Comments on: Do the Portland and Boston Wins Mean Anything? http://www.reclinergm.com/do-the-portland-and-boston-wins-mean-anything/ Philly sports blog for diehard Sixers & Phillies fans Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:24:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: jjg http://www.reclinergm.com/do-the-portland-and-boston-wins-mean-anything/#comment-26166 jjg Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:42:19 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8754#comment-26166 Can't say that I have, suede.  Do have smokin' "Pistol" footage on a couple dvd's though, including his Christian testimony at a private party in Texas following his NBA career (died at 41 after a California pick-up game with group that included reknown televangelist Dr. James Dobson).  Recommended video:  <em>Pistol:  Birth Of A Legend </em>(1990, VHS or DVD, Amazon).  Great biographical movie of father & son, basketball, trials & triumphs.  I liked it better than <em>Hoosiers</em>.  Can’t say that I have, suede.  Do have smokin’ “Pistol” footage on a couple dvd’s though, including his Christian testimony at a private party in Texas following his NBA career (died at 41 after a California pick-up game with group that included reknown televangelist Dr. James Dobson).  Recommended video:  Pistol:  Birth Of A Legend (1990, VHS or DVD, Amazon).  Great biographical movie of father & son, basketball, trials & triumphs.  I liked it better than Hoosiers. 

]]> By: deepsixersuede http://www.reclinergm.com/do-the-portland-and-boston-wins-mean-anything/#comment-26138 deepsixersuede Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:19:17 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8754#comment-26138 Jumpin, did you check out the Pistol videos [#56?] Jumpin, did you check out the Pistol videos [#56?]

]]> By: Chuck http://www.reclinergm.com/do-the-portland-and-boston-wins-mean-anything/#comment-26137 Chuck Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:29:09 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8754#comment-26137 Yeah Dannie you make some real good points about Wesley Johnson.. I do like him I guess I just need to see more of him. Bradley could use a few inches I guess I just like the way he attacks the rim.. he seems like he would be a good scorer in the NBA. As for my bias... not so much.. Ebanks isn't even close to one of my favorite college players I just thought he may be a good fit and bring us some things we are missing... and I have an uncle who went to Syracuse their actually one of my favorite teams I just dont like their defense never have... Ive always been a man a man defense type of guy. As for <strong>JJG</strong> ive been told by other members who follow Dannie and Pete that you are the cynic, as you have continually ignored my posts defending Brand during the whole Eddie Jordan/ Brand situation. Yeah Dannie you make some real good points about Wesley Johnson.. I do like him I guess I just need to see more of him. Bradley could use a few inches I guess I just like the way he attacks the rim.. he seems like he would be a good scorer in the NBA. As for my bias… not so much.. Ebanks isn’t even close to one of my favorite college players I just thought he may be a good fit and bring us some things we are missing… and I have an uncle who went to Syracuse their actually one of my favorite teams I just dont like their defense never have… Ive always been a man a man defense type of guy.
As for JJG ive been told by other members who follow Dannie and Pete that you are the cynic, as you have continually ignored my posts defending Brand during the whole Eddie Jordan/ Brand situation.

]]> By: jjg http://www.reclinergm.com/do-the-portland-and-boston-wins-mean-anything/#comment-26136 jjg Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:59:46 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8754#comment-26136 Chuck,  Kiss my keister.  Who made you editor?  Outside of Morgantown, blogs are free expression vehicles; opposite and divergent opinions are permitted.  We like it that way.  Hot Rod Hundley would've never ordered desistence. To answer your question:  Yes, I've seen Brand lately.  Too much actually.  He feasts occasionally on neurasthenic front lines and proceeds to affectedly lick his fingers as though he matters in the NBA season long haul.  Granted, is warming up a little as his teammates are beginning to trust his ability to make something positive happen when he gets the ball.  I'll let you know when I'm impressed.  Be proactive, not censorial.  Argue Brand's case for his 14.8 million this season (to be followed by annual increases at 32, 33, 34) along with the internal organization/team attention that he consumes in scratching out 13 & 7 in 30 minutes.  Caveats:  Avoid mentioning his foul shot vs. Portland that skimmed the south side of the front rim; will not score any points.  Also avoid mention of his having amassed 3 rebounds twice in the last 4 games, despite playing minutes of 28 & 36; will dilute your story.  Chuck,  Kiss my keister.  Who made you editor?  Outside of Morgantown, blogs are free expression vehicles; opposite and divergent opinions are permitted.  We like it that way.  Hot Rod Hundley would’ve never ordered desistence.
To answer your question:  Yes, I’ve seen Brand lately.  Too much actually.  He feasts occasionally on neurasthenic front lines and proceeds to affectedly lick his fingers as though he matters in the NBA season long haul.  Granted, is warming up a little as his teammates are beginning to trust his ability to make something positive happen when he gets the ball.  I’ll let you know when I’m impressed. 

