice 1 (only one) http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/02/training-camp-day-6-practice-1-only-one/ The Official Blog of the NBA's Washington Wizards Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:54:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: millie mill http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/02/training-camp-day-6-practice-1-only-one/comment-page-3/#comment-46857 millie mill Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:20:35 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/?p=1111#comment-46857 That's just what I was thinking GrifonRacing! That’s just what I was thinking GrifonRacing!

]]> By: GrifonRacing http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/02/training-camp-day-6-practice-1-only-one/comment-page-3/#comment-46851 GrifonRacing Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:12:26 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/?p=1111#comment-46851 Doc... the breakdown on Demarr is not what I wanted to hear. Sounds like back to the 2/3 drawing board. Doc… the breakdown on Demarr is not what I wanted to hear. Sounds like back to the 2/3 drawing board.

]]> By: doclinkin http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/02/training-camp-day-6-practice-1-only-one/comment-page-3/#comment-46840 doclinkin Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:14:24 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/?p=1111#comment-46840 The knock on DerMarr Johnson has primarily been his defense, especially on the perimeter. He's had poor fundamentals, upright stance, doesn't move his feet much, poor lateral movement, and seeming disinterest. Offensively he's been a bit of a chucker too. Falls in love with bombing away from long distance. He's demonstrated offensive skill, but not the best judgment. Overall the knock on him is his consistency, he came into the league as an interesting raw talent and never really developed into a fundamentally sound baller. Wasn't DerMarr the kid who tried to declare for the NBA after his junior year of high school? Maybe it has just taken this long for him to grow up and get serious. <a href="http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Dermarr-Johnson-3000/stats/" rel="nofollow">DraftExpress has a good breakdown for him.</a> It says basically what I just said about him, because I stole their analysis and acted like i made it up myself. But for what it's worth their 'Comprehensive stats' indicate the same thing. The knock on DerMarr Johnson has primarily been his defense, especially on the perimeter. He’s had poor fundamentals, upright stance, doesn’t move his feet much, poor lateral movement, and seeming disinterest.

Offensively he’s been a bit of a chucker too. Falls in love with bombing away from long distance. He’s demonstrated offensive skill, but not the best judgment. Overall the knock on him is his consistency, he came into the league as an interesting raw talent and never really developed into a fundamentally sound baller. Wasn’t DerMarr the kid who tried to declare for the NBA after his junior year of high school? Maybe it has just taken this long for him to grow up and get serious.

DraftExpress has a good breakdown for him. It says basically what I just said about him, because I stole their analysis and acted like i made it up myself. But for what it’s worth their ‘Comprehensive stats’ indicate the same thing.

]]> By: millie mill http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/02/training-camp-day-6-practice-1-only-one/comment-page-3/#comment-46839 millie mill Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:21:51 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/?p=1111#comment-46839 Demarr Johnson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgXHk5IMKcc Juan Dixon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hishly-IYyk Demarr Johnson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgXHk5IMKcc

Juan Dixon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hishly-IYyk

]]> By: millie mill http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/02/training-camp-day-6-practice-1-only-one/comment-page-3/#comment-46836 millie mill Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:52:57 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/?p=1111#comment-46836 Here is an article on Demarr Johnson http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/01/AR2008100103448.html He was in a car accident, I think that's what slowed him down. From the Washington Post: "After averaging a career-best 8.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 72 games during his second season with the Hawks in 2001-02, Johnson injured his back and neck in a car accident. Since then, Johnson has bounced around the league looking for a team and situation that fits. Right now, he's hoping to find it in his home town. " Here is an article on Demarr Johnson http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/01/AR2008100103448.html

He was in a car accident, I think that’s what slowed him down.

From the Washington Post:

“After averaging a career-best 8.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 72 games during his second season with the Hawks in 2001-02, Johnson injured his back and neck in a car accident.

