Game Day Celtics
7:18 AM…Dave Johnson ready for a BLOGFEST on the BLOGCAST tonight….We will keep you posted on Mike James and Javaris Crittenton and their availability for tonight. Before they can play with the Wizards, Antonio Daniels will have to pass his physical with the Hornets…We ceretainly wish Antonio well…he is a true professional and was always terrific with us on the radio and of course was 37-26 as a starter last year….with teams doubling up on Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler..James and Crittenton will have opportunities to make shots with the Wizards……And let’s hope the positive play continues tonight minus a big deficit to come back from…..It is clear Darius Songailia is a huge boost off the bench in so many ways …he makes good cuts and opens up the floor and the offense runs well when he is on the court and on defense he takes assignments against guys that are bigger and more athletic but finds a way to get it done…Songailia certainly did that against Rasheed Wallace and recently Dwight Howard…Also Domenic McGuire is in attack mode on both ends of the floor and is going to keep earning minutes that way…as always good movement will be key…on the radio broadcast with the help of STATS SUPREMO Scott Benson we tracked the number of passes made on each possession and four or five passes usually led to a bucket anything less more often than not was trouble…and that is not a surprise but it was interresting to track…BLOGCAST tonight starts at 8…great rainy day and night for blogging…for the newcomers….the BLOGCAST is radio and blogging at the same time…you are connected with us court side…..on radio ESPN 980 AM in Washington…94.3 FM in Warrenton and Northern Virginia…92.7 FM in Southern Maryland….1370 AM in Baltimore…and there will be a LISTEN LIVE link for online listening……check back later
7:47 PM…Dave and Glenn checking in court side….defense will be key in 16 of 19 games Wizards have allowed opponents to shoot 50%…starters are in…Celtics will have Rondo, Ray Allen, Kendrick Perkins, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett…Wizards have Juan Dixon, DeShawn Stevenson, Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison, JaVale McGee
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT
ED TAPSCOTT ON BOSTON AND THE TRADE
JAVARIS CRITTENTON SOUND
MIKE JAMES SOUND
Posted: December 11th, 2008 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:40 AM
my buddy here at work just showed me on the washington post today that the wizards were going to trade etan thomas and daniels to the bulls for larry hughes. and when larry hurt his shoulder the wizards backed out. NO!!!!!!!!!! i want larry back. and i remember larry saying he wanted to come back!
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:40 AM
the trade for larry was gonna happen in october
Comment from neal
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:03 AM
No way I want to give up anyone useful for Hughes. He’s too expensive and he’s injury prone.
EG may have pulled off another coup. Crittenton is just potential at this point. Another kid who came to the league too early. What’re the odds that a kid with big potential lives up to his potential? 1 in 4? That’s good enough for me. We keep giving up known ability that isn’t going to be around for long for potential, eventually we’re going to hit it big again (like we did with Butler).
James seems to play well, but has not endeared himself to coaches. Maybe he’s matured. And maybe Tapscott is the guy that even James will like. Maybe we got an immediate contributor for cheap.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Here’s hoping Crittenton and James can play tonight — grab a flight, Antonio!! 
(I’m sure he will — he must be excited to play w/ a contender)
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:10 AM
this game is gonna be exciting!!!! cnt wait to see caron and pierce go at it again
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:13 AM
hey neal,
larry didnt fit with lebron and hes doing ok with the bulls. but for me i have been waiting for him to be a wizard again. and we all know he plays very well alongside gil and twan. it just excites me bringing back memories from back in the day when gil and hughes were among the the best backcourt in the nba if not the best. not sayin they will be if hughes come back. but i would take
gil
larry
caron
antawn
javale
lineup anyday. hearing about this it looked like antonio has been shopped around by Ernie a long time ago. and Etan hasn’t been playin as much, so really we wouldnt lose anyone useful.
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Sportwiz,
Weren’t we the only team to beat the Celtics twice last year?
Da_Big_Taba
i still remember when caron drove to the basket for the game winning layup last season.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:29 AM
neal — I’m sure Ernie has his fingers crossed that Mike James won’t pick up his player option for next year, but it seems certain that he will.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:34 AM
aznzero we didn’t just beat em twice. We beat em 3 times .
DeShawn talked a little about that yesterday, basically he said that when these two teams play there is a lot of talking on the court, he said he couldnt exactly say what gets said.
As for James and Crittenton, I will head down to shootaround and see if Ican find anything out, should know more by maybe noonish.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:38 AM
sportswiz — I assume that whether they can suit up or not, the new guys are in the building. Get us some video, dude — an interview w/ Javaris. You can do it! I know they need to learn some sets for tonight, but that’s all right, just interrupt them!
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Sportwiz,
Thanks. i can always look to you for some facts. And thats even better. Yay we beat them three times! Knowing KG and his trash talking he probly is the reason these two teams do a lot of talking.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:46 AM
No problem Tom , Tap will understand. If they are available we will get some info on them. Otherwise hopefully tonight.
DeShawn was very funny yesterday he said half the time you don’t know if KG is talking to himself or to you.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Tom you bring up a good point, Mike James actually should have a pretty good grasp of the offense. New Orleans runs a similar style.
I actually talked with Linton Johnson in the preseason about it. He said that coming from New Orleans (were he had played last year) the offenses were pretty similiar and it wasn’t as hard to pick up.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Thanks for sharing all that about AD Bridge. Yeah I believe you do know it’s hard to blog when the wind got taken from our sails!! I haven’t read a lot about CP3 but he seems to be struggling now; maybe too many minutes; so hopefully AD will fit in there!! If I understand the “deal” correctly he needed to be involved with an actual trade so all three teams could obtain what they wanted; hence that’s why he didn’t get asked to stay on in the organization. Dee, too, I really do understand about the need to open up the roster spot. Hopefully this helps everybody. It still hurts but you too I hope you can find a way to stay blogging in the positive way even though “your guy” isn’t playing with the Wiz. You seem to like Dom and Blatche don’t ya. Maybe your heart will open to them or another player?
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Antonio is a fantastic person, no doubt. He will be a *great* coach, certainly, and I am sure he’ll be a big success at anything he turns to. I would not be surprised to see him one day as the owner of an NBA franchise — or of some other large enterprise.
As to Dee, I would be *so happy* to hear news that he caught on with another team. He can definitely play in the league.
We’ll miss both those guys, but now we need to concentrate on learning more about our new Wizards — that’s why I’m asking SportsWiz to, you know, be aggressive. Stick the mike in their faces, man, *while* they are working!
Comment from truthaboutit
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Gonna be a tough one tonight guys…..I’m not going to lie, I’m hoping for a moral victory — team playing with hustle, and together.
Sure, a close loss may be more disappointing than a Boston blowout—with AJ and Butler coming out the locker room with the “same ol’ stuff” line again—but the Celts are 20-2 and are playing much more cohesive than the Lakers and Pistons squads we saw.
I’m not holding a win as a complete improbability, but rather, I like the idea of it being more of a pleasant surprise.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Tom it’s not that I’m slow; but I need just a little more time to catch up on some comments. Really, I am moving on just not at a pace some others are able to.
SportzWiz: How could I not keep cheering on Dee!! If you can keep posting some links about Dee for a few days in the top part I’d sure appreciate knowing where he’s going. I just bet a few of you guys sorta liked, him, too, and could see he did his job!! He wasn’t hired for size or scoring; he was hired to push the ball and boy howdy did he excel at that!!
Tom there is no stat for HEART and Dee and AD have plenty of that!! Wow did you say “he can definitely play in the league”. I thought you believed him to be a marginal player; not worthy of being in the league!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I honestly don’t know HOW SportzWiz. Sorta a new territory for me to keep supporting an organization that let go of a favorite player. I keep talking about CB3 and Antawn being ALL STARS and yet needing to keep growing and maturing; maybe I do, too. I have tonight open to cheer on the Wiz there’s no reason not to. I may need some help, though. Maybe Bridge can use John50 was it; and maybe gbkdc will be on the phone again! But I am excited as to how Darius keeps getting found in that low post; how Andray keeps himself focused and stays with concentration. Jamison’s rebounding skills are amazing!! Dom working on his defensive skills and becoming a specialist even though he can score and pass well. And of course Nick and Juan and Stevenson how will they do as shooters! And CB3 and Tawn how we they keep leading this crew? And of course how will JaVale be used? So many of the guys are developing and how could I miss out on that? And there’s always the “voice of the Wizards”!! LOL
Boston is on fire!! How will they match up? My heart only wants good things for these players and just so you know in the early 70’s I was a Bird fan. I loved sitting with my dad and cheering him and Parish and McHale on to victory; but this Boston team I don’t know but you’ve (the whole blog cast scenario) helped me to know this years Wiz. So Go Wiz. Beat Boston. Something I thought I’d never say!! The Beat Boston part; I’ve always said Go Wiz! LOL
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Truth you said it well; maybe a close loss is something to look for!! Certainly our guys can keep from getting blown out!! They have been showing so much effort and improvement. In a way I hope the new guys get in but not at the expense of our present chemistry!! Wow 20-2 our guys must step up!! Hey do you suppose the dj for the Verizon crowd knows more upbeat music gets the crowd going!! Maybe a mike needs to go into their face as well for dj music devlopment!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:37 AM
I think what happens as fans, and this is just me personally. You grow up and you start liking a team because they are from your town or your city or your parents like that team.
Then you start to grow attached to certain players on that team, and I think we all take it hard when those players leave. But in the process you start liking other playeres like you with Darius or Antawn or Dom or DeShawn. And then you start cheering the team as a whole so if a player or two leave you adjust to it.
I truly believe everything will work out with Dee. Obivously AD is in a great situatino and will work out as well. My guess is Dee will go home and meet with his agent and start looking at the possibilities out there.
As for Tom when he says someone is marginal thats not a dig at them. I learned this last year more and more. A marginal player means that he’s in the 50% tile in the NBA. if he says someone is below marginal that doesnt mean they are bad it just means that for the NBA they aren’t in the top half players in the league. If you make it to the league you are a phenomenal player, but its kind of how do you compare with the phenomenal players that are at this level.
So I think Tom (i knwo im speaking for him on this) thinks Dee is a phenomenal player. Just in regards to the NBA he is marginal..
Make sense?
Comment from wtop
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:44 AM
We need to try to get a win tonight verses Boston without Daniels and then hopefully have Crittendon and James for Saturday verses Philidelphia go wizards lets beat the Celtics anybody who has the game for tnt tonight
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Uipdate on crittenton and james. I’m at shootround (posting on the bberry) james and crittenton are here and going through shootaround. The team is waiting to hear on AD’s physical from new orleans but if he receives the ok from their staff james and crittenton will play tonight. We will try to grab audio
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 12:04 PM
tell AD to hurry up. haha sorry im just excited to see these guys play.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 11, 2008 at 12:40 PM
SportsWiz and slwiz — I think Dee has everything required to be a solid, role-playing, off the bench point guard in the NBA — a productive player, in other words. I don’t remember ever describing Dee as marginal, but if I did it would have to have been early in the Summer, before he had a chance to show himself.
He has speed, he is hard-nosed and likes to defend. One big thing he has going for him is his nose to rebound the ball. For a (maybe) 6-footer, he grabs a lot of boards somehow.
The big question about Dee was his shooting, and that definitely came around during his stint w/ the Wizards, especially the 3-pointer. If he develops a dependable 3 point shot, he can have a long career in the Association.
