Game Day Bobcats
4:30 AM….Dave Johnsonjust getting home from Chicago we landed about an hour ago…it took awhile to get out of Chicago because of snow….had to deice the plane etc…..the Wizards lost but the night ended with Chicago fans booing because the Bulls only reached 98 points and at 100 they get free Big Macs….I am sure many Wizards fans felt like booing as they listened and watched last night’s game…it was a bad first half….but the Wizards turned it around in the second half… in the second half the Wizards out rebounded the Bulls 23-19 and then were sparked on offense by Nick Young….in some ways amazing the Wizards were “flirting” with making a complete come back on a night when Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler combined to go 5 of 20 from the field….enough about last night….time for me to go to bed and we will hope for the home winning streak to continue…..BLOGCAST…that is radio and blogging together starts at 7…..on the radio we have affiliates from Cumberland to Roanoke and between the Beltways on 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…..
6:25 PM…Dave Johnson checking in..starters are in…Mike James,Caron Butler, Andray Blatche3, Antawn Jamison, Dominic McGuire, Bobcats Raymond Felton, Raja Bell, Emeka Okafor, Gerald Wallace, Boris Diaw.
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT
Posted: January 10th, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:21 AM
How can we get Tap out of here. We need a coach that know his players capabilities and look at film. He should have never gotten the job.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Here is something to remember: Ed Tapscott was hired by Ernie Grunfield.
Moreover, one player acquired by Ernie Grunfield is injured — Gilbert Arenas — and so is one other player, Brendan, whom Michael Jordan acquired.
The rest of this team that is playing so badly was built by Ernie Grunfield. These are the guys that he thought well enough to draft or trade for.
The buck doesn’t stop at Tap’s door; it stops at Ernie’s door.
Eddie Jordan was fired for the team’s failures. But the team has continued to fail. Draw your own conclusion.
Comment from Jaba
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Tom, we were pretty good with most of these players last year. Nobody was criticizing Ernie then, as far as I can remember. Nah, I think it’s all about using the guys we have in the right way, and that IS a coaching matter. I still have that feeling that most of the pieces are there. But we need the right guy that puts them all together.
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Couldn’t agree more with all of you. I just don’t know what to say anymore. I had to stop watching last night, and I am thinking of finding a new hobby. Reading economic theory is almost more interesting than these games. And it really pains me to say that because I LOVE Caron, Antawn, and the others. I really do… and I want them to be successful. But it is just painful to watch. Maybe I should work on my Italian.
Comment from Jaba
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:22 AM
gbkdc bear with us here! There’s always hope that the next game will be better!
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:26 AM
Yeah… I turned it off last night around the half, but then I just read that Pech and Young had some great performances, and Tap got ejected!! Too bad I missed that. Don’t worry, I’m sure I’ll keep watching. But I do wonder what happened to Caron? I think Antawn is just tired.
Comment from Jaba
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Can’t blame Antawn if he IS tired! And I wouldn’t be surprised if Caron’s playing hurt. Maybe it’s still the ankle, who knows. I guess he feels the team needs him to play. (and they actually do!)
Comment from neal
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:54 AM
I think a lot of our problem is attitude and enthusiasm, and that’s the biggest responsibility the coaches have.
I also think we would be a much better team with Haywood and Arenas. Then playing better would engender more confidence, which would lead to playing even better.
I don’t have a problem with Grunfeld’s player selection. Overall, seems to me he’s done well. I do have a problem with the Arenas and Jamison contracts, but I’m sure they were tough decisions. He essentially had to decide whether we could be very good soon or start rebuilding. It would have taken a lot of courage to let them go. In retrospect, it would probably have been the right thing to do but that was hard to see then.
gbkdc, maybe we should learn to appreciate hockey.
Comment from Jaba
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:08 AM
neal, exactly right.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Good Morning Everyone,
I was going to watch the taped version of the game, but the blog gave me a good picture of what happened. I would have liked to see the positives, and Tap’s ejection. See everyone tonight?!
Comment from lenman
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:41 AM
I just read Tapscott’s comments in the Post about McGee taking bad shots and playing intelligently. On a squad that plays one on one and takes bad shots routinely; and a team with no structured offense that is such a cowardly move. To call out a 20 year old rookie who ain’t played in 4 games when your team quit last night is ridiculous.
Be a man and call out your veterans but to do that with your first round draft pick because of questioning from reporters or bloggers is indicative of this cats incompetence. 7 GAME SEGMENTS AND MERITOCRACY. give me a break.
Grunfeld has made some good finds in the draft but the structuring of his team and long term contract signings reflect incompetence as well. The additon of Mike James was highly qestionable and Javaris is a decent athelete but has more D-League skills at this point. The fact that we don’t have a quality point guard NOW knowing Arenas was hurt is on Grunfeld. HIS OVERSIGHT OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT SUCKS.
You guys are right, Butler and Jamison are tired (as they should be) and this team has no enthusiasm and are not playing like they enjoy basketball. Even though they may piece together a win or two over the next 6 games due to a favorable schedule. THIS TEAM IS LOST.
IF THIS IS A MERITOCRACY,TAPSCOTT MUST GO!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Love the links about meritocracy and to the wizards’ insider! I went to the online encyclopedia about meritocracy it was fairly interesting as merit is given to those established and experienced first. Geez!! Several of you have blogged that the vets are failing and making mistakes, too; so staff stop picking on JaVale. Well, I personally think he’s seen enough “pine”!! If your gonna say 7 game stretch is over who heard tell of taking it on to 8!! Will it be 9 tonight!! Let’s see some real minutes for JaVale and Juan!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:46 AM
lenman just saw your post; I love it when fans see the same things!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:47 AM
GBKDC, yeah I fully understand the need to back off! But I know you LOVE HOOPS and “your guys” so you’ll be bloggin’ and cheerin’ your hardest. Anyone who blogs with a teeny weeny cell phone pad is hard core fanish!!! LOL
DCButler great to hear you will be with us tonight!! Your comments help me to keep sane and are missed; but I understood you had other obligations for last night! 
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:50 AM
LOL….I can’t even respond to Tap’s comments any more. When it comes to coaching, he is a “word that we can’t say on the blog anymore”.
Okay, so if we were playing for the championship (which can go seven games) and we lost the first two/three, do you mean to tell me that you wouldn’t change/tinker your plans…LOL…I rest my case…..
Hello gang!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Heeeeeeeeeeeey slwiz
Just got in about an hour ago…..would have came in later, but the electrician was scheduled after making plans…..gotta keep the wifey happy.
Okay, enuff personal stuff, back to our helpless situation 
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:54 AM
ROF LOL you are too much!! Good point! Geez! But I bet they would stay with the same old same old just to tick us fans off!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:57 AM
I thought Jeffmalone was going to blow a gasket when Pech got pulled out!! I know he felt helpless! Geez! But Nick really came on strong!! Tonight Phil says they need to keep out of the hole early; to me that means NOT starting Caron and Jamison. They are worn out and the Rookies are HOT!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Jeff; i do know you are one patient and enduring guy!! HOpe you took that “gasket” comment the right way
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:59 AM
SLWIZ,
It’s not about the fans right now, or the team.
Just like we are the first ones with the blog, we are going to be the first one on reality tv.
This season will be on VH1 as some sort of reality show….that’s gotta be what’s going on!!! That’s the only way to explain all of these unrealistic actions….LOL…
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 11:02 AM
If Caron or Jamison would be leaders/role models, I think one of them should be on the floor. Caron is more suited for a fast pace than AJ, but they shouldn’t be above reproach….if they aren’t fitting in to the system, yank their happy as-es also….but first, we gotta get a system.
Maybe we can get a system off Ebay????
