The Official Washington Wizards Thread

[stevemcqueen1]

Wall had the worst game I've ever seen him play. Things like that happen. Let's see how he bounces back. SO much overreaction from this fanbase (especially on BF) to his performance from last night. Yes, we know it was bad...but he's been nothing short of amazing as far as gauging his effect on the squad since he returned from injury.

*Wale has to be one of the lamest dudes in the music industry. Dude is WAY too sensitive. SMH.

Yeah it was a terrible game. And by no coincidence, a whole bunch of people on RealGM are scheming up ways to trade him and others are coming out of the woodwork claiming, "Oh I never really liked him."

I think it would be easier for people to realize and accept we've probably got at least 6 more years of Wall ahead of us. The time frame of his development is in that term.

What did Wale do?

[RonArtest15]

Yeah it was a terrible game. And by no coincidence, a whole bunch of people on RealGM are scheming up ways to trade him and others are coming out of the woodwork claiming, "Oh I never really liked him."

I think it would be easier for people to realize and accept we've probably got at least 6 more years of Wall ahead of us. The time frame of his development is in that term.

What did Wale do?

Wale = SENSITIVE

[stevemcqueen1]

Wale = SENSITIVE

Yeah that's silly and nothing to get worked up about and it was weak for Wale to walk up and try and talk to him. But that commentator was being a condescending prick. I guess we're spoiled by Phil and Buck. Those Toronto guys seemed awful. I like Boston's crew with Tommy Heinsohn and Mike Gorman too, but I've yet to hear many broadcasting duos as good as Phil and Buck are.

[Fight4RGIII]

I'm really interested to see how Wall plays next game. He was out of control and trying to force things on his own after things kept getting worse. Amazingly, we only lost by single digits eventhough our leader had the worst game of his career.

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

Yeah it was a terrible game. And by no coincidence, a whole bunch of people on RealGM are scheming up ways to trade him and others are coming out of the woodwork claiming, "Oh I never really liked him."

I think it would be easier for people to realize and accept we've probably got at least 6 more years of Wall ahead of us.

Yeah. I'm one of the people who advocated trading Wall. And basically it's because I don't think he's a franchise player nor do I think he'll ever develop into one.

In three years he still has the same weaknesses he had coming out of college: Unable to hit a jumpshot consistently, not that great in the halfcourt, plays out of control etc.

Look, I do think he's a "franchise type talent" but I question whether he's actually a "franchise player"


So yeah, I'm willing to trade him.

[Warhead36]

Wale is the man

[Fight4RGIII]

We gotta hit a Paul George type of homerun in the draft this year.

[stevemcqueen1]

Yeah. I'm one of the people who advocated trading Wall. And basically it's because I don't think he's a franchise player nor do I think he'll ever develop into one.

In three years he still has the same weaknesses he had coming out of college: Unable to hit a jumpshot consistently, not that great in the halfcourt, plays out of control etc.

Look, I do think he's a "franchise type talent" but I question whether he's actually a "franchise player"


So yeah, I'm willing to trade him.

I know you've been consistent in your stance all along. I was talking about the people who were knee jerk posting in reaction to last night's bad game.

Trading Wall means you're totally ending the rebuild and starting something new. If you never liked Wall to begin with, I understand wanting to move on. But giving up on ANY rebuild when not even three years have passed would be an irrefutable sign of gross incompetence by a FO IMO. I'd question whether the team had a commitment to winning or understanding of how to build and frankly, I'd consider them no longer worth following.

[StillUnknown]

We gotta hit a Paul George type of homerun in the draft this year.

Might not have that pick if we're in the Josh Smith running (which I'm against for various reasons)

[Gator Bait]

I just read that the Josh Smith sweepstakes is between us, Milwaukee, and NJ.

Between these three teams, I'd think NJ would be most likely to land him.

[stevemcqueen1]

I just read that the Josh Smith sweepstakes is between us, Milwaukee, and NJ.

Between these three teams, I'd think NJ would be most likely to land him.

They are the most likely to be able to pay to keep him. That is probably a big factor.

[Destino]

I wouldn't trade Wall unless it was for a top pick and the front office had a point guard in mind to draft. In other words after the lottery when the picks are known. I'd also want something else, potentially a second pick or a good player, as well. Wall isn't nearly as bad as he looked yesterday but he doesn't have an answer for the way they defended him and if he ever got in the playoffs I think teams could shut him down.

If the trade made sense I wouldn't advocate it but I could support the reasoning. The problem is that I don't see any PG prospects in this draft that look great and Wittman's "offense" and the current roster depends on a PG.

I'd rather he be traded than giving him a max deal though. Giving him a max deal would be a disaster.

[Fight4RGIII]

Damn, the Kings gave up real quick on Thomas Robinson for Patrick Patterson, Cole Adrich, and Tony Douglas. Houston also traded Marcus Morris to his brother's team, Phoenix for a 2nd round pick. I would have given Crawford for Morris since they just lost Tony Douglas.

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Also, is it still crazy of me to say we got the wrong year to have the number 1 pick? I got eyes rolled at me when I say I'd rather have Rose, Griffin, Irving, or Davis over Wall earlier in the season. I still think Wall can be a borderline allstar/allstar but I'd still rather have one of those 4 #1 overall picks.

[stevemcqueen1]

Damn, the Kings gave up real quick on Thomas Robinson for Patrick Patterson, Cole Adrich, and Tony Douglas. Houston also traded Marcus Morris to his brother's team, Phoenix for a 2nd round pick. I would have given Crawford for Morris since they just lost Tony Douglas.

Damn. That was quick. Wish we had gotten in on a TRob deal. I love the move for Houston though.

James Harden needs good players around him. They are a Dwight Howard signing away from being a powerful team.

If the Sonics... I mean Kings... are looking to fire sale, I would love to get Cousins...

[Destino]

Damn, the Kings gave up real quick on Thomas Robinson for Patrick Patterson, Cole Adrich, and Tony Douglas. Houston also traded Marcus Morris to his brother's team, Phoenix for a 2nd round pick. I would have given Crawford for Morris since they just lost Tony Douglas.

Damn I'd have taken Morris too... and only a 2nd round pick?! bah.

Also, is it still crazy of me to say we got the wrong year to have the number 1 pick? I got eyes rolled at me when I say I'd rather have Rose, Griffin, Irving, or Davis over Wall earlier in the season. I still think Wall can be a borderline allstar/allstar but I'd still rather have one of those 4 #1 over picks.

I agree with you. Especially Rose and Irving.