The Official Washington Wizards Thread

[stevemcqueen1]

Basketball, they have Magic Johnson on the ESPN crew and the TNT crew is just for entertainment (altho they are really good when they are analyzing plays and movements).

There is nothing in the NFL even remotely close in quality to the TNT gang. They're the best color analysts in sports IMO. They're at the top of the heap in programming for sure, they won the Emmy. Kenny and Chuck are the best duo in sports commentary IMO, and Steve Kerr is terrific. Shaq is highly entertaining if a bit incomprehensible, Reggie and Smitty are solid, CWebb is actually really good surprisingly. Plenty of recent former players involved that know a ton about the game.

Magic is kind of a joke. ESPN is behind the curve, but I actually don't mind Van Gundy. He's a bit obnoxious, but he knows his stuff for sure.

CBS has good people. Clark Kellogg is amazing. Marv Albert is great. The basketball commentary is much better than the NFL commentary. Plus they do NCAA ball too, so you get quality there. More carry over between the levels of the sport whereas only a few NFL guys do CFB.

I will say that there are several CFB commentators I enjoy. I even enjoy buffoons like Lee Corso and Lou Holtz in small doses. Just way too many NFL guys I can't stand.

[stevemcqueen1]

Been impressed with Patty Mills. I really wish we had taken a look at him. It'd be nice to have a shooter like him. I can't imagine he was very expensive.

[skinfan2k]

NeNe gets injured again. whats new?

[Destino]

Steve you are 100% right with the TNT crew. They are absolutely top notch am that includes Craig Sager and his crazy suits. They dominate all other sports coverage shows.

I will also add that the Wizards dominate the redskins. Consider the wizards local announcers for tv and radio and their post game shows. Buck/Chenier and Johnson/Consor (radio) absolute dominate what the redskins bring to the table. They're national level talent and put on a great professional broadcast. The redskins people for preseason games and radio are horrible and sound like amateur hour.

[Rocky21]

OK. So what are the thoughts on a 1 year $1.6MM contract for Martell Webster?

[Clutch03]

OK. So what are the thoughts on a 1 year $1.6MM contract for Martell Webster?

Good pickup IMO. He can shoot and play the 2 and 3 positions so he has versatilty. He's a willing defender and it gives the Wiz depth at the 2 position where they were lacking. I like the fact that he is young too at 26 if he plays well it will be worth keeping him around.

[nuposse87]

He can be a decent addition provided he stays healthy. I've heard he can shoot fairly well but is somewhat lacking in basketball IQ, but its worth a gamble I suppose, thankfully a small one.

[Thinking Skins]

I felt like we needed something after losing out on Singleton and Mason. Hopefully his 3 point shot returns to him after a dip last year.

[brandymac27]

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You are so smart!

[StillUnknown]

http://www.bulletsforever.com/2012/9...eld/in/3157988

The Washington Wizards plan to be cautious with forward Nene when training camp starts Oct. 5, general manager Ernie Grunfeld told the media Tuesday. Grunfeld said the Wizards don't expect Nene to be ready for two-a-days when training camp opens, and the plan is to slowly work the Brazil native back as he recovers from plantar fasciitis that he aggravated during the 2012 Olympics.

The 6'11, 250-pound forward is expected to be ready before the regular season, but because of his history with the injury, Washington is willing to be wait until he's completely healed.

[nuposse87]

If he needs an extra 5-10 games to heal properly I think that is fine. We have some veteran front court experience now with Ariza and Okafor to make sure we don't go out and make complete fools of ourselves. Still a bit concerning, wizards medical staff is already in prime mid season form..

[Destino]

I'm not terribly excited for this season. I don't think Beal is the terrific shooter people expect. I think his fg% from the summer league and NCAA are accurate reflections of his shooting ability. I don't expect Wall to have spent much time learning essential basketball skills and wonder about his mindset. Nene is already hurt and his foot injury is going to linger. I haven't even heard anything about his shoes and/or orthotics, which are usually step one.

I hope I'm wrong but I see a major let down coming, especially with Gunfeld being extended.

[pjfootballer]

I "never" expect anything out of the Weezers. Another year with 50 losses, another year missing the playoffs and another year of losing. In other words, nothing has changed.

[earl]

i disagree. i think the wiz are in the hunt for an 8th seed in the east. not saying they will get it, but they will be playing relevant games in march and april. i mean serously in the east
1. miami
2. nets
3. chicago
4. boston
5. NY
6. Philly
7. indy
are all teams in no particular order that w/o question will be in the playoffs. after that its
1. wiz
2. Bucks
3. atl
4. detroit

all in the mix for the final spot..... i may have forgotten someone but its probably because they are a forgetable team. but looking at that second list, the wiz are not that far off from those other teams. Maybe i'm an optimist but i think this team will be in and around .500 and very much in the hunt at the end of the season. Granted it only wins us a beat down to Lebron but its a big step in the development of wall and the rest of our young guys.

[endzone_dave]

I see a 25-30 win season for the Wiz. If Beal is good and Wall learned how to make a 15 ft. jump shot, they can win more. That's too good to be true though.

I'll continue to pull for the Wiz. Maybe some day before I die they can be good.