the burgundy and gold Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 We have that because this team just doesn't have any ball handling. Sessions on the floor helps that. Webster was more of a three when we acquired him right? Fantastic drive by Beal!!!! With Wall on the floor we don't really need ball handlers, we need shooters. Webster was an elite shooter for us in years past. He is an extremely likable guy, it just sucks we paid him and then injuries made him this ineffective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 One of the best of the season. Team doesn't seem to be missing Nene. The Nene we've seen the last month and a half is a liability. I'm worried about him being a weak link come playoff time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Good W. I think we match up well with Memphis because they, like Chicago(and I suppose like us)are a more plodding type of team. They don't really have athletic 3 point shooting wings like the other teams that give us problems. Completely agree. Sadly those are pretty much the only examples of good teams with that kind of profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinswillwin06 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Celtics may have just won at the buzzer here to bring the Wiz within 1 of the 4 seed. And they did! Edited April 5, 2015 by skinswillwin06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Celtics may have just won at the buzzer here to bring the Wiz within 1 of the 4 seed. And they did! That was delightful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 With Wall on the floor we don't really need ball handlers, we need shooters. Webster was an elite shooter for us in years past. He is an extremely likable guy, it just sucks we paid him and then injuries made him this ineffective. Teams need more than one guy that can dribble the ball. Especially teams running this paleo offense. The Nene we've seen the last month and a half is a liability. I'm worried about him being a weak link come playoff time. They need to offer an extra million to lose 20 pounds or he's going to be a problem next season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheItalianStallion Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) If we're going to do something other than tank in the playoffs then Wittman sure better put 2+2 together and realize how effective Porter is as a starter and PnRs with Gortat. And that the 4 doesn't necessarily have to be Nene (*cough* Pierce). Gooden and his stretch 4 abilities seem to be a better fit for a Wall-led team than some of our other bigs. Beal still hasn't regained his longball, though. Not much time to get it back before the playoffs now. One more win and we exceed last year's total. Edited April 5, 2015 by TheItalianStallion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Teams need more than one guy that can dribble the ball. Especially teams running this paleo offense. They need to offer an extra million to lose 20 pounds or he's going to be a problem next season too. Not sure if we're just missing each other's point but you really think a point guard playing the 2 is better with Wall than a shooting specialist? Edited April 5, 2015 by the burgundy and gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Not sure if we're just missing each other's point but you really think a point guard playing the 2 is better with Wall than a shooting specialist? Yes. Having two guys who can create puts so much pressure on the defense....and it's not like Sessions can't shoot. Think Dragic-Bledsoe (In Phoenix). Heck, just look at Wall-Bledsoe when they were at UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Not sure if we're just missing each other's point but you really think a point guard playing the 2 is better with Wall than a shooting specialist?Shooting specialist is another way of saying "guy that can't create". Wall and 4 guys that are mostly helpless if not assisted is not a winning mix. When Pierce is back I doubt you'll see as much of Sessions and Wall at the same time. Keep in mind that I'm only talking about scenarios where Beal or Pierce aren't on the floor with Wall. He just can't be the only guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Yes. Having two guys who can create puts so much pressure on the defense....and it's not like Sessions can't shoot. Think Dragic-Bledsoe (In Phoenix). Heck, just look at Wall-Bledsoe when they were at UK. Sessions is by definition a mediocre back up player, I think you could argue he can't shoot. I agree it's beneficial to have a 2 who can create off the dribble but my initial post was regarding Martell's regression. It's not like Martell was a Steve Novak type shooter, he was a very good scoring wing player who was versatile. It's a shame he has regressed so much that we now are playing a below average point guard at the 2. Especially considering the contract we signed him to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Toronto is guaranteed the 4th seed or better because of their debacle of a division. We're chasing Chicago and best we can hope for is a home series vs them before a beatdown from Atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinswillwin06 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Toronto is guaranteed the 4th seed or better because of their debacle of a division. We're chasing Chicago and best we can hope for is a home series vs them before a beatdown from Atlanta. Oh geez, you're right. My bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Toronto is guaranteed the 4th seed or better because of their debacle of a division. We're chasing Chicago and best we can hope for is a home series vs them before a beatdown from Atlanta. I do believe though that if we do end up with a better record than Toronto, we get home court, regardless of the seed #s. Not sure though, but I remember Sheehan talking about that on 980. Don't think it'll happen though. They have the tiebreaker(assuming its head to head)and appear to play an easier schedule down the stretch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKINS_08 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Toronto may have an easier schedule but they did also just lose to Boston at home. They're slumping right now. If we can't get the 4 seed I'd rather play Chicago but looks like the bulls will be the 3 seed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Jorge Castillo@jorgeccastillo Since the all-star break, the Wizards rank 3rd in the NBA defensive rating, behind Utah and GS, and 26th in offensive rating. Edited April 5, 2015 by BRAVEONAWARPATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 The problem is defense, I heard Wittman say it so it must be so. