Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) So was Gortat worth the 18th pick in this draft for a one year rental? That's the reality if the team lets him walk. Before the playoffs, I would have said no. However, Wall and Beal got to play six second round games at ages 23 and 20. There are a ton of good young players that don't have that experience yet, and I don't think you can get better without it. And they made it that far because of Gortat. So, yes, it was worth it. (Think of it this way. Wall is never going to have the "Never made the playoffs" nonsense that plagues Love. He is never going to have the "Never made it past the first round" stuff that plagued McGrady and a few others. His development as an NBA star is now perfectly on track). Edited May 21, 2014 by Lombardi's_kid_brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins199021 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I know I keep mentioning this but the more I think about it, if we have a legit chance to sign Monroe we have to do it. Just because we traded a pick for Gortat doesn't mean he is more valuable or better than Monroe (because he isn't). Sign Monroe, let Gortat walk, live with Nene's contract for 2 more seasons (I believe he leaves as Beal is up for a deal). Trade Webster, and Resign Ariza (No idea if we have the money for this). Resign Gooden, Miller, and Booker. I know Some don't like Booker but he is that high energy guy off the bench that every winning team needs. Again if we have the money sign Patrick Patterson and Jodie Meeks Wall/Miller Beal/Meeks/Rice Ariza/Porter Nene/Patterson/Booker Monroe/Gooden/Developmental pick (2nd round pick) Tell Porter to be at the gym a lot every day, I honestly think he will be fine, he is much like Leonard (Spurs) out of college in terms of skill set, questions about their 3 point shot, both improved in their 2nd year of school (Porter more so). Porter just doesn't have the NBA body yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Am I the only one on the Mitch McGary in the 2nd bandwagon? Personally, I'm not that high on him. I think in the NBA he's a garbage man. Not that there's anything wrong with that but I don't think there's a lot of skill there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Personally, I'm not that high on him. I think in the NBA he's a garbage man. Not that there's anything wrong with that but I don't think there's a lot of skill there. I think you might be surprised by his skill level. He hasn't gotten much of a chance to show it yet, but I think there is some real passing and ball handling ability there in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Just read were nearing a deal with Wittman on a 3 yr extension. Edited May 27, 2014 by STBonecrusher21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Just read were nearing a deal with Wittman on a 3 yr extension. Man, he earned it due to us winning a playoff series, but dang... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Man, he earned it due to us winning a playoff series, but dang... I understand it, but it still gives me the heebee jeebies. Edited May 27, 2014 by Destino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I like Whitman, seems like a cool dude. And the team plays hard for him. I will never deny that. But man, I think we can do better. I would love to be proven wrong though because I actually have no beefs with Whitman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Just read were nearing a deal with Wittman on a 3 yr extension. Basketball purgatory is coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Basketball purgatory is comingIf you mean getting bounced out of the playoffs every year... I'll take it for two or three years. It's better than obsessively checking draftexpress.com for updates in April. But yeah... Hide yo wife hide yo kids, purgatory so coming. Edited May 27, 2014 by Destino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 If you mean getting bounced out of the playoffs every year... I'll take it for two or three years. It's better than obsessively checking draftexpress.com for updates in April. But yeah... Hide yo wife hide yo kids, purgatory so coming. The new ATL Hawks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Wonder how much Wittman will make. We knew this was coming. He wasn't great during the season. But he did alright in the playoffs. Hoping he gets better. Wish we had Thibs though. Or Kevin Ollie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) From twitter: Ariza RT the Wittman extension rumor article... Edited May 27, 2014 by STBonecrusher21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Gotta think Ernie is next right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Gotta think Ernie is next right? I'm still in denial. He's the devil as far as I'm concerned. The basketball devil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I'm still in denial. He's the devil as far as I'm concerned. The basketball devil. He will replace the boogeyman when I want to scare my future children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Here is to another few seasons of reading your posts about Wittman not knowing how to coach at the end of games nor having good plays coming out of timeouts and basically costing this team more than a few wins every year with bizarre rotations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Here is to another few seasons of reading your posts about Wittman not knowing how to coach at the end of games nor having good plays coming out of timeouts and basically costing this team more than a few wins every year with bizarre rotations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Wittman is at least as good as old Eddie whats-his-name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 This was inevitable. Turd would never make a change, even if it were necessary. You know Ernie is coming back as well which is a shame. This team truly has the potential to be a big time player in the East but I think we'll be lucky to get out of the 2nd round for the next 3 years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mocountyskins Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 NSFW pic has a nsfw word in it but sums up most peoples feelings quite nicely. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BorC2SKCIAEEE4_.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Wonder how much Wittman will make. We knew this was coming. He wasn't great during the season. But he did alright in the playoffs. Hoping he gets better. Wish we had Thibs though. Or Kevin Ollie. David AldridgeVerified account @daldridgetnt Wizards'3-yr deal w/Randy Wittman is in the $3-$3.5M range annually, per industry source. @WojYahooNBA first to report deal was close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Randy absolutely earned it. I have no problem with the extension, and it speaks volumes about how much the players love the guy. Until he proves otherwise, I'm glad that he's coming back. For this current squad, he's the right fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I dunno. I don't see him as the guy to take the Wiz to the next level. On the other hand, I don't think it's going to matter with no change at the GM level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Eh. That's not the kind of contract that prevents someone from getting fired in 12 months. And - as we have discussed endlessly - the Wizards are pretty much trapped with the team they have right now. So, it's not like a new coach and front office can do that much. Wall and Beal seem to like Randy, and they have gotten better under him. I think it's okay for the short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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