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Even though it's been a small sample-size, McGee has won me over this year with his play. If you haven't seen the overall improvement in his game, then I don't know what to tell you. We're going to put this team even further back by trading proven NBA starters for draft picks (as Gator pointed out). I'll flat out say it...even with the 1-11 record, McGee has been our best player. I also think he's being subjected to unfair criticism for his dunk yesterday because of his reputation. I have yet to see Wall being raked over the coals for his untimely technical fouls, staredowns, etc. He's 23 years old and getting BETTER. I know that's a hard concept for people to grasp because of their viewpoint of the man, but he's actually putting in the work to improve his game. Wall and McGee are the two cornerstones of this franchise. It may sound like a joke, but those are two guys you CAN build around.
*I'm not sure I mentioned it here, but as far as McGee's triple-double last year...just remember WHO was drawing up plays in the final minutes for him to achieve that goal. Yup, Flip. I think the man is a joke and should have been fired a long time ago.
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shuler74
I am a huge Sloan fan...but lets be real , he would be crazy to want to come to this circus
People said the same thing about Shanahan. There are some coaches that like challenges. Others tend to be opportunistic and wait to see where the stars align before making a move (See Phil Jackson).
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I hope thats the case problem is we still have EG who assembled this mess
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Everyone hyping Tyson Chandler... how many teams has he been on again? I'm willing to believe that a few teams are stupid but no one wants to pay this guy. Most of his career he's been a single digit rebounder and scorer. Yes he's a good defender but he's not great at anything, including defense. Today, right now, if I had to pick McGee or Chandler I take McGee everyday. He's better at everything accept defensive awareness and frankly I think Tyson's has been a little over hyped after his year with the Mavs.
Right now McGee is 4th in RPG, 10th in PPG, and 1st in BPG. He's good at most things is looking more like a consistent double double. You don't let him go unless you have to because behind him the Wizards have a pile of garbage. If you think this team looks bad now put Blatche and Seraphin at center and see how you like it.
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Destino
Everyone hyping Tyson Chandler... how many teams has he been on again? I'm willing to believe that a few teams are stupid but no one wants to pay this guy. Most of his career he's been a single digit rebounder and scorer. Yes he's a good defender but he's not great at anything, including defense. Today, right now, if I had to pick McGee or Chandler I take McGee everyday. He's better at everything accept defensive awareness and frankly I think Tyson's has been a little over hyped after his year with the Mavs.
Right now McGee is 4th in RPG, 10th in PPG, and 1st in BPG. He's good at most things is looking more like a consistent double double. You don't let him go unless you have to because behind him the Wizards have a pile of garbage. If you think this team looks bad now put Blatche and Seraphin at center and see how you like it.
actually Chandler is GREAT on defense and without him the Mavs don't win the Finals. I agree that I'd take McGee over him, but that is mainly due to age and ceiling. If I was a contender trading for a rental player and had to pick between McGee and Chandler, I take Chandler every single time.
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being the best player on a 1-12 team does not impress me....his numbers do not count for taking terrible shots at the worst times...or crying for a call and not getting back on defense or untimely goaltending over and over and over again...rather have a player with a higher bball iq.
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shuler74
being the best player on a 1-12 team does not impress me....his numbers do not count for taking terrible shots at the worst times...or crying for a call and not getting back on defense or untimely goaltending over and over and over again...rather have a player with a higher bball iq.
how many games have you watched this year? I think McGee has shown dramatic improvement in all aspects of the game. He has definitely improved his post game, rebounding, and on the ball defense. Since I've been on the West Coast the past couple weeks, I've only gotten to see a few Wizards games, but I've probably seen over half of the games this year and I think his goaltendings have dramatically decreased as well.
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very very impressed with mcgee progress and I have painfully watched every game this year, offensively he has improved..that being said he needs to know his limitations , where we are in a game situation, what's a good shot in this particular moment, overall bball iq
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shuler74
being the best player on a 1-12 team does not impress me....his numbers do not count for taking terrible shots at the worst times...or crying for a call and not getting back on defense or untimely goaltending over and over and over again...rather have a player with a higher bball iq.
I'd rather have the dream team. Unless you can find a way to land a center that is better than him your complaints are just noise. The bottom line is that you don't improve a franchise by dumping it's better players, especially at the center position which is horribly thin at the moment league wide.
And please... don't suggest the draft. I'm going to throw up if one more person talks about the draft like the cure to all the Wizards ills. This team is young enough: (red rookie, yellow 2nd year)
Wall / Mack
Young / Crawford
Singleton / Vesely
Booker / Blatche
McGee / Seraphin
If we got any younger we'd be hoping for a final four appearance.
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shuler74
very very impressed with mcgee progress and I have painfully watched every game this year, offensively he has improved..that being said he needs to know his limitations , where we are in a game situation, what's a good shot in this particular moment, overall bball iq
from the games I've watched, I've thought his shot selection is pretty good. Definitely much better than last year. BBIQ is partially a reflection of your coach....we need to clean house.
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Destino
I'd rather have the dream team. Unless you can find a way to land a center that is better than him your complaints are just noise. The bottom line is that you don't improve a franchise by dumping it's better players, especially at the center position which is horribly thin at the moment league wide.
And please... don't suggest the draft. I'm going to throw up if one more person talks about the draft like the cure to all the Wizards ills. This team is young enough: (red rookie, yellow 2nd year)
Wall / Mack
Young / Crawford
Singleton / Vesely
Booker / Blatche
McGee / Seraphin
If we got any younger we'd be hoping for a final four appearance.
yeah, we need to get some legit vets to put on this team of young boys. I'd really like to trade the 2012 lottery pick for a scoring wing.
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I am suggesting getting a nba professional, he is the best player on a 1-12 team..lol. Sorry I rather have a player with substance over style, I get it you love mcgee..me not so much
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shuler74
I am suggesting getting a nba professional, he is the best player on a 1-12 team..lol. Sorry I rather have a player with substance over style, I get it you love mcgee..me not so much
and that player is... who exactly?
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shuler74
I am suggesting getting a nba professional, he is the best player on a 1-12 team..lol. Sorry I rather have a player with substance over style, I get it you love mcgee..me not so much
he's a 23 year old center who has improved every year he's been in the league. He averages a double double and leads the NBA in blocks. NBA centers typically aren't fully developed until they are at least 27, so it is likely McGee continues to get better. you don't get rid of the bright spots on your team....especially when you don't have too many of them.
You add a legit 20ppg wing scorer to the core of Wall and McGee and you start to move forward and have a chance to get in the playoff picture.
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I am not Grunfield....I get it you like mcgee, I am not his biggest fan
I would get rid of Mcgee, NY and Blatche...but I guess I am in the minority on this
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shuler74
I am not Grunfield....I get it you like mcgee, I am not his biggest fan
I would get rid of Mcgee, NY and Blatche...but I guess I am in the minority on this
I'm with you on Blatche, and I'd definitely rather trade Young for an asset rather than see him walk next year in FA (which I'm pretty sure he'll do)