Be proactive, not censorial.  Argue Brand’s case for his 14.8 million this season (to be followed by annual increases at 32, 33, 34) along with the internal organization/team attention that he consumes in scratching out 13 & 7 in 30 minutes.  Caveats:  Avoid mentioning his foul shot vs. Portland that skimmed the south side of the front rim; will not score any points.  Also avoid mention of his having amassed 3 rebounds twice in the last 4 games, despite playing minutes of 28 & 36; will dilute your story. 

]]> By: Dannie http://www.reclinergm.com/do-the-portland-and-boston-wins-mean-anything/#comment-26131 Dannie Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:15:09 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8754#comment-26131 <p>I like Bradley but am turned off by his size.  He is another undersized shooting guard.</p> <p>Reggie Evans was tough and rebounded.  Sorry.  Give me skilled players not raw athletes. Had enough of 'em.</p> <p>Also, you are wrong about Johnson.  Scouts were bubbling over him after his freshman year at Iowa State.</p> <p>Something happened in his sophomore year and he had a down year - injury to his foot that he played with, team wanted him to be more of a PF and play inside, while he was working on and wing game and fell in love with the three.</p> <p>Then he transferred to Cuse and immediately everyone was <em><strong>back </strong></em>on him.  And he has been nothing short of fantastic this season.</p> <p>He is actually rebounding at a better rate than Ebanks and his shooting numbers are astronomical.  And he is blocking more shots and getting more steals than Ebanks.</p> <p>Clearly your WVU bias shows in your comment about Boheim and their defense.  It's not as active as Chaney's zone was but it's still very good and very effective.</p> I like Bradley but am turned off by his size.  He is another undersized shooting guard.

Reggie Evans was tough and rebounded.  Sorry.  Give me skilled players not raw athletes. Had enough of ‘em.

Also, you are wrong about Johnson.  Scouts were bubbling over him after his freshman year at Iowa State.

Something happened in his sophomore year and he had a down year – injury to his foot that he played with, team wanted him to be more of a PF and play inside, while he was working on and wing game and fell in love with the three.

Then he transferred to Cuse and immediately everyone was back on him.  And he has been nothing short of fantastic this season.

He is actually rebounding at a better rate than Ebanks and his shooting numbers are astronomical.  And he is blocking more shots and getting more steals than Ebanks.

Clearly your WVU bias shows in your comment about Boheim and their defense.  It’s not as active as Chaney’s zone was but it’s still very good and very effective.