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 11:20 AM
DCbutler it’s just so sad that we are dealing with unrealistic actions that cause us to feel like we would be on a reality show. This is HOOPS for heavens sake not an auction off Ebay !! It should be about the team and fans to cheer them on!!
Right now I’d rather sacrifice leadership for HOT! Those guys are worn out and I’d rather them have some juice for when Gil and Brendon come back. They do play well together and will spark one another. Right now it’s the Rookies sparking and to me there mistakes are getting fewer! Look at how Blatche and Dom have come along. Well, Dom’s dropped off but he too may be tiring. Getting JaVale and Juan and Javaris in will get there confidence going. Nick will be charged from last night’s game. Geez; keep the momentum going Wiz staff!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 10, 2009 at 11:25 AM
neal — respectfully, I have to disagree. Of course attitude and enthusiasm are good things; no question. But once you are losing the way we have been through *almost half a season* you have to expect some heaviness of step.
But, we agree that management and coaching are where you have to look for responsibility. Who but Ernie could possibly be responsible for the state of the Wizards?
Sure, if Gilbert is 100% next year, we will be a better team than this — but how much better? Ditto Brendan. And, *will* Gilbert be 100% next year? We just gave him a ton of money when he was injured. I don’t think Ernie has a crystal ball; I don’t think he knows what’s going to happen.
We have 14 guaranteed contracts for next year. This team needs change, and it’s going to be hard to accomplish.
Comment from Bridge
Time January 10, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Ok, I REALLY hope that McGee just proves me wrong because I am pretty hard on him…I have no remorse whatsoever about being hard on him; I guess that I’m just trying to be fair. Maybe I’m so hard on him because I just always felt that they’re always easy on him – for example, whenever he makes a mistake, they quickly pull him out…not because he did something wrong (like when they yank someone like Nick out), but because they wanna keep their “beloved” 7-footer looking good and for him to not appear as a “bust;” which is quite unfair if you ask me. I absolutely have no problem with McGee, but in seeing that everyone is all up on his ‘knob’, I just kinda zone everything out that involves him. Sorry McGee…
This is the new era of basketball though…Yeah, of course we’re gonna all have our favorites, but I just miss that TEAM feel. Overall, I LOVE the whole team; not McGee and “his” team, not Gil and “his” team, not Caron and “his” team…AB, Dom, and so-forth. TEAM stuff makes me cry. I just wanna cry dammit – - is that so hard to ask for!! Can I see hugs out of our guys or something; an embrace…They just leave each other in the cold – why leave little “Nicky” shivering LOL. Everyone needs love…
GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 10, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Oh bridgey — you are off-planet cool and wonderful!
Comment from zbp18
Time January 10, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Good morning all,
Dag DJ, you’ve got terrible work hours, but I’d trade you in heartbeat!!!
I said I would repost my blog from yesterday (got in late last night) I wanted to get some reactions/thoughts about the team choosing to give J. Critt development time on the court over making the BIGS (Pech & Magee especailly) top priority for development. The organization’s not thinking like a championship franchise. Take for example the Lakers, Kobe’s great, but without the development of Bynum inside, Radmanovic outside, & Gasol all over, where would they be?????????
We need too start thinking bigger, literally!!!! Not trying too dog Crittenton but Dee Brown had the same game as Critt + a better jumpshoot !!!(and that’s not saying much)
BIG MEN WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!!!
From last night : What’s up y’all,
I’m convinced were trying to lose games to get a high draft pick or we just don’t know WHAT THE HELL we’re doing!!!! In the 1st qt. we’re getting killed inside and the first sub in the game is a guard????? Tapscott and the organization would rather work on developing Crittenton (who can’t shoot) than Magee a 7 footer!!!!!!! Guards come a dime a dozen (unless your tring to get a Cris Paul & Crittenton AIN’T NO Cris Paul plus we have Gil anyway) or if your going to develop a guard how about Nick Young.
If they want to develop Crittenton they should send him to the D-league. I would be satisfied with just playing James & Juan at the point. Not tring to kill the kid but, I don’t think he should be that high up on the Totem pole. We need to be thinking inside out!!!!
BIG MEN WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS……. Shaq, Duncan, Garnett not saying Magee is in that class but you never know? Even developing Pech, he can shoot but needs to work on everything else. I’m glad to see Blatche is finally getting some run. The year the Pistons won the title they didn’t have the classic big man in the middle but, they had 2 very good big men (the Wallace boys) to help each other out. Blatche & Magee should be playing beside one another if not starting, we should see that combo at some point in every game.
This may be the problem our priorities are all screwed-up. If our managment doesn’t know how to build a championship team we need to get someone in here who does or copy the model of a championship organization. I consider myself a die-hard Wizards fan so watching them this year is hard to stomach. You can hear the fustration in everyone who blogs. For the talent we do have, I don’t feel we’re using our guys properly. After Tap got kicked out Ayers took over and we started playing better. Maybe Ayers coaches better or the players were just happy to see Tap go??????????We need a coach who knows how to develop big men & will teach our team how to execute off. & def. & won’t settle for less.
I think we should make an all out effort to win games and not TANK for the rest of the season. We need to learn how to win games so we don’t end up in this same situation next year. Besides I don’t think there’s a player in the upcoming draft that would make us a championship contender anyway. We’ve gotta get Gil & Haywood back at 100% & add a player here & there in the hopes that we can get everyone on the same page. A knowledgable coach, 3 ALLSTARS, a good committee of centers & a group of quality role players should = success. (sounds like I just described the Celtics) It worked for them.
Go Wiz!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Bridge,
I noticed the lack of TEAM against orlando, but I just let my comments go…..when caron hit the jumper and was fouled by Turk (while falling out of bounds)….I only saw NY clapping on the bench (and it looked like a golf clap).
I don’t think it’s the players, per se. like everyone has been saying, mgmt has to step up. Against Orlando, they have some VERY GOOD big men (Turk, Lewis) and sometimes Dom may not be able to get an advantage with his natural skills. I didn’t see yesterdays game, but Noah and Thomas are energetic also (might make the matchup neutral)
We are saying the same thing everyday….we need a P.R. person…..who’s the one that knows coach Ayers?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Oh yeah, I don’t think their protecting JMcgee, I do think that they are slowing his growth by not playing him
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 10, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Just wanted to sign in after reading all the blogs and add my vote for getting rid of the LOTTERY OFFENSE and the LOTTERY COACH.
Beat those Bobcats tonight.
Go Wiz!
Comment from dabeatkeeper
Time January 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM
i expect the same old tonight a total let down due to coaching! I wonder if the players actually read this blog and if so I would love to be a fly on the wall at the half. Man, I’m a die hard Wiz. fan living in LA so at least I have one REAL basketball team to watch when my Wiz let me down, sad but true! Go Lakers sorry I mean Wizards!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM
zbp18,
We are hurting all over the place, as your blog pointed out.
IMO, I don’t think we would be compromising winning if we played our young more (If we had the proper leadership on the floor and from the coaches). The youth getting minutes will help them to understand how to work towards winning and hopefully, at the end of the day, they will know what it takes to win.
In the long run, it will/should help them not only be a good bench, but get ready to take on starting roles or to help keep the team afloat, for situations just like this (Gil and Haywood being out).
The other part is that we were not a championship team when they were healthy, so what was done or being done to make us a championship team if we had our whole team?
