Game Day Pistons
6:10 AM….Dave Johnsonchecking in… It is home against the Pistons tonight…our one home pre-season game….BLOGCAST as always….and if you are coming to the game feel free to text us court side….I think jgarcia was our biggest at the game texter last year….as always it will be yours truly along with Glen Consor as we BLOG while doing the radio…you will be able to listen online..in fact there will be a link placed at the top of this BLOG and on the radio on 570 AM and 1260 AM in Washington and 1370 AM in Baltimore…..i will check back in a little bit…
6:24PM Dave and Glenn checking in…..looking forward to another good night with everyone. BLOGCAST starts at 7…there will be a link to listen online at the top of the page…Broadcast starts with Eddie Jordan interview……DerMarr Johnson and Linton Johnson have played well and our going to Europe too.
Posted: October 10th, 2008 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from doclinkin
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:47 AM
Here’s a question DJ–
We haven’t yet seen the Dominic McGuire with the improved jumpshot that you guys saw in training camp scrimmages, right? What I saw vs Dallas was the same Dom who gets too deep under the basket and tries to dribble with big guys all around then go up semi-weak to finesse it in and get stripped of the ball. I didn’t even see him attempt any midrange jumpers. And judging by his poor stat output on the offensive end in Memphis, it doesn’t look much differnt.
He does look leaner, and I saw him defending a few positions, plus he’s still the same rebounding prodigy, but we haven’t yet seen any game time benefit to the offseason work on the attack side of the ball. I guess I just want you to reconfirm this isn’t the same Dom you saw in practice. Nerves or something, right?
When I think about it, Dom’s output may be the final deciding factor in the DerMarr vs Juan question actually. Is Juan playing today?
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:34 AM
Im will be blogging tonight..sorry but i wasnt able to blog on Wednesday.
Dave, did you find out yet?…Will the Wizards be giving away Spalding Neverflat Packs?
I hope Juan is playing today..he’s one of my favorites..
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:44 AM
doclinkin, dom’s obviously not put up great #’s so far through 2 preseason games. However, I disagree with a couple things. A few times we’ve seen him get past the defender and get an easy shot that he just hasn’t converted. The one play in particular i remember was when he drove middle and just missed a finger roll. He didnt have the confidence in his offense last year to get to the basket.
You also have to remember. Dom will never be judged by his offense, he will make his living with his defense, he’s got the ability to cover multiple positions which is a huge plus.
I’d hold off judgement on him, remember its two preseason games, and two preseason games where he’s been play out of position a lot of the time at the 2 guard.
Comment from Rick
Time October 10, 2008 at 10:07 AM
The pistons have a strong young second unit. stuckey and maxiel are starters on most teams i think. will be interesting to see how there rotation plays out through the reg. season.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time October 10, 2008 at 10:23 AM
We are going to need a total team effort to win tonight so lets get this mindset from the start. Detroit is loaded with talent and veteran leadership so will they come out fast or slow.Either way we must counter there moves with great ball distibution and efficiency.
Blocks up, fast breaking way up and rebounding will be the tell of the tape. Our resverves did well against Memphis but they aren’t a perennial deep playoff bound team like Detroit! Stay loose and weather the runs this great Detroit team will throw at you and we will have a chance to win at the end! Good Luck!!
Comment from Rick
Time October 10, 2008 at 10:32 AM
is there any word about nick, juan or antwan’s status for tonight’s game? are they all out again?
Comment from AUNDRA
Time October 10, 2008 at 10:38 AM
If management is smart I rest all three until the over seas trip just as a precaution.
The injury bug is out and in full effect so we can’t chance Antwaan ,Nick or Juan.
The degree of error is too high to even think about it right now! We may want to rest
Caron Butler also just to make sure he isn’t overly abused either!
Comment from Rick
Time October 10, 2008 at 10:49 AM
I think Juan needs to play as much as possible in preseason if he hopes to make the team (obviously he shouldn’t play if he’s not healthy). as for the others i can understand keeping them out as a precaution, but i also think it is important for our guys to get into some kind of rhythm playing together.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I think Tawn and Nick are out for tonight as for Juan I will try and find out.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 10, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Juan said earlier in the week he expected to play tonight
Comment from Rick
Time October 10, 2008 at 12:20 PM
too bad for taj that he wont get to play in the preseason games in europe. good way to for him to pick up a contract to play over there.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 1:35 PM
DJ/Sportzwiz/Anyone – Is CSN on channel 69 in DC???? If so; it’s possible I may get to actually WATCH the One Man Fast Break, the dunkin’ JaVale; the hustling AB; the thrills that each and every Wizard brings!! I’ll keep you all informed….:)
Hi guys…just saying hi and that I’m looking forward to tonight’s game…I’m behind as usual but will read the comments above soon as I can. Briefly…I just want the cuts made so basketball can be the focus; what a player does on the court will decide his spot; as well as his heart, drive, desire, work ethic etc; all exhibited on the court; as far as locker room; it’s important for chemistry; just how much is for coaches to decide; thank goodness its’ not up for me to decide!! I’ll be back later; and thanks again for welcoming me. Who do the Pistons bring that I should prior recearch??
Comment from dmac
Time October 10, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Tonight’s should be a could test for the Wiz in different ways. We will see either the team that played Dallas or the one that played Memphis. It will be interesting to see how Javale does against Kwame. Will Dray continue play well. There is the Sophomore matchup between Nick and Stuckey. Will Dermarr stand out again?
Will we play better defense?
For me I would like to see more offensive production from Deshawn.
Say what you want, he has to help step up offensively when AJ, Caron and Gil are not in the lineup. We just can’t depend on the young guy’s to find their way right away. The only way the young guys are going to get better is they have to play more.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 3:03 PM
slWiz I do not know, but I think it’s like 29. CSN+ might be 69.
