Game Day Boston
6:05 AM EDT…So this is it then…Dave Johnson checking in from Boston where it was sunny and warm (warm for Boston) when we arrived yesterday…I take that as a sign of better days ahead…..Fortunately there are more tangible signs…we have been reminded of how much better this team is with Brendan Haywood and Gilbert Arenas in the line-up. In fact maybe we appreciate even more just how much Brendan has developed during his time with us here in Washington. On the subject of appreciation, Darius Songaila is one who just flies under the radar and gets the job done on both ends of the floor. This was not a good season but I will never forget the professionalism of Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler. They didn’t like losing but that didn’t change their demeanor or their approach. And it has been fun to watch some of the young players develop.Dominic McGuire stands out because he has played just about every position on the floor including point guard and on defense was asked to guard a collection of All-Star players. Nick Youngbattled through a mid-season slump and was even more of a contributor on defense. Newcomers JaVale McGee and Javaris Crittenton also showed promise. Enough about the players……now to the BLOGGERS…..THANK YOU …for making each game fun and for sharing your passion for basketball….the goal was to make this a place where fans could share thoughts and opinions and agree and disagree all the time doing it as friends….And that is what has happened and friends have been made…..We wanted to make everyone feel like they were court side with us as we broadcast the games…when we found out something you guys found out the same thing….it is something we will continue to do and we have lots planned for the off season to stay CONNECTED but for now let’s go out strong tonight.
AND REMEMBER THE GAME IS EIGHT. (I actually forgot)
BLOGCAST—live radio and blogging together—starts tonight at 8:00….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…..
Please be advised that tonight’s Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics game will now be broadcast live at 8:00 pm on NC8 (formerly CN8).
7:17 PM…First of all we THANK everyone for your kind comments..I wish I really could come up with the words to express how much we have appreciated being with everybody every night ( I know that sounds sappy) but I just think it is cool we have this group that is fun to be with and we probably do need to to do something together in the off-season…I will still be on the BLOG in the off-season..so we will stay CONNECTEDWIZARDS 2008-09 FINAL GAME PREVIEW
Posted: April 15th, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from millie mill
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:01 AM
To: Dave, Sportswiz, and the blog family I also would like to send out my appreciation to you guys for blogging everyday. This has been a rough season. It’s been rough to see us lose to Cleveland for the third time in the playoffs and watch them become the team with the best record in the NBA, while we fall off to have the worst record in East. Hopefully being eliminated from the playoffs will give our players some much need time to work on there game and rest to recuperate from injuries. I look forward to the off-season please keep us informed as much as possible about the players. If Flip Saunders will become our coach next season I think he is a good choice. I have read that he has never been able to win a championship, and that what makes him a bad choice. Think about it, how many active coaches have won a title as a coach (Phil Jackson, Doc Rivers, Larry Brown, and Gregg Popovich) 4 out of 30 coaches. Hopefully we can get a win tonight and get our 20th win for the season. The last time we had the third worst record, we won the lottery so hopefully history repeats it self. I’m looking forward to May 19th and June 25th. As stated last year I still think it would be a good idea to have a Bloggers part. We can meet at the ESPN zone near the Verizon Center for food and drinks on draft night. http://www.espnzone.com/washingtondc/
Go Wizards!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:13 AM
let’s have a great team effort and stay healthy tonight and get a victory!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Millie Mill, great post. It has been a rough season indeed. But it’s been great having the blog to air our disappointments and share the good times. I will go to ESPN Zone. Sounds fun.
Comment from NedScharpf
Time April 15, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Why isn’t Gilbert playing? Is he hurt? No one seems to be talking about the fact that he has abandoned his plan of playing every other game. He has played only 2 games. What is up?! I am freaking out (if you couldn’t tell).
Comment from Bridge
Time April 15, 2009 at 11:00 AM
…Yeah, despite the rough season, it’s been a pretty cool blogger journey for the most part 
; I’m sure that our temperaments probably mirrored the players’ temperaments a bit – - but hey, that’s life. S*%! happens – (and that’s just kinda the motto of life); but after the S*%! is cleaned up, life doesn’t stink anymore, and guess what…THINGS GET BETTER!