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 1:42 PM
getabigboyoffense I’ve been trying to find out exactly what the concept of lottery offense is from your viewpoint. A light went off for me after last nights game that mgt is doing more than just playing their favorites (the vets) but “tanking” (tzbp18) the season to get a high lottery pick. Hey, I’ll be the first to say I’m a day late and a dollar short; but I finally see that not just you but others have been saying this for weeks, months!! Am I finally up to speed!! LOL Again, i really give you passionate Wizard TEAM bloggers kudos. It is just so frustrating!! But hey, tonight maybe there will be a change and maybe the team will have enough juice and energy and love of HOOPS to give it another shot against Charlotte!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Bridge – I’ve seen how guys give hugs in the hoops world and yeah, it would be nice for these guys to share some of that love between themselves. It’s hard though depending on your background; generally though if someone sets the tone and starts the chest bumping, hip bumping, jumping off the bench with a fist raised and the towel waving it usually gets to be contagious. Go Wiz!!!! Make some NOISE players and create some love for Bridge!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 1:47 PM
DCbutler maybe your right! Can’t ya just see Tap or Ayers or Jr. out there with a chest bump during introductions or with a fist raised on a play!! Probably would floor the players so much they would turn it over the next play!! LOL But if it’s done multiple times they would miss that tone!
Comment from wtop
Time January 10, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Did anybody catch washingtion post live before the wizards game last night about Tarah Wheeler who is the new Ms Virginia for the Miss America Pageant Verizon center last night played a video of her before the capitals game last night at some point the wizards need to maybe do something for her as well
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Hello everyone,
I had to take some time to read the blog post, very good as usual. Looking forward to the game tonight and slwiz sorry I was late had to go out and buy a new gasket, lol. I honestly have no expectations from our team anymore after last night, I will be here just to see how it all turns out, tip in about 30 minutes or so.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 6:32 PM
:25 PM…Dave Johnson checking in..starters are in…Mike James,Caron Butler, Andray Blatche3, Antawn Jamison, Dominic McGuire, Bobcats Raymond Felton, Raja Bell, Emeka Okafor, Gerald Wallace, Boris Diaw.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Hey Dave and Glenn (SportzWiz)
Thank you again for this forum and look forward to the call tonight, hey maybe we can score 100 or more tonight
Comment from adnanajanah
Time January 10, 2009 at 6:42 PM
caron was due 4 a bad game and if twan din’t miss a layup and one of his flip shots rattled in he would have shot 50%. he is still tired though. I can’t beleive i’m saying this but pech needs some more minutes. the only reason he even played because today is the last day be4 contracts are guaranteed. i guess im saying why pay em if ur not gonna play em. Go wiz
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 6:46 PM
thanks everyone… and I read all he posts every day..difficul;t days but I appreciate our community….good point about jamison and Butler…plying a lot of minutes..maybe it caught up with them last night…and Pech’s copntarct was already guaranteed for the whole season.
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Thanks jeffmalone for the LOL; I’m glad you took my tease!! Thanks for the starting line-up. It will be interesting how Caron and Jamison do. I think maybe they will have a better game even though it’s a back to back. Jamison is due too. Andray and Dom, keep up the good defensive efforts. We need the rebounding guys!! Please pass the ball around, too. Last nights assists were few and far between. Alright, LETS GO WIZ, HERE”s SOME NOISE!!
Comment from zbp18
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:11 PM
DCbutler,
Thanks for replying, I just got back from work.
I think we’re prettymuch saying the same thing. I’m all for developing the young talent but we’re not trying to develop the right guy(s). We should be thinking inside out or should I say BIGS over smalls. I don’t know how you feel about J. Critt but, I don’t see it .
Yeah, he should be playing for the Wizards, the Dakota Wizards in the D-League!!!!!
But seriously, guards are plentiful in the NBA, BIGS are scarce. If Haywood would have been healthy this year he may have been an All-Star. Think about who’s in the east at Center…. D. Howard & after him you really just have alot of PF’s playing out of position.
The good teams in the east Celts, Cavs, Detroit…. usually play Center by committee. Which is why we need to develop our young bigs because, we also don’t have a BIG thats dominant equally offensively & defensively so we would also have to play by committee. If we don’t develop our bigs or make a miraculous trade for a big with both skills we’ll never win a title.
DCbutler (& anyone else who wants to chime-in) the next time you post let me know if you agree with the statement……. BIG MEN WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS, because I do and if that’s the case why are we focusing on getting playing time for Critt, & not giving Magee & Pech any real minutes???
GO WIZ!!!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM
glenn consor here< Keys, limit Okafors touches, and keep him off the offensive glass, transition d, Bobcats run, and contain the dribble penetration of Felton, Augustine, et al
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:17 PM
drives and “muscle” inside; good start
Comment from adnanajanah
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:18 PM
i think critt just doesn’t have any cofidence. It’s hard trying to make an impression on a bad team. I think the celtics’ bench plays so good because of the big three hype. Their bench just had cofidence. At least be4 their current losing streak
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Let’s go Wiz; tighten up the D!!1
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Another team jumping on us in the 1st
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Alright Dom; have a better game!! And 1!! Go Dom
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM
hey jeffmalone, as phemy would say greetz
Comment from adnanajanah
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM
good start by the captaions.Hope they will not have 2 log 40 mins 2day
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:20 PM
did you happen to catch Taps pre game speech?
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:21 PM
better start for Tawn and CB3!!! Go guys!!
Comment from zbp18
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:21 PM
I see enrgy tonight!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM
So much better start; maybe they can avoid the “hole” tonight!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM
14-2 run
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Maybe it was the 8″ of snow in Chicago that had them bogged down!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:23 PM
all starters hace scored, a good sign
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Pretty good start. Heck no GREAT start!! Wonderful start!! Energetic start!! Something to cheer about start!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:24 PM
jeff did you catch Taps pregame speech?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Blatche and DMAC playing with energy and effort, keys for the starting unit thus far, good to see since DMAC looked flat last game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:26 PM
slwiz-I did not hear Tap tonight, you?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:27 PM
crittenton coming in…3 straihgt games without a to
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Mike really, what are you doing?
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:28 PM
yes, I’m hoping SportzWiz will post it later for the fans to listen to and comment on.
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:28 PM
your right, Dom and Andray are HOT to start!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:29 PM
mcgee about to come in
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:29 PM
pregame was very short with tap. Mostly just talking about how the team needs to play to their strengths and when they dont execute and free lance on offense they get in trouble.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:30 PM
McGee, alright
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:31 PM
blatche just went out 2 points 3 rebounds 2 assists… and he played well last night
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:32 PM
I am happy because it looks like we will score over 25 in the 1st!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Hello Everyone,
Looking good tonight!! Great teamwork, and how about JCritt going North/South, Subs coming in earlier, ETC. I think someone is reading the blogs
zbp18
Yes I agree with you, Bigmen are needed to win a championship.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:32 PM
we like wizards dribble pentration….saw that on the play..that set up mcguire for opener outside jumper
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:33 PM
SportzWiz hope you can post that audio short though it is because he did indirectly speak about the fans.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:33 PM
And we got substitutions in the 1st good sign
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Wizards rank 28th in the NBA in 1st qtr scoring at 22.3, so I am loving tonight
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Nice to hear JaVale McGee. Hope you have a super game tonight!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:37 PM
You need to post a smiley jeffmalone when you say you are happy!! LOL We don’t get to use the smiley to often!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:37 PM
wizards getting to the line
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Great focus by everyone tonight.