Now, as to the term “marginal player” — SportsWiz, you are right that even the least of the players in the NBA is a phenomenal basketball player. They just don’t let in the guys who can’t play the game! But, by “marginal player” I don’t mean “average player.” I mean a guy who you don’t know if he’ll make it in the league. Pech would be a good example of a marginal player. Darius is a good example of an “average” power forward, though he is playing a little better than that recently.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Mike James and tap just spoke waiting for crittenton. Seems like james has a better chance of playing tonight because of his familiarity if everything goes through in time
Comment from rgz
Time December 11, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Familiar Wizards Magazine staffer (guess who) interviews Javaris 1/3 through the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2yZ3KEHcwo&feature=rec-HM-fresh+div
Javaris showing Arenas-like skills in highlights from a game vs. Sixers, includes drives and three point shooting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tyv6dE8QZw
Comment from rgz
Time December 11, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Javaris in game against GSW:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySkkeM9XYcQ&feature=related
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 11, 2008 at 1:03 PM
i said it yesterday, i’m excited for the trade. EG has known been to a great poker player in terms of making the right roster moves. i’m still a little iffy on his firing of eddie jordan because it was just last year EJ was at least being mentioned for coach of the year honors, plus the fact that injuries to his 2 key guys were out of his control.
anyway, again wishing nothing but the best for AD, and my fingers are crossed that he won’t come back and burn the hell out of us when we play the hornets later in the year. mike james is another veteran who i think will see playing time tonight (if everyone clears) and just about every game. javaris, hopefully he learns the nuances of tapscott’s offense, but for the first few games i see pecherov finally getting his shot (and me finally being able to say “I GET BUCKETS SON!”… “I CAN’T FEEL MY FACE” is one thing but i rarely even got to say “I GET BUCKETS SON!” last year.. looking forward to pech’s opportunity.
not sure if i’ll be blogging tonight, might be hanging out with friends. my project is all done for those of you who saw my 5 or so total posts for detroit, and i have 1 exam left before i can enter full blogging mode monday night, but at least 2 days to chillax before then. hopefully i’ll be able to chat with some of you all on here in the coming days if im not beaten to death w/exams.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Well I will say it again, the Wizards rank in the top 5 in bench scoring, this move can only help more. Just cannot wait to we are healthy so we can settle in on rotations and players roles and minutes. I think this our best bench in years, and would love to have all of our horses for a push at the playoffs.
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 11, 2008 at 1:15 PM
We got my boy J-Critt. Good Job EG.
J-Critt,NIckDaGiFT,DMAC,BLatche,Da Big Secret
who ever put this team to gether knows what their doing,and thats just the bench.
We still got the big 3….Glad a trade occured, gives me a reason to look forward to the games, cause this team was getting boring and giving me stress.
SPORTSWIZ- Will they play tonite vs. boston
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 1:25 PM
TAG FLIP
i feel ur pain man. exams are killing me too. and the fact i work full time (which most of the time im on here blogging if you noticed from morning till the afternoon)
but good luck on those exams. Are u filipino?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 1:28 PM
The audio is up.
It all depends on whether AD gets his physical passed by New Orleans in time. The guys were at shootaround but did not partkae as the trade is not completed until AD passes the physical.
Comment from millie mill
Time December 11, 2008 at 1:32 PM
I know this is off topic but I think the only reason Stevenson is playing right now is because of his consecutive starts. I think he is hurting and really needs to rest but continue to play though the pain, it’s really hurting his game.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 1:37 PM
A quick note, I don’t think Javaris Crittenton has stopped smiling since arriving in DC. He is estatic to be here. At the same time, Mike James is very very very happy as well. They both are looking forward to the opportunity to see more playing time and help the Wizards dig out of this hole.
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 1:39 PM
i would be smiling to if i was a wizards haha but hey thats me 
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Sportzwiz,
There seems to be a problem with Javaris’ audio
Comment from WizardsExtreme
Time December 11, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Javaris sounds excited and I like that!
Whats a brother go to do to get a link added to the blog here? We are the ONLY dedicated Wizards community forum, how about some love?
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Javaris sounds like hes confident. Im excited to see how he plays.
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 1:57 PM
SportzWiz, that’s great to hear! I’m glad they are both happy to be here.
slwiz, thanks for sharing that you are a female! I hid my “identity” for a while until the avatar. I don’t know, I just felt like an outsider or something, liking a “man’s” sport. And you, too, millie mill!
I’m happy Antonio is going to back up CP3! How cool is that! I’m going to miss him, but I think he really lucked out!
I’m looking forward to tonight!
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 2:02 PM
onto tonights game i hope blatche stays focus. he usually defends KG pretty well. i hope we really used domnic tonight in stopping the “hottest” player. its going to be exciting. i just hope we dont get blown out on national tv.
gbkdc
nothing wrong with being a female and loving our beloved wizards i got my gf to love the wizards. but then she fell in love with NY. lol.
Comment from millie mill
Time December 11, 2008 at 2:04 PM
No, I’m not a female. Mille mill is a nickname I picked up in the military because of my last name.
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time December 11, 2008 at 2:06 PM
hey millie mill i kind of agree that stevenson is only playing because of his consecutive starts. he is through pain but i think he is still a decent as a starter. he has been doing everything well except shooting. we need him to start because we need a spark off the bench (Nick Young).
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 2:42 PM
Oh, sorry, Millie Mill! Someone thought you were a female!
Thanks, aznzero, that is what happened to me! My husband would watch games, scream and holler at the TV, and I wanted to see what the big to-do was about. Well, now I’m the one on the blog, not him, and scheduling my plans around games, etc. My fave is Caron, though!
Comment from koop1122
Time December 11, 2008 at 2:52 PM
birthdays today and a win against the celtics would be a great present… hah, i hate all boston teams
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 2:59 PM
For you, slwiz:
http://www.bulletsforever.com/2008/12/11/667908/dee-brown-is-blessed
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 3:04 PM
koop1122-happy bday!! and gbkdc-is in the building, remember first cell phone then laptop ok, we get a win you must continue the trend.
Comment from koop1122
Time December 11, 2008 at 3:05 PM
i like this trade too… i think people that are doubting this trade are going to be surprised with james ability to score and his toughness on D. no secret that we needed some scoring in the backcourt… so i think the switch of AD and james benefits us and then we get javaris too whose a young athletic guard who could help
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 3:23 PM
koop1122
Happy Birthday! A win against the defending champs would be the best present!
TAG FLIP
thats cool. its rare finding a full one like me. what can we say? other nationalities love us.
gbkdc
your husband sounds like me, screaming, clapping, yelling at the tv haha. except im not married cuz im only 19 (yes im young but been a fan my whole life!) and my gf is just like you except you like caron.
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Jeff, I GOT DIS!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 3:49 PM
i hope they prove me wrong i would be happy to be wrong about how good 2 guys are going to be for us as far as the game gose we beat them 3 times last year and they got that 13 game win streek and i think its our time we make some huge noise here and take there streek on TNT and use that to get our “you cant stop us” swag back…
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 11, 2008 at 3:53 PM
i know man. not to mention your boy arenas went to manila over the summer, n they loved him over there.
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 4:49 PM
yea i was so happy when he wrote a blog about the philippines!! man they made him feel like a rock star!
Comment from ericw
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:06 PM
i was driving somewhere and saw a street sign for South Young Street (”S Young St”) so i’m assuming there’s an authentic “N Young St” road sign out there… only i can’t remember where i was driving.
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:08 PM
SportzWiz,
Anyword if Daniels passed the physical?
Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:09 PM
haha thats funny ericw.
i just bought a “Washington Wizards Way” Street sign last month.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:13 PM
should know the status very soon. Nothing yet however.
Comment from ericw
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:20 PM
i thought it was pretty funny what deshawn said about KG talking to himself. KG drives me nuts, like is he legitimately crazy? i wonder if he’s like that when he’s at home like getting really amped up and screaming and yelling when he finds out he’s having his favorite meal and stuff.
i find the celtics really easy to dislike – paul pierce and kendrik perkins really bother me too.
plus i don’t like the idea of trading for a bunch of stars and winning right away, i would rather watch a team that tries to build through acquiring young talent, much like the wizards are apparently trying to do. i don’t know anything about crittenton tho, i’m looking forward to seeing him play, hopefully he can perform well and get some decent minutes soon.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:26 PM
Sportwiz-Has Haywood been ruled out for the entire season? Is there a chance he can come back this year?
Comment from neal
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:28 PM
Yes, Tom, I guess James isn’t all that cheap – I’m sure he’ll exercise his option. But I’m betting he’ll be more productive than Daniels – mostly because he’s healthier. I really think not enough importance is given to durability, or lack of it, in evaluating players.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Tom and Neal-it seems in the past that Mike James has been a cancer in the locker room and with coaches, do you guys think he is worth the gamble? Again the trade is done and I want him and Javaris to do well…really curious to see how this plays out especially when Gil gets back
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:37 PM
What do you guys think the starting lineup will be tonight if the noobs (James and Javaris) can’t go? I’m thinking
juan, d-steve, caron, tawn, mcgee
Anyone think NY should start over Juan?
Comment from millie mill
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:38 PM
I don’t know about James being a cancer in the locker room, but I do think the Wizards need someone to have a little meanness in them. Our team is a little too nice.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:38 PM
TagFlip-it has been reported that Juan will start tonight, so Nick will come off the bench
Comment from M2
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:39 PM
PHX is in need of a 13th… & that 13th needs to be a PG that can get up & down… Maybe they’ll grab Dee & make you all happy?
Everyone: think of Crit as a Nick Young (only a couple years younger in age & with a little less NBA exp) or a Jared Baylis (a top ten pick stuck on Portlands bench because they are so deep) or even a Larry Hughes… He’s a combo guard like those three with similar size etc.
NOT a combo guard like Steph Curry (6′1″ / 180) is “supposedly” gonna be.
Crit just needs some minutes… Like every good young prospect, he tears the summer leagues up playing against NBA guys his age & exp level… & has a pretty good hoops resume at every level thus far. His upside could be ridiculous…
I have friends in LA’s front office that have been trying / wanting to get him back since the Pau trade.
Comment from millie mill
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:40 PM
I think the starting line-up will be as you stated above, but I think it should be Stevenson, Young, Butler, Jamison, and McGee.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:41 PM
millie mill-I agree we need some toughness, Mike James is talented and given time he can put up numbers, however make no mistake there is a reason why he has seen a few teams in the NBA, my hopes for him is simple team and attitude, ball skills he has that hands down.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:45 PM
millie mill-I know when I played ball, I cared about being a starter, then as I got older I cared about being on the floor at winning time, so hopefully no matter who starts it comes down to who get’s the meaningful minutes (i.e. McGee) Should be a great game tonight, so let me be the first to say I expect the Wizards to win tonight, and get that “swag” back.
Comment from FLOYDBT
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:46 PM
Im loving this trade and i cant wait to see another one hopefully soon but i really feel we should look to trade Etan and Pech
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:46 PM
i would have dixon over young any day of the week. NY and d-song are your 2 big sparks off the bench. you don’t want to change that.
hopefully the noobs can play tonight though. we need all the help we can get. if anything i’d have james active and crit inactive, that way pech can finally get some playing.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:49 PM
When it rains it pours!! I’ve lost my computer for a few days. No internet connection. Some kind of configuration problem says Comcast as right now I’m using my roomie’s laptop which is networked to my PC in our apartment. Later tonight I’ll try and go upstairs to blog and listen to the radio blog cast!! It’s nice that we have the computer room to use for this apt comlex.
I’m not sure which brought more warmth the link gdkdc posted or jake the snakes words. I think SportZWiz and Dave sensed how truley appreciative and humble Dee is. He’s genuine and real. And he does feel blessed. I never ever would have gotten this involved with the NBA if it weren’t for him. He does seem to be bringing the best out in me of my love of HOOPS and my basketball knowledge. True it’s not alot but there is some there and the more I try and learn the more depth I obtain.
The links about the new players are appreciated. As I was saying earlier I’m always in catch up mode it seems like.
SportzWiz and tom yeah I did take offense at that term marginal. guess I didn’t understand the context. Maybe the same when Jeff used the word “experiment” and I think it was chenier fan saying something that was so close to dee’s being let go I may have over reacted. sorry.