“As stated last year I still think it would be a good idea to have a Bloggers party.” – - Mill
LOL Mill…I’m LMAO because both me and Wizfan4life tried SO hard to push (for like a decade) for a blogger party. While our persuasive skills are really good ( 
), I guess that there’s just other things to be worried about besides a blogger party. Why don’t y’all “area” people just create one for yourselves – that’s not too hard to do; draft time ain’t till months away (just tryna keep the enthusiasm flowing). Sometimes ya just gotta take initiative for yourself…For example; I never really “treat” myself to a lot of things – or – I just haven’t been doing so a lot lately…But then, a miracle happened; a real fly skirt and some to-die-for shoes! Oh my gosh, I was in complete awe! So guess what – I bought both! Ok, when and where I’m gonna wear these things – - I don’t really know, but hey, maybe something will come up someday! LOL…
GO WIZ!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time April 15, 2009 at 11:07 AM
neil tap has said that there is no setback regarding gils knee and that the knee is fine
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 11:13 AM
if you guys are going to get together let me know….millie mill and gbkdc
Comment from SportzWiz
Time April 15, 2009 at 11:16 AM
unfortunatelly we won’t be able to meet you guys if it is a draft party, but I would recommend having some place with wireless access, because we will be all over the draft coverage on the blog.
Last year we had over 900 comments on draft night and it is a really great night for the blog.
Uusally we’ll have ernie grunfeld sound following the pick as well as possible sound of the player drafted. it’s quite a fun night.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time April 15, 2009 at 11:29 AM
NEAL, MILLIE
The Gilbert situation is not what we fans need to focus on right now but what he can provide for the future of this franchise. I have stated that Gilbert Arenas is still the most magnetic and talented player ever in the history of this franchise. Patience is key and then there will definitely be a recover and a new beginning!If Gilbert doesn’t play tonight it’s ok or great and no one should judge him in negative light! Change is coming and with the new thinking /coach there will be victory!
I still am delighted to be a Washington Wizards fan because they changed my way of thinking in 1978 championship and it will change my mindset again because I didn’t think they had a chance then but I do now!
Comment from aznzero
Time April 15, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Go Wizards!!!
Sorry fellow bloggers for being somewhat MIA. Been so busy to get on the blog and contribute. Its just great to see how this blog has grown since it started. And yes we should have a blogger party. I was wondering if that ever happened because I remember it was discussed before and I wasn’t sure if I missed it. Win or lose I’m a die hard Wizards fan. i always said I was the number one fan, but seeing the bloggers on this site has shown me there are more die hard fans out there. But i definitely know I’m the number one fan down here in Southern Maryland. lol. Its been great looking forward to next season. You guys stay classy and thanks for everything Dave and Sportswiz.
Comment from AUNDRA
Time April 15, 2009 at 11:56 AM
NEW MOTTO FOR NEXT SEASON:
CHANGE IS COMING
WITH A NEW WAY OF THINKING
AND A NEW WAY OF WINNING!
Comment from neal
Time April 15, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Count me in for the ESPN Zone thing. Who knows the date?
Comment from Aj
Time April 15, 2009 at 3:57 PM
Mr.Dave Johnson I loved the final game preview, I wish it was longer. This has been a tough, long, injury riddled season. Well if this is the worst it is going to get then I glad we got through it. I’m a stong believer that everything happens for a reason. In my oppinion Flip Saunders and Eddie Jordan were wrongly let go of their coaching jobs. I think we need a new voice and leader to help us with every team’s goal of winning an nba championship. If Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood didn’t get injured we probably would of lost in the first or second round of the playoffs, but they did get hurt. Our young players except maybe pech got playtime that they would never have seen before. Dominic Mcguire relly impressed me with his improvement in a way that he probablywont without the minutes. I think we built a strong bench for next year that will include Mcgees athletism on both ends, Young’s scoring and hopefully maturity over the summer, Etan’s defense, Mike James’ ability to get hot from downtown, a healthy d-steve, a more agressive andray blatche, and d-mac. We will now have a starting five Brendan Haywood’s defensive presence, an iron man in A.jamison who can score 20 every night, the determination and mid range shooting of CB3, agent zero taking the role of a true point guard, and we never know what we will do in the draft. If we stayed healthy and got bounced out the first we would not have the possibilty of landing a top college prospect, or packaging the pick and bringing in another star. Once again I’m a strong believer that everything happens for a reason. I am also a strong believer that next year is the year we will bring a second championship to D.C. Go Wizards!! Let’s finish the season with a win!
