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Bad first half, Gtown down by double digits, they just need to feed the ball more into the paint and let Monroe do the damage. They should make a run to start up the second half, I hope.

Such a huge upset here.

This guy can definitely score in this league. If he can consistently rebound as well then he has a shot at being pretty good. I think he'll turn out like what Michael Finley's been for the Spurs the last few years. Good shooter, average defender but puts in the effort and plays within himself. He also reminds me a lot of Flip Murray. Many people forgot but when Flip was first starting out with the Sonics when Ray Allen got hurt, he stepped it up, and was putting up 40+ some games in the regular season even with Rashard Lewis still there. Murray has carved out a pretty decent NBA career and Morrow could follow same suit. Great article Yama, absolutely loved the read.

Let's go Terps! I can't wait for this game. Great job on these gamethreads RD.

I held my breath when Blatche went down. So glad he's fine.

Confidence - 9 Dabearfan - 1 Loved Confidence's opening verse.

AIM SN: flight593 Team Wanted: Wizards

Kentucky.

They have cap space to add pieces through free agency. They already have an All-Star PG and an All-Star caliber center on top of having the cap space. They could draft Turner, look to free agency for a guy like Amare and cover more needs. Turner is more mature than Wall. He'll blend in better with a free agent scorer like Amare because he can create open shots from more places on the floor. You have Turner posting up and Amare spotting up from 18 feet on the weak side. Great. And Turner is a better rebounder than Wall too, so Amare would have help with the boards too and you know he needs it. I'm just sayin, that's 1 scenario. You could take Wall in another scenario and trade Harris, but who's to say you'd get a good deal on Harris as he's coming off a down year?

Turner looks like a Brandon Roy clone to me. I would say Turner has more explosiveness than Roy had coming out, and to be honest, I think his potential is greater than that of Roy's, and I really like Roy too. Turner has more straight line speed than Roy from what I've seen... with and without the ball. They're about the same when it comes to shifty moves and quickness (maybe Roy has a tad more jerk in his game)... Roy wants to power up off of two feet more than Turner. Turner likes to do either... he can go quick off one foot and finish high or power up off two feet and finish strong or use touch. John Wall has the better left hand and Wall will drive left and finish with the left hand- exploding off the right leg... and Wall is willing to do this every time if you give it to him... he has no dominant hand which makes him really dangerous. Turner is definitely the best player in college basketball, but even more than that- he's got a pro's game with pro size/strength. And Turner has a frame that can add strength. He fits into virtually every system at one of three positions. If he were in the triangle offense, he'd be a pinch post nightmare because he can stick the mid-range jumper and/or playmake from many different spots on the floor. Dude can post up, he makes good decisions in the open court, he sticks his nose in the paint and owns the boards... Turner just basically handles business out there. If the Wizards can draft him, he would be the ideal backcourt partner to Gilbert Arenas. If we're able to resign Mike Miller, we'll have a very solid team next year with cap space. I'd absolutely love our future if we can get the #1 or 2 pick. Hell, I might even say Turner is the better pick for us than John Wall.

Best battle so far, but I gotta go with Legacy, loved how he referenced the Dwight-Shaq fued. Legacy - 5 Swish - 4

We love to talk about dominance, when you take a look at the all time greats, what sticks out to you the most? Stats? Accolades? Well, I want you to focus on the fundamentals only. There are players like Reggie Miller and Allen Iverson who are offensively dominant players. There's the Ben Wallace's and Dennis Rodman's of the league that give you their best each time down the floor on defense. Then there's the two way players like Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon who simply give you their best on both ends of the court. Hakeem's the most skilled offensive and defensive force the league has ever seen at the center position. Think about it... Is there one weakness you can point out with Hakeem? He could do it all, pass, run the court, leads the league in all time blocked shots, score from the post and hit the midrange jumper, steal the ball, and lead a team to 2 titles. There was no holes in his game. Michael Jordan, as we all know, simply redefined the shooting guard position. Not only was he statistically dominant through nearly his whole career, he did it while being a great defender. Some call him one of the greatest perimeter defenders of all time. There's no denying what he can do on both ends of the court. I must say, for everything Jordan did on defense, Hakeem did it better. It showed up on the stat sheet for him, but most importantly, he simply shut down opposing centers. He had all the intangibles, understood the game, and was relied upon far more than Jordan was for the Bulls on defense.

