Gameday Kings
Hey everyone, SportzWiz checking in… Dave will be on here shortly, but I just wanted to start a thread so you could discuss tonight’s game. Kings are coming out East after a heartbreaking overtime loss to Cleveland on Friday. A different Kings team then we’ve seen in the past, they start two young bigs to go along with their best player Kevin Martin.
As far as the Wizards go this will the be the final home game until next Monday as the team heads West tomorrow after practice for a four-game trip.
11:02 AM Dave Johnson checking in..sorry to be a little slow today…went to an early church service–no really not just an air tight excuse— anyway as SportzWiz just noted it would be nice to get a little joy before we head out on the road…same kind of effort against the Hornets and Magic gives us a real shot tonight….BLOGCAST—live radio and blogging together—starts tonight at 6….on the radio on ESPN 980 AM…94.3 FM in Warrenton and Northern Virginia…92.7 FM in Southern Maryland…1370 AM in Baltimore and great affiliates from Cumberland to Roanoke…..
5:03 PM Dave and Glenn at Verizon Center…No Caron Butler tonight (hamstring strain) but Andray Blatche will start at 4…Dominic McGuire at 2, Darius Songaila at center, Mike James at point, and Antawn Jamison at small forward…..Kings will probably will go with Will Solomon ( Bobby Jackson fractured cheek bone on Friday), Kevin Martin, Spencer Hawes, Andres Nocioni, Jason Thompson
DAVE JOHNSON POSTGAME REPORT
Posted: March 15th, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from mkersey
Time March 15, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Any word if Caron Butler will play tonight?
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time March 15, 2009 at 11:38 AM
SportzWiz any news on Andray and Caron?
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 15, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Good Morning All…. I am over the Friday heartbreak… so played such a hard game – effort was there plays were made…
I know the paper said that Blatche did practice… Butler is still TBD…
Yes Tom, we should win this one, but then again…..
Will be at the Verizon ctr this evening… hoping for a win!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 4:18 PM
5:03 PM Dave and Glenn at Verizon Center…No Caron Butler tonight (hamstring strain) but Andray Blatche will start at 4…Dominic McGuire at 2, Darius Songaila at center, Mike James at point, and Antawn Jamison at small forward…..Kings will probably will go with Will Solomon ( Bobby Jackson fractured cheek bone on Friday), Kevin Martin, Spencer Hawes, Andres Nocioni, Jason Thompson
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 4:18 PM
hey 2stepsawy stop by
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Antawn Jamison is just incredible…he just loves to play basketball…forget the injuries and losses around him….he just plays and often carries the team and leads them like he did Friday when he scored 36 points in competitive loss to Magic
Comment from Phemy
Time March 15, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Hey y’all, ’sup?
After not having much time to check the blog (important stuff at school, internet problems, pc problems just to mention some) I’m back ;>
I was reading some of the stuff, but wasn’t highly motivated too write all the same things over and over again we said since the beginning of the season..so excuse me! But I still watched any game I was able to watch if I had the time to, so no, I didn’t give up on our Wizards, god no!
Just…yeah, we really can take sacramento. They even state the “top draft pick” at there website, so cmon guys! We have more honor than that!
Hope to see javale with some playing time, this kid is just amazing ton watch.