Comment from Rick
Time October 10, 2008 at 3:05 PM
Maxiel tore up the Wiz in one of their games last season (i think he had 28 points). So he will likely come in with a lot of confidence. Shutting him down (along with Stuckey) should be a priority for the second unit defensively.
Scoring will be tough to come by with our injuries (Gil, Antawn and Caron represent 60+ points per game), so i think a balanced attack on offense will be necessary.
But defense is the key. We don’t have the (healthy) personnel right now to outscore opponents.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 10, 2008 at 3:06 PM
SportsWiz — “Dom will never be judged by his offense, he will make his living with his defense”
I think it’s too early to conclude that; Dom has good form on his shot along w/ the athleticism to get his own shot. He is *raw* offensively, that much is true. But, I have hopes that he’ll develop as an offensive player — in addition to “making a living w/ his defense” wch is certainly not a bad thing either!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 3:19 PM
Sorry I shouldnt say NEVER. Your right definitely the wrong word. I definitely think he can become a nice offensive player, but let me say that when he’s out on the floor he wont be one of the first options on offense right now that’s just not his game.
So jumping to conclusions on those stats isn’t the right way to go about things. Watch him on defense, and realize he has a nice evolving offensive game that might surprise people.
Comment from Rick
Time October 10, 2008 at 3:34 PM
When Caron goes out, you might not see much of a drop off on defense with Dom, but Dom must at least establish himself as a threat on offense so that other teams can’t lay off him and double up on our other scorers.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 10, 2008 at 3:36 PM
Isn’t tonight’s game on comcast? The Dallas game was (don’t know about the Memphis game).
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 3:41 PM
No comcast tonight. On the top right of this page is the preseason schedule.
Rick, I think Dom has enough offense that he can make you pay if you double someone else. His jumper is much improved (i know i keep harping on it, just wait.) and he can put the ball on the floor and is much more confident than last year in that regard.
Comment from Rick
Time October 10, 2008 at 4:13 PM
SprotsWiz, I hope you are right!
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 10, 2008 at 4:38 PM
slwiz, try Comcast Sportsnet’s website, and then you can choose the Washington, DC market, then you can choose Wizards, and it should tell you the channels. But they are different for sub-markets, too, if I’m not mistaken. In Alexandria, CSN is on 251. Good luck.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 6:26 PM
6:24PM Dave and Glenn checking in…..looking forward to another good night with everyone. BLOGCAST starts at 7…there will be a link to listen online at the top of the page…Broadcast starts with Eddie Jordan interview……DerMarr Johnson and Linton Johnson have played well and our going to Europe too.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 6:26 PM
again you have us on radio and online…we set new numbers for the blog the other night and it was ONLY PRE SEASON..thank you
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 6:45 PM
still waiting to hear on juan dixon
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 6:46 PM
it ill be daniels stevenson thomas blatche and butler for the wizards
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 6:49 PM
really impressive how DerMarr and Linton continue to make a case for themslves
Comment from BruceO
Time October 10, 2008 at 6:49 PM
Im trying to figure out If there is anywhere to watch this game. Don’t see it right this instance on the television. IF anyone knows somewhere I can watch it, please tell me
Comment from BruceO
Time October 10, 2008 at 6:52 PM
btw linton was making too many rookie mistakes and was not poised. Dermarr still has to show me what he brings that we don’t have already. You may argue that hes a better pick than Juan but he hasnt shown me anything yet, but I didnt get a chance t watch game two. I think my arguments towards Juan staying is he’s all but moved in. We have loyalty to him and we wouldnt cut him with his moving downtown already, he most likely has been confirmed to stay. Dee as well they keep raving about which I believe the team isnt used to playing with him yet at that tempo due to all the turnovers we’ve been making.
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 6:54 PM
BruceO – here’s what I wrote on Wizards Insider about Dermarr vs Juan – and what each brings:
After reading about Dee Brown’s performance in Training Camp, watching him live in the scrimmage, watching one Preseason game (Detroit) and listening to another (Memphis) – I think he’s earned a roster spot. – and that does not bode well for Juan Dixon.
If, indeed, Dee Brown has won a spot, that leaves only 1 roster spot open for:
Linton Johnson
Dermarr Johnson
Juan Dixon
Dixon may have the edge, because of his familiarity with the Princeton Offense, and the fact that Gilbert spoke up for him in the off-season… but Dermarr Johnson has outplayed Juan in Training camp.
Dermarr has also done extremely well in the two Preseason games… with 9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals and a block in 17 minutes against Detroit – and 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 23 minutes against Memphis.
Whereas Juan Dixon has not played (injured calf).
Both Dixon and Johnson could help the Wizards by bringing bench scoring, but
Dermarr Johnson brings some things that Juan Dixon cannot. He’s 6′9″. He can play multiple positions (SG and SM, and in certain situations PF). He rebounds well, and plays solid perimeter defense. (Juan gambles). He can post up, and stroke from three.
I think he’ll make the final roster decision very hard on Eddie.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 6:55 PM
no tv tonight radio and online
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 6:56 PM
the fact that the 17 are staying together through europe and eddie said beyond nshows the level of competition and indeed hard decisions that have to be made
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 6:57 PM
We all know that both Dixon and Johnson could help the Wizards by bringing bench scoring, but Dermarr Johnson brings some things that Juan Dixon cannot. He’s 6’9″. He can play multiple positions (SG and SM, and in certain situations PF). He rebounds well, and plays solid perimeter defense. (Juan gambles). They can both stroke from three – both have remarkably similar 3-point shooting percentages, 2-point % AND Free Throw percentages…. but Dermarr Johnson has a better career PER (18.0 vs 11.25 for Juan).. and a higher True Shooting Percentage (57% vs 51% for Juan).
Dermarr Johnson, at 6’9″ can post up smaller guards, whereas Juan Dixon will be POSTED up by larger guards.
If McGuire continues to shoot poorly during the Preseason, it would make another strong point in the case for releasing Juan because Dermarr Johnson can play the Small Forward position and could backup Caron Butler.
