Chicago Sun Times: Wizards dare Nocioni to beat them again

[CrazyZeb]

Honestly, I'm liking your team less and less. These are some pretty disrespectful remarks.


Wizards dare Nocioni to beat them again

April 26, 2005

BY LACY J. BANKS Staff Reporter

WASHINGTON -- For the record, Andres Nocioni's birthday isn't until Nov. 30, but the Washington Wizards weren't being literal Monday when they wished the Bulls rookie birthday greetings.

On a playground, the talk emanating from the MCI Center after practice would be translated as, "Enjoy your career night, Andres, because it's not going to be that easy the next time.''

Nocioni scored 25 points and grabbed 18 rebounds Sunday at the United Center as the Bulls beat the Wizards 103-94 in Game 1 of their first-round series.

Game 2 is Wednesday, and Wizards forward Antawn Jamison basically dared Nocioni to do it again.

''Happy birthday,'' Jamison said. ''That's all I've got to say. Happy birthday. It was a present [from the Wizards].

''We're going to keep making him beat us. If he can [keep] doing that, I'll give it to him. Hey, he was feeling it. He was yelling and clapping and rebounding and shooting shots. I applaud him. But happy birthday.

''It was just one game. We had two main guys who did not play well [Jamison and Gilbert Arenas], and we are anxious to get back on the court and get that bad taste out of our mouths.''

Arenas admitted he inadvertently fired up Nocioni by implying he was a dirty player.

''He got a comment that fired him up, and he's ready to go,'' Arenas said. ''And he showed. If he plays like that the whole series, then congratulations.''

Wizards forward Kwame Brown is expected to play Wednesday after an MRI revealed a bruised right knee, suffered when Nocioni fell into Brown in Game 1. Brown left practice with a slight limp.

Arenas offered a plan to slow down Nocioni.

''You throw one of your wolves [at him], put an active guy on him,'' Arenas said. ''Unfortunately, Michael Ruffin is hurting. But if you throw an active Ruffin on him, you'll have two active guys going at it.''

Arenas said Nocioni did well simply because he was an active guy. But Arenas said it takes more than one game to make or break a best-of-seven series.

''I was always taught that it's easy to play one good game or one bad game,'' Arenas said. ''But that's why it's a seven-game series. And you see what you get from there.

''Can me and [Jamison] have a bad game all series while their young guys have seven good games? Anybody can have one good game and one bad game.''

http://www.suntimes.com/output/basketball/cst-spt-wiz26.html

[hokie4redskins]

Didn't you say you were leaving this site a week ago or was that somebody else?

Go Wiz!

[fixer26er]

Originally posted by CrazyZeb
Honestly, I'm liking your team less and less. These are some pretty disrespectful remarks.


I didn't see anything disrespectful in there.

And you wonder why people attack you and stick up for the Wizards? Please, go post this on your Chicago Bulls message board.

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by fixer26er


I didn't see anything disrespectful in there.

And you wonder why people attack you and stick up for the Wizards? Please, go post this on your Chicago Bulls message board.

Hey, **** you.

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by hokie4redskins
Didn't you say you were leaving this site a week ago or was that somebody else?

Go Wiz!

The lack of reading comprehension on this site amazes me.

[hokie4redskins]

:stupid:

Whatever man, I just seem to recall a "Ho hum, I'm so lost in life, ho hum, *whine*, it's time for me to move on from this site, ho hum, woe is me."

Sound familiar? Now was that you or was it not? Forgive me if I didn't follow that entire thread to hear you say, "JUST KIDDIN' FELLAS, I JUST WANTED SOME ATTENTION".

Now go back to your copyright violated Bulls message board and post that jonkst there.

:stfu:

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by hokie4redskins
:stupid:

Whatever man, I just seem to recall a "Ho hum, I'm so lost in life, ho hum, *whine*, it's time for me to move on from this site, ho hum, woe is me."

Sound familiar? Now was that you or was it not? Forgive me if I didn't follow that entire thread to hear you say, "JUST KIDDIN' FELLAS, I JUST WANTED SOME ATTENTION".

Now go back to your copyright violated Bulls message board and post that jonkst there.

:stfu:

I said I would stop doing videos and being here full time, but would still visit and post occasionally.

Copyright violated Bulls message board? What are you talking about?

[fixer26er]

Originally posted by CrazyZeb


The lack of reading comprehension on this site amazes me.