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 http://www.bulletsforever.com/2015/4/5/8343139/Otto-Porter-Wizards-Kris-Humphries-Playoffs-John-Wall-Randy-Wittman In Otto's 12 starts this season, he has averaged 14.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per 36 minutes. That is a noticeable uptick in his typical production. These numbers are also comparable to what Pierce has been able to produce this season (16.6, 5.4, and 0.8 per 36 respectively). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 That should be of no surprise. Everyone on the team plays better with Wall. But of course. Randy thought the best way to develop the third overall pick was to pair him up with Andre Miller and Kevin Seraphin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaRonDontLikeUgly Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 http://www.bulletsforever.com/2015/4/5/8343139/Otto-Porter-Wizards-Kris-Humphries-Playoffs-John-Wall-Randy-Wittman In Otto's 12 starts this season, he has averaged 14.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per 36 minutes. That is a noticeable uptick in his typical production. These numbers are also comparable to what Pierce has been able to produce this season (16.6, 5.4, and 0.8 per 36 respectively). Those stats really surprised me. Admittedly, I don't get to watch many games up here in NYC (maybe 10-12 full games all season and attended two) but every single time all I can think to myself is, "Porter is absolute garbage." For every good play, I feel like I watch him commit three travesties. Then, I come to ES and there seems to be a lot of support for the guy. I trust many of the opinions around here, but what I see with my own eyes is a clumsy + undersized kid with very little confidence. I'm obviously missing something and would love to hear some of the positives/negatives from the perspective of more dedicated Wiz fans.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin'emAlive Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) I think if u hadn't seen him play during the course of the season, you might think he was garbage. But mostly, his skill set compliments john's, his shot is decent, but needs confidence, and he runs the court better than anyone not named John or Marcin. Additionally, he has long arms, good instincts, and rarely takes poor shots. His issues have been a combo of randy, butler being hot for a month, and confidence. Edited April 6, 2015 by Skin'emAlive 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Click to read the rest http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/digger/wp/2015/04/05/howard-campus-eyed-for-wizards-training-facility-mixed-use-development/ Howard campus eyed for Wizards training facility, mixed-use development Howard University officials, a pair of private developers and Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis are in talks to build a publicly financed Wizards practice facility as part of a mixed-use development on the school’s campus north of U Street in Northwest D.C. Under the deal, which is in the early stages of discussion, Howard would provide as much as two acres of land located between Georgia Avenue and Eighth Street NW, north of W Street. Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the company led by Leonsis that owns the Wizards and Mystics, would manage the facility, which the company views as critical to attracting top-flight NBA talent. The D.C. government would be asked to float bonds to pay for construction of the facility, which could cost between $25 million and $35 million. Edited April 5, 2015 by BRAVEONAWARPATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 We're legit when both Wall and Beal play like beasts. ****ty coaching has robbed us of seeing it happen a lot more by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Don't the Bullets still have that practice facility at the arena ? What would be the difference ? Better yet what is the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I think if u hadn't seen him play during the course of the season, you might think he was garbage. But mostly, his skill set compliments john's, his shot is decent, but needs confidence, and he runs the court better than anyone not named John or Marcin. Additionally, he has long arms, good instincts, and rarely takes poor shots. His issues have been a combo of randy, butler being hot for a month, and confidence. Otto is a lot better at running the floor on the break than Gortat. Plus he starts out from the perimeter anyway. Another strength of Otto's is that he does have a good mid range game and has a high post scoring game too. He's just never gotten the chance to use it here. The only skill deficiencies holding Otto back right now are his three ball and his FT shooting. Other than that, it's Wittman. His shooting percentages are passable for an NBA wing right now. Probably could shoot the three around 33% with regular minutes and attempts, and shoots FTs around 75%. Otto gets to the line pretty well, so if he can get his FTs up to 80% that would make a big difference. And he needs to get his 3 ball to around 40% in catch and shoot situations. Any decent shooting wing playing with John Wall can shoot 38% or better from three. Otto will be a fantastic player when he improves his shooting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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