If Nick Young doesn’t take the next step, does Eddie really want 6’0″ Dee Brown and 6’2″ Juan Dixon as his second team guards? Perhaps ANOTHER reason to keep Dermarr.
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 6:59 PM
So the question about keeping Dermarr vs keeping Juan Dixon is not so cut and dried.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:02 PM
the players are putting on a little dunkin show for the fans, no surprise JaVale McGee is winning that 
Comment from BruceO
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:07 PM
dermarr doesnt play defense that well you know. His known skills are offensively. Ordinarily I can see Dermarr possibly being picked ahead of Juan but its hard for me to envision that scenario where we cut juan. Our organization has a history of doing right by their players. We don’t screw our players out of contracts or put pressue unfairly on them. We’ve kept our word as an organization which some other organizations don’t do (clippers). If juan is here and intending on getting a place downtown and looking forward to the season I suspect he knows something. Add the fact that Gil said he wants him around because he’s one of the top flat out scorers makes it an additional plus. Tom posted up numbers to compare how Dermarr numbers wise is better than Juan. I didn’t look at the numbers well but I do know Juans numbers don’t reflect who he is. Remember he’s had that stint in Portland, Toronto and Detroit where they didn’t let him just play his game. Those numbers are deceptive regardless of its it per or not. Because not all minutes are the same. Two points in clutch is more important that two points when you are 20 pts behind or ahead. Also the game scenarios might require certain needs from the players and this could range from score as fast as possible to controlling the clock. Lets let Juan play and watch Dermarr some more. Nothing against Dermarr I did pick him out as most likely to stay amongst the trio of SF/Pf signees
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:11 PM
hi, dj and glen; 2 in this household from Illinois; ready to holler for the Wiz; go AD, stevson, Etan, Ab, CB3; start things off great!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:12 PM
I don’t hear dj and glen is it a different announcer tonight?
Comment from marie.kym.smith
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Maybe Im just doing something wrong, but Im only hearing Detroit….
Comment from doclinkin
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Yeah the Online feed has the Detroit announcers…
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:13 PM
me too!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:14 PM
deshawn get the 3 so 4-3 pistons
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:16 PM
is dj or glen working to get us the feed?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:17 PM
will check
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:18 PM
thanks!! pistion announcer just isn’t you and glen!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:19 PM
AB with 2 fouls;
Comment from marie.kym.smith
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:19 PM
this guy is about as dry as a bag of flour….
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:20 PM
that’s pretty dry:)
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:20 PM
The league’s just killing us guys, we are trying to figure out a way, we’ll let you know if it gets working.
Comment from FantasticWiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:20 PM
Use this link to listen Dave and Glenn online…
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Comment from doclinkin
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:20 PM
I got AM 570 here at work but it’s staticky. Oh well. The wife’s here now anyway, I’ll listen in the car maybe.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:24 PM
dj; so glad to hear your warm voice; and your enthusiasm; hi glen; and i promise i won’t “be hard on ya” tonight!!!
2 in this household from Illinois; listening in; go guys; watch the fouls!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:24 PM
just like that, they needed ya dj and glen!!!
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:24 PM
Thanks FantasticWiz – I was listening to the Detroit feed on NBA .com
Comment from marie.kym.smith
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:27 PM
watch out now! lol
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:27 PM
Hey! im new in here. Im so hype about the season! How yall doing?
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:29 PM
Dave, Definately better to liseten to you and Glen….
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:30 PM
You guys bring a certain energy to the broadcast that keeps me in the game. Not sure how to put that into words…. just listening for the first 10 minutes to the Detroit feed, I was falling asleep –
You and Glen bring out the excitement in the game – out through the speakers.
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:31 PM
Everyone thinks this is the year for Kwame. Guess we will see how he looks tonight.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:31 PM
HEy guys, wish I could be there I’m listening to you guys on the radio. Couldn’t get you on audio league pass.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Good hustle dray!
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:33 PM
“That was pretty sick.” – Glenn
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:34 PM
GlingGling – try http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Thanks to FantasticWiz
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:34 PM
exciting with dee and dermarr in great dunk by butler…sorry slow we were knocked off line
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:34 PM
FantasticWiz Says:
October 10th, 2008 at 7:20 PM
Use this link to listen Dave and Glenn online…
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:35 PM
Thanks Rook, FantasticWiz. I’m fine with the radio for now, my reception is pretty good.
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Here we go – this is the line up I wanted to see….
McGee, McGuire, Dermarr Johnson, Dee – etc….
Should be a trapping team – and they should run more…
Comment from windy city
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:36 PM
howdy from chitown! looks like they’re keeping it close, keep it up, Wizards!
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Amidst is good!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:37 PM
howdy from chitown! welcome welcome welcome Dee just came in with Dermarr and Javale; Songalia don’t know the 5th
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Kwame (280 lbs) on McGee (230??) –
that should be a mis-match on both ends.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:39 PM
sorry that’s howdy to chitown
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:39 PM
McGee could easily smoke Kwame on O, but McGee would be like a dead birch tree defending the post.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Glenn Here: Dee once agaim making his presence early with great defensive intensity, getting steal, deflections, and just being a pest on d
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:40 PM
defensive quick wizards lineup
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:41 PM
mcgee did protect the rim
Comment from windy city
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:41 PM
so slwiz, you’re in DC? somehow, I though you were in St Louis!
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:41 PM
Does Kwame still look uncoordinated?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:41 PM
no juan
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:42 PM
sorry; confused you nope i’m in Illinois, central
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:42 PM
mcgee helping in the back court but a foul
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:42 PM
a couple of very tough calls on the Wiz, one on javale and one on blatche that looked lik good steals.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:43 PM
Sounds good on D! Let’s get the O working.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:43 PM
i’m just so glad Illinois is representing DC and the wiz; hey dj could you use a local radio station phone number to call them if they would like to be an affliate?