Since then, Johnson has bounced around the league looking for a team and situation that fits. Right now, he’s hoping to find it in his home town. “

]]> By: GrifonRacing http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/02/training-camp-day-6-practice-1-only-one/comment-page-3/#comment-46829 GrifonRacing Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:50:48 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/?p=1111#comment-46829 Who knows Tom? Demarr may just be our poor man's Bonzi :) Who knows Tom? Demarr may just be our poor man’s Bonzi :)

]]> By: GrifonRacing http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/02/training-camp-day-6-practice-1-only-one/comment-page-3/#comment-46828 GrifonRacing Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:43:35 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/?p=1111#comment-46828 If Andre has truely matured, has developed a work out ethic, and has solidified his game we may have found a defender who can handle the Queen? At least as much as anyone can. I love Juan. He has been an over achiever his entire basketball career, but, in this case I think someone who can play the 2 and the 3 at this point gives us too many more options. It's no surprise as I've been lobbying for a 2/3 all summer. If Nick really catches on he could also fill that need. I would like to see Dominic's progression be good enough to land him Caron's back up role. With that kid's upside he could turn out to be a Caron clone that blocks shots? Behind Dominic I could see Demarr and maybe Andre. Barring that dreaded word "injury" (almost like saying the word Rain on race day).... Is there any one of us that isn't feeling pretty good about our 4's and 5's? We sure have some Grade A Prime Players in our Bigs this year. Especially if Pesh is totally over the ankle thing. Brendan anchoring the entire crew. Go ahead guys Dream.... JaVale "gets it" early. If Andre has truely matured, has developed a work out ethic, and has solidified his game we may have found a defender who can handle the Queen? At least as much as anyone can.

I love Juan. He has been an over achiever his entire basketball career, but, in this case I think someone who can play the 2 and the 3 at this point gives us too many more options. It’s no surprise as I’ve been lobbying for a 2/3 all summer. If Nick really catches on he could also fill that need.

I would like to see Dominic’s progression be good enough to land him Caron’s back up role. With that kid’s upside he could turn out to be a Caron clone that blocks shots? Behind Dominic I could see Demarr and maybe Andre.

Barring that dreaded word “injury” (almost like saying the word Rain on race day)…. Is there any one of us that isn’t feeling pretty good about our 4′s and 5′s? We sure have some Grade A Prime Players in our Bigs this year. Especially if Pesh is totally over the ankle thing. Brendan anchoring the entire crew. Go ahead guys Dream…. JaVale “gets it” early.

]]> By: Tom Mandel http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/02/training-camp-day-6-practice-1-only-one/comment-page-3/#comment-46827 Tom Mandel Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:25:38 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/?p=1111#comment-46827 DerMarr Johnson was a high draft pick, but he just hasn't panned out. I don't know why, exactly, but he hasn't been able to earn minutes anywhere. Being Magic's size (not to mention having the same last name) doesn't mean a thing. That said, I can well imagine keeping him over Juan -- but I don't think it'll happen. Juan will put people in seats while Gil is gone. Local guy. DerMarr Johnson was a high draft pick, but he just hasn’t panned out. I don’t know why, exactly, but he hasn’t been able to earn minutes anywhere. Being Magic’s size (not to mention having the same last name) doesn’t mean a thing.

That said, I can well imagine keeping him over Juan — but I don’t think it’ll happen. Juan will put people in seats while Gil is gone. Local guy.

]]> By: GlingGling http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/02/training-camp-day-6-practice-1-only-one/comment-page-3/#comment-46825 GlingGling Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:08:19 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/?p=1111#comment-46825 nickman I'm with you 100%. Etan and Brendan are gonna be big. nickman I’m with you 100%. Etan and Brendan are gonna be big.

]]> By: nickman http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/2008/10/02/training-camp-day-6-practice-1-only-one/comment-page-3/#comment-46823 nickman Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:20:14 +0000 http://www.washingtonwizardsblog.com/?p=1111#comment-46823 Hey everybody, been very busy with school sr. year. Kent st. Its about the bigs. I am vey interested to see how etan is going to look this year. Hopefuly he can stay healthy. I also want to see Brendan keep up the ft % at 70 plus. Its on Thomas to step up and become a force in the post with his hook. I believe that Dave Hopla can increase Etan Ft numbers as well. Hey everybody, been very busy with school sr. year. Kent st.
Its about the bigs. I am vey interested to see how etan is going to look this year. Hopefuly he can stay healthy. I also want to see Brendan keep up the ft % at 70 plus. Its on Thomas to step up and become a force in the post with his hook. I believe that Dave Hopla can increase Etan Ft numbers as well.

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