The Official Washington Wizards Thread

[Warhead36]

Yeah McD is good people, compared to some of the other trolls.

His comparing last year's Magic team to some of the greatest teams of all time was amazing.

[stevemcqueen1]

I heard a rumor Steve, that Barnes might not be one and done at UNC. That he has told people that he's gonna stick around. Now I know everyone says that, but his early struggles lead me to believe that it's possible. Why would he want to leave when he can stay there (like he wants) and improve his draft status?

Though that brings to mind Terrence Morris who was considered a top 10 pick his sophomore year, stuck around for all four at Maryland and then went in the 2nd round and was out of the league in a couple of years.

It could happen. I was a little skeptical about Barnes coming out early since UNC does a better job than most of hanging onto their players. Ed Davis' situation comes to mind. But then again, Brandan Wright came out after a single season.

Barnes won't slip out of the lottery though, no matter how bad his season is. He probably won't even slip out of the top 5 picks. That being the case, he might as well come out this year because, like you said, his momentum can only cool off. Next year isn't going to be easier for him to go first overall. I think Andre Drummond would go first overall this year if he were draft eligible. I also don't think Barnes as is good as Michael Gilchrist is going to be, and he's not as skilled offensively as Austin Rivers already is. So if he waits a year to come out, I believe fourth overall or later is likely.

Kentcuky has two lottery picks now since Enes Kanter isn't playing for them. I think both Terrence Jones and Brandon Knight are definitely going to come out this year. For one thing, they're kicking ass right now. For another, Kentucky already has a ridiculous incoming recruiting class that figures to cut into their PT. Look at this--Kentucky has managed to sign three of ESPN's top 6 HS recruits: Gilchrist (3), Anthony Davis (2), and Marquis Teague (6). Ridiculous. Kentucky is becoming a PG factory.

On a similar note, Perry Jones is probably going to come out too because Baylor signed his clone in Quincy Miller.

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

http://www.bulletsforever.com/

It is time for everyone to assemble. Sometimes there are momentous occasions that are so important in their size and scope that they can unite a fractured community against one common enemy. Tonight is one of those occasions. At the outset of the season, the idea of the Washington Wizards beating the Miami Heat was as reasonable as man walking on the moon. Well, we have put a man on the moon and I think the Wizards can beat the Heat tonight.

Even better, the Heat are ripe for the picking. Mike outlined in his piece for SBNation that the Heat have turned on themselves like the pack of savage overpaid egotists that they are. Coach Erik Spoelstra is on the hot seat because rather than sitting at the helm of an offensive juggernaut, he finds himself spending practice questioning the work ethic of his Prima Donna Stars. From Mike's piece:

The problem with Spoelstra, according to Broussard's sources, is that the players believe he is being too hard on them. In particular, the players feel he is being too hard on the team's stars. Broussard notes one incident where Spoelstra called out James' demeanor in a recent shootaround, telling the superstar that he doesn't know when he is actually taking his craft seriously.

Delicious!

So for tonight only I want the Flip Saunders lovers and the Flip Saunders haters to put down their pitchforks and catcall LeBron James together. I want those that defend Andray Blatche's defense and those that question his fitness to come together for one common goal. I want the Washington Wizards to beat the Miami Heat. I want the Wizards to be the team that sends the purported super team spinning off its axis and plunge it into the abyss, leading to bitter recriminations, trade rumors, and firings. I want Wizards fans to teach Miami that we don't need to "Fan Up" and that we are capable of following our team no matter what it's record might be at any given time.

I want to destroy the Miami Heat.

[No Excuses]

If there is something that always united Wizards fans, the ones who loved Jamison for his character or the ones who hated him for his lousy defense, the ones who wanted Brendan Haywood to start or the ones who wanted Etan Thomas, the ones who disliked Eddie Jordan or the one who wanted the local good guy to coach this team, there was always the one common denominator that united us all:

Our hatred for LeBron.

This man cheated us out of the playoffs. He's been the golden child and our franchise had to take the fall for the league's hype machine. You know what's funny is that the only other fan base who saw LeBron for who he was ours and Detroit's. Before the entire league caught on how big of a douche he was, we were the ones fighting the good fight.

I really hope that the Wizkids get their first road win. I'd love nothing but to see McGee block LeBron's shot and dunk on him on the other end. **** you LeBron, **** you.

[Hubbs]

I want to destroy the Miami Heat.

Beautiful.

If I didn't have to work tonight, I'd be there.

[Mr. Sinister]

Good luck

[ACW]

Today's my birthday
My a Wizards win

[No Excuses]

Good luck

You'll need it.

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

I think we got a shot. One of Miami's big weaknesses this year has been good opposing PG play (See Jameer Nelson). Last I check we got a couple of good PG's.

[Sticksboi05]

Wall and McGee questionable. Fire this team's medical staff.

[stevemcqueen1]

Today's my birthday
My a Wizards win

Happy birthday ACW. Let's hope the basketball gods grant you your wish.

[StillUnknown]

Fire this team's medical staff.

quoted because it needs to happen

[No Excuses]

Wall will not play. McGee will play but not start. I hope McGee can at least contribute 25 minutes. This is the type of front line he absolutely abuses.

[BigMike21]

Get it done tonight Wiz!!!!!

[killerbee99]

**** you LeTurd