Comment from windy city
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:43 PM
shoot, I’m reading the play by play on ESPN, it’s a bit ahead of you guys
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:43 PM
McGee is going to learn i think this is the time to try what ever and see what works
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Dee Brown has forced what has to be 4 turnovers or 5 turnovers, he’s everywhere.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Awesome back court violation.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:44 PM
great d on lintoin johnson
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:45 PM
dom mid-range jumper
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:46 PM
Glenn, we can deal with pass first for now. It’s easier to get a guard to shoot more than it is to make him shoot less.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:46 PM
Love hearing that; He’s strapped his work boots on ; is hard at work on his JOB; and has his game going…Whhoo HOOO!! I agreee though; I’d like to see some O; along with the D!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:47 PM
who’s in there now; dee, javale, linton and who else?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:49 PM
we agree gling gling…he is pass first..but he passed up a beauty of a shot taling about on air
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:49 PM
i dont think Dee needs to score much i think he is more of a DS kinda player that want him hard on D then when he needs to put the ball up
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Sounds like fouling maxiell is the way to go.
Comment from windy city
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:50 PM
good point about keeping the defenses honest – Dee even mentioned that in his own blog as one of the reason he needs to work on his shot
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:51 PM
hey windy you think Dee’s got some confidence issues going on? He didn’t shoot well last game; maybe he needs some support on his website? what ya think?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:51 PM
Great job guys, love all of the posts
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:51 PM
lot of quick shots not sure why we cant get back and set on D
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:52 PM
I don’t hear easy baskets so credit the pistons on recovery?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:53 PM
pech in for linton
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:53 PM
Haha, get those travels out now.
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:53 PM
Dave, you’re going to have to work on your cadence when Dee Brown is in the game.
“Shot good by McDyess” half a second later “Dee Brown right of the circle”…
Man he must be fast…..!!!
Comment from windy city
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:53 PM
seems like too much traveling
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:54 PM
Good to hear Blatche is considered a threat.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:54 PM
good work thoams and blatche
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:55 PM
blatche attacking the baseline more
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:55 PM
his shot was blocked but dee brown amazing rebound
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:55 PM
I know hes not playing but did Jamison dress?
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:55 PM
Rook, Dee brown is fast, in the game vs. the Mavs he had a steal and I couldn’t even see him at normal speed he was just a blur. I had to watch the replay to see what happened.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:57 PM
there’s good photo from training that will took of Dee on the move; a blur; thanks will for the photos!! Do you do the preseason too?
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Good to hear that Jamison is looking active.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:58 PM
i can’t tell yet on jamison.. we have a bad angle..he did dress in memphis …,,,and jamison is shooting
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:58 PM
Good ol’ foulin’ Blatche!
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:58 PM
Thanks!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:59 PM
FYI in chicago, will bynum and dee had pick up games with luther head and others while dee was visiting his mom in Chicago over the summer before he got the offer from the Wiz. They are all good friends.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:00 PM
that’s 3 on AB?
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:01 PM
4 on AB
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:02 PM
he got one!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:02 PM
as glenn just said thomas showed a little rust when the ball slipped away
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:03 PM
man, can’t catch a break!! so close to getting the lead!! DRAT
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:03 PM
antanw is dressed!!!!! he will not play but just great to see
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Good news on AJ.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Nice about antawn!!! Is Gil with the bench or in the stands?
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:05 PM
Dee Brown has been doing a good job on the boards… surprisingly..
He had 6 rebounds against the Grizzlies (2 offensive); and 3 against the Mavericks….
He’s got 2 rebounds so far tonight.
Not bad for your 6 foot nothing Point Guard.
I love to see the PG helping out on the boards.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:05 PM
again radio,….onlione and live blogging from europe
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:05 PM
pech back to back threes
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:07 PM
Dee’s been working on his flexibility to increase his jumping ability per his oct 5 blog entry
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:08 PM
Good Ol’ AD. That’s funny Dave and Glenn, AD loves the floor. He should buy some real estate down there cause he already lives there.
Comment from windy city
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:09 PM
phillies won again, if anyone cares….
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:09 PM
that 6 set a career NBA high; in 2006 with the Jazz his career high was 5!! But i’d like to see his jumper more consistant and recognize he’s missing shots!!
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:09 PM
“The basketball gods did not let that in.” – Dave
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:09 PM
Thanks for ruining it windy city!
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Very low scoring half.
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:10 PM
I’m listening today; never actually did this, but you guys are GREAT! Y’all provide me with that visual – like I could almost see what’s happening!
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Bridge, Dave and Glenn do a great job. In the absence of being able to see the game it’s a wonderful alternative.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:12 PM
hey bridge; welcome!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Sorry I’M back i had to eat real quick so whats the score?
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:13 PM
much better than that Detroit radio guy who somebody said was dry as flour!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:14 PM
38-36 detroit
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:15 PM
I seriously agree GG!
Hey slwiz!
Poor AD seeing the floor again huh – I remember in an interview one day, he said that he actually like (or don’t mind) seeing (well, falling to) the floor so much…tough guy…
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:15 PM
The Wizards have 5 blocks ; lead by Etan Thomas with 3.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:15 PM
aww thanks i just found out it was the half
Comment from windy city
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:16 PM
# GlingGling Says:
October 10th, 2008 at 8:09 PM
Thanks for ruining it windy city!
OOOPS! Sorry, I hadn’t thought some might be recording for later….d’oh!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:17 PM
well blocks, rebounds, hustles, steals but nothing is coming easy; so that says Detroit is stopping the easy baskets; so this is a really good game?
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:17 PM
I couldn’t even type because I was listenin to the Virgin Islands thing…sounds relaxing…oooh…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:18 PM
o no sorry i am too skiny to do stuff like that lol
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:18 PM
yeah that 80-90 with pretty sunsets sounded pretty good
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:18 PM
just ctahing up…bridge thanks for the kind words….we have alot of fun and i appreciate…that’s APPRECIATE…everyone so much for making this the place to be on game night
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:19 PM
The Wiz held Detroit to 36% shooting….