Comment from millie mill
Time April 15, 2009 at 4:08 PM
June 25, 7 p.m. is Draft night. Early in June I will try to get a good count of people that will come just so we can have a designated area.
Comment from Aj
Time April 15, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Thanks SportsWiz
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Woot this had been my first year of wizards blog and I have loved it guys 
Gilbert better get his things together for next year IMO. He has no excuses if he still isn’t playing like how he used to. I mean, look at Wade. Recovers in one summer into a better player.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time April 15, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Unbelievable, to me, that the last game of the season would not be on TV. Weird.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time April 15, 2009 at 4:26 PM
it is tom. its on NC8 (used to be CN8) the game was moved from CSN due to the caps playoff game.
Comment from neal
Time April 15, 2009 at 5:55 PM
THANK YOU millie mill for suggesting this and taking the lead.
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Thank YOU Dave & Glenn!!!!! You have made the away games such an enjoyable & engaging experience. The play by play – yes, when I am able to view the games on TV, I do so on mute b/c I NEED by DAve & Glenn!!! When I am at the games, I do not fear missing anything when I need a potty break! LOL!!!
– I have not enjoyed listening to games on the radio since the Mets 1986 World Series win *shhhh I am SO not aging myself! LOL*
Now let’s come together with a loud cheer – GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Hello to all my fellow bloggers and Dave and Glen and Sportzwiz:
Well it has been a wild ride this year, more bad than good. However the one incredible feeling I have as we head into a new offseason, the Wizards will be in the top 5 in the NBA next year. For some reason I think that it will be the year of the Big 3 
. I am pumped for the draft and summer league!
Thank you again my fellow bloggers, Dave, Glenn and Sportwiz, the blogcast is truly a great experience and it continues to get better!
Go Wiz!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 6:31 PM
First of all we THANK everyone for your kind comments..I wish I really could come up with the words to express how much we have appreciated being with everybody every night ( I know that sounds sappy) but I just think it is cool we have this group that is fun to be with and we probably do need to to do something together in the off-season…I will still be on the BLOG in the off-season..so we will stay CONNECTED
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Update…Antawn Jamison…right ankle….but not serious….Brendan Haywood is also okay but will not play…so more time for JaVale McGee and Oleksiy Pecherov
And Gilbert Arenas will not play
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Is Jamison starting?
That makes Butler, Crit, Songaila, ?, ?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 6:57 PM
hey 2steps away great to see your smiling face.. and we have the bathroom radio market cornered….Jamison right ankle is biothering him too much but it is not serious…cletics are resting a lot of players no Garnett, Perce and we may only see Ray Alllen in limited time
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:17 PM
here we go gang
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Ok, so, ESPN for Draft Day. Dave and Glenn, can you come that day or do you have to work?
I’m glad this season is over, but I will miss everyone on the blog!
Go Wiz tonight!!!!
Comment from Phemy
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:23 PM
yeah, one last time: GO ‘ZARDS!
Let’s grab win Nr. 20!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:27 PM
wizard sonly dress 8 players
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:27 PM
no andray blatche left knee
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:27 PM
IT IS THE LAST GAME!!! EIGHT GUYS OR JUST THE FIVE NEEDED ON THE COURT – LETZ GO WIZARDS!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:29 PM
gbkdc i will probably blogging from the drafy room that night but we need to plan something
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:29 PM
GO WIZ!
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Such bad offense and defense :/
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Cmon NICK!