So Marginal just means being in the lower part of something. Like right now the Wiz and Memphis and Charlotte oh I think about 8 teams are “terrible” from the sporting news. “Terrible” could mean marginal? It just means they aren’t “top” like the celtics, lakers, cavs, spurs and i think they mentioned a 5th team?
I do want the new players to be involved quickly; but just not at the expense of the chemistry we’ve been working so hard to develop!! I need to listen to those audios; you all sounded pumped off of their excitement of being in DC. Thanks for posting them. This may have typos as I’m not really double checking this in word like I would usually do in my own PC. Game time only a few hours away!! How are they looking!! Go Wiz.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Juan will start.
Regarding Brendan he will have his cast off December 22nd. But it will be awhile before he will play. The reported prognosis was 4 to 6 months which should be between February and April.
He made a comment yesterday that he doesn’t like to set dates. When the doctor’s say he can comeback, he will be out on the court.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:51 PM
Floydbt-from what was in the Post today, it looks like Etan and AD have been on the block since Oct, if we can somehow move the “Poet” I would be happy, only because of his contract not the person. I actually think Deshawn will play better, his shot is not falling but he will bring the D and attack the boards, and he is not afraid to mix it up, and his contract I believe is a good one for the Wizards. If Nick can become complete on the defensive side of the ball, he will be the starter sooner than later, IMO.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Sportzwiz-thank you for that update on Haywood, since you are up close and personal, lol. Do you get the sense that if we make a playoff run that he will be back this year? Also coach Tap has said (as it relates to Gilbert) that there is a script for him to return, what does he mean? Something he needs to see? Defensive assignments, what?
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Tom i think marginal has alot to do with unproven; not seen? so with DC fans Dee was unproven or not seen? I think that’s what was so hard for me because I have seen him at his best (and worst) so that was tough. I don’t think he ever really found his niche in dc either. In one of his blogs he sorta alluded to that. I do understand about different levels, too. HS, college, developmental league, Europe, NBA; it all is different level. I do agree, his 3 pointer is vital. He says that too. He trying hard to develop that. Hopefully he’ll be someplace to work on that and I believe it’s getabigboy talking about getting a big for JaVale to work with; it’s kinda the same thing. Even these pros need some more instruction and development. It’s not a bad thing.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:02 PM
slwiz-you have a great memory, I did use the term “experiment” and it was not a slight to Dee, I meant him in a starting role, I really believed he would be much better with the 2nd unit, as a change of pace and tempo player, not to mention the chemisty he and McGee had together. Dee is great at feeding the post and getting into the lane, and he is truly a pass first PG, so as I have said like others he will land soon I am sure.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:02 PM
I know I’m spending alot of time on certain subjects but i feel if I get a better understanding and sense of Tom and Jeff and Neal maybe it will help me contribute more; i won’t get so upset. So bear with me!!
I see Juan is starting. Cool. I’m truly hoping he and JaVale can be that edge for the starters. For now I believe the bench points we had against Detroit would be best for Boston. I could be wrong. I just sense having a two pronged upbeat excited attack would help the Wiz.
I never doubted Haywood wouldn’t be back in time for the playoffs. If our present bigs keep developing and Brendon can get some games under his belt for rythm and chemistry; maybe the Cavs can be beaten and round 2 seen!! (If not more!!!)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:05 PM
slwiz-well said and I agree with you, been a crazy year thus far, but as the old saying goes, “It’s not how you start, It’s how you finish?”
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:07 PM
So how much of Dee does James and Javaris provide? I mean I know they replaced dee due to their scoring and size and 7 years in the league and alethic youth to be developed. But can they rebound and steal and be pesky? LOL will they be able to contribute to the assists and think about TEAM first; all dee’s attributes? Could be only time will tell; but these are things we did give up; but i do believe the size and scoring abilities are a big factor for us. We need some offense with our defense!! Esecially tonight!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Crazy is an understatement! Go wiz!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:11 PM
It really comes down to the doctor’s on both Gil and Brendan.
When they are given the ok they will play.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:14 PM
SportzWiz-thanks again for the update…..Well I am sure the guys are pumped about the game tonight, not to mention a national game, I really believe this is our biggest game of the season, a make or break we could ride a win to go on a run, with a win over the NBA’s best!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:28 PM
I think Blatche will have a big game tonight, he loves playing against KG (his idol) and really look for the Wizards to win the battle of the backcourts as well as bench production, all of which equals a Wizards win!
Comment from koop1122
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:34 PM
Butler vs. Pierce is what i’m looking forward to… CB is always solid but i think he’s starting to get that killer instinct back that he had last year
did the news come in on AD’s physical yet?
Comment from tarik8811
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:38 PM
yeah dave any news on AD?
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:46 PM
im watching WPL on CSN, they’ve said AD went to the doctor today but have heard nothing of his status other than that.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:47 PM
watch WPL or sportsnite on CSN… ur prolly gonna hear something on there before gametime tonight.
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 6:56 PM
GO WIZ!!! (From phone!!!)
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:03 PM
Oh yeah, Caron and Pierce were really going at each other last year! Those were some exciting games!
Comment from tarik8811
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:04 PM
i see a close game tonight maybe 105-99 for wizzz of courseeeeeeeeeee
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:05 PM
gbkdc-I knew you and the phone would come through in the clutch!
Comment from tarik8811
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:08 PM
yeahhhh good newsss for us maybe we re going to see our new guys get some time
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:13 PM
I know we will see Mike James, not sure about Javaris it would be nice though.
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:14 PM
Yay! I’m going to laptop for game, this phone blogging is lame!
Comment from wtop
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:16 PM
Csn should have an update at 6:30 on sportsnite Hopefully Dave or Glen can get us a update as well if Crittendon and James play tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:20 PM
gbkdc-counting on you!
Comment from Bmack34
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:22 PM
I will truly miss AD. It’s unfortunate things became this strained that we had ship out a great player and guy. I’m not too fond of mike James. His past has cluttered with echoes of selfishness. He’s definently a shoot first PG. Well see how it goes. Let’s go Wiz! I see a victory tonight for us!!
Comment from Hando
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:39 PM
hey guys.
First of all I like the trade. Just felt like something needed to be done. Hope that AD will have a nice couple of years in NO. I always liked the way he drove to the basket without any regard to human life. He was a great player and I’m sure he was a great guy in the locker room. Wish him the very best in his future career.
Not sure what to think of Javaris and Mike. Need to see them play a couple of games. maybe then I’ll have a better view on their strengths and weaknesses. Still like it though.
And no way I see a win tonight. But I still believe. Every game is winnable. IN TAP I TRUST.
GO ZEPHYRS!!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:49 PM
are we wearing the zephyr jerseys again tonight? or just the same old white ones? anyone know if we’re wearing the goldies at home at all this year?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:52 PM
Interview with CRITT on CSN right now
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:52 PM
He’s already close friends with NY….great!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:53 PM
BOTH ARE PLAYING TONIGHT!!
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time December 11, 2008 at 7:59 PM
awesome…
Nick is a charater..i’d find it hard for him not to get along with ppl..
Comment from dmac
Time December 11, 2008 at 8:01 PM
i know one thing whoever has the most points tonight will win the game. let’s go wiz make it 2 straight wins.that’s all we are asking for tonight.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 8:28 PM
Well the speakers up her in the computer room work so I can hear the blogcast!! But….I just read the game is on TNT so ya all know I got ta take advantage of National TV!!
Just heard the audio of Javaris. Interesting that he’s a point guard but can play the 2. Doesn’t know much of the team except he feels he can contribute and knows Nick! What else does he need to know at this time anyway!! But also he’s wanting to get into the playbook and into the film room so he’s willing to work. Those are all good signs.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Tap just spoke, the two new acquistions will be active.
He said he has a couple different plans for the game on when or if they will play, as I stated before sounds like Mike James will see more time between the two based on experience and knowledge of the system.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 8:38 PM
“One of the hardest things in the world is change but I’m embracing it.” He’s really happy to be in a different situation. He sounds alot like Dee in that the DNP doesn’t mean he can’t offer something. He already is using “we” and “us” so he’s already embracing Washington. He know CB3 off the court in his personal life with his wife. That helps. And he has a sense of humor. He wants to lead; great quality for a point guard.
Should Mike James start rather than Juan? I mean the chemistry is there for Juan and the bench now. Or is Juan being shaped for the starting guard! I bet the later; only time will tell. Also just saw SportzWiz comment so yeah Juan is starting point guard for now. Could change with knowledge and work ethic.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:05 PM
7:47 PM…Dave and Glenn checking in court side….defense will be key in 16 of 19 games Wizards have allowed opponents to shoot 50%…starters are in…Celtics will have Rondo, Ray Allen, Kendrick Perkins, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett…Wizards have Juan Dixon, DeShawn Stevenson, Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison, JaVale McGee
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:05 PM
james and crittenton likely will see some action…assistant coach Wes Unseld took them on the practice court to go over some of the offense
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:13 PM
GO WIZARDS….
poor celtics dont know what they’re in for
Comment from Reuben
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Here we go wizards!! I feel it tonight!!!!!!
Comment from wtop
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:14 PM
I think in a few games Mike James will start
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:14 PM
It’s pretty exciting to have the new guys ready to play tonight. This is really a big upgrade for the backcourt. Maybe Deshawn has been pressing on his 3’s because he felt pressure to make up the slack for Roger. Now with Mike James around, there is another 3-ball shooter.
Anyhow, I’m looking forward to see Dom on Pierce or Allen and shut them down. I think the Celts are going to take a beating tonight.
Go Wiz!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:15 PM
glenn consor here: Keys: no second shots, close off the lane , pound the offensive boards, limit Celts to one shot, close out on Pierce, and find 3 point shooters
Comment from wtop
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:15 PM
What time will listen live be up
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:18 PM
welcome aboard everyone….again talking with ed tapscott before.. he has to figure out how to work in james and crittenton in this game…but excited about possibilities going forward
Comment from wtop
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Anybody have listen live working
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:19 PM
chenier fan good call on domenic mcguire…ed tapscott…in the pre game which is on the air right now ed tapscott talking about defensive possibiities with mcguire
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:21 PM
I’m back on the laptop!
Okay… I want to see DMAC shutting people down! That’s really what I want to see, some tough, mean, nasty defense from Dom! Let’s get going!
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Hey y’all, good mornin’ ;>
Really late/early game (2am-5am),…but can’t miss this one. Go beat the celtics, go new guys show your skills!
If any other “foreign” blogger or something doesn’t have a videostream…say so, it’s on TNT high-def. stream tonight!
greetz,
GO WIZARDS!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:27 PM
try this if listen live link doesnt work
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=WVIEAM
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:29 PM
well Barkley gave us O chance to win this game.. an i still fail to see why they even let this guy talk he has a buch of bull packed up and hands it out to every team but the ones he wants he said that some one should have knocked the crap outa melo and was callin us thugs when we did it to LBJ
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:29 PM
Charles says we have ZERO chance of winning this game…
Its funny when he makes predictions so confidently and does not admit when he is wrong.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Charles Barkey loves the Wizards and thinks that the trade gives us a aero chance of winning tonight, classic
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:31 PM
Alright Dave and Glenn, let’s get a win tonight, thanks again for the blog action
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:32 PM
McGee for 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:32 PM
that the way to start
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:33 PM
gbkdc, all credit goes to you, buckets for CB3
Comment from wtop
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:33 PM
LETS GO WIZARDS LETS GO WIZARDS Why are you all so far of the actual game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:35 PM
Caron has it going early
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:36 PM
rondo a good defender
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:37 PM
caronb nice attack
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:38 PM
Ray Allen is on fire
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:39 PM
man that was a harsh call he jumped into his arm
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:39 PM
Ok allen needs to be stopped!!! Also my laptop is dead so phone only.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:39 PM
And we gotta watch those fouls. Calm down on the D…c’mon guys!