Obviously, you're the one with the lack of reading comprehension. What was disrespectful in that article? That they wished him a happy birthday or that they stated the fact that they didn't believe a guy who averaged 8 and 6 ALL season long was going to consistantly go for 25 and 18 in the playoffs? Please, keep your garbage comments and articles to yourself.

Oh yeah, **** you too.

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by fixer26er


Obviously, you're the one with the lack of reading comprehension. What was disrespectful in that article? That they wished him a happy birthday or that they stated the fact that they didn't believe a guy who averaged 8 and 6 ALL season long was going to consistantly go for 25 and 18 in the playoffs? Please, keep your garbage comments and articles to yourself.

Oh yeah, **** you too.

Dude, you know it was disrespectful but your blind homerism blocks it out. Keep my garbage comments and articles to myself? Please, the entire article was quotes from YOUR team, and in no way slanted towards the Bulls. I had one little comment at the top. Man, what a jerk.

[Isifhan]

Um...I'm really kind of failing to see the disrespect here. All they are saying is that if he keeps playing the way he is and beats them then more power to him but it won't be easy next time. If that kind of comment gets you riled up then I dunno what to tell you heh.

[hokie4redskins]

The lack of intelligent deduction on this board amazes me.

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by hokie4redskins
The lack of intelligent deduction on this board amazes me.

So, you think because I have the words Chicago Bulls in the title its illegal? So, hailredskins is illegal? What law school did you go to, I'm really curious.

[fixer26er]

Originally posted by CrazyZeb


Dude, you know it was disrespectful but your blind homerism blocks it out. Keep my garbage comments and articles to myself? Please, the entire article was quotes from YOUR team, and in no way slanted towards the Bulls. I had one little comment at the top. Man, what a jerk.

You ask anyone who posts on this Wizards board and they'll tell you I am not a blind homer when it comes to the Wizards. I'll be the first to say something negative about them or point something they did wrong out. You must have done a bang up job on your Bull's website if you have to come here and try and antagonize people on a Wizard's board.

Thats right, you did have one little comment and you tried to blow the article out of proportion.

And don't ever call me dude again.

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by fixer26er


You ask anyone who posts on this Wizards board and they'll tell you I am not a blind homer when it comes to the Wizards. I'll be the first to say something negative about them or point something they did wrong out. You must have done a bang up job on your Bull's website if you have to come here and try and antagonize people on a Wizard's board.

Thats right, you did have one little comment and you tried to blow the article out of proportion.

And don't ever call me dude again.

Dude, that one little comment antogonized you? Geez, I appologize if you're so easily offended. I forgot that there are a couple losers like yourself who are only on this Redskins site to talk Wizards, and don't know me and that I'm not here to antagonize. Sorry, dude.

[Funkyalligator]

There aren't any quotes in this article that are disrespectful....lets see two of our big three have really bad nights and Nocinio has a career night, stuff like that happens but certainly not every night of the series......

[CrazyZeb]

Alright, back to the topic... hopefully. I believe it was disrespectful in the way they said Happy Birthday, as if Nocioni's game and the win wasn't earned but merely a present from the Wizards.

If you don't agree with me, that's perfectly fine. Do it like Isifhan and Funkyalligator did, there's no need to attack me because I posted an opinion.

[TheSteve]

Please. You are really reaching Zeb. They feel that they let Nocioni outwork them. It's truth. it doesn't take away from what he did, but the fact is if they had played just as hard he wouldn't have had Shaq like numbers. To deny the obvious is to bask in the ignorance and bliss of ones own oblivious fandom.

Do you really feel that Nocioni's game was all Nocioni, that he was simply unstoppable because of his incredible skill and size, or was it maybe the fact that the Wizards weren't hustling after loose balls, was it may be the fact that Jamison wasn't bodying up on him and Jeffries wasn't outhustling him?

But like the Wizards said, if he can do that all series then congratulations, because it will mean he's the real deal. A superstar, a 15 15 waiting to happen every night.

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by TheSteve
Please. You are really reaching Zeb. They feel that they let Nocioni outwork them. It's truth. it doesn't take away from what he did, but the fact is if they had played just as hard he wouldn't have had Shaq like numbers. To deny the obvious is to bask in the ignorance and bliss of ones own oblivious fandom.

Do you really feel that Nocioni's game was all Nocioni, that he was simply unstoppable because of his incredible skill and size, or was it maybe the fact that the Wizards weren't hustling after loose balls, was it may be the fact that Jamison wasn't bodying up on him and Jeffries wasn't outhustling him?

