The Official Washington Wizards Thread

[Destino]

What about a trade that involves Nene and Kris Humphries? I'd do it just to get out from under Nene's deal...Humphries is off the books in 2014.

Fans might burn the building down if they did that.

[stevemcqueen1]

Ted is a moron. Fire Ernie my God, this is ridiculous.

I know. It's pretty unbearable.

---------- Post added December-25th-2012 at 02:03 PM ----------

Fans might burn the building down if they did that.

At this point, I'm not sure the fans have any outrage left in them. Nothing surprises us. We know that rock bottom can always get a little lower and we're battered. It's a contemptible situation.

[Destino]

I think Ted is trolling us.

Have we done something to Ted? Did someone hit him with a hotdog or a soda at a Wizards game or something? If you think about it what Ted is doing is text book trolling.

1 – He extends Ernie Grunfeld when NO ONE thought it was a good idea. Everyone was certain that when Ted took over the team things would be different and then this happened.

2 – Trades the largest cap clearing contract in the NBA for two bad contracts. Fans immediately read articles again certain that they missed something. I mean, we have to have received something in exchange for taking on two bad contracts right? Maybe the cash fell out of the card when I opened it or there’s a gift card in the bottom of the bag or something…

3 – Team, for whatever reason, decides James Harden is a bad idea. One of the worst teams in the entire NBA, a team that struggles to score and lacks star players, turns down a young star for no good reason anyone can think of. If the other moves could be bad judgment this is where you have to start thinking you’re being trolled.

4 – The team declares that they expect to be a playoff team. Some fans, you know who you are, buy it. Never listen to trolls! Team promptly adjusts expectations from playoffs to “not in the bottom three” and this is when Nene and Wall were only expected to miss a month. We end up with the worst team in the NBA.

5 – During all of the above Ted is on Ted’s Take trolling the **** out of all of us with his zen bull****. Fans rage about it, having been successfully trolled by a billionaire, and what does the master troll do? Exactly what you’d expect… more zen bull****.

I fully expect the final post on Ted’s Take of the season to read “U Mad?”

[GoSkins0721]

I think Ted is trolling us.

Have we done something to Ted? Did someone hit him with a hotdog or a soda at a Wizards game or something? If you think about it what Ted is doing is text book trolling.

1 – He extends Ernie Grunfeld when NO ONE thought it was a good idea. Everyone was certain that when Ted took over the team things would be different and then this happened.

2 – Trades the largest cap clearing contract in the NBA for two bad contracts. Fans immediately read articles again certain that they missed something. I mean, we have to have received something in exchange for taking on two bad contracts right? Maybe the cash fell out of the card when I opened it or there’s a gift card in the bottom of the bag or something…

3 – Team, for whatever reason, decides James Harden is a bad idea. One of the worst teams in the entire NBA, a team that struggles to score and lacks star players, turns down a young star for no good reason anyone can think of. If the other moves could be bad judgment this is where you have to start thinking you’re being trolled.

4 – The team declares that they expect to be a playoff team. Some fans, you know who you are, buy it. Never listen to trolls! Team promptly adjusts expectations from playoffs to “not in the bottom three” and this is when Nene and Wall were only expected to miss a month. We end up with the worst team in the NBA.

5 – During all of the above Ted is on Ted’s Take trolling the **** out of all of us with his zen bull****. Fans rage about it, having been successfully trolled by a billionaire, and what does the master troll do? Exactly what you’d expect… more zen bull****.

I fully expect the final post on Ted’s Take of the season to read “U Mad?”

That could be one of the funniest posts I've ever read about Washington professional basketball. Well, funny in a sad, sickening kind of way. But so damn true about Ted.

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

Thinking Ted is a troll is giving him too much credit. I think he's just an idiot. And a cheap one at that. I mean really, he was the same with the Caps until he lucked into Ovie by sucking the most at the right time. He can't even get that right with the Wiz.

And yes, I thought we might have a shot at the playoffs. And looking back, i'm not sure that was unreasonable. Couldn't foresee the extent of Wall's injury, Ariza and Okafor completely crapping the bed, Seraphin DEgressing and my boy Jan becoming a disastrous walking, talking DNP. So I was wrong. I do take solace in the fact that I knew Ted was utter bull**** well before most.

[StillUnknown]

I fully expect the final post on Ted’s Take of the season to read “U Mad?”