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:19 PM
I’m just joking, it’s only preseason. During the regular season with the Wiz I avoid everything that could lead to learning the outcome of the game if I have to record it for later watching. In the preseason I’m just checking out all the players.
Comment from windy city
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:19 PM
# slwiz Says:
October 10th, 2008 at 8:09 PM
that 6 set a career NBA high; in 2006 with the Jazz his career high was 5!! But i’d like to see his jumper more consistant and recognize he’s missing shots!!
a question here – do preseason stats count? do they figure into career stats? what about for guys that don’t make the roster past pre-season? anybody know anything about this?
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Island hoping does sound fun
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Yeah, well you’ll need all the food you can get buddy lol…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Man the BVI, she made me want to go at halftime, lol! Guys just got on the board today who has stood out in the first half? And is Juan playing tonight?
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:21 PM
Windy city – preseason stats don’t count….
but I still got slwiz’s point…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:21 PM
hey i been on here every game since it started made the game that much better to be here talking to other fans wile watching the team do there thing
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Doesn’t look like Juan Dixon will play tonight… not a good sign…since I think he’s in a fight for the last roster spot with Linton Johnson and Dermarr Johnson.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:22 PM
good point rook
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:22 PM
no Juan and i am kinda lost on who might have played well tonight
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:22 PM
“Island hoping does sound fun” – Kenan WF
Where you at (location), if you don’t mind me askin’?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:23 PM
Hey Guys
Don’t you just love when Dave is calling the game on the radio and he says “Pech for 3″ what a weapon he would be if he can maintain his confidence and consistency
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:23 PM
thomas 3 blocked shots
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Im in Baltimore
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Wish I had the game on tv 
Comment from Jason C
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Hey guys, just got in from philly…what did i miss.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:25 PM
jeff, from what I heard of pech before he was in the NBA that was his weapon. He hasn’t had much time to get a rhythm in the NBA.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:25 PM
pech glenn says still nedd to work on good decisions
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Thanks Rook and Wizards4Life, Dave is Juan healed from his calf injury? Is he dressed for the game?
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:25 PM
3 fast break points; yeah, Detroit knows of our propensity to break and are defending that well.
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:26 PM
“Hey Guys
Don’t you just love when Dave is calling the game on the radio and he says “Pech for 3? what a weapon he would be if he can maintain his confidence and consistency” – - JeffM1990
Yeah, that woke me up! I actually saw it [Pech's three]
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:26 PM
i, too would like to know about juan and haven’t heard yet. Tawn is on bench and dressed; and nick didn’t dress.
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:26 PM
So far, sounds like a couple of players stood out:
Butler with 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal (stuffing the stat sheet again)
Pecherov was 2 of 2 – both 3-pointers – and banged inside for 3 rebounds in only 6 minutes
and although Linton Johnson and Dee Brown didn’t have great stats – defensively they both were disruptive.
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Me too Kenan – I can’t wait till the regular season!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Wow Etan strong with 3 blocks, Glenn thanks for that, glad that Pech at least it sounds more agressive.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:28 PM
thanks rook for that recap; didn’t see much of AB too many fouls; he’s got 3 i think. CB3 is playing solid, too.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:28 PM
i dont see how Juan can make the team from the bench…
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:28 PM
Hey Glenn and Dave – are Phil and Steve there? I was just wondering because the game isn’t being aired locally.
Comment from Jason C
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Thanks rook.
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:30 PM
But i still think juan is a better fit for the team. Plus he knows the system already
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Yeah Caronimo is always solid (in my opinion), but he seems to be taking it a little easy until the regular season games starts – well, I can’t see, but he seems more ‘low key’ right now…
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Blatche played 82
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Well hopefully is Juan is healthy he can get in the 2nd half and do some damage
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:31 PM
Please sit Caron, no more minutes in the second half!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:31 PM
juan with calf injury
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Finally – some energy and production from Andray Blatche….
If he could just stay out of foul trouble….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:32 PM
we should do blog questions
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Jason C, welcome!!
dj/glen what will it take for them to get the tie; and take the lead? they’ve been behind only 1-4 points most of the game. there it is, within 1 but will they get the lead….go Wiz!!
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:33 PM
Lets do blog questions!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:33 PM
I love that Dray is playing at another loves and really becoming a professional basketball player, kudos to Twan and Caron for mentoring him, same to Dom.
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Hey guys…
Blatche has the ability to hit from the outside, but I noticed a couple times in the Dallas game, when he attempted from a distance, his body was moving too much and he wasn’t going straight up and down.
Is that something they are asking him to work on? I heard that he took a trey a little bit ago, how did his fundamentals look on that one?
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Thanks for the shout out guys – Y’all are cool as hell!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:34 PM
oh, we caught a break on the loose ball
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:34 PM
ok will Juan make the roster? I say “YES”
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:34 PM
daniels 5 assists
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:34 PM
darn; we just can’t get over the hump!!
Comment from windy city
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:35 PM
bridge – AD has 5 assists
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:36 PM
And windy city…It ain’t too windy there yet is it?
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:37 PM
Great point about Butler letting the game come to him…..he’s very smooth and composed in that manner.
I’ve often wondered why he doesn’t try out his mid-range post game more…to get him free for a turnaround J (usually in the baseline area), or to force the double so he can make the pass.
Comment from Rick
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:37 PM
i missed the whole first half
but now i’m listening
seems like a close, competitive game. according to the box score, not too many minutes for the “bench” on either team. that’s ok by me, i love to beat the pistons anytime.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:37 PM
hello truth just saw your comment; they seem to be missing some of our comments; we are just too good for them11 and it could be it’s hard to think, blog, talk, write, watch…at the same time.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:37 PM
eddie looking for differnt combinations./…….need to mix it up more
Comment from windy city
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:38 PM
here’s this: Wiz – 16 TO’s and 15 fouls and Pist – 7 TO’s and 10 fouls, that might help them jump the hump
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Someone on the Bulletsforever site says that former Wizard Haywoode Workman is refereeing the game…
Dave or Glen – can you confirm?