But like the Wizards said, if he can do that all series then congratulations, because it will mean he's the real deal. A superstar, a 15 15 waiting to happen every night.

See there, guys, it can be done. And me and TheSteve even have a history. ;) :laugh:

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by TheSteve
Please. You are really reaching Zeb. They feel that they let Nocioni outwork them. It's truth. it doesn't take away from what he did, but the fact is if they had played just as hard he wouldn't have had Shaq like numbers. To deny the obvious is to bask in the ignorance and bliss of ones own oblivious fandom.

Do you really feel that Nocioni's game was all Nocioni, that he was simply unstoppable because of his incredible skill and size, or was it maybe the fact that the Wizards weren't hustling after loose balls, was it may be the fact that Jamison wasn't bodying up on him and Jeffries wasn't outhustling him?

But like the Wizards said, if he can do that all series then congratulations, because it will mean he's the real deal. A superstar, a 15 15 waiting to happen every night.

Yes, definitely, but that's the point. He out worked them. It's easy to say if they just work harder... we've been saying that about our own Eddy Curry for years. Even Shaq himself said if he would just work harder and be more aggresive he would be one of the best in the game... so far it obviously hasn't happened. Arenas has more talent in his pinky than Nocioni does in his whole body, but does he have the heart.... we'll find out soon.

You feel I'm reaching, that's ok, but I'm not the only one. I know I know, stupid Bulls fans.

[TheSteve]

Originally posted by CrazyZeb


Yes, definitely, but that's the point. He out worked them. It's easy to say if they just work harder... we've been saying that about our own Eddy Curry for years. Even Shaq himself said if he would just work harder and be more aggresive he would be one of the best in the game... so far it obviously hasn't happened. Arenas has more talent in his pinky than Nocioni does in his whole body, but does he have the heart.... we'll find out soon.

You feel I'm reaching, that's ok, but I'm not the only one. I know I know, stupid Bulls fans.

Haha. Well we'll see. I'm going to be very dissapointed if the Wizards come out flat and lose game 2. If you all win game 2 it's not over, but it almost is. Right now you're the better team, you've bought into the coach's philosophy and your coach knows what he's doing.

For the Wiz to win they need the bigs to get your frontline in foul trouble and outhustle Nocioni. I don't loathe the guy like some, I was laughing(in an annoyed manner) at his exagerrated flopping the other night.

I just feel its less disrespect and more them venting their frustration that they let one slip away that they easily could have had. It's like that crazy dude in the playground you play that you know you're better than but he's just crazy and he gets in your head. That's Nocioni.

[Chachie]

Originally posted by CrazyZeb


Hey, **** you.

Now THAT's dispespectful, Zeb.
These two teams are in a PLAYOFF series. Why is it so disrespectful that they are psyching themselves up? Antawn issued a warning that he was not going to let Nocioni have such a good game this time. Heck, with Jamison's defense why would that even fluster you?
Nocioni talked his guff and backed it up NICELY. The kid still hustles more than any Wizard, so I doubt he's too intimidated.

I'm so freaking nervous about tomorrow night. This is awesome to be in the POST SEASON!

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by Chachie


Now THAT's dispespectful, Zeb.

:laugh: No kidding. I just felt his comments were unecessary, but I apoligize for getting out of line. Spur of the moment thing.

I'm so freaking nervous about tomorrow night. This is awesome to be in the POST SEASON!

It is! I have to try to remember that its been a long time since we've experienced this (Redskins, too) so we'll all be a little more amped. Please keep that in mind for me, too, I mean no harm.

Originally posted by TheSteve

It's like that crazy dude in the playground you play that you know you're better than but he's just crazy and he gets in your head. That's Nocioni.

Yeah, I'm with you there. I compared the two before, but he's a lot like Rodman. Not much basketball skills but a lot of hustle and REALLY annoying.

[Leonard Washington]

uh oh :(

let's chill out guys...this is a redskins board FIRST!

[Leonard Washington]

when did nocioni make the all star team? he had a good game and the wiz are just daring him to repeat his performance. nothing wrong with that. it not like they threatened to play like him (dirty). ;)

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by Leonard Washington
uh oh :(

let's chill out guys...this is a redskins board FIRST!

Curious about your sig, is that true?