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Man, this quarter is so different than last night!! And they haven’t lost the energy all quarter. Sustain it guys into the 2nd and the rest of the game!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:40 PM
dcbutler are you getting to watch a visual of the game? Sigh…that must be so nice to actually see them play well!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Blatche and McGee on the court together, give this line up some time
Comment from zbp18
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Damn, Magee!!!!!!!
nice slam!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:41 PM
THAT WAS A HIGHLIGHT REEL DUNK!! i COULDN’T EVEN TYPE AFTER WATCHING THAT!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:41 PM
It’s so great to hear dj!! Even glen’s voice has a nice little lilt to it!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:42 PM
OMG i missed that McGee and Blatche are in together!! Please please don’t yank one of them!! They are doing great as a team!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:43 PM
slwiz
i am sorry if I have a disadvantage, but oh well
BUT THAT DUNK…….wooowwwwwwwwwww!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:44 PM
You guys crack me up!! Thanks for the shout out and hey, I heard about that snowstorm and know how tough the travel and season is on you all. You guys needed this great quarter!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Love that McGee and Blatche are playing no matter what, Dray stop fading away
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Yeah, Dray has to work on that,but DANG we look good tonight.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Nick playing with confidence, find some run for Juan,lol
Comment from zbp18
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:46 PM
I’ve been hard on Critt lately, but I’ll say he’s very quick & has good handle.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:48 PM
It’s like we’re getting all of our wishes tonight!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Dave and Glenn what are your thoughts with Blatche and McGee playing together, seems like the Bobcats are not getting into the lane
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:48 PM
wow, and I just noticed we have a double digit lead….ok NY reel it in
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Good time-out, need to relax a little, keep doing what got us here. Play good and get extended time on the court.
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:51 PM
I’m just glad all the bloggers are happier tonight!! Nice comment from zbp18 to JCritt!! Wow, I don’t think JaVale’s shot selection has been questionable so far! LOL
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:51 PM
solis contributions from the bench, I hope tonight puts the McGee playing time to rest
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:51 PM
not quick shot….wizard sone for one beyond the arc
Comment from zbp18
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Hey jeffmalone1990,
I just noticed Magee & Blatche & Dixon in, LOL!!!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Tap has made the tifecta, McGee, Dixon and Blatche, good job coach
Comment from zbp18
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Is Bridge watching Magee tonight.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Blatche and McGee sparked this, keep it in coach
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM
The inside game is really clicking; shot selection on outside is 70% on FG’s!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Everyone is playing within themselves
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM
javale hasn’t shot a ball outside of 2 feet. Any shot that he can dunk or lay in is a good one
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Ok, AB just played outside of himself….Come on big fella!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:56 PM
I bet he won’t shoot anything outside of a layup or dunk, except for a free throw…..Tuff Luv
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Finally Tap has played the TALENT, you have Dixon, McGee and Blatche with Young and Jamison great line up….FINALLY, jeffmalone1990 finally a
Comment from zbp18
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Either Tap read the blog or he just finally came to his senses.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:57 PM
just good offense by attacking paint 73 % from floor…
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:58 PM
JeffM,
It’s working out fine also
Comment from wtop
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:58 PM
What station do you have the game on anybody fox sports 1370 has college basketball on there
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:59 PM
AB has to stop trying to be Pippen
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:59 PM
McGee!!!!!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:01 PM
We stopped going inside, let’s go frrd the post
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Yeah, we lost something in that last minute
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:02 PM
yeah wizards getting hurt by turnovers bopbcats 14 points off 8 turnovers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:04 PM
dcbutler it was like Christmas Day for the BLOG, lol. Everything we talked about Tap has done, there is a balance to the rotation and minutes, we have seen Blatche and McGee at the same time, and Dixon has gotten some run
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Might even see Pech tonight
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Don’t wanna talk about JD right now….ruff night thus far
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:06 PM
jeffmalone great to see your smiley!! Hope they can keep it up so you can spread a few more around!!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Okay, we need our bigs back in (at least one of them)
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Okay,
McGee is in
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:07 PM
dcbutler-yes JD rough, however that line up woth Blatche, McGee, Dixon, Young and Jamison is a great line up for him to get his shot and some assists
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:08 PM
He hit NY’s arm….how many refs are out there?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:09 PM
and we will have close to 50 pts at the half, maybe we can even get 100 tonight
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Hmmmmm, I would use JCritt instead of Dixon….btw-where is our new starting PG
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:10 PM
jcritt is the only one that can handle FSPencer’s pressure
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Blatche and McGee have been the best players at the half for the Wizards, please Tap let this be the start of 7 games playing Blatche and McGee playing together!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:15 PM
dcbutler-I like the backcourt of Dixon and Young, but I digress, a good half of basketball by the Wiz and we finally got balance and shot selection was good for the most part.
Comment from zbp18
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Dixon just didn’t look prepared tonight, probably didn’t think he’d get in. Looks like he stayed up all night. It happens!!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Blatche leading the wiz in rebounds and assists.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:19 PM
McGee 9 pts, 4 rebs, 1 assists, 1 blk, he and McGee have played the best for the Wiz in the half
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:19 PM
I like JCritt because he was the only one that I noticed penetrating. MJ was laboring trying to bring it up court (seemed like it) and JD, that’s one of my favorites because of UMD, well let’s just say I didn’t notice him until the turnovers started.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:21 PM
AB and McGee were just awesome. Gotta see more of them together. AB has to cut out the fadeaways and trying to dribble so much, but i’ll take it.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Juan just needs the time, trust me he will be ok
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Great confidence by NY. I don’t cringe as much when he shoots now
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:23 PM
j critt does a nice job breaking down the defense, once that happens it opens up a lot. He only has one assist but i bet he has a few of those “hockey assists”
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:24 PM
dcbutler-Blatche and McGee shut down the lane when they played together, and I loved the fact it hade them both at there natural positions, I guess that is why they produced so much in the 1st half, they played well off one another
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:25 PM
SportsWiz,
Great point, I’m ready to see more JCritt.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Wiz have to keep attacking the paint in a variety of ways, must keep an eye now on Wallace and Okefor, 2 points between them, one of those guys will explode
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:26 PM
SportzWiz/dcbutler-to me that line up of Young, Dixon, Blatche, McGee and Jamison was a great 2nd line up. Nick is playing with a lot of confidence and when he attacks the rim, it seems like his game slows down and he gets in the flow much better.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:26 PM
JeffM,
You’re correct, it was noticed towards the end of the first half when the bobcats had some offensive rebounds.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Jeffm,
I hear ya, but I’m feeling JCritt instead of JD. He’s a natural PG.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Blatche between the legs, with the J
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Come on AB, you have too much experience for that
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:30 PM
awe man, that injury doesn’t look good.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:31 PM
fleton turned his ankle on the baseline area between court and the floor hard to tell
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:33 PM
felton was just walking with a limp but nobody was supporting him, hopefully a good sign for him
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:33 PM
great move Dray
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Okay, gotta take advantage of Felton being out
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Why are we making 1 pass and launching jumpers?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Good foul AJ, No and 1
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:34 PM
dray has done some really nice things
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:35 PM
let’s go back to the 2nd unit…Dixon, Young,Blatche, McGee and Caron or Twan
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:35 PM
JeffM,
I notice that, but theyre focused tonight, it won’t last long
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:36 PM
what a block by DMAC
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:36 PM
mcguire is sooooo athletic
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:36 PM
lets get the bench back in
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:37 PM
gotts get a big in the game
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Time for some energy!! Blow this game out!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:38 PM
you cannot double off of Morrison, c’mon
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:39 PM
No subs for us yet?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:39 PM
TAP BRING IN THE 2ND UNIT
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:40 PM
JeffM,
You say JD, I say Jcritt, but get in that second unit!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:41 PM
We need to push it and penetrate some more before Felton comes back
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Jumped the lead from 4 to 10. Good start to the 2nd half
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:42 PM
LOL….at this point dcbutler I don’t care just get in the 2nd unit, lol
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Yes, get that killer instinct and end this.