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:39 PM
Yeah, they’ll get to ya truth; hell, it’s hard for me to do all this lol…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:39 PM
AB needs to Dunk all over KB that would make my day
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:39 PM
Hopefully, Haywoode will start evening up the foul situation.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:39 PM
missing big guns; hear that; thanks, defensive stops oround baskets; decision making better on shot selection, stop the guards of pistons, did i get it all, LOL!! Told ya I’d hear ya better, glen, thanks!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:40 PM
blacthe has ha da good game despite poor shooting
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:40 PM
“Pretty play, silky move.” – Dave
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:40 PM
Stevenson must be taking things a bit easy too…
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:41 PM
Pech with another rebound… sounds like he’s banging inside tonight (at least on the Defensive end)…
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:41 PM
wow great suggestions everybody hope they can implement them and get over the hump; Go Wiz, go , go, go111
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:41 PM
Yea, I was kinda sleeping through the first half and swore that I heard Workman was refereeing (that’s when I was on the Pistons radio network via NBA.com) then Rook put me on the link for Dave and Glenn….sorry guys!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:41 PM
man come on let AB do bad things to KB we need it
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:42 PM
so whose in with dermarr and dee?
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:42 PM
Yeah – that Detroit feed was dry and lifeless……
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:42 PM
On Bullets Forever, they have a feature that updates comments in real time without having to hit page reload…I’m sure that’s been brought up here before…it’d be a very cool feature.
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:43 PM
And Haywoode Workman is Mr. Blue Collar
http://www.bulletsforever.com/2008/8/14/593318/haywoode-workman-mr-blue-c
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:44 PM
By the way Truthaboutit – I enjoy your blogging on truthaboutit.net and on bulletsforever.com
Everyone…. bulletsforever.com is the best blog on the internet for Wizards info… I check it several times daily – and post comments there frequently
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:44 PM
so what are we listening to if it’s not through NBA.com? I’m still a little confused.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:44 PM
Has there been a Kwame Brown sighting in DC?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:44 PM
it is dermarr dee..pech..blatche mcguire in
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:44 PM
yeah kwame has done some good and some bad
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:45 PM
The Caps are down 3-1 with 17 left in the 2nd if anyone is interested…..not a good start for Theodore.
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:45 PM
slwiz – we’re all listening to Dave and Glen
FantasticWiz Says:
October 10th, 2008 at 7:20 PM
Use this link to listen Dave and Glenn online…
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Dermarr is going to make it hard for Juan to get that spot and its not even going to be easy if Juan is out there rather less on the bench
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:46 PM
blatche nis done for the night
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:46 PM
truthaboutit Says:
October 10th, 2008 at 8:42 PM
On Bullets Forever, they have a feature that updates comments in real time without having to hit page reload…I’m sure that’s been brought up here before…it’d be a very cool feature.
Yes, it would help me:) Man i still feel i get to excited and i received that “you are sending messages to quickly” message in the first 5 minutes of the game!!! I hope the Jailors are happy now!! I did try to slow my fingers down!! LOL
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:46 PM
all right – here comes McGee
Blatche fouled out with 6 fouls
Comment from Rick
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Dray fouls out with 3 minutes left in the 3rd qtr?!
That’s not OK
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:47 PM
This should be fun –
Dee Brown and McGee seem to work GREAT together.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:48 PM
great move by donm mcguire
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:48 PM
Blatche fouled out – he does need to work on that…I could see if he was like riding 5 in the fourth quarter because players back then did it all the time, but obviously this ain’t the old days anymore…
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:48 PM
McGee for pres
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:49 PM
brown and mcgee are gret together
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:49 PM
That’s 4 rebounds for Pech in only 9 minutes…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:50 PM
pech has had a btter game…..brown johnson mcguire pech nd mcgee in
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:50 PM
almost missed AB out; not good; which coach would work with AB on this!! It is more than a 1 night issue!
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:50 PM
make that 5 rebounds
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Wow…Andray Blatche’s fouling problem is really concerning.
Against the Griz the other night: AB picked up foul #1 with 2:46 left in the first. He picked up foul #4 with 8:02 left in the 2nd. 4 fouls in 6:44.
And now he fouls out in only 22 minutes of game action tonight?
I thought that the strength he built over the summer would help to limit his fouls. What gives guys? We’re going to need him on the court this year? How does he improve in this area?
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Glad McGee is aggressive!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:52 PM
I mentioned earlier that Dee/JaVale showed signs of good chemistry during summer league. Did anybody else see that chemistry developing?
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:52 PM
I think fouling is partially about habit. We’ll see where Blatche goes with it. I’m not in the least bit concerned.
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:53 PM
Truth –
We can live with him picking up 4or 5 fouls per night, being the backup at Center and Power Forward – and perhaps playing 25 minutes a night…. but we can’t afford to have him fouling out in 15-20 minutes of play.
I think he’s made strides with his positioning, and strength, but he keeps reaching….
those extra ticky-tack fouls are the ones he needs to cut out…
Comment from Rick
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:53 PM
the refs dont give dray the benefit of the doubt, ever
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:53 PM
20 turnovers for the wizards
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:53 PM
I just think the Hayward situation ads a little pressure for McGee to step up
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:54 PM
I just think that he gets too aggressive; he also needs to work on his ball-handling and coordination so that he’s not just kinda ‘flopping’ everywhere…
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:55 PM
With 20 turn overs – the Wizards are lucky to be still in the game….