[mad4comp]

YOU SUCK ZEB!!! NOCIONI IS A A**HOLE JUST LIKE BOWEN...DIRTY A** FU*KING PLAYER!!!!!
























j/k

A little Playoff smack talk.. :D

[fixer26er]

Originally posted by CrazyZeb


Dude, that one little comment antogonized you? Geez, I appologize if you're so easily offended. I forgot that there are a couple losers like yourself who are only on this Redskins site to talk Wizards, and don't know me and that I'm not here to antagonize. Sorry, dude.

Why would you apologize and then call me a loser? Doesn't make sense, but I'll just drop the whole thing. It's not really worth it to get into a p*ssing match on a message board.

Good luck in the series.

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by fixer26er


Why would you apologize and then call me a loser? Doesn't make sense, but I'll just drop the whole thing. It's not really worth it to get into a p*ssing match on a message board.

Good luck in the series.

It was obviously a joke. I also called you Dude twice. :laugh: The sincere apology came later.

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by mad4comp
YOU SUCK ZEB!!! NOCIONI IS A A**HOLE JUST LIKE BOWEN...DIRTY A** FU*KING PLAYER!!!!!

j/k

A little Playoff smack talk.. :D

:laugh: See, even that stupid piece of **** mad4comp knows its all fun and games. ;)

[richard saunders]

Originally posted by hokie4redskins
Didn't you say you were leaving this site a week ago or was that somebody else?

Go Wiz!


Originally posted by fixer26er


I didn't see anything disrespectful in there.

And you wonder why people attack you and stick up for the Wizards? Please, go post this on your Chicago Bulls message board.


Originally posted by hokie4redskins
:stupid:

Whatever man, I just seem to recall a "Ho hum, I'm so lost in life, ho hum, *whine*, it's time for me to move on from this site, ho hum, woe is me."

Sound familiar? Now was that you or was it not? Forgive me if I didn't follow that entire thread to hear you say, "JUST KIDDIN' FELLAS, I JUST WANTED SOME ATTENTION".

Now go back to your copyright violated Bulls message board and post that jonkst there.

:stfu:

What exactly have any of you done to help this message board? Make a Donation?

Do you guy understand that this is the type of attitude that ran him off in the first place?

All this guy has brought is value, and you guys want to run him off???

As far as the article Zeb.... This is the Chicago Sun. Of course they're going to write the article to get their team fired up.

Nonetheless, it was an unneeded quote when we've given them enough ammo as it is. It's not like we're the friggin Heat or Pistons here people....what business do we have calling guys out. Especially ones that just outhearted, outhustled, and flat outplayed us.

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by richard saunders
What exactly have any of you done to help this message board? Make a Donation?

Do you guy understand that this is the type of attitude that ran him off in the first place?

All this guy has brought is value, and you guys want to run him off???

Brings a tear to my eye. ;) It's ok, I know who the good guys are here like yourself. That's why it's hard to stay completely away as the good outnumbers the bad, and I'd miss talking with you guys.

Or maybe I just want attention, ho hum, woe is me. :silly:

[richard saunders]

Sorry to put the "Make a Donation" statement...

I do not know any of your financial situations.

Damn Venti Mocha got me heated.

[Fatty P For The Pulitzer]

Zeb, obviously you've never played organized sports before, because "Happy Birthday" after someone had a big game or made a lucky play is the softest smack you can talk. This is something I'd hear in 6th grade basketball. This is the playoffs. They're calling out the other team and trying to get under their skin. They want Nocioni to get fired up and try to do too much to show them off. If Nocioni goes off again, then good for him. If he doesn't, he could hurt the team by trying to do too much. They're telling the Bulls that the only way they'll beat us is for one of their role players to have a monster game. There's nothing disrespectful about it, they're trying to bring some fire to the series, it's the playoffs!

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by Fatty P For The Pulitzer
Zeb, obviously you've never played organized sports before, because "Happy Birthday" after someone had a big game or made a lucky play is the softest smack you can talk. This is something I'd hear in 6th grade basketball. This is the playoffs. They're calling out the other team and trying to get under their skin. They want Nocioni to get fired up and try to do too much to show them off. If Nocioni goes off again, then good for him. If he doesn't, he could hurt the team by trying to do too much. They're telling the Bulls that the only way they'll beat us is for one of their role players to have a monster game. There's nothing disrespectful about it, they're trying to bring some fire to the series, it's the playoffs!

Isn't "smack talk" in essence being disrespectful? As I said, this isn't about me personally (yes, I played organized sports), I found this article elsewhere and there's many posts that agree. Trust me, if this "smack talk" was said about one of your players, you wouldn't like it either. What if the Cowboys, after our one win the other year, said Happy Birthday. Just thinking of that annoys me way more than this story. :laugh: I didn't go so far as to call this "bulletin board material," but no one wants to hear that they won because someone else let them.