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:43 PM
great assist by Andray to the cutting Darius!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Here is my only critic, by far Blatche and McGee have been our best players with NY, yet Young and McGee have yet to see the floor in the 3rd, just don’t like it
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:43 PM
wizards big adavanatge at the line have to make the shots
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:44 PM
dcbutler you are watching; are those fouls being caused by drives and penetrations! If so, that’s something new for us; hope we foul em out!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:45 PM
looks like Javale is in for Andray
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:45 PM
jeffmalone, with the starters they jumped the lead from 4 to 13. starters playing well
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Hey guys sorry I’m late…..was eating dinner. I’m really impressed with the Wizards tonight….Keep it up!! if McGee could just play more that would be good….we gotta prevent Okafor from getting those rebounds and points in the paint
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:46 PM
bring in Young and Dixon or JCRITT
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:46 PM
SportzWiz-the bench played better IMHO
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:47 PM
sportswiz,
If we would have had the second unit, we would probably be up by 20 or more….
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM
I don’t see why MJ is in there for a whole quarter??
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Young is in; you guys got a can with a wire stretching to the verizon center, lol!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM
can we get either JD or JCritt in the game please, with Blatche and McGee on the floor???
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:49 PM
We need a wire with a hook on it….LOL….
We need JCritt in there pushing and penetrating….it opened up the offense. And with AB and McGee out there, why go away from what’s working??
Ugggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:50 PM
He’s gone away from the great early line-up! Rotations are so frustrating. Guess it’s got to do with match-ups
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:50 PM
im just sayin the starters have done a nice job in the 2nd half
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:51 PM
How do you not sub James out the entire qtr?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:51 PM
jeffmalone got your wish crittenton in
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Yes SportWiz,
They have, but we’re greedy at this point and Famished
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Wow, we can see what helped the lead with personal why can’t the staff; and yeah glen, we are turnover the ball more, too. Come on Wiz let’s get that energy going!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:52 PM
what happend to McGee and Blatche playing together?
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:53 PM
yeah, but i think it’s critt, andray and mcGee that jeffmalone is wanting to see in there!! And I agree! the bigs in there with critt driving helped open up the game early in the game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:54 PM
12-2 cats run
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:54 PM
my wish is for Blatche and McGee to play extended minutes to blow the game open
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:54 PM
We need a timeout
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Ok, end of the quarter, refocus
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:55 PM
wizards did not hit a field goal in the final 5 :17 of third
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:56 PM
dcbutler-we had the balance and rotations in the 1st half how then do we come out in the 3rd and not do the same thing?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:57 PM
turnovers the reason for drought
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:57 PM
oh, wow jeff, mcgee already has 18 minutes, usually he’s around 20-25; is that going to happen tonight?
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Jeffmalone talking about rotations and dj/glen about turnovers!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:59 PM
that did it for AB he’ll be takin’ out i bet soon!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:59 PM
glen, why do you want caron back in with 0 assists?
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM
also caron has 4 TO’s how will he help us?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM
keep the faith
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:01 PM
ok I must be crazy, we played Blatche and McGee and we got up big in the 1st, in the 2nd half we do not see that combo? Am I just wrong here?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:01 PM
jcritt got fouled
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Who cares if Blatche has 4 fouls he should be on the court
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Why was Jamison running toward JCritt to get the ball??….LOL…..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:03 PM
It is a crime that McGee is not in this game!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:04 PM
then he looked at the bench like “i can’t believe he didn’t give it to me” and they were near half court….Vets gotta let the kids do their thing.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM
McGee actually allows Blatche to play the 4 which will protect him in this game, can somebody slip the Coach a tape of the first half?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM
JeffM,
No one is trying to figure out Tap anymore…when they do get on the court, their doing their thing, that’s what matter the most imo
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Jamison is hurt, sit him, they will expose him on D with Diaw
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Yeah, too athletic for him
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Perfect opportunity for Javale
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:08 PM
they are attacking Twan w\Diaw, c’mpn Coach
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:08 PM
AND HOW ABOUT NY
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Dave and Glenn, are you kidding me? Get Jamison out of this game!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Talking about a matchup!!!!!!!???????????
How long do we have to see AJ getting whatever you want to call it.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:10 PM
dcbutler-I am also watching the game Diaw cannot curl on McGee or Blatche, I love the vets however look at the match ups, the young guys are playing well allow them to grow on the court. McGee on the bench while Jamison is getting abused on D is a travesty
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:11 PM
jamison’s back is bothering him
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Glenn you will be taliking to me about this, it is hurting us on D
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:11 PM
glen; please explain to slwiz why jamison is in if he’s hurt.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:11 PM
now if JCritt doesnt start…….!!!!!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:13 PM
sit Jamison and bring in McGee
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:14 PM
jamison is still effective
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Diaw is killing Twan in th 4th
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:15 PM
so far 23 bobcats points off turnovers
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:15 PM
UGGGGGGGG!!!
The rotations. Just gotta have the vets in……..if we lose this???
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Dave and Glenn after a great 1st half y no McGee?
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:16 PM
jamison is still effective? doing what; diaw his man is getting points. Just how is jamison being effective at this stage in the game?
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Thank you for trying to answer but from what you’ve been saying Diaw is getting the best of Jamison; so again what part of jamison’s game is being effective?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:18 PM
We should have ran them in the ground. This half-court game kept them in the game.
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:18 PM
I see AB is in is he now covering Diaw?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:19 PM
I am a fan of Twan however TONIGHT in this game Diaw is a bad match up for him, he needs to sit. Whatever we get on offense from him, we give up on defense with him, and if he needs help on Diaw somebody will be wide open. McGee should be on the floor now (and sooner)
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:20 PM
JMcgee and AB had the boards on lock-down. Why not use our strong-hand?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:20 PM
here we go, one on one basketball and a jumper by CB3, horrible
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:21 PM
let’s launch another jumper
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:22 PM
aj and CB Both launching jumpers……….we just about deserve to lose this one…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:22 PM
yeah we didn’t need McGee and Blatche to close down the lane (sarcasim)
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:22 PM
wizards 54 % but free throwas ands turnovers have hurt us
Comment from GilArenas0Fan
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:22 PM
sorry im late
how are we doing
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Bobcats 9-19 from 3 is the differance in this game
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:24 PM
I can’t believe that they’re trying to praise Tap on t.v and playing last night…..bad decisions in second half
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:24 PM
So I guess the match up w\ Diaw is not the problem? Diaw is the reason in the 4th, they are running everything through him
Comment from GilArenas0Fan
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:26 PM
one1 point game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Jamison in obvious pain, and you leave him in the game??????Whomever he is on the Bobcats have attacked period
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Hard to break old habits
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:27 PM
dcbutler I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING as am I, is this crazy or what?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:28 PM
good hustle by blatche for a 2nd and third attempt.
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:29 PM
we still have the ball! Maybe, just maybe…..
Comment from GilArenas0Fan
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:29 PM
yes it is
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:29 PM
I’m just glad to know that the kids will be ready when we get some good leadership.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:30 PM
coaching decision results in a lose, that should be the headline
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:31 PM
The players have been scrapping despite the circumstances and they have proven that they belong.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:31 PM
The Bobcats attacked the Wizards in the lane in the 4th with no threat of a shot blocker in the paint
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:32 PM
301-230-0980 for glenn’s post game show
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Wizards fail to score 20 pts in the 4th qtr for the 18th time this year
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:33 PM
You know what I noticed also….When Caron spoke before half-time and by the way Jamison keeps trying to take over, the vets don’t want to give up the control they have….LOL….Just a feeling that I’m getting.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:34 PM
on hold for the post game
Comment from gbkdc
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:35 PM
What happened, I missed it.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:35 PM
49 in the 1st half and 40 in the 2nd ask yourself why???? Wizards scoring
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:40 PM
gbkdc-they played great in the 1st half, and in the 2nd they did not close this team out
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:44 PM
once again nba.com audio went out, baltimore isn’t doing the post game so sorry, can’t listen to the post game show
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:45 PM
The NBA Link went out, I’m listening to the regular radio.