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Put DMAC on ray
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:40 PM
I hope we go to the zone early tonight, Dave and Glenn
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Reggie miller tryed to date McGees mom lol she turned him down
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:41 PM
looks like McGee will get some extended run tonight, he is into the game, maybe we will see Blatche and McGee together
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:42 PM
slow start for Juan thus far
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:43 PM
2nd chance points hurting
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:43 PM
Jamison for 3
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:43 PM
If CB3 and Antawn are hot tonight we’re good to go!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:44 PM
that was a bad call no way i know DS has been off but give him a brake on that
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:45 PM
PUT JAVARIS IN!!!
HAHA
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:45 PM
DMAC!! McGee looks good, and of course cb3. Poor dshawn w/fouls. Barkley is a blowhard!!! Zero chance, why even bother to watch the game??
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Wiz4Life-I agree she have got that call
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Glenn here: Cheier fan, Wiz will try to change defenses on the fly, man, zone, 3/4 court pressure, traps, etc
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:46 PM
gbkdc-is in the building we gotta get you on the laptop so we can pull out the win tonight, maybe in the 2nd half
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:47 PM
should get to see that McGee Dray combo tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:48 PM
I would love to see Rondo take jumpers all night, keep him out of the lane
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:50 PM
I was on it for a few minutes but it overheated. Piece of junk.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:50 PM
Please go to ZONE!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:50 PM
Pretty Cool,
I was listening to the game (1st time listening on Radio since blogging) on the way home. Heard bloggers names, Phemy and Chenier fan mentioned. That was a pretty cool experience after watching everyone blog.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:52 PM
well guys another slow start has been are MO all year, so that being said I am sure we have a few runs in us tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:53 PM
great to have you jeff malon 1990 it is 22-7 celtics run
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:53 PM
EPMD is back!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:54 PM
need better ball movement
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:55 PM
thanks Dave and Glenn, need to get the ball in the post, work the inside out, get some open looks on the 3pt line
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:55 PM
thats what we need from Juan right down the lane
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Great drive Juan, that may get him going
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Man Dray is playing well, with the J on KG
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:59 PM
wow thats starting to tick me off they called the same thing on the other end BS
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Really concerned with us giving 36 so far in the 1st, we gotta lock down on D, and see if we can get out on the break
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:00 PM
2nd chance pints story celtic s 11-2 in that quarter
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Wizards have not scored in 5 minutes
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:00 PM
yeah..time to toughen up the D, and start a “little” run!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:02 PM
ok guys we really, really are going to need the bench tonight, they have to play better than we did against the Pistons (which is saying something since they scored 59)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:03 PM
mike james
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Glenn I guess they will look to improve what coach wants in the 2nd qtr
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:04 PM
We can beat these guys!!! Come on Wiz. It’s the little things!!! Rebound. Box out!! Grip the ball. Hustle!!!! Stop shooting out side. Movement!!! Let’s go Wiz. You can beat these guys if you’ll play HOOPS!!! Believe in yourselves and get some swagger. They right now are just plain out hustlin ya all!!! GO WIZ!!
Comment from Reuben
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:05 PM
wow already
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:05 PM
let’s go Wizards, pick it up!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:05 PM
pierce 8 attempts from the free throw line
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:06 PM
man I do not like the match up Darius on Pierce
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:06 PM
need to drive the ball i know KG is down there but he can block em all i think
Comment from Reuben
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:08 PM
TNT IS NOT LIVE GO ON NBA.COM AND IT IS AHEAD OF IT!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:08 PM
The Celtics so far are playing in another gear, the Wizards have to get some energy, need a big play, dunk, steal something to get them going
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:10 PM
It seems as though the rotation is tighter this game, I hope we can get the young guys in to see if we can get back onto this game
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:10 PM
yah, too much second effort points by the celtics, to few rebounds by the wizards!
We don’t seem to be “in” the game yet…cmon!
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:11 PM
another slow start, against a good team.
We came back against Detroit so i aint giving up
Comment from Reuben
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:12 PM
TNT DOES NOT HAVE THE GAME LIVE!! GO ON NBA.COM AND IT IS AHEAD OF IT!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:12 PM
No we will make a run, we just have not matched the Celtics play, there energy and effort. Not sure why????
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:14 PM
dont know but there 2 guys on Caron we need that 3rd guy to bust em open
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:14 PM
jeff, you are right starting about 3 minutes before the end of 1st quarter they switched it into Defensive gear and are still out playin’ us. CB3 has to pass more to show Mike to pass more; not so much on his dribble. Much harder to chase after the ball than a dribbler.
We are trying to plug the middle; lots better effort in that direction.
Hey glen how about getting that guy to chart our passes again!! TNT coverage here is so so but all they are talking about is us losing. Show some pride and heart and effort guys. Let’s go!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:16 PM
where is the ball movement???????????????????????????/
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Okay, back on laptop.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm… where is DMAC?
I hope Caron is okay! That’s the last thing we need… another injury.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:17 PM
there is none and James is not passing the ball
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:17 PM
guys Mike James has come in gunning, it is great when they are falling but man when it’s not, uggggghhhh, Wizards shooting 36%
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Glenn what do we need to do to get back in this game?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Deshawn needs to be on the bench, he is not having a good game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:20 PM
celtics miss ed six staright…but so di wizards
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:21 PM
put people on the floor who can shoot the ball i dont see anyone who can shoot but nick and AJ
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:21 PM
the guys just watching the gil vid or what…what a timeout lol
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:21 PM
No one really seems to be having a good game tonight. At least, on our team, that is.
Mike James just needs to get comfortable, I’m sure he is nervous. Hopefully if he comes back in, it will be better.
I wish all this rain was snow!
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Stevenson has got to be the next one to go. I am sorry. Bad shots, missed shots on top of that and WAY TO MANY turnovers.
Also, what its Tap doing with Stevenson at the point. Put someone in with Young, like I dont know, Crittenton! You are down 20, shake it up, i dont care if he doesnt know the plays or whatever
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:22 PM
where is DMAC, Blatche, McGee, Dixon, Young….Caron and Jamison need to be on the bench, the young guys have to get us back in this game period, get it close and let the vets come in and close the game
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:23 PM
we just gotta get this half over
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:24 PM
gkbdc-snow will be around soon enough
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:24 PM
yes, but CB3 and Stevenson on the bench; get the pass first ones out there. Keep Darius and get Dom and McGee back in. They need to get these guys slowed down and outside shots isn’t cutting it
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:25 PM
We are going to one on one basketball, against a great defense NOT GOOD
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:25 PM
10 wizards turnovers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:25 PM
26 pts, when was the last time we scored?????
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:26 PM
There are only two passes or so, before taking a shot
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:26 PM
How many assists do we have as a team???
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:27 PM
We just passed a lot but no matter…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Glenn I said it earlier in the blog, the bench play, I think our bench is just as good as the Celtics, after the last 8 misses, Juan for 2
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:28 PM
finally we get a shot!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Ray allen going down the middle????
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:28 PM
whats up with the d
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:29 PM
I would atleast like to see someone flop, rather than ray allen go down the middle….can he still dunk?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:29 PM
defense, “you talkin’ about defense”, lol..
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:30 PM
THOMAS OMG!!!
I cant stand when he is on the court. It is literally 4 on 5 on both ends. Theres not reason to give him the ball on O, and on D he is way too undersized and cant hang on to rebounds
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:31 PM
every time we have a good game, we come back and play terribly
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Nick is trying to get defensive rebounding position; he got bumped hard and made his fouls. Keep tryin’ guy!!!
TV guys say we need to come together as a team. If we can see it why can’t the staff!! Also No Blatche or Dom or McGee is he just waiting for 2nd half push? Maybe, darn have they been down 23+ points before?
Comment from Blevins360
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:31 PM
ya thomas is pretty bad
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:32 PM
You know as much as I disagree w\ Charles Barkley and his views on my beloved Wizards, I will say he made a point about protecting the lane and pride I agree with, I see nobody on our team that will put someone on there butt of they drove the lane, set a tone on D, would love to see somebody assume that roll, like for my old school fans Charles Jones, Rick Mahorn, Ruland, Ben Wallace, etc.
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:32 PM
why is thomas on the court?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:35 PM
I have nothing against Etan, but why is he playing and not McGee? Nice play by Juan to CB3
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Well, in Thomas’s defense, now that the whole world knows that he’s being shopped around, at least he is still showing effort.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Is Pesch inactive again tonight?
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:36 PM
MAN I MISS HAYWOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I MEAN THE CAPS LOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from Blevins360
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:36 PM
dixons a beast
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:37 PM
My cable reception is screwed up because of a storm — the TV is on for 2 seconds and then off for 2 seconds. You would be surprised how frustrating it is!
I can see enough to tell that we are playing just horribly. But, it’s giving me a headache w/ all the on and off, so I’m done for tonight. We won’t be coming back against these guys, but that’s not why I’m giving up. I just can’t handle the cable problem.
Keep the faith. Hope Crittenton gets some minutes, even if it’s just to give guys a rest.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:37 PM
dixon is the only one playing with heart, wow….gkbdc I miss Gil, pride please guys
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Jeff, we have DMAC for that!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:38 PM
61 pts wow, c’mon Wizards
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:38 PM
way too many turnovers
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Class is out for recess
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:39 PM
gkbdc…you really have to wondeer why DMAC has gotten zero minutes
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Tom, I think I feel the same way you do, but my cable is fine!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:40 PM
They showed why they are world champions. Everyone that came on the court knew their roles and just went all out.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:40 PM
…just let the young guys play now, maybe give the new guys some play-practice, and see how it works out. And let McGee play, maybe we can get at least some highlight-dunks 
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:41 PM
we cant come out with 2 good games in a row, i dont get
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:41 PM
no one showed up to play and the ones who did dont get time on the floor Caron is locked down and AJ cant do a thing with out the ball they better come out strong.. we need a coach i dont think its a good idea to stick with tap he is going to mess the team up for the next coach needs to get started for next year
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:42 PM
W4L you couldn’t be more on point. sorry guys i was out for all but the last 90 seconds of the first half, but it doesn’t look pretty. looks like boston will be winning their 13th straight tonight, unless we pull a miracle out of our butts in the 2nd half. have the new guys played any?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:42 PM
this is for the fans on the board….We have seen this before the Wizards play a great game, then follow it up with an egg! We play the young guys against the Pistons, in this game limited minutes and no DMAC?? When we move the ball and play d, we win, when we go one on one, and don’t protect the paint we lose, not sure what is going on? McGee played extended good minutes in the 1st, then noting in the 2nd??
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:43 PM
great point jeffmalone1990
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:44 PM
i know, mcgee played well so where is he?
Comment from neal
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:44 PM
One half is enough for me. Lousy defense, uninspired offense. The worst, however, is lack of hustle for loose balls. After the first couple of minutes we looked like a beaten team already.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:45 PM
That was one pathetic half. The Celts are good, but not that good. The Wiz are making a joke of themselves. I hope they can make a game of it in the second half. At least be competitive.
Poor Deshawn. He keeps getting worse. He can’t even complete passes.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:45 PM
I’m sorry but we may be outmaned but we are not playing as a team. If they would pull together and play competitly like they believed they were worth something; show some pride they could get this managable. But if the TV commentators are saying the Wiz are waiting for Gil to come back; that’s crazy; we have the bench that has enthusiasm and heart and guts and the desire to compete; get them in, not these outside jump shooters. And get Javaris in because James is a dribbler and has very little pass first mentality
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Im so fustrated because i was feeling confident about tonites game, like usual, the team doesn’t come ready to play
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:48 PM
I know as a fan we all have ways to fix the problem, I cannot believe that Tap or the coaching staff cannot see the same things or cannot fix it. So I ask you the fans, “What is the idenity of the Wizards?” What can we say we are night in and night out? I do understand, only on the defensive end of the court why we have not had a consistent play on the defensive end.