Edit: By the way, he's not saying it to him, but to the press. I think there's a difference.

[GoSkinsGo]

I told a kid happy birthday after a lax game one year when he scored on me (crease defense). He got pissed and laid me out the next possesion.

Birthday smack talk can be brutal.

[CrazyZeb]

In case you're interested: http://realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=366852&sid=bc10c6b61e7ccd35bdd3fec4276bd6e7

Note: I don't know any of those people, so your insults aren't going to bother me, but I'm sure they're all morons or something.

[thito_da_skins_fan]

Originally posted by richard saunders
As far as the article Zeb.... This is the Chicago Sun. Of course they're going to write the article to get their team fired up.

Exactly how I see it. The quotes weren't disrespectful, but they were made to seem that way.

Whatever.

Want my opinion? **** Nocioni and his 25 and 18. He's a lil *****. Bring it again rookie. I, Thito, dare you too.

[richard saunders]

:D

[TODD]

Originally posted by thito_da_skins_fan


Exactly how I see it. The quotes weren't disrespectful, but they were made to seem that way.

Whatever.

Want my opinion? **** Nocioni and his 25 and 18. He's a lil *****. Bring it again rookie. I, Thito, dare you too.

:laugh: :laugh:

Seriously though, I don't even think Nocioni himself will find the Wiz's comments to be disrespectful.

[Chachie]

Zeb-

Man these folks are treating you like you're Westbrook36 or something. :)

For any who don't know, CrazyZeb is a wicked Skinsfan and is WELL-LOVED in these forums. I didn't find out until last week that he's also a BULLS fan (hack, cough, puke) but he is a very respected member of the extremeskins community.

Call him out if he gets out of line, BAN him from the Wiz forum if the Bulls win the series(;) ), but remember- come September, he's on our side.

[mad4comp]

Ah dont worry about zeb, he knows its all in good fun. When September rolls around hes gonna be back making highlights of the Skins.

Zeb knows we foolin around..he calls me a**hole..i call him Jacka**......JACKA**. :)

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by mad4comp
Ah dont worry about zeb, he knows its all in good fun. When September rolls around hes gonna be back making highlights of the Skins.

Zeb knows we foolin around..he calls me a**hole..i call him Jacka**......JACKA**. :)

JACKA**? You cut me real deep, man. We was like brothers, and now you went and threw it all away. :cry: :laugh:

And I'm sure you'll be right there again at 4:01 telling me to hurry up with the highlights. :laugh:

And thanks Chachie. :)

[TheSteve]

After reading those posts at RealGM I just have to treat Zeb nicer. Talk about homers!

It was an evenly called game until the end when the refs let the Bulls mug Arenas and Hughes.:laugh:

Skewed in favor of Washington!:laugh:

[mad4comp]

Originally posted by CrazyZeb

And I'm sure you'll be right there again at 4:01 telling me to hurry up with the highlights. :laugh:



Damn straight...now where are those highlights lol ?

I have some...but no place to host it.

[DonMagicJuan]

im not worried about this guy, he had one good game, i know our D will step up and our triple threat will be on their game...

[Skinned]

Although the statements didn't have the intention of being disrespectful, it is still not very smart to make any comments to the media that could be used by the Bulls to hype them up anymore. This is the playoffs and the Wiz are newcomers and cannot afford to give the Bulls any additional fuel for the fire.

Unfortunately, I expect Nocioni will put up solid numbers for the rest of the series due to the fact that he is the type of hustle player that typically gives the Wiz fits.

[Tarhog]

Some in this thread need to pipe down.

If we can't discuss nicely, we won't discuss at all.

Oh, and for the record, the Wizards would be wise to do their talking on the court. They didn't back it up the last time.

[hands11]

Originally posted by CrazyZeb


Dude, that one little comment antogonized you? Geez, I appologize if you're so easily offended. I forgot that there are a couple losers like yourself who are only on this Redskins site to talk Wizards, and don't know me and that I'm not here to antagonize. Sorry, dude.

I told you it was going to be tricky.


Good luck with this bunch. They are a hand full.:laugh:

[hands11]

Originally posted by CrazyZeb


Yes, definitely, but that's the point. He out worked them. It's easy to say if they just work harder... we've been saying that about our own Eddy Curry for years. Even Shaq himself said if he would just work harder and be more aggresive he would be one of the best in the game... so far it obviously hasn't happened. Arenas has more talent in his pinky than Nocioni does in his whole body, but does he have the heart.... we'll find out soon.