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:46 PM
sorry the post game is on the baltimore station
Comment from adnanajanah
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:47 PM
y r we so bad. y r we trash dis year. I never could have imagined being 7-29. I did not see the game but i read the play by play and it looked like we had three chances at da end. But we should have kept our young players in and they probably could have done a better job than our jump shot happy starting line up.
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:47 PM
LOL how confusing now it’s the game tape delayed
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:47 PM
gbkdc
this one goes squarely on Tap’s shoulders….AB AND jmcgee ran them in the first half with JCritt attacking and didn’t do it anymore in the game…and they didn’t settle for jumpers in first half and ran their offense. And MJ played nearly THE WHOLE second half. Sad team mgmt in second half compared to the first.
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:47 PM
dcbutler I’m in Illinois so i can’t get regular radio; is jeffmalone talking yet?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Deshawn from the blog called in, way to go on the call!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:49 PM
someone named deshawn, that says he’s on the blog also…..jeffm hasn’t spoken yet
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:50 PM
I lost the audio link?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Their To strung up on AJ, he is a human being….get his candy as- outa there if warranted.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:56 PM
I cannot wait until I get on the line, dcbutler hope you are still there
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:56 PM
AND it’s time for JCritt to lead this team until Gil returns and hey, maybe after and Gil go to the 2 position.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Yeah, I have the radio on, so i’m blogging and listening rather than using the computer to listen…..The callers are ready for AJ to come off the bench but the announcer (sorry, don’t know if its Glen) is hurting to hear that…LOL….It’s time to do it though.
Comment from slwiz
Time January 10, 2009 at 9:58 PM
i’ve lost the audio too from nba.com
SportzWiz is there a way to establish a link for the post game and list it above for when nba.com goes off the air or baltimore is playing something other than the post game? Thanks for checking into this.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:08 PM
JeffM,
lol…you can’t talk about aj….lol…that’s taboo
Comment from lenman
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:11 PM
No negativity from me tonight (maybe just a little). For me all these games are about is scouting what we have going into the new regime that will obviously lead this team. I must say you have a fortunate freanchisw when a 7-28 team can sell out a game against the Bobcats.
MENTAL MISTAKES, POOR DEFENSIVE ROTATIONS AND JUMP SHOTS ULTIMATELY DID US IN. WE GAVE UP SO MANY OPEN LOOKS AT THE THREE POINT LINE SIMPLY BECAUSE WE GET BROKEN DOWN OFF THE DRIBBLE (AND HAVE TO HELP ON EVERY POSSESSION). THE CULTURE OF THIS TEAM TOWARDS DEFENSE HA TO CHANGE. PLUS WE HAVE TO REALIZE THAT SOME OF OUR VETS HAVE LOST A STEP. AND FOR GODS SAKE CAN WE EVER TRY TO THROW THE BALL INTO THE POST, THE WORST THING THAT CAN HAPPEN IS WE MISS A SHOT.
I LOVE IT WHEN WE GET OUT AND RUN, WE GET EASY BASKETS IN BUNCHES.
It was pretty neat finally seeing McGee get some time and even more exciting seeing him paired with Blatch together. They really did a nice job. Andray Blatche has not totally convinced me but he has an impresive skill set for a man his size. He is an outstanding passer, has good form on his shot and reminds me a little of Olajawon around the paint. The move he made on Okafor in the last minute of the game was impressive. I really think he is realizing how good a basketball player he can be.
That young fella McGee is frakishly athletic and seems to be a good kid. There is no reason to believe that he wont continue to develop. His versatility and ability to run the court makes him unique. Imagine him and Gil in the Pick and Roll where you have to honor Gilberts ability to pull up or get all the way to the rim (Chris Paul and Tyson Chandler only a more potent model).
It is also apparent of the physical and mental toll that logging so many minutes and trying to carry a team is having on Jamison and Butler. It is much easier scoring off of ball movement rather than creating your own shot.
Going forward it is apparent that we need further help at both guards spots. This should be the focal point of our lottery pick. We have good front court players players (both young and old).
Even though this was a game we should have won. This is more encouraging than anything that has happened in the last two weeks. The young guys will play more now out of neccesity.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Thanks Glenn, I appreciate taking the call, dcbutler lost connection so if you have a recap as to what was said after I hung up I appreciate that.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:14 PM
JeffM,
I heard the conversation………talking about AJ is taboo around here…LOL…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:14 PM
dcbutler-it is Glenn it is the Greene Turtle Post Game Show w\ Glenn Consor, I give him credit he tries to stay positive and offer insight, however I am sure he feels the same way on a lot of things
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:17 PM
True….but the one caller said it the best…..Enuff of living off hope and seeing the reality of the situation. No slight against AJ or anyone else, but we can’t live off hope….The caller was ready for AJ to come off the bench, and so am I…..isn’t that what he did in Dallas????
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:17 PM
AJ was just as disruptive out there as he was helping…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:17 PM
sorry just the truth Larry Brown exposed Twan when he found out he was hurt and attacked him with Diaw on the block, again a healthy Twan gets the better of that match up, tonight Diaw killed him in the 4th. Mcgee not playing in the 2nd half suggests to me (especially afterlooking at the 1st half the way we subbed in and out with the rotations) that we are looking at the lottery and it hurts as a fan to say that. How can you have the formula in the 1st half and completly abandon it in the 2nd?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:18 PM
LOL…We will see in June.
Comment from adnanajanah
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:24 PM
aj needs 2 be r sixth man. out of all the 20 10 “all stars” he is the only one who can not defend. he gets like 5 blocks a season
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:27 PM
I am on the happy end. I saw what we are capable of. Now that I’ve seen that, I’ll just bide my time until we get our coaching foundation together.
Comment from adnanajanah
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Ed tapscott is just a jack. he can’t get it through his thick skull that this lineup is not going to work. he wants to let 2 players shoot jump shots every time down the court. Let’s trade antawn for 2 decent defenders and scorers. i would like 2 see him in another uniform winning. He might just retire an unknown 20 point scorer with no tiltles in middle skool high skool college and da nba. so frustrating!!!
Comment from neal
Time January 10, 2009 at 10:54 PM
I agree, zgb18. I’d rather see Crittenton in the D-league. I don’t think the Wiz have ever utilized that option enough. It’s a step above most college programs that would help almost all rookies. They need to put in minutes in a tough environment.
It sounds to me like the young kids are providing the energy. Seems like one or two of our veterans on the court at any one time is enough. The rest of the time we could play the kids. Things could hardly get worse, and we could develop the young guys.
Comment from neal
Time January 10, 2009 at 11:10 PM
I think our veterans are emotionally tired. This is the point in their career when they want to be on top. Instead, despite various changes, they keep losing. Time is running out for them. The young guys have most of their career in front of them. A lot can happen. But if I were Jamison, Butler, Thomas or Songaila I’d probably be dispirited.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 10, 2009 at 11:33 PM
this about sums it up:
Losing to the Bobcats: Bad
Losing to the Bobcats on your home court: Awful
Losing to the Bobcats on your home court after holding a lead for most of the first 3 quarters: Ridiculous.
Losing to the Bobcats on your home court after holding a lead for most of the first 3 quarters in a game where the Bobcats best player doesn’t take a single shot or score a single point in 20 minutes: Priceless.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 10, 2009 at 11:41 PM
I’m sure that I’m not going to say anything that has not already been said, but I’m going to add my two cents anyhow.
First, I heard JeffM on the call-in show. Nice going Jeff on stating the blog party-line about playing Blatche and McGee together. You made more sense than all of the other callers put together. Glenn, however, spouted the Wiz party-line…you have to understand all of the pieces that have to be considered when you make a substitution…etc.,etc,etc. That is such B.S.