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:48 PM
what do u guys think the line up is for the 2nd half
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:49 PM
is javaris active tonight or is pecherov active?
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:49 PM
i believe javaris is active
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Play the bench only w\ Juan, get Javaris and Mike some time out there, no Caron or Jamison in the 2nd half, unless we get it close enough for a win, the young guys need the playing time.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Not to be funny, but to answer the question, the identity is Gil. The commentators say it, we say we can’t wait for him to get back, so he is the identity.
Comment from zbp18
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Halftime, Wiz look like they’re using the old ” Rope-a-Dope” plan to win the game.(that only worked for Ali) Etan sighting but no D-Mac?????? they clearly need his REBOUNDING AND ENERGY to get things going!
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:52 PM
where is songalia
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:52 PM
dcbutler-if that is the case, we as a franchise are not good
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:53 PM
is gilbert ever coming back
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Dave I hope so, my conern for my beloved home team, is ENERGY and EFFORT it is scary that in every game it is a topic, in the past we had it at least on offense and some on D, but this year no swagger, energy, confidence, wow. Play with pride, the Celtics are the best in the NBA however with how we are playing is NO EXCUSE
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:55 PM
yes arenas should be back… there is talk of early january watched him make shot after shot from just enter inside the center circle during warm up
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:55 PM
I can’t complain about the coaching anymore. Each time it’s the same thing. EG is watching the games just like us. I’m sure we have to be patient (and possibly wait for next year), since Ed is the man for the rest of the year. I’m just looking at the development of the team as a whole. The total fight shows up one game, hides the next. THAT in itself shows if they are ready to rise in this league.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:56 PM
lets see if we see domenic mcguire as a defensive spark
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:58 PM
dcbutler-the only way to develop the young guys you have is to PLAY THE YOUNG GUYS, if the vets are not giving you what you need, get them out of the game. The best teams in the NBA usually have great bench play, however in our case???
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:58 PM
If we dont start with a run, im gettin back to homework
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Dave and Glenn what can the Wizards do in the 2nd half to get into this game?
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Like I said, i dont care if Crittenton might not know the plays real well, but put him with Young in the backcourt, that will get you some points.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Yeah, but we know who our energy guys are, but if they aren’t getting any time, what can we do?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Wizards 6 assists and 11 turnovers in the 1st half
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:00 PM
i wanna see the coach yell at them get mad tell them right to there face play the game
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:01 PM
we have to do much better with the turnovers or there is no way we get back in this game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Juan and McGee start off playing well in the 2nd half
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:02 PM
here comes energy with the young guys, gotta keep that up
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:03 PM
at least we are making shots
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Would love for the Wizards to get a defensive enforcer
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:04 PM
no defense
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:04 PM
…and i would like the see javaris for deshawn!
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:04 PM
jeffmalone1990- who do u have in mind
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:05 PM
best movement of the night
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:05 PM
great ball movement, Juan for 3, Juan is the only one playing w\ energy and a steal, than CB3 for 2
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:05 PM
playing more as a team right now….glad to see it
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:05 PM
lets make a run boys
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:06 PM
yeah, love the ballmovement. Now get the D going..and we have a shot!
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:06 PM
offensive rebounds are key
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:07 PM
great move McGee
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:07 PM
come on yall you know we gotta be down 20 before we fight back
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:08 PM
great play but were is the d
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:08 PM
too many second chances for the celtics
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Dixon is really playing well now guys
Comment from neal
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:08 PM
I’m still worried that Tapscott is too nice a guy (like Jordan) to get these guys playing D. Our big 3 and Young are all sub-par defenders, and it’s not because they don’t have the natural ability.
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:08 PM
ok keep javale in please.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:09 PM
thats what im talking about lets gettt it
Comment from SportzWiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:09 PM
like its been all season, the Wizards dont quit.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:10 PM
I REALLY believe Ed is telling these guys, they just have to go execute. AND talk on D….All those back doors and passes are making me dizzy
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:10 PM
I guess if we ever played this way for 48 minutes we will win some games
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:10 PM
is that right; on defense can JaVale use his arms and hands when he’s getting backed down? If so; why isn’t he being told this?
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:11 PM
gotta still play hard, not give up ticky tack fouls liks that last one on dray. if your gonna take the charge step in front of him, don’t hip-check him cause ur gonna get called on for that.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:12 PM
juan dixon 3 steals
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Jordan even said he told Javale how to play on the blocks, he just didn’t go out and do it….maybe that’s a reason for less minutes….it’s more to the game than a highlight film.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:12 PM
some one is going to have to play rondos right hand he dose not go left so play him right and keep him outa the lane
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:12 PM
21 piints half way through this third to match first quarter total
Comment from slwiz
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:12 PM
I know we can win games with these young players!! If all the organization is doing is holding on till Gil gets back no wonder the CB3 is out there shooting shooting shooting. Unbelievable he just ignores the post player to stay on the perimeter. No way!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:12 PM
CB3-like a Wilcox type (a big body, somebody to set a great pick) and mix it up a bit, hustle guy..
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:12 PM
I just can’t tell when something is a foul or not. It is so hard to see for me. But that McGee call seemed pretty bad to me.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Would love to see McGee and Blatche together, give CB3 and Jamison a break
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:14 PM
I can see 21 points, with all the layups
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Dixon again!!!!
Comment from zbp18
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Eat’em up Juan!
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Dixon with some energy!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:15 PM
I wish they all played with Juan’s heart
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:15 PM
wow, bad shot
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Always nice to see us get a stop.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Juan is playing out of his mind, wow what a hustle play!!!
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:17 PM
JD…maaaaan! Why aren’t you always playing like that? MVP MVP 
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:18 PM
7 celtics turnovers 3rd quarter after 6 whole first half
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:18 PM
phemy-remember the DNP’s, crazy right
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:18 PM
hes doing his job if he dose that you could have gave mike james a gift bag and sent him home
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:19 PM
I know we are still in it but I really want to see J Critt
LOL
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:20 PM
That was my only issue with the trade, I do not want Juan to get caught up in the numbers game, the Wizards system suits his style of play! He plays with Pride and Heart, period
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:20 PM
wizbulletman you love rookies i bet you would love to see a all rokie team just go after it
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:20 PM
james dixon butler sonbgailia blatche
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:20 PM
yeah jeff, makes you thinking…”What if…”
But oh well ;>
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:21 PM
James? why no Young
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:22 PM
young not doing so well on D this game i think
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Juan has taken over this game at both ends!
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Boston still with far more rebounds, assists, even steals…gotta improve at these points. Rebounds esp.!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:23 PM
CB3 with the move of the night! to bad he got fouled
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:24 PM
The play of Juan has gotten CB3 going!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:26 PM
please put in Nick Young for James
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:27 PM
get james out of here, where is nick young. and why is he smiling like were winning…terrible first impression
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:27 PM
i second that JM1990 and then i 3rd it just to make sure
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Well, at least we put a dent in the lead.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:28 PM
had chances to get it under 10 but back in the game
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Wizards4Life
Well i like Javale, and i am really mad he is not in there. He got the run started. J Critt is a second year player, and i liked him going into the 2007 draft. I really want the young guys to get time, its like Tap is a EJ clone.
A Young/Critteton backcourt would make me happy
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:29 PM
So guys is this what it will be, James taking minutes from Young and DMAC? The players that are bringing it to me our CB3 and Dixon, so you need somebody else to come up big, I think Young, Blatche, and McGee should be in with CB3 and Dixon
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:30 PM
now would have been a good time to send in AD 
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:30 PM
mcguire is now in
Comment from zbp18
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:30 PM
James BUGS me (mike & lebron) pass the ball to Caron and get out the way!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:31 PM
James is getting extended minutes??? I do not like this line up with James, needs Dixon out there (at least in this game)
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Where’s J-critt
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Mike James please stop jackin’ shots, no ball movement!
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:33 PM
he needs to sit down
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:34 PM
AJ got mad at him just now he was like what are u doing
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:34 PM
J-critt isnt playing because he doesnt know any of our plays
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:34 PM
ok I am sold play the young guys in the 4th qtr, no Caron or Jamison
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:35 PM
DMAC for 3!!!!
Comment from Da_Big_Taba
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:35 PM
im really not liking mike james he just jacks up shots like chucky atkins
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:35 PM
MY MAN DMAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FOUL AWAY FOR ALL I CARE!
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:37 PM
oh damn.
We need Caron to take over the game now or something. We were close to 10….awww
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:37 PM
that part with mike james got in killed the game now we have to bring it back around it might be a little too late
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:37 PM
A lot of time left, but Boston is on cruise control.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:39 PM
House is on fire, for the love of the fans please Tap, play the young guys for the rest of the 4th….Ok Guys what do you think about Mike James now? I know it is the 1st game but what you see is what you get, a ball stopper who will get his shots up, it’s great when they fall, but when they don’t, it kills the team, no ball movement
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Tap is starting to kill me he is like CB3 is shooting good lets put in a guy who dose nothing but throw up bricks and we can bild a wall to block the hoop so none of our guys can score
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:39 PM
12-3 run celtics
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:39 PM
you think james jacks up shots, look at house. He just throw them up and they go in. Nothing is falling for james though. If you did not expect him to jack up shots, then you dont know who we just traded for.
I dont care if he doesnt know the plays, PUT J CRITT in and let him play. We are down 24 because ET doesnt know who to put in.
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:39 PM
1 assist, 0-6 Mike James…mh. guess he was trying too hard..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:40 PM
J-Critt should play
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:41 PM
get Caron and Jamison out of this game, we do not need an injury!
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:41 PM
wow house
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:42 PM
J-critt gotta know some plays he been going over them all day im sure.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:42 PM
James could jack it up as well if we were up by 17, but down 17?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:43 PM
LOL….They’re running plays??
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:44 PM
and why would tap pull young, i mean we are down 30, just play the younging give em some confidents
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:44 PM
get Jamison and CB3 out please Tap………………
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:44 PM
we need to let the young guy get in an play we are not going to bust this out
Comment from Phemy
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:44 PM
uh yeah…nice 3rd Q. Guess that’s it though….what a pity.
SOOO MUCH POTENTIAL….but lack of conversion.
But i love juan dixon’s game, he’s really starting to shine here.
And Mike James…well, he will hear some tough words, and pass the ball more next time, I’m not to hard on him just for now ;>
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Boston has cleared the bench time for us to do the same
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Jamison and Butler are still in the game?????????
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:46 PM
dcbutler can you believe that?
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:47 PM
i’d love 2 see
J-critt, young, DMac,blatche , mcgee
come on ed let em play game is over get the cb3 and jamison out b4 they hurt themselves forcing sumthing
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:47 PM
its time to fire EG and Tap an get a change there too lets be real that trade was bad firing EJ did nothing and we are still lost on both ends of the floor
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:48 PM
NickDaGift
I would love to see that lineup also
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Yeah, empty the bench…..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:48 PM
NickdaGift-please someone tell me, maybe Glenn and Dave (dcbutler357) Why are the Wizards 2 all stars still in this game?
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Sounds good to me, Nick.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:49 PM
crittenton
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:49 PM
We made a run w\ our best line up in the 3rd then we do not play that line up again in the game, Tap I am going to ride and die with you, love the Wizards no matter what
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Why Young had only 2 pts (no minutes)
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Are we going to win 2 games in a row this year
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:51 PM
rebounding big part of the story 41-22 celtics
Comment from zbp18
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:52 PM
I have a Question. Did we need to trade AD to get Javaris (JC) or could we have just given Memphis back their pick to get JC and not pick up Mike James.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:52 PM
they would have givin him up for the pick
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Dave and Glenn how about 59 bench points last game, and no minutes to those guys this game?? How many bench points do we have tonight?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:53 PM
JC needs to work on throwing harder passes
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Ok, philly next.