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:32 PM
All the young guys 20+ minutes
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Not a good start BUT WHO CARES! GO PLAY HARD BOYS!
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Okay then we should plan around Dave’s schedule. You are very important to our get-together!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:34 PM
datonypont too funny
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:35 PM
8 baords to 1. Wow…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:36 PM
phemy weclome …glad germnay has checked in
Comment from Phemy
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Alright Pech, go show us something!
Greetz from germany, jop…2:30am, but oh well… last time for some month now i “have” to get up at night, so it’s ok i guess ;>
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Nice block by DMAC!
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:37 PM
3 bloacks from the wiz
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:37 PM
This will be an interesting game… regardless of the turnout!
Did I miss it – is Dixon suited up?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:38 PM
caron butler still figthing for every lose ball
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Wow…. 4 blocks!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:38 PM
wizards 23 blokcs last two games
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:39 PM
phemy are u able to listen online
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:39 PM
dixon is suited up
Comment from Phemy
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Looking good so far. Dallas is leading, Hornets are not leading, Wizards tied…keep it coming
Go Dirk, go WIZARDS! Block ‘em all! And what a pity Javale picked up 2 quick fouls, I’d like to see some more from him this game!
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Lol who cares if you foul out this game.
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:41 PM
OH MY GOD PECHEROV!!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:41 PM
8-2 run
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Hey DJ and GC. Been a tough year, but you guys have been great. I’m going to be leaving town for grad school in a few months. If you guys play golden state next year in Cali hopefully I’ll be able to catch a game. Been a fun 2 years of blogging though. I’ll be out of town for 4-7 years. Gonna catch tonights game though.
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:43 PM
This is a very interesting game lol.
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Pech!! Too bad he didn’t get more minutes this year. I still have no idea why. And I have no clue why we would extend his contract for another year and then not play him?? Why extend him then????
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:43 PM
That was a crap call.
Comment from Phemy
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:44 PM
haha, caron vs. 5 celtics and draws the foul! oh yeah TUFF JUICE!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:45 PM
phemy we dedicated pecherov slam to you
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:45 PM
we are going to have some tired players. But ah well, they are young and want those minutes today
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Dixon is looking for redemption… I forgive him!
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:47 PM
thanks 2stepsaway…Going to be a podiatrist! Very excited.
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:47 PM
nice to see the young guys get a lot of burn tonight.
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:48 PM
I say run the young players into the ground… ok – nto like we have a choice 2nite. They are YOUNG -they will get over it!
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:48 PM
When is the first playoff game?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:49 PM
welcome jason c
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Jason – McGuire will require your services! LOL
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Jamison too!
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:51 PM
20 points for nick today please
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Thanks for the shout out Dave. Haha the team has 3 podiatrists…I’ve looked it up. But I’d be happy to…in 7 years
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:52 PM
u have our vote
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Not a bad quarter…good exp for the youngins.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:52 PM
ok good 1st qtr, let’s keep it going! Hello Dave and Glenn and my fellow bloggers
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:52 PM
We will get the 20 wins 2nite!!!
I know that Butler wants to close the season out, but I say let him observe…
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Haha thanks DJ/GC
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Hey Dave and Glenn, thanks again for the pic at the game, of you need my email address let me know I will resend it to you
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Javale needs to live in the weight room in the summer.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:57 PM
who said the bank isn’t open , go Slick
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:00 PM
uh oh i did sen the photo to an e-mail addres you gave me
it was your first intial then last name and 3 numbers?
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:01 PM
DMAC with an odd stat line thus far, 2BLKS in 12 min, 0 pts, O steals, 0 assists, 1 turn over, lets go DMAC, stuff the STAT sheet
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:04 PM
The pace sounds good…. This is the time for the bench to show out
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:05 PM
mcgee slam was sweet
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:07 PM
will be interesting to see what mcgee can do with a solid 30 minutes of playing time.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:09 PM
thanks Dave , I sent you an email, again thank you both Dave and Glenn!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:09 PM
yes guys will get time tonight
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:11 PM
I love to see the young guys, this can only help for the Summer league, training camp, and of course next season!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:12 PM
GO PECH
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:13 PM
wow crittenton
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:13 PM
great move by JCRITT
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:13 PM
I am SO lovin’s Crit’s tenacity!!!!! I cannot WAIT to see him next season!!!!