A good coach takes a look at what is happening; sees who the opposition is playing; and tries to EXPLOIT weaknesses, not match up. And a good coach certainly doesn’t take a poll amoung the coaching staff about what to do during the game.
I was at the game. The best, most exciting times during the game, the times when the fans were INTO it (haven’t seen that too much this year) was when McGee and Blatch were in the game at the same time. We had a nice run and then Tap made some of his BRILLIANT substitutions and the run and the fun were gone.
McGee played 18:49 had 9 points on 4 of 4 shooting; 4 rebounds; 1 assist; 1 steal and 1 blocked shot. However, he probably changed the trajectory of another 10 shots that were missed. You could see that the Bobcats wanted no part of him on either end of the court. I guess, LOTTERY COACH couldn’t see the same thing and limited McGee’s minutes in the second half.
Blatch was VERY solid. He played a lot of minutes, and for the most part, he let the game come to him. It’s too bad that we don’t have any offensive scheme that could take advantage of his skills.
Slick Nick has 12 points on 6 of 9 from the field; added 2 assists and had 1 turnover. This guy is a scoring machine. Again, it is too bad that we don’t have an offensive scheme that can get him the ball in a position where he could succeed more often.
McGuire has obviously been working on his offensive game…3 for 5 for 7 points with 3 assists. He only had 5 rebounds, but, I swear on one of those his chest was above the rim.
So why did we lose the game? Tap has a really bad habit of changing “hot” rotations when they are going good. He constantly disrupts the offensive rhythm of the team. It’s as though he has a scripted substitution pattern and it doesn’t matter how good the rotation on the court is going, he’s going to substitute. The Wiz were at their best when they were attacking, both on offense and defense, because that led to getting down the court on offense and taking a good shot rather than running that damn LOTTERY OFFENSE.
Tap has already played CB and AJ way too many minutes. You can see it when they shoot. Your legs are vital to your shooting technique and their legs are tired. What a chicken s— way to coach…put all the weight to succeed or fail on the shoulders of your two All-stars.
The Wiz have a LOTTERY COACH and a LOTTERY OFFENSE. Neither of them is fan-friendly, and I personally am sick of it.
Comment from ChenierFan
Time January 11, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Dear Ed,
I can’t thank you enough for your hospitality last night. For a while you were not being a gracious host when you were playing those two mobile 7-footers together. We were afraid to get within ten feet from the rim against those guys. Then on the offensive end that rookie was stuffing it down our throats because we couldn’t keep up with him and Blatche sometimes actually realizes that he can bang people around rather than taking fadaway shots.
But anyway, when you kept the rookie out in the second half and stopped attacking us on both ends, we actually had a chance, thanks to you.
Next time your in Charlotte, look me up and the beer is on me.
Regards,
Larry
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 11, 2009 at 9:04 AM
McGee is the only potential allstar on this team. He reminds me of D Howard his first hear but with a shot. Big athletic and likes to jump. Not many big men like to jump. The only thing stopping him is the coaching staff. It’s almost as if they are afraid to have him succeed. Oh well we had a reason to get excited in the first half finally. That place was rocking when he had that first slam. Consider this 9pts with no played called for him.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 11, 2009 at 9:13 AM
Man, JaVale had a *great* game last night — and all I can do is look at the numbers, as I am out of town and unable to watch.
Looks to me like Ed’s job is to lose games — management wants a high draft choice? If I read right, JaVale dominated the first half and then didn’t play much in the 2d half?
How long-suffering do we have to be as fans? I think I’m now at the point where I want to show the whole of management the door — and don’t let it hit you in the butt on your way out.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 11, 2009 at 9:16 AM
On the other hand, I kind of agree w/ the strategy, so why did I write the above?
We do need a potential star out of next year’s draft. You only get those if you pick high. Maybe the Thunder will “gel” (if they were called “the Tinder” they could catch fire) and win a lot of games, dropping Blake Griffin in our laps.
Actually… I don’t know what I want. I’m too confused. Coach… substitute me out!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 11, 2009 at 9:41 AM
One note about JaVale last night — from the boxscore it looks like we went down 12 while he was in. I can’t understand that given his disruptive stats.
Another question: Pecherov played pretty well night before last. Why didn’t he get some minutes last night in reward for his effort?
Comment from neal
Time January 11, 2009 at 9:49 AM
I don’t believe Tapscott/Grunfeld is intentionally trying to lose in order to get more balls in the lottery jar. I really would have to move to Boston if that were the case.
Comment from rnbrown4
Time January 11, 2009 at 9:54 AM
I don’t think they are trying to lose either. Tap has this rotation thing of his and he’s not changing no matter what’s happening on the court. He’s jsut not a good coach. Instead of looking at your talent and design around it he’s force feeding his inept plan on the team. We have talent just no plan.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 11, 2009 at 12:28 PM
rnbrown4-love the way you bring it here and on the Washington Post, a nd I agree with all you said. We are fans that love the Wizards, what do you say to the present day fans, the season ticket holders, your loyal base? Next year is not promised, so I believe in the present day, we need to improve now!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 11, 2009 at 12:39 PM
what can you do as a fan we know its ping pong balls this year.. so all i can see us doing here on out is puttin all the rookies on the floor let them learn the game so that next year they are NBA ready so that could only make our bench one of the best ever.. let AJ and CB3 take a brake dont bench them but give them 15min a game and see what happens you never know!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 11, 2009 at 1:08 PM
I agree with Neal and rnbrown. I don’t think we are “intentionally” losing games. I can’t imagine a professional sports franchise even thinking about doing that.
It’s a real shame that we have nobody on our coaching staff that can run the team effectively. Ernie should have had a better plan in place before he let Eddie go. I didn’t often agree with Eddie’s rotations (he didn’t like playing the young guys either) but they certainly make more sense than what we have seen under Tapscott. I can see why so many bloggers think Tapscott is trying to lose games. He waits until a player is playing well if not dominating then he pulls him with no apparent plan for getting that player back into game action. I don’t think he is trying to lose I think the man simply does’t have a clue. The problem with that is he has nobody on the bench behind him to offer any advice. Hubbard, Ayers, and Wes Jr. are not assistant coaches to be matched up with an inexperienced head coach. The way I see it, three things are possible. 1) We fire the entire coaching staff and hire a more competent one (unlikely). 2) Tapscott being the smart guy he is with an advanced degree in statistics allows the little light bulb over his head to turn on brightly allowing him to see the error of his coaching ways (more likely but still too much of a stretch). and 3) we keep everything as it is. We keep losing games and frustating the players and fans. (alas, that sounds the most likely to me)
Comment from slwiz
Time January 11, 2009 at 1:08 PM
I never agreed with Eddie getting released and I don’t even want Ed released. Just work with what you have. Make the rookies better. Keep resting the vets. You did last night!! Honest I saw Caron and Jamison with under 35 minutes! Now just play McGee and Blatche your bigs together and get either Critt or Juan in there as the driver’s penetrators with Nick and Dom and you’ve got a working team of starters. ALLOW the all stars to come of the bench. IT”S NOT A SLAP IN THE FACE!! Don’t you see it Tap and staff. All the makings are there if you’d just change your “Wiz party line”!!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 11, 2009 at 4:22 PM
You know guys Tom is right. Tapscott got thrust into this position, probably, over his morning corn flakes one day. He had to …Quick… come up with a plan. No Fair.
This is Ernie’s vision. Ernie, except for Haywood, has brought everybody else here. Why, with all of his NBA experience, isn’t ERNIE coaching this team???
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 11, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Well, here I am sitting in a BestBuy waiting for someone to configure a computer for a friend — I helped her buy it, took it home, discovered the mouse didn’t work and had to come back. 