Comment from CB3
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:56 PM
is that tomorrow
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:56 PM
JC was compared to Gil? Better hit the weights, Gil doesn’t bounce off people like that.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Philly Saturday
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:57 PM
infact they did Give him up for the pick it had nothing to do with the AD trade that was a swap he was in NO Behind CP3 and they needed a good Vet back up and we gave them AD and we got Mike James a Vet who CAN SHOOT?????
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 11, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Mike James, his first game not a good debut, I will trust EG maybe he has a move to package some players
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:00 AM
C’mon clock, keep ticking. We’re getting close to down by 40
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:01 AM
dang my boy got about 5turnovers already
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:02 AM
WOW THE FANS ARE REALLY letting the team have it at the end of the game, boo (wow) not good
Comment from Phemy
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:02 AM
well gn8 y’all….very nice 3rd Quarter. Gonna think optimistic on this one….see ya against philly.
Great Game by Juan, not so good game by our new guys…miss ya Antonio ;> (someone had to say it, i know it’s way to early to say that~)
cheers
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Unbelievable
Comment from NickDaGiFt
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:03 AM
is he nervous???..i know i’d be, all crit and james need is some practice and a couple of games to get to know the plays, and their teammates.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Well it is only the 1st game with the new punch in the back court, so far old back court 1, new one 0.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:04 AM
sleep well Phemy!!! thanks for stayin’ up for this one!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Why did we let go of Steve Blake again, lol??
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:05 AM
great game for Juan and CB3, everybody else well next game
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:05 AM
i do0nt think blake played well with us
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:06 AM
would love to have Steve now, IMO
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:08 AM
I would love to have gilbert
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:08 AM
amen cb3
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:11 AM
boy is it hard to swollow these loses
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:11 AM
cb3 I cannot swallow, i’m choked
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:12 AM
thats better put
Comment from WizardsExtreme
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:14 AM
I want to cry…horrible loss, poor play for 3 quarters as usual..
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:14 AM
Darius wasn’t able to hit his jumpers. nick is improbing on his defensive rebounding. Juan may just be finding his niche.
Comment from M2
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:15 AM
Dixon played excellent short of some untimely turnovers…
I can think of a few sequences that really cost us when we had a chance to hang around & see what happens…
Mike James is gonna be what Jarvis Hayes & Juan Dixon circa 2005 were supposed to be, I guy who comes in & jacks. He’s gonna drive us all nuts.
We go from down 10 to down 36 in a period of 15 minutes… Amazing… Only thing you can blame when that happens is level of intensity.
- Blatche played extra lazy
- Stevenson was an absolute no show (22 minutes, 4 turnovers, 0 points… Awesome production from our starting two. I know, I know, I’ve been ringing this bell for a while now. just sayin’)
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Is there some way that we can change the idiotic password that has been assigned to our username???
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:17 AM
where is stevenson this year, i miss the “i cant feal my face”
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Everybody is waiting for Gil. How sad.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:18 AM
M2-Blatche lazy? He was in the game long enough for you to say that? I will have to disagree with you on his effort tonight, if there was any game when Blatche should have played 25 minutes plus it was tonight against KG (his idol) Deshawn, no words, that is the best I got for you. Mike James, in a word, wow
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:19 AM
get a bigboyoffense: did you have a tad bit of trouble getting on the blog tonight!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:21 AM
No way this loss was much more than a 4th quarter close out. Heck look at the negatives too! Please! Very poor shot selection. Lack of ball movement. Lack of playing time for the hustle players. ETc.
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:22 AM
another good point jeffmalone1990, when blatche came into the league, i thought he had the potential to be like garnett. I like his recient effort but lets see if he can get more minutes and play more aggressive
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:23 AM
guys call in with Glenn on the post game, I am on hold 301 230 0980
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:25 AM
At this stage I think it would be a very good idea to see if we could get some future high draft picks for Jamison and Butler. They have got to be the best scoring tandem at forward in the league and the WORST defensive tandem in the history of the NBA. I’m sure that they would be welcome additions to a lot of teams in the league. Catch is whoever got them would have to take DS and ET.
Let’s get rid of the vet influence on this team and go with the kids to see what they can really do when they get extended minutes. I’d rather lose with young guys who would be learning than vets who appear to be playing out the string.
Juan was great tonight. What the heck is the deal with JM and his limited minutes?????
VERY disappointing showing. I’m really tired of paying big $ to watch this train wreck.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:28 AM
hey hey it’s Jeff on the radio!!!
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:29 AM
No slwiz, I didn’t have a problem, but the assigned password system stinks. Do you actually remember the password that the blog assigned to you?
Comment from M2
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Nope… Blatche will never get it day in & day out.
He has skills don’t get me wrong.
He just plays lazy. If we could get Blatche to run around out there like McGee does we’d have our hands on something. Blatche is the new Kwame I’m telling you all. I’d love to be wrong but we’re 3 1/2 years in at this point… He just has that frumpy way about him… 1 good game, 1 really bad game, 2 okay maybe we have something games (that’s his week).
Oh &, 3 really amazing games a season (just like we got from Jeffries a couple years ago).
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:30 AM
slwiz, it’s me, yeah baby
Comment from M2
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:33 AM
Seriously getabigboy – Butler is the type of player you kill to land. You trade him for what? Somebody you hope & pray is as good as he is? CRAZY idea… He is OFF the books short of packaging him for LeBron.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:33 AM
Thanks Glenn for taking my call on the post game
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:33 AM
i liked the call jeff
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:34 AM
your very calm on the radio Jeff; and glen is pretty nice to you; and yeah getagigboy I do remember it; and I’ve got it written down I would rather have a differnet one; maybe SportZWiz can get you one
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:35 AM
thanks CB3, so many questions so little time right? It is a family show so I wanted to sound optimistic, but again I will say the only part of this tradr I like is Javaris guys I am not sold on Mike James, he will take shots from Young and Dixon (not only Deshawn)
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:37 AM
thats true
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:37 AM
slwiz, tried to stay calm after a lost, really felt like Dennis Green’s meltdown in his postgame with the Cardinals, “We were who we thought they were”, lol. Just really confused on what’s taken place in Wizards land, I saw shots of EG during the game he did not look happy.
Comment from tarik8811
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:39 AM
plz NBA teams just take D stevenson and ethan from our team we dont want any player in return for them just take them out of our line up
we dont need them at aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallll
we can put nick in for D stev and make pech sit on d bench instead of ethan plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz or ernie plz just waive them plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
that s my only wish for chrismas and ohh also gil back to our line up that s all i want
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:39 AM
Remeber the game Ernie talked to the team after the game, we came back with a win.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:41 AM
tarik8811, I trust EG more than ET (Ernie Tap) so Iam sure the phone lines will be jumping around the NBA to other exec’s to take his call for different scenarios
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:42 AM
I just think that we need the whole team to come together and be mor aggressive and build chemistry.
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:45 AM
Isn’t Haywood out for the year?
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:45 AM
wow; getabigboy I’m agreeing with you on several things so I must not be blind if someone else sees these things to. I have to admit, though, tonight, Jamison did let do of his poor shot selection. He did last game too and had more assists and rebounds. So maybe Jamison still has some leadership value. CB3; well I don’t get to see him often; but on national tv tonight he hindered the team chemistry very much so and I said that of him playing with Dee, Darius, and McGee. In fact he ignores them so he can drive and create his own shot; or just jacks up “non rhythm jumpers”. very frustrating. He stopped the runs we had several times because his jumpers didn’t fall and they got the rebounds and fast break points. Hence our momentum got stopped.
I tonight believe this whole Wiz organization is just in wait mode for Gil. How sad because if the vets just sat on the bench and the bench got to do their thing with real extended minutes; wow, now that would be interesting. Will never happen, though, will it.
For now I’d like to see Juan stay in there. He seems to be sparking the bench players and I love how he’s looking for his team mates. What 7 assists tonight. Go Juan.
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:51 AM
jeff, what do u think is the ideal starting line-up
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:51 AM
guys I thought on the National stage we would rise up, however when we get the big game, we have been laying an egg, I am not sure what the Wizards need, what more can really be said? Deshawn has gone through more than 3 haircuts to try to shake the funk, Blatche is playing better and getting less minutes, Dixon has 5 str8 DNP’s then he comes in and out playing a few of the starters. To me this team is CB3, Dixon, Blatche, Young, Gil, Jamison (maybe), Javaris,McGuire, Haywood and McGee, everybody else trade bait.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Jeff you appear to be a rational man trying to find a reason for things. I bet you like to problem solve an issue and take action to implement a solution? I too saw EG a couple times; he appeared as a frustrated man and Ernie up in the box too appeared concerned. I’m beginning to think this whole “wait for Gil” has them locked into a position of non movment. Can’t they see if they let the bench out; let those boys loose; that when Gil come back; they will have the starters with Gil in a Gil offense; and the bench will be inspired because I just feel in my gut when Gil gets hot so will Antawn and CB3; and then the bench will come in relief and in the bench way keep that momentum up. If they could just realize now is the time to let the bench be more involved; the wins could start BEFORE gil comes in and still have good things happen. Reasonable?
Comment from tarik8811
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:53 AM
man i dont know why we got mike james i love JC cause he still young and can get it together with time but i dont understand whyyyy mike james he s gonna take too many bad shots . AD is better than him big time plus AD suppose to be the 3 guy to trade i though ETHAN and DESHAWN should be traded first and then maybe him after and i still believe they are going to be traded in the next few days after this ”joke”lost to boston i just hope someone pick them cause i knoe that there is no way any team in the nba will take this two guys cause there reallly suckkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:53 AM
cb3–I would start Dixon, Young, McGee, Blatche,and Caron, I would really shake things up
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:53 AM
No jamison?
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:53 AM
excuse me, young men is a better choice of words; forgive me I am a tad bit older than most of them
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:55 AM
cb3, not in the starting role yes, I want Jamison off the bench until Agent Zero returns a true shake up
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:55 AM
ok
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:56 AM
but when gil comes back, do u see jamison in the starting line-up
Comment from frank5147
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:57 AM
The Wizards are trash No Big Man with any skills in the paint a handfull of guards that might shot 4-10 on a good day,, CB and AJ are all the team really has and all the young guys that we think are going to be the teams furture superstars are not!!! Nick might be a 16ppg man but the only hope the Wizards have is getting Gil back and I think his not going to be even half as good as what he use to be lol he anit ran a game in 2years,, Gil is nothing now but a Nick Young,, a player we know has skills but hope he reaches allstar peak
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:59 AM
In fact for now, before Gil comes back; I wouldn’t start CB3 but I would start jamison with that group of dixon, young, McGee and Blatche because he is getting a clue as to how to lead this group. They do need some leadership. Right now, I’d give up CB3’s 30 point game and let them get into double figures. The more spreading it around the more pumped and juiced they will get. Then when they need rest get CB3, DeShawn, Dom, Darius in and maybe if they’ve learned to share the ball they can keep the momentum going.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:59 AM
slwiz, I try to be optomistic, “the audacity of hope” right? I think we will be ok when healthy however the playoffs should be this year, and our goal should not be a lottery pick, However with the L’s building up just worried about being in too much of a hole to dig out of.
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:01 AM
i still have hope for the playoffs, but we need 2 good back-back efforts
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:01 AM
so jeff and I disagree some but the point is to shake up that starting line up and still keep some fire power off the bench. Right jeff and getabigboy!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:02 AM
cb3 either way, one of the forwards (cb3 or Jamison) should come off the bench, we need to try something, it is not the offense it is the defense they have to spend so much trying to get there own shots that there D is lacking, with one of them on the floor we have more of a balance and spacing and of course ball movement.
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:02 AM
i jut dont see tapscott putting Butler or Jamison on the bench to start.
Comment from Linda Wilder
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:02 AM
Worst staff ever! Seriously, aren’t the Organization staff supposed to be there to get the fans up and help cheer the home team on? While they don’t exactly seem to be known for thier energy, tonight seemed to be about their worst showing ever. It was like we didn’t even have a mascot or anyone at home and maybe we should have even been embarassed to cheer for our Wizards against the Celtics! The team showed up and did a nice job but I don’t know about anyone else.