Hakeem was at the back end of his prime when he faced Shaq who was at his physical peak... and Hakeem did away with him easily in the finals. Hakeem was more polished than Shaq in every way, be it offensively or defensively. A lot less holes in his game. A lot less ego and a lot more class also for him as well. Hakeem's the most skilled offensive and defensive force the league has ever seen at the center position... Talk all you want about Shaq's domination... Shaq faced lesser quality big men and old centers in his prime. Hakeem, other than Ben Wallace, was the only center with enough lateral quickness and footwork to check guards on the perimeter. Hakeem was a great defender of the pick and roll and obviously the all time leader in shots blocked at the rim. Hakeem all day... under any circumstance. I need a bucket at the end of the game... I go to him... If he's fouled, he'll hit his free throws. Hakeem could hit shots from all over the court, therefore he's also the bigger threat down the stretch of a nailbiter... In the same way that you would go to Tim Duncan before Shaq in the clutch. Think about it... Is there one weakness you can point out with Hakeem? I mean really. I know people love Shaq and his style/dunks, but Hakeem is without a doubt the better ballplayer.

Skill wise, but Kareem was much more dominant.

I remember reading a great article written by BFT about this topic, and he chose Kareem Abdul Jabbar. After reading it, I was convinced. 1. Wilt was a giant, he was 7'2 in an era where other centers were 6'7, maybe 6'8. Willis Reed was a hall of fame center and he was 6'9 and 235 pounds. That's Kurt Thomas for crying out loud. 2. There was no three second violation. Wilt was allowed to just camp in the lane, and since he was taller than everyone it made for an easy entry pass. All big men scored at a ridiculously high percentage but Wilt was able to get the most inside passes because of his size advantage and the fact that he didnt have to move away from the basket. 3. He played in an era with a high scoring pace, more shots per minute lead to more point and rebound opportunities, which leads to bloated stats. All starting front court players averaged AT LEAST 10 rebounds, lets not forget this is the same era oscar averaged his triple double either. And as for all the Shaq lovers out there, he may be the most dominant of any era, but he doesn't have the longevity that most of the great centers had. So, I will go with Kareem Abdul Jabbar.

Magic Johnson, no one could stop him on the fastbreak.

I like this, Wizards need more players like JHo. He'll probably be a starter next year as well, assuming we don't draft a SF this year..

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Nice list RD, completely agree. Love the SJax pick, very underrated IMO.

Because stats only tell me half the story.. I hope you're not implying that Kobe uses his fundamentals better than Jordan did.. If anything, they're on the same level.

Yeah I think that's probably best until Ted Leonsis buys the team.

Like I said, I truly do not believe the excuse that player X shoots more long range jumpers therefore we shouldn't use FG% in an argument. Jordan knew what he had to do in order for him to score, and that was to use his athleticism and drive to the basket, or post up on a defender and fadeaway on him. Am I admitting Kobe has a better three point shot? Of course I am, but that one aspect alone doesn't make him the more talented player on offense. With all things considered (passing, scoring, etc), I don't see how you can't go with Jordan. I didn't bring up all that math for no reason though. I used it to show how effective Jordan is with the ball in his hands as opposed to Kobe. Stats are stats, there's no way to prove otherwise. It's all there. With Kobe and Jordan both taking the same amount of shots, Jordan was the one who came out on top with the higher scoring average. I used "the shot" as an example, not as a justification for how much better Jordan is in the clutch. I openly admitted the fact that Kobe is the better clutch performer, I have nothing but respect for him, believe me. BUT, that shot is just a taste of how good Jordan was, and how skilled he was on offense.

These are amazing. Wow RD, very impressive. For owners, I don't know if you should put Abe Pollin.. Maybe just put the Pollin Family?

Riot - 6 iBoldin - 3 I like Riot's verses, flow is much better, and overall I like the way he executed his rhymes.

IMO promoting a few team mods would help keep the forums active. Just my two cents. I'll try to step it up B, you do an amazing job with the site along with the rest of the staff.