greetz from germany (glad I had jabar to take over the “german” blog spot 
)
cheers!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 4:51 PM
pemy my best wishes dave..and glad to see you back
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 4:53 PM
that’s phemy…still tough to type court side
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Nationals racing Presidents are here…..Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln…last Presidential visit went okay
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:22 PM
mcguire getting better on offense
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:27 PM
great start thus far
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:27 PM
have tyo id shooteres
Comment from Phemy
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Sounds good so far! Keep it coming guys! Love the energy
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:33 PM
best 1st qtr of the year thus far
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:33 PM
great energy at bothe ends for bthe wizards
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Blatche very active early
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:37 PM
I wish we could have played Sacramento in all 82 games this year, lol
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:38 PM
AB is Doing it all the inside and outside game love it
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Alright almost 40 pts in the 1st 
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:42 PM
phemy are u able to listen online
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:43 PM
thanks for the shout guys
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Alright Juan, let’s be a spark this game
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:44 PM
our pleasure
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:45 PM
like this 2nd unit by the Wiz
Comment from Phemy
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Yeah I can listen, but only got a video stream aswell, so I’m all set ;>
Like the combo of Blatche and Mcgee, let’s some some more of them!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:46 PM
thanks guys i say its hard to get a breath to say a name after a qt like that first one
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:46 PM
not smooth right now but nice drive by dixon
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:46 PM
need too attack the rim with this unit, stop bailing them out with the jumpers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:48 PM
for Juan
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:51 PM
I really like this second unit for the Wiz
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:53 PM
yeah about time they got the guys some rest
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Glenn here: boy it will be nice to see Dixon and Young pick up some of the scoring to help out Jamison. Javale needs to stay away from the quick fade aways. Wiz need to make sur they conatain the ball and ID shooters.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:55 PM
kings are 4 of 14 beyond the arc
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:56 PM
great play McGee
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:57 PM
mcgee looke dlike a guardf
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Great D by NY… moved those feet
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Another solid game for DMAC thus far
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:03 PM
That’s how Mcgee should assert himself
looked like dwight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:03 PM
for McGee
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Jmalone,
There are some similarities between Ariza for the lakers and DMAC
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:04 PM
let the 5’s go at it!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:04 PM
what a play for McGee
Comment from Phemy
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:04 PM
AHAHAHA, not quite the windmill, but we’ll take it anyways 
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:06 PM
dcbutler you are right, Ariza and DMAC might be a far comparison, still think DMAC is better (smile)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Dixon and McGee look like they have some chemistry
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Morgan State first round upset, you heard it here first…also go Terps….now back to the HIGH SCORING Wizards…..
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:08 PM
mcguire 6 asists
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:10 PM
They always had chemistry, just not able to display it that much
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Nice first half, let’s see if we can show a “killer” instinct.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:11 PM
welcime dcbutlert 357
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Best half of basketball this year
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Thanks DJ and Glen, glad to be here
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:12 PM
c’mon can’t we scheduele the Kings for at least 40 games??? LOL
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Looking GOOD, could have something special next year
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:14 PM
LOL JeffM,
That would be a nice “lottery” schedule…
Comment from Phemy
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Yeah, great half. I hope we keep the energy and get the 120+point win
Liked the “spark” by the second unit, great to see the young guys play so well together!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:19 PM
JeffM,
Did you see who MorganState plays…lol…Good Luck!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:24 PM
Thanks for the shout out
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:27 PM
always great to have you with us.. have to get better on d
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:33 PM
let’s go home team
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:35 PM
indeed songaila has been like jamison just consistent and solid
Comment from Phemy
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:37 PM
put dixon+mcgee back in maybe? along with blatche?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:37 PM
dcbutler as you know that is why I love the “blog” and the “live blog cast”…Go Wizards
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:37 PM
sorry guys like i said its hard to keep ahold of a 3 yr old and wizards game/ blog
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Coach needs to put the bench back into this game, good call Phemy
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:38 PM
wizards4lige boy do i undrstand
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Wiz4L,
Let’s get the lil one’s input 
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:41 PM
hey if you can get him to sit still he will tell you everything you need to know
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:41 PM
needed that
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:42 PM
WizRL,
lol…I’m sure he will, any hints on who he has selected as his favorite wiz?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:43 PM
22-14 advatrge kings
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Martin has a unique shot, but it’s spot on
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:44 PM
reboudns key for kings
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Man the bench played so well, why has Tap continued to run the starters this qtr??