There is some comical irony in his last blog post, from December 21st, being titled "Don’t Know How I Missed this One"

[Fight4RGIII]

Saw this elsewhere:

When Nene is on the floor, the Wizards outscore their opponents 106.0 to 99.1 per 48 minutes. They are winning games by an average of 7.

When Nene is off the floor, the Wizards are being outscored 106.2 to 91.6

[No Excuses]

I fully expect the final post on Ted’s Take of the season to read “U Mad?”

Ted's bull**** was apparent the day he brought back Grunfeld.

He's no different than Abe. Loyal (or cheap) to a fault. Gutless, absolutely scared to do something drastic.

Sad thing is that Ted is going to be the owner for at least 25+ years. No hope.

[StillUnknown]

Ted's bull**** was apparent the day he brought back Grunfeld.

He's no different than Abe. Loyal (or cheap) to a fault. Gutless, absolutely scared to do something drastic.

Sad thing is that Ted is going to be the owner for at least 25+ years. No hope.

He's a portly fellow, health may prevent him from that 25 year mark.

[spjunkies]

He'll have to sell the team if the Verizon center keeps averaging 250 fans per night.

[stevemcqueen1]

Saw this elsewhere:

When Nene is on the floor, the Wizards outscore their opponents 106.0 to 99.1 per 48 minutes. They are winning games by an average of 7.

When Nene is off the floor, the Wizards are being outscored 106.2 to 91.6

Nene is currently tied for the team lead in win shares despite the fact he's only played 13 games .

I feel bad for Nene. It must suck being the only good player on your team. What's a general cutoff in PER for being a decent starter in the NBA? 16 sound fair? 15 if you're being a little generous? How many guys do we have with a PER over 15 this year?

**just looked it up, it's three. Nene is at 24. Jordan is at 16.2 and Okafor is at 15.2.



---------- Post added December-25th-2012 at 11:41 PM ----------

Not to mention Nene has only started one game and is only playing 22 MPG.

[pjfootballer]

All of the sudden, I miss those 35-42 win teams I've been *****ing about the last 30 years.

[Sticksboi05]

All of the sudden, I miss those 35-42 win teams I've been *****ing about the last 30 years.

Hahahah I know man how pathetic is thie organization. Ted is a pathetic loser of an owner. A disgrace to the Verizon Center as far as basketball is concerned. Until he fires Ernie, nobody will take him seriously.

[WALEOVECHKIN]

For PER, league average is 15. Here's Hollinger's breakdown:
A Year For the Ages: 35.0
Runaway MVP Candidate: 30.0
Strong MVP Candidate: 27.5
Weak MVP Candidate: 25.0
Bona fide All-Star: 22.5
Borderline All-Star: 20.0
Solid 2nd option: 18.0
3rd Banana: 16.5
Pretty good player: 15.0
In the rotation: 13.0
Scrounging for minutes: 11.0
Definitely renting: 9.0
The Next Stop: DLeague 5.0

Wizards:
Nene 23.7
Crawford 16.3
Okafor 15.2
Ariza 13.4
Martin 12.4
Webster 12.3
Booker 12.2
Price 12
Beal 11.7
Seraphin 10.9
Singleton 8
Lingston 7.6
Barron 7.1
Veseley 4.6
Pargo .5

[endzone_dave]

For PER, league average is 15. Here's Hollinger's breakdown:
A Year For the Ages: 35.0
Runaway MVP Candidate: 30.0
Strong MVP Candidate: 27.5
Weak MVP Candidate: 25.0
Bona fide All-Star: 22.5
Borderline All-Star: 20.0
Solid 2nd option: 18.0
3rd Banana: 16.5
Pretty good player: 15.0
In the rotation: 13.0
Scrounging for minutes: 11.0
Definitely renting: 9.0
The Next Stop: DLeague 5.0

Wizards:
Nene 23.7
Crawford 16.3
Okafor 15.2
Ariza 13.4
Martin 12.4
Webster 12.3
Booker 12.2
Price 12
Beal 11.7
Seraphin 10.9
Singleton 8
Lingston 7.6
Barron 7.1
Veseley 4.6
Pargo .5

Nene is an 18, Crawford is a 13, Okafor is an 11, Ariza is an 11. Beal is 13+. Seraphin is 13. Everyone else is 11 or below.