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Wow @ Crit and Pech!
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Dave are you talking about the season that is the draft?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:17 PM
yeah we talk about this seaosn and we are thinking of taking calls at 301-230-0980 at half
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:18 PM
28 blocks last 3 games for the wizards
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Haha I meant the 2nd half of the season you were joking about.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Ok bloggers if they open the phone lines up at the half, let’s call in!!!
Comment from Bridge
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Hey Dave and Glenn – we REALLY appreciate what you guys do every single gameday . It was really great meeting you guys here in my city; I hope that it treated y’all ok – - I know that the weather kinda didn’t lol. I would’ve took photos, but it was kinda hard (considering the fact that we had to reach to shake hands and such). I have to make you two some cards! Anyways, I know that I’m pretty hard to understand; I’m a bit aggressive and grrr on here at times, but really – I mean well…Passion makes you do such things I guess. But yeah, you two take a bit of a break or something and we look forward to hearing your voices next season…Next season WILL BE a good one!
GO DJ and GC!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:25 PM
and bridge it wa sgreat meettin you in milwaukee and we mdae sue your wonderful gifts were delivered
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:26 PM
and yes we are doing a taped segment and then we will takje calls at 301-230-0980
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:30 PM
alright taking calls in aminute
301-230-0980
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Like to see some hard core nick scoring
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:35 PM
yeah it would be great toi see nick go off…he is matched up with former teammate gabe pruitt
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:41 PM
We are in some serious foul trouble haha
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:42 PM
mcgee at the line
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:43 PM
uh oh four on songaila
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Qwow
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:46 PM
great block
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Oops typo
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Man how many fouls do we have??
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:52 PM
yeah lets hope we dont run out of players…and caron is being caroin battling to the end
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:53 PM
well let’s go all out fore the last game
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:55 PM
NICK FOR 3!
Wow 3/4 3 pointer for NICK
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:55 PM
game fo run wizards no a 9-2 run
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:56 PM
14-2 run javaris turned ankl;e
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:56 PM
wow nice move critt…I guess you can add him to the list now of ppl I can help in the future.
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Oh noooooooooo
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Oh oh goodness sake. 7 players left, and each with how many fouls.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:58 PM
great play this qtr from Slick and Critt
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:58 PM
On no!! Hoep Crit is ok!! yes, it is the last game, but I am sure that is not how he wanted to end his season!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 8:59 PM
well more run for Dixon, at least JCritt turned his ankle in the final game
Comment from popcornkid
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:01 PM
go thunder
Comment from popcornkid
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:01 PM
i meant clippers
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Blog Ovation for Crit!!! He is absolutely the future!
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Nick was flying.
Comment from popcornkid
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:02 PM
go LA
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Ouch Young trying to take out the Celtic ownership.
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:03 PM
CRITTT
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:03 PM
for JCRITT
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Imma need him to keep shooting like that in the off season!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:05 PM
crittenton sprined ankle pout
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Lol mcguire with a long jump shot. AS IF!!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Bill Walker, wow
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:07 PM
PECH with a great line 7 pts, 8 reb, in 20 plus minutes
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:08 PM
This is going to be an exciting forth quarter.
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:09 PM
This just shows that are guys are talented… we just could not pull it all together this season… for whatever reason
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:09 PM
I think Walker is pumped to play against the Wizards, since we gave him away to the Celtics for cash
Comment from Bridge
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Now I think that they said something about Lil Nicky being hurt in some way. I’m just eating my icecream like “damn!” Maybe it’s good that Gil hasn’t played…Can’t wait to see him in action next season though. But yeah, hope Nick is cool…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Glenn going to have lil JeffMalone 1990 at the camp
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Haha I’m starting my DPM degree Dave…I’ll be done in 7 years.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Would love to see Pech play major minutes in the 4th
Comment from Bridge
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Ok, maybe the announcers were wrong, cuz now it just looks like he’s chillin’, but I swear that I saw him in pain at some point lol.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:14 PM
caron forced that foul
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:14 PM
That is what Pierce does… LOVE it when Butler does it!