You feel I'm reaching, that's ok, but I'm not the only one. I know I know, stupid Bulls fans.

Im ready as I go and I cant wait to see how many people freak over your comment about Gil.

Dude, your just asking to get jumped on with stuff like that :laugh:

[hands11]

Originally posted by Chachie


Now THAT's dispespectful, Zeb.
These two teams are in a PLAYOFF series. Why is it so disrespectful that they are psyching themselves up? Antawn issued a warning that he was not going to let Nocioni have such a good game this time. Heck, with Jamison's defense why would that even fluster you?
Nocioni talked his guff and backed it up NICELY. The kid still hustles more than any Wizard, so I doubt he's too intimidated.

I'm so freaking nervous about tomorrow night. This is awesome to be in the POST SEASON!

Hey. I wouldnt say any Wizard. Ruffin is all hustle.


And Zeb, we have a few players like Curry. Its frustrating.
We have been waiting on Kwame for a while but he showed up last game so everyone is cool with him until he takes a nape again. I person dont think he will. I think Kwame is going to post well in the playoffs.

[Chachie]

Originally posted by hands11


Hey. I wouldnt say any Wizard. Ruffin is all hustle.


And Zeb, we have a few players like Curry. Its frustrating.
We have been waiting on Kwame for a while but he showed up last game so everyone is cool with him until he takes a nape again. I person dont think he will. I think Kwame is going to post well in the playoffs.

The injury may prove to continue his totally bad luck. Personally, I think being in the playoffs is exactly what Kwame needs and craves. I'm sure he went into the league thinking "BIG STAGE" what with MJ in the picture and Kwame's own naivity playing on him. Well, he's been hand-tied, scolded and re-taught for 3 years and NOW he gets to play on national tv in games that mean something for NBA history. It may sound funny, but I bet that's what an immature kid like Brown could really get into and that's a GOOD thing for him and for us. Just too bad about the injury.

Play through it Kwame. This town would do an about-face on the way they treat you if you shine now. Game three will be a good welcome home.

[CrazyZeb]

Originally posted by Chachie
Play through it Kwame. This town would do an about-face on the way they treat you if you shine now. Game three will be a good welcome home.

Right before he leaves town? ;) Kwame has that extra incentive... money.

[thito_da_skins_fan]

Kwame's heart isn't in the game of basketball. You can see it when he plays.

Until that changes, he'll always be the Kwame we've grown to see.

[Diablo23]

Chick Hernandez is out instigating the situation :doh:

[Leonard Washington]

Originally posted by CrazyZeb


Curious about your sig, is that true?

yea it essentially means gibbs has lied to ramsey about him being the starter next year.

i'm not to worried about it. gibbs isn't a liar. :)

but if he does declare a competition, i'll be a redskins fan but i'll berate him every chance i get. i hope that day never comes! :paranoid:

[hands11]

Originally posted by Chachie


The injury may prove to continue his totally bad luck. Personally, I think being in the playoffs is exactly what Kwame needs and craves. I'm sure he went into the league thinking "BIG STAGE" what with MJ in the picture and Kwame's own naivity playing on him. Well, he's been hand-tied, scolded and re-taught for 3 years and NOW he gets to play on national tv in games that mean something for NBA history. It may sound funny, but I bet that's what an immature kid like Brown could really get into and that's a GOOD thing for him and for us. Just too bad about the injury.

Play through it Kwame. This town would do an about-face on the way they treat you if you shine now. Game three will be a good welcome home.

I know most dont like to expect much from him but I believe this is where he will shine. I expect him to play tomarrow and perform well again.

His going him welcome will heal his soul. I expect a very nice game from him when we return. Hopefully our fans realize, this isnt the regular season anymore. There should be NO. I mean NOOOO booing of Kwame or any other Wiz player for that matter during the playoffs. This is the time for support, not booing.

[hands11]

Originally posted by CrazyZeb


Right before he leaves town? ;) Kwame has that extra incentive... money.

Everything is open still. EG has been consistant in saying he wants to resign him. I have said it many times. Kwame can make his future with these few games.

If the he plays well and the crowd is cheering him, all beats are on again. He very well may stay. Once he hears the cheers, he will understand why thier were boos.

It was partly his fault. They want to cheer him here. He just has to show up and do it.