No, I’m sure no one is *trying* to lose — I imagine it’d be hard to get yourself to do that even if you wanted to. So, I definitely take that back.
But, as Grif says above — this is *Ernie’s team.* If there’s a problem, it’s on Ernie to fix it because Ernie created it. If the team is too dependent on Gilbert (wch I don’t believe, btw), then that too is on Ernie. He built this roster.
I didn’t think it was time to fire Eddie Jordan, but if a new coach doesn’t improve things, then it’s on the players and the guy who chose them. In that sense, yes, something has to change.
Comment from dmac
Time January 11, 2009 at 5:43 PM
I enjoyed reading these latest posts. Tom I agree with you that EG is more of the problem now than Ed. Ed is being placed in a scapegoat roal. He is really a quality first nba guy. He is just not head coach material. That is EG’s fault. The fact that he did not go out and seek another seasoned coach to possibly rescue our season. He might as well kept EJ aboard for the season.
I don’t think the Wizards are throwing games intentionally. I believe Abe needs to really see if EG is good for our future before hiring a new coach. We need a basketball man that can see the talent on our team needs to be maximized. That is an insult to say you are not playing McGee when he performs well one night the next because he does not match up well with the next opponent. When you have young players like Javale, Nick, Javaris and Pech being handled like that it is dangerous to a players confidence and overall development. By the way who is the big man coach for the Wiz? He needs to go. The Wizards need someone that can work with AB, Javale, Pech and DMAC down low. When AB had that breakout game against the Warriors earlier in the season, he reminded me of a young Chris Webber.
The scary part for me WIZ4life is even if we get one of those early ping pong balls is how will management screw that up.
When we picked up Javale at 18 that was a steal. He could easily with the way he was developing in college be a top 10 pick or lower this year.
No matter what anybody say’s we do have some good talent on this team. Right now we are in need of leadership from upstairs.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time January 11, 2009 at 8:38 PM
I do think Ernie is and has been a really good gm for the Wiz. I don’t like his ‘06 pick of Pecherov — that’s the biggest blunder of his time here. But, I’m sure there was a reason we needed to pick someone we could stash in Europe for a year.
I’m also critical of Nick Young, as I’ve made obvious, but I don’t know that there was a better player available to pick at his spot in ‘07. On the other hand, Dominic was obviously a great pick.
Ernie’s trades have been very good for the Wizards, although I don’t like the most recent one.
As to JaVale, when you are picking #18 you don’t usually get a player who makes a difference. JaVale certainly has the potential to do that — from potential to doing it, however, is a big step.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time January 11, 2009 at 9:04 PM
thing is about the draft you could send a over payed guy to another team with that one draft pick and get a better player or so on i am a fan i would rather be in the playoffs but its not going to happen this year its time to let the kids get there time on the floor its about the future now its about the rookies and there time and the film your going to give to the next coach so he knows who and what he is working with and how to place them in game
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 11, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Slick Nick finally gets to play some serious minutes and he shoots the lights out at a very high percentage over two games working within a non-existent offense and he is being criticized!!! Nick is a pure scorer. Figure out how to get him some open shots (watch what the Bucks do for Redd tomorrow) and Nick will get us 20 pts every game.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 11, 2009 at 9:37 PM
As much as I would like to see Tap out of the head coaches position ASAP, I really don’t think that that is going to happen this year. So I would really like him to seriously think about changing his rotation philosophy.
The Wiz would be better off limiting CB and AJ minutes to between 25-30 a game. It would take some of the pressure off them trying to carry the team. I don’t believe that it is necessary for one of them to be on the court at all times. That is Tap B.S. He is running the two of them into the ground and it is counter-productive to the team. They are currently over 40 minutes per game each. Taking 10 minutes from each would allow McGee and Blatche to be on the court at the same time for about 20-25 minutes per game. That would be fun to watch for Wiz fans and hell to pay for the opposition.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 11, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Bucks tomorrow…Go Wiz!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time January 11, 2009 at 9:55 PM
SportzWiz: I know you mentioned Taps pregame interview for the Bulls was short but if it could be posted as an audio link I’d like to listen to it again. Jeffmalone1990 said he missed it. He and others might also enjoy hearing it. Thanks for trying!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time January 11, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Tom
Just for fun let’s not forget about:
2006 Draft Picks – Washington Wizards
RD PK(OVR) NAME POS SCHOOL/COUNTRY
1 18th (18th) Oleksiy Pecherov PF Ukraine
The word was that the Wizards made a promise to Pecherov a while ago, so we knew this was coming…
2 18th (48th) Vladimir Veremeenko PF Russia
Veremeenko is an interesting pick. He’s a bit of a tweener, but he’s had some success in Russia. He’s probably…
Hey slwiz-I appreciate that, and I would enjoy
Love the comments getaboy, Wiz4L, Neal and Grif (lenman, dcbutler to name a few)
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time January 11, 2009 at 10:17 PM
While I disagree with some of the posts, I have to say that the folks who take the time to express their opinion, as emotional as some of those might be, are real FANS. It is really enjoyable to read what everyone has to say. The criticism/comments appear heartfelt and, I’m sure, are expressed in an effort to help the team. The Wiz have provided an excellent forum for the fans to participate. It is great that DJ takes the time to get things going each day, even though, I’m sure, he is frequently extremely tired from the hectic schedule. Thanks Dave for the blog, blogcasts, and the superior broadcasts.
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 11, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Thanks to all for their respective insight and thanks to DJ and Glen (I hope I have the names correct), for allowing us to vent and always treating everyone with respect and class, WHILE at the same time, reeling us in when necessary. We also thank you for being diverse (running the radio show and blogging). You have hectic schedules and thank you for adding another duty to your lives.
Also thanks to the Wiz for allowing this type of communication to exist.
Everything will work itself out in due time.
God Bless
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 11, 2009 at 10:53 PM
BTW-I’m going to make it my business to visit a “Meet you at the Turtle”, real soon
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 11, 2009 at 10:58 PM
GetaBB we have, as a collective group, been screaming for less minutes for Gil, Antawn, and Caron since this blog posted it’s first comment it seems lol. I think if Red Auerbach came back to coach the Wizards he would play them 40 a night??? I’ll never figure that out either.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 11, 2009 at 11:00 PM
DCB….what’s this about a “meet you at the turtle” ? Are we planning to get together somewhere?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 11, 2009 at 11:06 PM
I just saw the commercial on TV and since they are sponsoring the radio show, I’ll do my part and put some resources back into the economy/community (i guess we can call it a blog-stimulus package)
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 11, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Oh, “meet you at the turtle” is their “jingle”. In the rap world it would be called their “hook” (so bridge can understand the lingo)…lol…
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time January 11, 2009 at 11:23 PM
DCB…DON’T MAKE HER MAD “THIS WEEK” ROFL.
Make her mad and the chocolates won’t help
Comment from dcbutler357
Time January 11, 2009 at 11:42 PM
ROFLMAO….Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me about that!!
I’M SCARRED FOR LIFE….LOL…
I can’t even look at a chocolate easter bunny anymore….ROFLMAO
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Comment from Jaba
Time January 10, 2009 at 8:07 AM
Good morning! Let’s start the new day with an interesting quote: “When you’re struggling sometimes you just reach for a straw,” Tapscott said. “That was actually Randy Ayers. He said: why not give Pech a shot, maybe he can make a shot and I said okay.” Now, does that sound like a solid coaching decision? And JaVale McGee actually did get another DNP!! This is really getting rediculous! Please Randy, next time you suggest players, try to mention JaVale’s name as well! I’m sorry I’m sounding so negative, and certainly our pityful record isn’t all Tapscott’s fault, but I DO feel we need a real coach soon! Go Wizards!!!!!