One reason they are, is that they are holding the Pistons to only 37% shooting. and Detroit has not capitalized on their foul shots (69%)
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Thanks 
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:55 PM
On Fouls:
Yea, but if Andray happens to pick up a couple silly ones early, his defensive mentality will change, even if subconsciously, knowing he has some under his belt…..we do not want that.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:56 PM
they still moving the ball? or is it like the first game when they just passed it to like 2 guys and took a contested shot?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:56 PM
good d by dee
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:56 PM
With AD being the starter, I wonder how many minutes a night (until Gil is out) that Dee will be playing?
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:56 PM
so again our defense is doing it; but our offense is lacking?
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:57 PM
THERE’s that McGuire mid-range jumper we heard about all Summer…..
Pecherov with 7 rebounds – leading the Wizards
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:57 PM
sry to hop on late guys, hows mcgee and pech doin?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:58 PM
until gil comes back expect significant minutes for de..glenn just said dee brown will win games for the wizards
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:58 PM
That’s what I like to hear from D-Mac!!…..confidence is a great word to use in the same sentence with his name.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:58 PM
pech playing good McGee not so well tonight
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Rook; yup, hope Dom can get some more of those; he had a great summer league
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:59 PM
pech is having a good ngith..mcguire hot and cold says glenn..pech with 7 rebounds
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:59 PM
It’s said that Dom isn’t really as offensive bound as Caron is, but it kinda evens out because Dom is great in getting rebounds, whereas Caron – - I won’t say that he don’t get as many, but that’s Dom’s strength over Caron…
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 8:59 PM
confidence is a great word to use in the same sentence with his name.
as far as jumpers go i think it’s the same with Nick and Dee too
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:00 PM
thanks for the shout out guys =)
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Caron – and rebounding…
He plays the passing lanes more than McGuire, and leaks out on the break…. that would tend to lead to fewer Defensive rebounds…
Whereas McGuire hangs back and goes after those D-rebounds.
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Some have been down on Pech…..I don’t know why…kid has a long way to go and we should give him more of a chance.
But one thing I’ve noticed from Day 1, in addition to his trey ball, is that he’s never afraid to stick his nose in the paint for a board…..but as Dave and Glenn mention, it doesn’t usually happen on the offensive end because he’s a floater.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Warning: Dee has been known to fly into fans, photographers and the media table!!
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:02 PM
That’s 3 turn overs for McGuire – he needs to address that.
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:03 PM
lol
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:03 PM
That’s what I’m sayin’ – both the same positions, but unique in their play…nothing wrong with that…that makes a team more ’strapped’ in my opinion.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:03 PM
good play by mcgee…linton johnson back in…very athletic lineup
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:05 PM
usually there is a play by play; is that on this wiz site someplace or is it at NBA.com?
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:05 PM
hows pech doin on defense? i always remember him being the one to initiate the communication on defense telling people to talk and where they are supposed to be.
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Nice to hear McGee hitting free throws…. he has a nice stroke
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:06 PM
If people that worried about Dom’s shooting, then maybe he should be lined-up(ed) with the ‘good’ shooters.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:07 PM
great play borwn to mcgee
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:07 PM
There it is!!! there’s what they did early in summer league… LOve it!!!!
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:07 PM
For Pres!
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:07 PM
…and the Caps just tied the game at 4…two goals from Mike Green!
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:08 PM
I’m not worried about Dom’s shooting. I saw him at summer league. Shooting is shooting and he worked all summer on it. He’ll get his rhythm.
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:09 PM
I know GG; I’m just sayin’ – - I think he’ll be ok…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:09 PM
goign with brown linton mcgee pech mcguire
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:11 PM
Pecherov a BEAST on the boards… with 9
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:12 PM
I wish we could see that lineup with the Bean Burrito instead of Linton…..get better soon Nick, you need some pre-season action.
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:12 PM
Dee Brown with 4 steals – he’s really a pest.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:13 PM
bean burrito is nick?
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:13 PM
Sounds like Eddie was saying “he didn’t just fall down” – talking to referee Haywoode Workman..
Did Eddie think there was a foul on Dee’s layup attempt?
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Bean Burrito is Nick Young’s nickname for himself… at least it was last year
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:14 PM
I’m not even watching, but it seems like they still need to get the chemistry a bit better…
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:15 PM
Yea slwiz, that’s a nickname that he gave himself last year…..who knows why…..kids.
http://www.truthaboutit.net/2007/12/results-are-innick-youngs-new-nickname.html
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:16 PM
I don’t think we’re going to break the record tonight.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:16 PM
i’ll put that link in my “to do list”!! txs.
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:17 PM
see what I mean slwiz?
Gotta read truthaboutit.net and bulletsforever.com every day…. lots of good stuff on there you won’t see anywhere else.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:17 PM
transition isn’t there; so how much is them and how much is detroit’s d? both?
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:17 PM
Capitals opener is tonight… may have taken away a few blog posters…. that , plus the fact that the game was not televised.
Comment from Bridge
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Alright guys, I’m about to log out now, but I’ll still be listening – - people just left; where’d everyone go??
Thanks a bunch Dave and Glen – it was fun…
See you guys next ‘gameday’ (I think)
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:19 PM
also -the NBA link to the Detroit feed didn’t help either
gotta get them to provide the link for both so we can choose the Wiz feed
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:19 PM
great d by wizards
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:19 PM
DerMarr making his case.
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Yea, caps got down 3-0 with 6 minutes left in first…..it’s now tied at 4 going into the 3rd.
watching caps, listening to wiz, blogging with glenn and dave….it’s all about the multitasking.
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:19 PM
like daniels and daruis =)
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:20 PM
that kind of chemistry
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Bridge, I think people left when the differential started to blow up.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:20 PM
we notice that link between cmgee and brown
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Even though he’s made some mistakes – JaVale McGee has quietly put together a nice line:
8 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block……
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:21 PM
im still here just lost in my own head i think
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:22 PM
actually i think i ment blatche and darius lol last year they had it clicking when they were in the game together.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Maybe Dee Brown’s new nickname can be D-Man, him and G-Man can do stunts at halftime.