Yeah Nick!
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Rook mistake on Walkers part.
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Caron!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:16 PM
CB3
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:16 PM
dang.
Comment from Bridge
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Ok, that’s the last time I worry about his [Nick's] a** – dude is OK lmao…
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:16 PM
WOW TRADING THREE POINTERS
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:17 PM
I take it back! Butler DESERVES to close out the season on the court as the final buzzer goes off. He STAYS on point!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Eddie House and Caron Butler show
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:18 PM
and butler is something becasue he has six giuys on him
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:18 PM
house 9 point in quarter
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Come on Butler! Score 40 this game!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:19 PM
thanks for the shout out Dave and Glenn
Comment from Bridge
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Caron can’t do it himself though; he needs to learn to pass that ball more – trust his teammates…
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:21 PM
loved to see Pech being agressive on the boards tonight, I cannot wait until the summer for him
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:23 PM
for health:!: next season
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:24 PM
wizards doing anice job of getting ball inside
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:25 PM
really thought Pech would play in the 4th
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Come on we need to hold onto this lead
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:30 PM
mcgee blocks into the front row but wizards aloowed celtics to rebound
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Oh my god, the wizards couldn’t grab ONE rebound in that tiome?
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:32 PM
And the rebounding continues…. ffs
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:32 PM
DMAC has to be the most improved Wizard this year, hands down
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:32 PM
OH COME ON!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Eddie House has taken over the game
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Come on….. scoreeee
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:35 PM
OH WTF COME ON
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:36 PM
lets close the season out strong Juan
Comment from Bridge
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:36 PM
I don’t know which fans are crazier – the Boston ones or the Cavs ones…
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:37 PM
No missing freethrows ffs
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:37 PM
javale mcgee four blocks
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:37 PM
…..
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM
I hope McGee is the rotation for some heavy minutes after Haywood next year, he is just freakish on the floor being that tall and athletic
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM
stupid turnoiver.
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Game over
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM
turnovers ugh
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Don;t think we can come back from this one :/
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:40 PM
we can still win this game, we have time guys
Comment from Bridge
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Yeah I think we’ve got time, but it depends on if we use it wisely…
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:41 PM
FOR 3!
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Hate to say it but clippers win = 2nd best chance at griff.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:42 PM
my buddy Bridge, and gbkdc is in the building!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:42 PM
butler 36 points s eason high
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:42 PM
nope we lose
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:42 PM
and seriously juan is not a pg.
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Oh my goodness, our defensive rebounding is appaling.
Comment from gbkdc
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Good game, good try, good night!
Comment from dcbutler357
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Hello everyone,
Have a nice off-season. I will not say “goodbye” because we’ll all see each other again. This was my first year blogging and it has been great. I have met some very nice people and I have joined an outstanding family. Thanks to EVERYONE
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:43 PM
bad loss
Comment from Jason C
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Alright…heres to next season. Thanks for calling the games this year Dave and Glenn.
Comment from Bridge
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Thanks Jeff! Wish I could’ve met you guys; glad y’all had a lot of fun!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:44 PM
thanks everyopne…i will be in touch 301-230-0980 post game
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:44 PM
dcbutler I could not have not said it any better
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Lol ugllllyyyy looss. Oh well.
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:45 PM
for the bloggers
for Dave and Glenn
for SportsWiz
Comment from 2stepsaway
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:45 PM
I was SO looking forward to a win 2nite…
We did get to see what the bench has to offer…
It has been a rough season… but we, the loyal Wizards fans, have hung in there & we def have a fantastic season to look forward to!
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:46 PM
SEE YOU GUYS NEXT SEASON!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Hello NBA Draft, Summer League, Training Camp and then the Season~~
Comment from datonypony
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Oh right woops.