]]> By: Chuck http://www.reclinergm.com/do-the-portland-and-boston-wins-mean-anything/#comment-26130 Chuck Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:57:44 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8754#comment-26130 Well thats not why I brought him up I actually go to WVU and have been following his game since his New York high school days. He has to work on his shot but he really does rebound at an amazing rate.. him and Thaddeous Young arent even similar.. Young is soft.. Ebanks is tough. Your right though...the Seton Hall game was the first good game of his career. Talk about a hot name and thats exactly what Wesley Johnson is. No one was talkign about him at Iowa State but now because for Jim "lets stand their with our hands up  and not move our feet zone defense" Boheim everyones in love with him. I like him too.. but he is being a bit overrated becuase he plays for Syracuse.. if it was Craig Brakens that transfered to Cuse instead I have a feeling the same thing would happen. Again I do like him I am just not close to of sold on him as you seem to be, not yet at least. John Wall is clearly the cream of the crop he is one of the best prospects in a while with his combination of athletisicm and passing skills. He is also a really good kid despite the fact he plays for coach cal. I like Bradley a good amount more then Henry, I am seeing a little more versaility, I like the way Bradley attacks the rim. Henry is a very smart player and picks good spots to shoot the ball but he is not as athletic and doesnt have the potential Bradley does to me. Well thats not why I brought him up I actually go to WVU and have been following his game since his New York high school days. He has to work on his shot but he really does rebound at an amazing rate.. him and Thaddeous Young arent even similar.. Young is soft.. Ebanks is tough. Your right though…the Seton Hall game was the first good game of his career. Talk about a hot name and thats exactly what Wesley Johnson is. No one was talkign about him at Iowa State but now because for Jim “lets stand their with our hands up  and not move our feet zone defense” Boheim everyones in love with him. I like him too.. but he is being a bit overrated becuase he plays for Syracuse.. if it was Craig Brakens that transfered to Cuse instead I have a feeling the same thing would happen. Again I do like him I am just not close to of sold on him as you seem to be, not yet at least. John Wall is clearly the cream of the crop he is one of the best prospects in a while with his combination of athletisicm and passing skills. He is also a really good kid despite the fact he plays for coach cal. I like Bradley a good amount more then Henry, I am seeing a little more versaility, I like the way Bradley attacks the rim. Henry is a very smart player and picks good spots to shoot the ball but he is not as athletic and doesnt have the potential Bradley does to me.

]]> By: Dannie http://www.reclinergm.com/do-the-portland-and-boston-wins-mean-anything/#comment-26127 Dannie Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:18:24 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8754#comment-26127 <p>Ebanks = absolutely not.  He is the name of the day right now because of the shot he made against Marquette and the 22-17 game he had against Seton Hall.</p> <p>I see him as nothing more than a another terrible shooting, turnover prone athlete.  He would be AT BEST a tiny upgrade over Thad if that.</p> <p>If I am going to draft a perimeter player I would rank them:</p> <ol> <li>Wall</li> <li>Johnson</li> <li>Henry</li> <li>Turner (if he can come back healthy)</li> <li>Bradley</li> </ol> Ebanks = absolutely not.  He is the name of the day right now because of the shot he made against Marquette and the 22-17 game he had against Seton Hall.

I see him as nothing more than a another terrible shooting, turnover prone athlete.  He would be AT BEST a tiny upgrade over Thad if that.

If I am going to draft a perimeter player I would rank them:

  1. Wall
  2. Johnson
  3. Henry
  4. Turner (if he can come back healthy)
  5. Bradley
]]> By: Chuck http://www.reclinergm.com/do-the-portland-and-boston-wins-mean-anything/#comment-26126 Chuck Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:53:03 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8754#comment-26126 By the way Dannie I really like Devin Ebanks for this team personally, unbeliavble rebounder, tough, makes plays at the end of games to win them, improving jumpshot, tons of potential but defenitely has the work ethic to reach it. Could run the floor with Igudola and Speights as well. By the way Dannie I really like Devin Ebanks for this team personally, unbeliavble rebounder, tough, makes plays at the end of games to win them, improving jumpshot, tons of potential but defenitely has the work ethic to reach it. Could run the floor with Igudola and Speights as well.

]]> By: Chuck http://www.reclinergm.com/do-the-portland-and-boston-wins-mean-anything/#comment-26125 Chuck Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:50:43 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8754#comment-26125 <strong>JJG</strong>... have you been watching Brand latley.. enough with the constant bashing JJG… have you been watching Brand latley.. enough with the constant bashing

]]> By: tk76 http://www.reclinergm.com/do-the-portland-and-boston-wins-mean-anything/#comment-26123 tk76 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:12:45 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8754#comment-26123 People were afraid of Mahorn assaulting them in the lane.  You can't defend that way anymore,. People were afraid of Mahorn assaulting them in the lane.  You can’t defend that way anymore,.

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