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:03 AM
i do agree that we need to mix it up
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:05 AM
slwiz-you are correct ” it is all about a shake up”, CB3 my thought would be for Coach Tap to do that, and yes you are correct he is not going to do that, I wish he would.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:07 AM
As I said earlier I just didn’t realize that the organization was this seriously into the “wait until Gil” mode. In my thinking I was seeing the good of the bench; the good our All stars can be; but it’s got to really be a mind set change. Especially for CB3 and Mike James. They have got to learn to give the ball up. In giving it up they will become such better players and their numbers may drop but then different ones will rise including their point total.
Also the organization’s mind set on starters being vets and rookies bench. This is sorta a flip flop and for ED who wants the vet influence of CB3 or Jamison in there. He’s got to see that CB3 is a hinderance right now. Not forever. Just for now. With the wins before Gil when Gil comes back I can see those 3 together just like everybodies talked about in the past. Is any of this reasonable?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:07 AM
CB3 and slwiz, what do you guys think? I mean I am noot crazy we have talent right? Most teams would love to have 2 all stars! I remember the early Celtics with Pierce and Walker, heck they still made the playoffs and they had nothing but those 2, crazy.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:09 AM
CB3 ans slwiz–You know what’s really crazy is our bench is the best it has been in years! Can you even remember the last time the Wizards\Bullets were in the top 5 in bench scoring?
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:09 AM
I think we’re close to being very good, but the time with Butler, Jamison, and Arenas healthy is running out
Comment from tarik8811
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:10 AM
i would love to see caron or jamison off the bench but there s no way tap will do that so the only thing he may do is take stevenson out of the line up and maybe :
dixon 1
caron2
jamison 3
blatch or songaila 4
big java 5
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:12 AM
CB3 forgive me; I’m not ignoring you I’m just getting used to blogging with Jeff; and sometimes I’m slow to see the blog develop. sorry. So we are thinking along the same lines!! Wonderful; I thought I was going batty. So really lots of this is attitude of the organization which means Abe, Ernie, and Ed. And Abe is 85. I just found that out. in the “old school” change is very, very hard so what we are proposing may not work; but jeff am I to understand that the blog is read by some in the organization. Are some of our thoughts implemented as useful though we aren’t exactly “pros” LOL!!
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:12 AM
the bench is very important, and i think that is something we have been lacking in the past, but we cant come up with the w. Tarik’s limu-up looks pretty good i think
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:14 AM
tarik8811—I do not think having CB3 and Jamison on the floor (without Agent Zero) the defense is what is suffering having them on the floor, 102 ppg, c’mon. With the big 3 it is all about scoring and in some games when they have it going you can mask the D, however with Gil down we have to shake it up. And I love CB3 but I wish he would go back to the post to intiate the offense instead of the top of the key.
Comment from frank5147
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:15 AM
The wizards are a team that has all there hopes in 1player Gil and his not even there best player anymore Butler is a better alround player then Gil, and Someone tell me why are we holding on to ET and Pesh
Comment from tarik8811
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:18 AM
the only reason i put jamison 3 is that he cant guard big player so songaila can do tha or blatch and also they are tall so they can rebound alng with mcgee easly also if jamison is playing he can have advantage on small and block their 3 s player like ray allen was doing tonight
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:18 AM
I think I understand your idea CB3. But we’ve seen that line up before. It’s the keeping them both out that will help the start. We need the start of the 1st quarter and the 3rd quarter. We get so buried that the other bench players come in and just can’t sustain it long enough. That may be why we don’t see some of the “good” ones in there Jeff. Tap may be trying to keep them rested for the final push. I’ve seen JaVale. He gives so MUCH. He’s good for about 20-25 minutes. He seemed better tonight so maybe he’s ready to stretch to 22-28 or so.
But you are right it’s just such a switch in NBA thinking!! But have two vetern starters been out for so long with injury before??
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:19 AM
i understand what your saying and i agree
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:20 AM
shoot I got tarik and CB3 confused there!! Ooopps!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:20 AM
slwiz-let me say that I would love for the organization to read it, and I really believe that players may sneak a peek, right SportzWiz, lol. However they need to know that we are passionate about basketball and about the Wizards, that is why I am a fan of Juan (track record) every stop in his basket ball career he was told he was to small and could not get it done, every level but the NBA as of yet, Agent Zero is the same being told when he would get zero minutes, and now one of the top players in the NBA, and CB3 coming out of Racine, with his adversity and being snubbed on draft day, and on that day he promised the teams that passed on me are going to pay, no an multi year all star, my point to this and that we have players with pride and heart and that is who I want to see on the court period.
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:23 AM
i hate to leave, but i still have to study for a test tomorrow, talk to u guys on saturday.
Im feelin a win!
Go Wizards!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:23 AM
Hey Jeff say again about the defense being hurt? Sorry I missed what your thinking. But I do know when guys are working hard on one end the other end suffers.
Comment from tarik8811
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:23 AM
i think it will work i mean the mean reason we were down big earlier in this game cause stevenson was there he did turn over the ball a lot also didnt do any defense on ray allen and didnt hit his 3s so with all that the lead got bigger and d confidence got easly down bigggg on the other guys but coach kept believing on him and letting him played
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:24 AM
I just think we could have some great match up problems with Blatche and McGee in the game w\ Dixon and Young and CB3, and Jamison with the 2nd unit that way you have leadership on both units and the defense will not have such a drop off. Again until Agent Zero comes back.
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:26 AM
thanks CB3 for your comments and patience great blogging with you; i’m still in for a bit Jeff want to comment on your comments about the players give me a second unless you need to leave; it will be up for later!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:27 AM
slwiz-my thought is that CB3 and Jamison spend so much energy on the offensive sode off the ball it hurts there defense, which hurts the teams overall defense, so much is being placed on there shoulders to carry the team, that is why I would have one of them until Gil comes back off the bench, and bring some of that young energy into the starting line up.
Comment from CB3
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:27 AM
aright, thanks for blogging
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:28 AM
cb3 thanks for the input and insight, until the next game
Comment from frank5147
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:29 AM
LOL Im not tryin to be mean or funny Im reading what yall are writing everyone of yall ideas have been done before there are NONONO players that can play anytype of D!!!! and only one player can put up points everynight the Wizards just hope the other team shots a bad shot,,, I do also lol cause I know 99% of the time we have a chance to come back
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:30 AM
tarik the reason I’d like Juan and DeShawn in as starters as the shake up is because DeShawn does know how to pass the ball. His assists are in the stats. Tom could probably rattle them off better than me. So with both them assisting; and then getting the ball movement going they will get the O going. Then as the ball gets moving it will come back to them; better in rhytm for there jumpers to fall. So yeah, DeShawn is slumping horribly but I do believe with ball movement his numbers will improve. But with both CB3 and Antawn in he doesn’t get the ball movement he needs.
Still going to comment Jeff, sorry to many things to say!!
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:35 AM
Uh you talked about passion. Is that why you guys wanted me to stay? You could see my passion for Dee; but also for trying to learn about the players and now my desire to see them get better?
I didn’t know that about those guys. I’ll think about that more.
I’m still not clear if you feel CB3 and Antawn help the team by starting together. I do understand the energy to score takes away their energy to defend.
Oh my gosh, Jeff, Antawn is shouldering the burden of getting the rebounds on O and D; that’s why CB3 is shouldering the O and taking so many shots. They both know they need O and D so it’s there way of problem solving? Did that make sense? One is taking over the O for the sake of the team and the other is taking over the D?
Comment from M2
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:36 AM
Lotta things in play here…
“Shake things up”? Okay… start Nick Young, sit DSS’s butt & NEVER play Etan.
You don’t bring an all star off the bench on a 4-16 team, my gawd people.
AD is better than James for the Wiz but N.O. wanted AD & not DSS for obvious reasons… We’re hoping James settles in & gets us a few buckets that AD couldn’t get us while not disrupting the flow too severely… So lets all hope.
Comment from tarik8811
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:37 AM
slwiz i agree with at all but his shots are not failling so what can we do . he gets too many open shots but he cant get it done so thats why either caron or nick got to get his position
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:42 AM
M2 that’s what we are saying LOL, we know it’s an “awful” thought but we are talking a shakeup and to us we are being reasonable; but it’s okay we are just bouncing ideas off each other, hey Jeff, CB3 and tarik (I know I think they’ve left the blog for the evening)
I think I caught up some Jeff so I’m going to go watch Deron and the Jazz. I gave up that for the Wiz blog. Now that’s saying something!! Thanks for the blog dj and glen and all bloggers helping me to find my way. It’s been tough the last few days for me. I still believe in the players but so much is out of my control…..
Comment from slwiz
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:44 AM
tarik I’ll leave a comment later; I’m glad you are more positive and calm tonight; the other evening was tough on you; hope you are another of the passionate ones for the blog and for the Wiz. They do need us don’t they!! Night
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:47 AM
slwiz-yes that is what I am saying at 4-15 nobody but Caron IMO is safe as a starter so M2 I agree with you as well. The problem more so than in past years, are evident in opp scoring avg , 102 ppg, I mean we have to score at least 103 to win? In the past the offense was so good that we could run and gun and win some games, but with Haywood being out with Gil, to many holes in the ship, and you cannot mask the defense anymore.
Comment from tarik8811
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:47 AM
im still here and for all nite slwiz yeah im calm tonight cause i think the is no hope so is all done unless when gil get s back and a miracle happend
Comment from frank5147
Time December 12, 2008 at 8:13 AM
Wizards Once agin one of the worst teams in basketball with players 15 that only reallycos take jump shots on ones going hard to the basket im a pissed off fan every other night around 7 my day gose down hill
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 12, 2008 at 9:50 AM
When you lose by 32 points, there is no point in singling out one guy — whether it’s Stevenson or Mike James or whoever.
Anyone who thinks Antawn is somehow a bad player, or is not playing well, doesn’t understand much about basketball. Antawn didn’t play particularly well last night, but over this first part of the season he is playing at an all star level.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 12, 2008 at 9:51 AM
On the trade: yes, Memphis would have given Javaris just for their pick back. In this trade, that’s what they did and they also had to give a 2d rounder to NO.
We couldn’t do the trade that simple way, because it would have put us in luxury tax territory. The approximately $200K we saved in Mike’s salary vs. Antonio’s kept us south of that border. That’s why the trade was done in the way it was done.
That’s also why we gave up a B+ player (Antonio) for a C+ plus player (James), and NO got the 2d rounder too. We were over a barrel.
Are we a better team today because of the trade? No, we’re a worse team.
Might we be better long term because of the trade? Maybe. Ernie thinks highly of Crittenton’s “potential”. If he is right about Javaris, then maybe it turns out ok.
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 12, 2008 at 11:11 AM
All I can say is, YIKES!!!
Tom, I agree 100% about Antawn. I have no idea why people are so hard on him. I just don’t get it. Okay, maybe he has some weaknesses on defense, but in my opinion, the rest of his game more than makes up for it. We can’t expect him to be perfect! Every player has weaknesses. It doesn’t mean we should trade them all, we would have no one left!
And YEAH… there is plenty of blame to go around. I’m not going to judge either of the new guys after one game. They both had bad games, but they practically just stepped off the plane, don’t know any of our players yet in terms of in-game situations, and they must be really nervous. I know I would be. And I’m also guessing that they wanted to score a lot of points to help the team, although maybe they didn’t go about it in the best way.
Okay, let’s put this behind us and move on… better luck next time…
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 12, 2008 at 11:55 AM
I think the clearest message I get from this trade — I mean from Ernie’s being willing to let Daniels go, because it was *so important* to pick up Crittenton — is that our GM thinks we are going to miss the playoffs this year.