Comment from Bridge
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Well, at least this is all over – such a rough year 
…The guys will need some recuperating..
Thanks fellow bloggers for the roller-coaster ride this season; me likes roller-coasters LOL.
[WOW! Watching the Cavs/Sixers game while typing]
Comment from Bridge
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:52 PM
…And no, NOT a Cavs fan…Just watching to see where the Bulls stand after this game (whether the Sixers will win or lose)
Comment from neal
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:53 PM
I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a meltdown as Dixon has had lately.
McGee looks like he’s learning.
See you guys at ESPN Zone on 6/25.
Comment from GlingGling
Time April 15, 2009 at 9:59 PM
They must have told Dixon to throw the game, I don’t want to think that was not on purpose.
Great blogging with ya’ll. You’ve made it a fun season despite the troubles.
And to everyone in the Wizards organization (Dave, Glenn, SportzWiz specifically) thanks for your great work and hospitality. You’re a stand up group.
Let’s go CLIPPERS!
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 10:04 PM
thanks Glenn for taking my call
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Neal-I look forward to the ESPN Zone, GO WIZ
Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time April 15, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Want to thank Dave for blogging with the crew. He’s a class act and the best play-by-play announcer in the business.
Want to thank SportzWiz for helping to make the blog possible and for keeping us up-to-date regarding rumors, player conditions, etc. as best he could.
Want to thank all of the bloggers for the interaction. I hope to see everyone on the blog again next season.
Want to thank God that I don’t have to see Tapscott as the head coach of the Wizards ever again. (couldn’t resist the last shot…how I despise that man’s coaching [actually lack of] style).
Comment from jeffmalone1990
Time April 15, 2009 at 10:29 PM
for GABBO
Comment from dcbutler357
Time April 15, 2009 at 10:36 PM
I need to go read over the blog, I think I missed an event planning….lol…
Comment from dcbutler357
Time April 15, 2009 at 10:36 PM
BTW-Good call-in Jeff
Comment from dcbutler357
Time April 15, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Gabbo/Getabig,
ROFLMAO…..
Everyone, just for the record, Juan isn’t a point-guard, it was his achilles heel when he came out of college…See ya at the turtle….
Comment from ChenierFan
Time April 15, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Some random thoughts…
1) When the going got tough in the 4th qtr the Wiz could not perform the basics – rebound, get loose balls, run the offense, stop dribble penetration.
2) These last two games may make Saunders re-consider taking the Wiz job. Lord knows he is first on the list for any team in the market for a new coach.
3) It’s quite remarkable how Bill Walker can sky after all those knee operations.
4) Good-bye Juan. You had a fine career. Time to get on to the next phase of your life. You should be proud of your college and pro career.
5) So long Pech… Good luck in the Kiev pro-league. The game over there isn’t as fast or as physical, so your game should match up better there.
6) The Wizards are free for the summer. Please no off-the court headlines – stay safe.
7) The Wiz fans have reason to be optimistic for next year, but not confident.
The idea that McGee can easliy put on wt by hitting the weight room is false. He just needs to mature naturally. That will take time. The new coaching should help him out with his defensive positioning – of which Haywood has become a master.
9) This looks like the weakest draft I have ever seen. Outside of Griffin, is there anyone that looks like an impact player?
10) God Bless us Wizards bloggers for our loyalty, passion and dedication to the Wizards. Our long season of suffering is over. So many of these games were painful to watch.
11) Congrats to Gil for extending his consecutive years streak playing in the NBA. He just made it with 2 games this year, about 8 last year. Look out Cal Ripken. Let’s hope his magical game returns next year.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time April 16, 2009 at 1:17 AM
Well… it sure wasn’t our best season, but, thanks to SportzWiz, Dave, Glenn, and all my fellow bloggers it sure was an enjoyable one.
SportzWiz you have outdone yourself with all the additions of audio and video clips. Not to mention your insight into what is going on behind the scenes. Thank you sir…. you have taken this site to a level far beyond previous blogging years.