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Where did JThompson come from? Never heard of him.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:44 PM
dixon and mcgee in
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:44 PM
CB3 is always his choice because his name is Camren i wont tell you who i named him after lol
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:45 PM
not good it might be a little to close for me
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Tap may have waited too long to get the bench back in, we will see…..Let’s provide the “SPARK” Juan and McGee
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:49 PM
D.song was playing well early i dont know why he sits when he plays well
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:51 PM
for some reason i thought it was the 4th qt
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:53 PM
there starting to go cold and we are starting to get hot we need to put this game out of reach
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:56 PM
can not give second chances have to get after on the bioards and disruot udih when he is nin the game
Comment from Phemy
Time March 15, 2009 at 6:56 PM
the other way round? ;>
Yeah, let’s start the 4th with a little run, blatche dixon mcgee (let him foul out, so what!)!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:01 PM
yes tough to blog and call at the same time
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:02 PM
why did Twan come in for Juan???
Comment from Phemy
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:02 PM
yeah no offence, just joking – got your point aswell!
Alright AJ back in, we need to extend that lead!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:02 PM
yeah its not looking good.. more Street ball than BasketBall as of late
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:03 PM
JCrit is the x-factor…penetrate and dish
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:03 PM
nice shot Slick
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Ok I am of the belief that the best PG since the All Star Break is…….DMAC….LOL
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Glenn here: Patience, containing the ball, Beno and Martin, and limiting turnovers down the stretch, WIz will win this one
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Jamison came in for Dixon i dont know how but he did lol and you can tell when AJ is on the floor the ball starts to slow down and the game starts to get a little cleaner as well
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Wiz4L-I saw that, and asked the same question twice, “huh” Twan for Dixon, lol
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:06 PM
good recover by ab
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:07 PM
NY heating up
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Slick
Comment from SongailasTwin
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:07 PM
2 huge three’s by nick
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:08 PM
blacthes and young all 10 wizards this qtr
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:08 PM
ok, calm down NY…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Just give the ball to DMAC and let him set the offense, lol
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Gotta suck it up
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:10 PM
AB has 5 thought he was playing well just hope D.Song can bring the same kinda game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:10 PM
why not play McGee, if he fouls out, so what????
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:11 PM
nice set of blocks i wonder if they both got a .5 block for that
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:12 PM
good job defending the paint….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:15 PM
i still dont think the guys are talking as much as they should on D alot of people running at the same guy
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:18 PM
He complained about that?? Cmon gotta keep playing…
No harm done, let’s take this one
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:20 PM
thats not what you want to stop the clock and give the a chance to get close
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:22 PM
could come down to free throws
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Who closes the game Blatche or Darius?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:24 PM
good defense ,cguiore on martin
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:25 PM
good low post move i did not think he was going to get that call tho
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:27 PM
I like NY as a catch/shoot rather than a dribbler
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:28 PM
We’re just about there…the fat lady is warming up!!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:28 PM
um um um…we make it so difficult for ourselves
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:29 PM
for DMAC, a heck of a game, check out his STAT line
Comment from Phemy
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:29 PM
1 more minute guys! just focus 1 more minute, toughen up the defence and we’re good to go! draw fouls, no stupid 3 point shooting now please!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:29 PM
last wizards field goal was aboyt 6 minuytes ago… lot of free throws 8 straight points off free throws
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:31 PM
not trying to knit pick, but man there have been some questionable substitutions in the 2nd half
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Wiz scoring down in each qtr
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:32 PM
they should foul and make them go for 2
bad
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:33 PM
THEY SHOULD HAVE SENT THEM TO THE LINE INSTEAD OF SETTING UP A THREE…..DANG!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:33 PM
credit the Kings, however I am not happy with Coach Tap in the 2nd half of this game, it did not have to be this hard, REALLY
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Blatche needed to play, and McGee and JCRITT and Juan, IMO
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:35 PM
They should have fouled and the three would be a mute point…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:35 PM
for dcbutler and Phemy
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:38 PM
LOL…What did we do to deserve getting treated like this
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:38 PM
The coaching staff, OMG!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Mije James in a word or statement, “no comment”
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:39 PM
still need to keep them away from the 3 if over time is what it takes but no heart brake
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:39 PM
I tell ya, since I went out for drinks fri and sat, I don’t want one now, but BOY will I need one
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:40 PM
To all of my fellow bloggers
Can you believe this???