If you are going to be in the lottery, you might as well have a high pick. That might be what he is thinking. I’ll be pretty surprised if we win more than 25 games this year. That should put us in the top handful of picks in June.
Comment from gbkdc
Time December 12, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Ohmigod:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-081212
Comment from zbp18
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Thanks for explaining the trade Tom & everyone else too. I’ve never been good with math I still think the symbol for *pie* = desert!
I think we may have gotten “The Shaft”
Comment from M2
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:38 PM
Tom is correct…
AD had to be packaged to get the deal done & land Crit & his “potential”.
Give him & James a little grace. They were unable to participate in the pre game shoot around & Crit had to borrow/get shoes in our team colors from Gil.
To ad insult, it was clear that DMac was literally pointing to the spots Crit was supposed to be on offense while they were playing the last 6 minutes.
The same for James by Butler during his stints.
Pretty funny stuff… Not great for a guys confidence I’m sure.
Comment from neal
Time December 12, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Well, I don’t agree that is was a bad trade. The risks that Daniels will periodically be injured from now on make the trade of him for James fine with me. And the pick for Crittenton is a win-win for both clubs, especially for us, since that pick would have eventually turned into had to a second rounder unless Memphis got a lot better.
Did you guys notice the Celtics’ defense? All their offense stars play tough D. I think we got one easy basket in the whole first half. Everyone offensive possession was tough for us.
I just don’t buy that our offensive stars should get a break on D because they need to conserve their energy. That’s a lousy outlook and we’ll never compete with the top teams with that mindset. We can’t stand to have three guys on the floor playing sub-par defense. That’s a no-win situation. Right now McGuire, Songaila and maybe Stevenson are the only ones playing good D. McGee will eventually do so, I guess, when he stops making rookie mistakes. I’m not sure Blatche will ever learn to play smarter. That’s not nearly enough D for a competitive play-off team.
Comment from neal
Time December 12, 2008 at 4:11 PM
The only thing I would have done differently about the recent guard shuffle would have been to cut Dixon instead of Brown. I thought Brown was already about as good as Dixon and was still improving as his confidence increased.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time December 12, 2008 at 4:41 PM
the one thing i was disappointed with in last night was the DNP of pecherov. you would have thought that tapscott would have pech active as someone who knows the offense, but he had the noobs active instead and they only gave us 1 point.
Comment from JEDOLPHNFANLIFE
Time December 12, 2008 at 5:24 PM
ROUGH game, Celts were shooting the lights out and unfortunately we don’t have enough offensive firepower to beat that….YET.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 5:33 PM
I really hope we are still playing for this year and not the lottery.
Comment from ericw
Time December 12, 2008 at 5:42 PM
antawn jamison does not have “weaknesses” on defense; he has no defensive abilities. he has literally the slowest feet on defense i have ever seen. he doesn’t switch on screens well, he doesn’t close out on threes. he is our number one liability on defense and it causes huge problems for us against teams that have an effective frontcourt.
his game is not clutch; i would never want to see him have the ball as the clocks winding down in a close game. his game is ugly and soft; the “amazing” flip shot that steve and phil love so much is disgusting to watch. half the time i dont think he even tries to make it, whining afterwards when he doesn’t get the foul call. he’s old. now he’s overpaid. he loves to shoot threes although he shoots them at 30%.
i think his game is extremely overrated and i wanted him to be traded last year.
my biggest problems with the wizards are twan and deshawn – two extremely one-sided players (at opposite ends of the floor), except stevenson this year isnt even peroforming his specialty so i don’t know what that makes him.
so i won’t be told i’m not a fan i love caron, nick, blatche, mcgee (possibly), mcquire, watching haywood breakout last year was extremely exciting for me, and uh, go wiz!
Comment from neal
Time December 12, 2008 at 7:18 PM
Well, I don’t think Jamison is that slow. He’s just not on the balls of his feet and really trying to make things happen on defense, just like several of our players. They apparently haven’t had to give 100% since college, or maybe ever. The earth is going to have to move to get them to change old habits.
I love his little flip shots and runners and that short hook he’s developed. But I agree, he doesn’t shoot a high enough percentage to be shooting from the perimiter IMO. If we have to shoot from out there, we have others that can do it better.
I like Stevenson, but it’s time for him to sit down. I think he’s already been given slack because of his string of starts. That’s enough already. His slump has obviously gotten to his head – he has no confidence left. He should sit on the bench a couple of weeks and clear his head. Then see if he can come back fresh in a reserve role with reduced expectations.
Comment from Bmack34
Time December 12, 2008 at 7:36 PM
We are struggling with gaurd play. Mike James doesn’t seem to be a great trade thus far per Espn. I like what I saw from juan. He seems to always have his head in the game.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time December 12, 2008 at 7:41 PM
Can anyone tell me what the acronym “IMO” stands for? I see it in the blogs very often and can’t firgure out what it means.
Rough start for our new guards last night. James was 0-6 in about 33 seconds of play. But some of those shots were close to going in. And Javaris must have been wearing Brendan Haywood’s shorts. It looked several sizes too big. It was down around his shins.
Seriously though, did anyone notice Andray hitching up his shorts when he took up a defensive position guarding a guy down on the blocks? (I kid you not) If your shorts are so long that you have the distraction of needing to hitch them up in the middle of a play, then it’s time to visit the team tailor for an adjustment. He’s the guy sitting next to the team shoe shiner, who sits next to the team dental hygenist, etc.
Comment from Bmack34
Time December 12, 2008 at 7:43 PM
I actually feel bad for D Steve. He’s got to get it together. Maybe there r things going on in his personal life
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 12, 2008 at 9:24 PM
IMO stands for In My Opinion
Comment from GlingGling
Time December 12, 2008 at 9:35 PM
THe problem with playing for the lottery is that it will actually be a challenge to do worse than the Thunder, Wolves, and Clips.
I’m not saying 4th wouldn’t be good, but if you’re playing for lottery, best to go for 1st or 2nd. At this rate, ain’t nobody gonna play worse than the Thunder.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 12, 2008 at 9:42 PM
With all the changes and new players, coaches, unstable rotations, etc. It is what it is.
We, as well as most of the teams in the nba, had no answer for the 20-2 World Champion Boston Celtics…specifically Garnett/Perkins, and all those layups. We’ve been needing bigs for so long, it isn’t even funny even more. The good thing is that Haywood blossomed last year, but he also needed help down there. Even with our big three all-stars, we wouldn’t win and will not win majorly without an inside presence ALONG WITH HAYWOOD. AJ/CB/and Gil are all All-stars, yes, but those three players alone aint gonna get us over the hump, no matter the stats, their present or past all-star status, etc. Analyze the celts for a minute, analyze the bulls (jordan championship years), pistons, etc. IT AIN’T ABOUT THE ALL-STARS, ITS ABOUT PLAYERS KNOWING THEIR ROLES AND PERFORMING THEM, WHETHER YOU’RE IN THE GAME FOR 2 MINUTES OR 20 MINUTES, PERIOD……AND I’M OUT!!
See ya Saturday
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 12, 2008 at 9:52 PM
one more thing….If your whole team revolves this much, on one person (granted this one person is a beast). The problems with this team were waiting to happen anyway, whether Gil was hurt now or in the future, our current problems were inevitable. A team is comprised of more than one player. We should at least be somewhat competitive in more than just a few games, no matter who is in the game.
Comment from Reuben
Time December 12, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Im watching the Hornets game and its really funny seeing Antonio without his blue and gold on
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 12, 2008 at 10:55 PM
They just addressed the trade on ESPN. He looks happy/energized
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 12, 2008 at 10:56 PM
They had nothing but praise for him and even mentioned the outstanding job he did for us last year when Gil was out.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 12, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Tom,
How about wilcox for E.T. The make almost the same and wilcox only has one year remaining, rather than 2 years for E.T.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 11:43 PM
dcbutler-let me say if we could somehow work some magic and get Wilcox for the Poet, I would say yes hang up the phone and buy a one way ticket for him to OKC!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 12, 2008 at 11:46 PM
I still think a telling sign is the report in the Post from Ivan Carter, when he said that we shopped ET and AD for Larry Hughes, I mean if we are still looking at a package with ET for anybody (though Hughes would have been great) go for it, work some magic EG! It will be something when Gil comes back, it will be a crowded back court, from the outside makes you think we just may have another move in store, IMO
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 13, 2008 at 12:25 AM
I got this off the blog a few days ago…. where you too, can become a GM…LOL…
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/trademachine
Yeah, that’s part of the problem…..Life doesn’t stop until Gil come’s back.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 13, 2008 at 1:10 AM
dcbutler-I looked at the roster and salaries, I have to give EG some credit, we actually have some players we can move including Mike James (even with his trade restriction, he can still be moved for a player straight up, just not in a package of players) I looked at the Bobcats and Gearld Wallace, who is on the market, as well as Hughes and Wilcox, the years and the salaries on these players actually do match, wow if we could reshape the team with another trade or 2, maybe we can make a run this year, always optomistic right?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time December 13, 2008 at 1:57 AM
Great….EXACTLY!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time December 13, 2008 at 3:06 AM
JM1990 lets hope he has that plan i dont see why he would make such a move unless there were another move that would improve us behind it.. the only problem i have had with EG was the firing of EJ and that was a personal problem more than anything.. lets face facts he is a good GM and can get us the right players to lift us till we can get some players back.. and he is working all this under limited funds and extreem rules about the tax
Comment from BruceO
Time December 13, 2008 at 6:11 AM
hhahahaha, sorry haven’t been here in along time and forgot my password until now miraculously.
I’m just here cause you guys have GOT to see this. I’m trusting you BLog guys to show this to gil if he hasn’t seen it yet
I’m gay for gilbert Arenas lol…oh btw thats not me just incase you guys think it is
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=5orlL3s161E
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time December 13, 2008 at 9:13 AM
ChenierFan — don’t know if someone already answered your question but IMO = “In my opinion”. Sometimes you see IMHO (in my humble opinion).
Slwiz — way up the thread you asked whether james/critt brought any of what Dee brought. My answer to that is no, not at all. Very different kinds of players. I was really invested in Dee emotionally; I hated to see him go.
As I said in a post yesterday, in the short term we’re worse; in the long term we’re better if Javaris Crittenton is a good player.
Some of my friends are saying “we’re going to look back on this as a steal.” They apparently have crystal balls, and I don’t have one. Javaris had one year in college, where his numbers were pretty sketchy, although he showed that he was a good athlete. He has had 1.25 years in the league, during which he hasn’t shown anything yet. Obviously, Ernie likes him.
Comment from zbp18
Time December 13, 2008 at 10:39 AM
I just read some comments about Juan should have been cut over Dee Brown.
Anyone (Neal) who thinks Juan should have been cut is just ” HATE’ N ” on Juan! Check the stats
In the past “3 games” Juan has had 41 points & 18 assist
“FOR THE YEAR” Dee has had 41 points & 33 assist
Juan’s already matched his points production & has more than half the assist total!
No further arguments ,Your Honor
I rest my case!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time December 13, 2008 at 2:49 PM
Bruce 0-that was very, very funny
Comment from M2
Time December 13, 2008 at 9:57 PM
Tom… Dee & AD sucked!
I’ve been wanted to ship AD for a while so i’ll take a guard that knows how to put pressure on the D (we’ll have to live with some of his drama sure) & score over a guard that gets me 5 / 3 & 1 when he’s actually healthy.
& Dee has no business in the league.
I don’t know how you think we’re worse? But anyway… God bless you (& Dee)!
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Comment from aznzero
Time December 11, 2008 at 9:15 AM
speaking of dwight howard at the top, Javaris Crittenton played alongside him his sophmore year at Southwest Atlanta Christian School and won a state championship. Not only that our boy Javaris broke the record for career points at Southwest Atlanta Christian School which was previously held by Dwight. Not saying this kid will be like Dwight Howard. It was just interesting knowing he played alongside him, and played well.