Dave and Glenn…. I doubt any team in the league has a blog supported as vehimently by it’s broadcasters. You guys not only support us you join in and actually make it very interactive. Nice to know the guys with the microphones are as passionate as we are. Thanks for making us feel like a small part of the “team”.
For all the rest of you silly Wizards fans/bloggers my most humble thanks. You guys have kept me coming back since my first “disagreement” with Tom (how many years ago now?)…. LOL. Since that we have all grown as bloggers and Wizards Fans. Your input I devour like a hungry Bear in the spring. I never knew “numbers” and didn’t care until you guys make me care and actually got me interested in them. Nobody Go Anywhere…. well maybe for a couple weeks… then Come Back To the Blog. If history is any indicator this joint jumps through the summer. High Draft pick? Options to be dealt with? Food for blog.
Neal…. what ESPN Zone? This could be cool.
Thanks Guys.
Go Wizards
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time April 16, 2009 at 7:36 AM
The season is over — thank God! — but the blog is *not* over.
Chenierfan says “goodbye Pech”, but Oleksiy has *a guaranteed contract* for next year. He is going nowhere. But, yes, goodbye Juan Dixon — and he will be successful at whatever he does in life.
Yes, this looks like a very weak draft, but really *all* drafts are weak. There’s never more than a few impact players, often only one or two. It’s the chance to get good-not-great players at the lowest possible price that makes them very worth deep attention. We got beat last night by Leon Powe, Glen Davis, Bill Walker and Gabe Pruitt — all guys who were picked in the 2d round — and by a bunch of late first round picks as well.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time April 16, 2009 at 7:39 AM
Chenierfan — other than Griffin, who looks certain to be a good NBA player? I can’t be sure, of course, but I really like Dejuan Blair. His numbers are almost up there with Griffin’s, and the most reliable prediction of good nba numbers comes from good college numbers. I also *love* Stephen Curry; I think he’ll be an excellent player in the league.
Who else does anyone like in this year’s draft class?
Comment from millie mill
Time April 16, 2009 at 7:59 AM
That was a real tough season. Hell that was a tough lost last night. It seems like we have been getting kicked all season. I was hoping something good could come out of a lost to Boston with no starters like, a win by the Clippers. I was hoping they would win so we can have more ping-pong ball than them, but those fools lost to the Thunder at home 126-85. They suck!!
Next season will be much better than this past season. I think for once next year we will be able to start the season with everyone at 100% healthy, a new coach, and top 6 pick in the draft.
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at ESPN zone on Draft night. If we don’t get the first pick it will be real interesting to see who we get and what we do with the second round pick because we only have room for one more person . The ESPN zone does have free wireless internet access. So if you want to bring a laptop, so you can blog while you are there. So far I see that gbkdc, Bridge, jeffmalone1990, aznzero, and neal, are interested. No money will be collected. You buy your own food and drinks. This is not sponsored by the Washington Wizards. Hopefully we can get more and have a real good turn out.
Comment from millie mill
Time April 16, 2009 at 8:11 AM
I like Dejuan Blair everyone is saying he will be like Robert Traylor but I think he is like Charles Barkley. I don’t know much about Ricky Rubio but heard that he is a good player. Outside of the first pick, teams will be picking the best player at the position they need.
Comment from neal
Time April 16, 2009 at 8:17 AM
ChenierFan, Pecherov has another year under contract, then a team option for a year.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time April 16, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Dejuan Blair is a much better athlete and player than Traylor was. But, he’s not touted as one of the top picks, at least not at this point.
Comment from millie mill
Time April 16, 2009 at 9:03 AM
I don’t see why Blair is not in the top five.
Comment from millie mill
Time April 16, 2009 at 2:20 PM
How in workouts??
Comment from Aj
Time April 16, 2009 at 3:23 PM
I know the draft is in June, but does anyone know when the draft lottery is?
Comment from neal
Time April 16, 2009 at 8:12 PM
June 25, Aj. Come to the bash at ESPN Zone that night. Stay tuned.
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Comment from Tom Mandel
Time April 15, 2009 at 7:37 AM
Go Wiz!!!
Lets hit 20 and go out w/ a win!