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:40 PM
LOL…that win felt like a loss…
gotta learn to close these games better
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:41 PM
got it 301-230-0980 post game
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:41 PM
tell you the truth we should have never been that close
Comment from Phemy
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:41 PM
thank god!
Well, it was nice to blog with you guys again, hope i can do this more often the rest of the season ;>
Not a great win, but a win. Great first quarter though…and over 100pts…well!
cheers
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Wiz4L-my point exactly
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:43 PM
later Phemy come back every game we are here trust me.. peace all the other blogers have fun trying to figure out how we broke out of that one
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:44 PM
and yes hard to be upset with a win, so we will take the “W”, but man I hope we learn something from this game (players and coaches)
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 7:49 PM
on hold on the post game, hey dave and glenn…..it’s been a minute
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Thanks Glenn for taking the call
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time March 15, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Glenn thanks for the kind words to close out the post game report
Comment from Wizfan4life
Time March 15, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Great game by the Wizards tonight, but I mean it was a real close call……guys like Blatche and Songaila gotta step it up defensively…..and McGee had a great game, he just needs to work on preventing the fouls……Hey i had a thought: if the Wizards dont get the first draft pick, whats the highest pick that a lottery team can receive?
Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 15, 2009 at 9:24 PM
I hope this helps
As of 2008, with 30 NBA teams, 16 qualify for the playoffs and the remaining 14 teams are entered in the draft lottery. These 14 teams are ranked in reverse order of their regular season record and are assigned the following number of chances
250 combinations, 25.0% chance of receiving the #1 pick
199 combinations, 19.9% chance
156 combinations, 15.6% chance
119 combinations, 11.9% chance
88 combinations, 8.8% chance
63 combinations, 6.3% chance
43 combinations, 4.3% chance
28 combinations, 2.8% chance
17 combinations, 1.7% chance
11 combinations, 1.1% chance
8 combinations, 0.8% chance
7 combinations, 0.7% chance
6 combinations, 0.6% chance
5 combinations, 0.5% chance
Here are the odds for each seed to get specific picks if there were no ties (rounded to 3 decimal places):
Seed Chances 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th
1 250 .250 .215 .178 .357
2 199 .199 .188 .171 .319 .123
3 156 .156 .157 .156 .226 .265 .040
4 119 .119 .126 .133 .099 .351 .160 .012
5 88 .088 .097 .107 .261 .360 .084 .004
6 63 .063 .071 .081 .439 .305 .040 .001
7 43 .043 .049 .058 .599 .232 .018 .000
8 28 .028 .033 .039 .724 .168 .008 .000
9 17 .017 .020 .024 .813 .122 .004 .000
10 11 .011 .013 .016 .870 .089 .002 .000
11 8 .008 .009 .012 .907 .063 .001 .000
12 7 .007 .008 .010 .935 .039 .000
13 6 .006 .007 .009 .960 .018
14 5 .005 .006 .007 .982
In the event that teams finish with the same record, each tied team receives the average of the total number of combinations for the positions that they occupy. In 2007, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Portland Trail Blazers tied for the sixth worst record. The average of the 6th and 7th positions in the lottery was taken, resulting in each team getting 53 combinations (the average of 63 and 43). Should the average number not be an integer, a coin flip is then used to determine which team or teams receive the extra combination(s). The result of the coin flip is also used to determine who receives the earlier pick in the event that neither of the tied teams wins one of the first three picks via the lottery.