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Sure Dixon hasn’t played yet….and sure he’s the hometown hero…..but I think the tide is starting to rise in terms of the fans wanting DerMarr over Juanny.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:22 PM
what a put bakc to dee brown looked like he came off a trampoline
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:22 PM
like pech and brown swithced rolls on that play haha
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Fact:
Walter Sharpe, drafted by Detroit, had two workouts with the Wizards.
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:23 PM
Dee Brown doing all the little things. 4 rebounds, 4 steals, pesky on D…..
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:23 PM
Fact:
Lute Olson, Gilbert’s college coach, is not a fan of Will Bynum.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:24 PM
post game phone #
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:24 PM
GREAT NIGHT AGAIN GANG….. I WILL BLOG WITH YOU ALL FROM EUROPE LIVE….AND ON THE RADIO AND ONLINE
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:25 PM
POST GAME PHION E 301-984-2173
HEY CALL GLENN MAKE HIS NIGHT
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:25 PM
AGAIN 301-984-2173
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Wizards starters essentially played only 1/2 a game….
Good to see Dee Brown, Pecherov and JaVale McGee get some run in the 2nd half.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Guys do you think that we can keep Juan, DeMarr and Dee, and maybe someone else will not make the roster?
Comment from truthaboutit
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Thanks to Glenn, Dave, and Crew….
The Wiz lost…oh well, people played and got their game legs.
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:26 PM
The Starters kept it close (38-36 at the half)….
it appears, at least from this game, that Detroit’s bench is still superior…
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:27 PM
Dave and Glen – thanks a LOT for your entertaining game call and commentary.
Looking forward to listening and watching the games from Europe.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Dave and Glenn, as always a pleasure.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:29 PM
AGAIN BIG THANK YOU
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:29 PM
# jeffmalone1990 Says:
October 10th, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Guys do you think that we can keep Juan, DeMarr and Dee, and maybe someone else will not make the roster?
Jeff – everyone else on the roster has a guaranteed contract, EXCEPT Juan Dixon (partial guarantee, but he must make the team), Dee Brown (partial guarantee, but he must make the team), Dermarr Johnson (non-guaranteed Training Camp contract) and Linton Johnson (non-guaranteed Training Camp contract).
The way Dee Brown has played – you have to expect that he’ll make the team.
That means that 3 players are fighting for the final roster spot.
Comment from Kenan WizFan
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:31 PM
My vote goes to Juan because he already knows the system
Comment from Rook
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:31 PM
Guys – it’s been fun. See you all here at the next game.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Rook,
We may agree to disagree on this one, I realize what it looks like on paper. However if Ernie and Eddie feel as though these 3 players are needed. Maybe a trade or something could be in the works with someone else. All I am saying IMO the best players period will be on the roster.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:36 PM
This blog is great, thank you guys so much for doing this especially during the game!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:38 PM
eddie is talking with this audio interview posted in it’s entirety!! it’s great dj and glen, txs for all this
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:39 PM
eddie is clear the loss, doesn’t bother him; he was looking for playing time for the combinations for the young guys to get playing time and to get through the game without injury
Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:48 PM
HEY, NEW TOO THE BLOG, BUT HAVE BEEN READING SINCE DAY ONE OF CAM. I’M A BIG WIZARDS FAN AN CO-HOST OF CRUNCHTIME RADIO ALSO JUAN DIXON’S COUSIN. I JUST WANT TO THANK ALL THOSE THAT SUPPORT THE WIZARDS AN JUAN DIXON. I DO BELIEVE THAT HE’LL BE A GOOD ASSET TO THE WIZARDS. AN I LOOK FORWARD TO TALKING ON THE BLOG THIS SEASON
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:52 PM
thank you glen; freaked me out hearing myself; but hope you can get something set up; sorry i didn’t address the roster; i didn’t realize that is why we were calling in to answer; i’m still shaking; i will try again and share my thoughts another night
hey john you still blogging!!! sorry i missed what you said i was trying to get the courage to call in, sorry! LOL
Comment from slwiz
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:56 PM
dj/glen can i get a copy of that audio call; i’ve never done that before and would like to keep it; next time it will be more about the players!! LOL
Comment from AUNDRA
Time October 10, 2008 at 9:59 PM
KENAN
I would have to agree but I know Tom Mandel has all the statiscal info to disagree but I have to go with my gut feeling on this one! He “Juan” nows the system better than any of the outstanding gentlemen and he has a ace in the hole “Agent Zero” on his side! Now back to the Detroit game and how we could have won the game even though we were very short handed. First of all we have to play better when we have a veteran team because they been through the tough WARS before. Second we keep shooting ourselves in the foot with all these turnovers. The Lack Of Turnovers was the one thing that keep us with the New Orleans and Bostons of the NBA and you know what they were pretty dam good! Thirdly our FG Field Goal Percentage was awful at 32.9% which is not up to standards however we were short handed and if it seems I’m beating a dead horse then Bloggers let me know because the last thing I will want to become is a KILLER OF DREAMS like Tom Mandel! Finally if you feel you can shoot the 3 pointer then atleast make 1 out of 3 or get closer like a dunk attempt to help the team score more efficiently.Thats it we did well in the freethrows and rebounding and that I am happy so work out the kinks and go overseas and start anew! Good Luck!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 11, 2008 at 7:55 AM
If I were making this final personnel decision, I’d probably keep DerMarr over Juan and Linton. But, of course many things will enter into it that I don’t know about — both on the basketball and on the business side. But just in terms of helping us win more games (and keep Aundra’s dream alive), DerMarr seems like the best choice.
Was the interview with Ernie on radio? Or is it on the Web? I didn’t seem to see it at the Wiz site.
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Comment from Reuben
Time October 10, 2008 at 7:02 AM
I will be at the game tonight but i dont think I will be able to text in to the blog