The lottery is conducted with witnesses verifying that all 14 balls are represented once as they are placed in the lottery machine. The balls are placed in the machine for 20 seconds to randomize prior to having the first ball drawn. The remaining three balls are drawn at 10-second intervals. NBA officials determine which team holds the winning combination and that franchise is awarded the #1 overall draft pick. The four balls are returned to the machine and the process is repeated to determine the second and third picks. In the event that a combination belongs to a team that has already won its pick (or if the one unassigned combination comes up), the round is repeated until a unique winner is determined. When the first three teams have been determined, the remaining picks are given out based on regular season record with the worst teams getting the highest picks. This assures each team that it can drop no more than three spots from its projected draft position.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time March 15, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Hey Jeff, I heard you on the call-in radio show after the game. You made an excellent point when you said you didn’t understand why the Wiz didn’t intentionally foul when they we were up by 3 with 11 seconds to go and the Kings had the ball. I have to believe that Glenn didn’t understand that you didn’t mean to foul while the shot was being taken. Of course commiting a foul that would give the opposition an opportunity to make 2 when they were behind by 3 and then we would get the ball is a perfectly sound basketball strategy. But, how would Tap know that?
I understand that despite all the lobbying to the contrary on a couple of blogs, Tap will not be replaced this year. However, I don’t think that he should be allowed to return as the Director of Player Development either. His behavior at the games is abhorent. He screams at the young guys, not so they can hear him, but he screams in anger and disgust (young guys only). His treatment of Nick and Critt is particularly bad. If he spoke to his wife that way he’d be accused of verbal abuse. I haven’t seen him attacking McGee since McGee answered him back about two weeks ago.
In any case, the Director of Player Development should be preparing young players both physically and emotionally to play in the NBA. Tap is a morale negative. It should not be his job.
Personally, I would like to see him with any team other than the Wizards.
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time March 15, 2009 at 10:05 PM
I was happy for the players that we won. I thought that everyone played hard and as a team. I’m not going to go through the stats (Tom M.’s job), but I will say that I can’t believe that there is a harder working, more dedicated player in the NBA than AJ. It is a pleasure to see him play. I think that the Wiz shared the ball and that everyone was involved.
I still can not believe, however, that we have a 7′+ sharpshooter on the bench and we can’t find even a minute for him to play. Whenever he does get a few minutes he produces. I’ll bet that any other team in the league would have found some decent minutes throughout the season for Pech. It’s too bad for him that we were always in contention for first place and couldn’t take a chance to see what he could do.
I was not happy that Tap got another win. I would like to see him go down in NBA history as the coach with the most loses in one season. He deserves it. I have never seen another NBA coach who I felt was personally responsible for so many loses. His tactics are horrible, his rotations are bad, his timeouts rock our momentum. I can’t wait to see him gone.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 16, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Getabig — I really appreciated your praise of Antawn. I agree totally, and I’m glad you wrote it.
I must have missed JaVale’s answer back to Tap — and I’m not sure I know what he was answering back *to*. Can you provide some links, or at least describe this?
I’m not going through the stats for this game. The usual guys played well. Why JaVale got so few minutes was a mystery to me, until I saw that he was called for 5 fouls! I guess he could have gotten 2.5 more minutes and the 6th? Other than the fouls (and a couple of pointless low percentage fgas) he was spectacular, getting 2 steals and 5 rebounds in less than 13 minutes. He was incredibly fun to watch — his assist to Crittenton was a thing of beauty. And it’s *always* fun to watch roles being reversed like that.
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time March 16, 2009 at 6:05 PM
*peeking in all of 24 hrs after the fact*
The overall play was dynamic last night! All the things you guys said above!!! I almost felt bad for the kings esp. the 1st quarter – they were playing like we usuallu play -Did you see the post? Mirrors.. wow… that kinda hurt!
The 3rd quarter – we let them take more than a few easy trips to the basket. But we never let up & that made the difference. We gave the same level, if not a little bit more, than we gave in the magic game…
Dave & Glenn – I was WAY over in 109!! I could SEE you both from my seat, but a visit was so far! I will be in 120 on the 25th, sop perhaps I shall be able to stop by then!!
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Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 15, 2009 at 9:46 AM
This is a team we should be able to beat. Go Wiz!!