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  3. John Wall is garbage, lets be honest Wizards fans!

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    Wall hasn't lived up to the hype, but it is worth pointing out that they are 15-11 since his return. Not only that, they've been playing some of the best defense in the league during that stretch as well. He has been a bit of a train wreck on offense (he actually has negative offensive win shares), but his impact on the team has been undeniable.

     

    Also worth mentioning Beal's play.

     

    Pre Wall: 13 ppg and 3.5 rpg on 36.7 FG% and 32.3 3PT%.

     

    Post Wall: 16 ppg and 4 rpg on 47.6 FG% and 46.9 3PT%.

     

    Now, to be fair, I'm not saying this is all because of Wall's return. Beal is too good of a shooter to have continued to struggle so much and part of it is also just getting his feet under him in the NBA.

     

    But you are kidding yourself if you think Beal's drastically improved play isn't partially due to Wall returning to the lineup.

     

    I get your frustration considering the expectations Wall had coming into the league, but he isn't as bad as you are making him out to be. He certainly has some huge flaws, but he does some things at a very high level as well and he does have a substantial impact on the game when he is out there and playing to his strengths.

    Beal's play is not much different when Wall or Price is on the court, Beal was just getting used to the league. The game before Wall's return he lead the team to a win against the Thunder and hit a huge game winner. Wall's play is as up and down as a middle school baller. He sulks when things aren't going his way, but then decides to finally play D when he makes a couple of shots. He shoots 40 % from the field, regardless of the fact that he barely shoots 3s and his turnover rate is ridiculous. They would be better with any average pg. There are injury excuses and 'environment' excuses, but he's looking like a futrue bust. For now you can at least agree that he has highly underachieved. 

  5. John Wall is garbage, lets be honest Wizards fans!

    in Washington Wizards Team Forum

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    The fact the Wizards kept Arenas after drafting Wall to serve as a 'mentor' was a sign early this was going to go all wrong. I felt that way at the time too, but I was bias since I hate the shit out of Arenas.

    There is no doubt that the Wizards have been terrible as a franchise, but at some point you have to stop making excuses for the player. I have rooted for this kid, but it's way better to face facts & hope he is traded or let go when he becomes a free agent. Too bad the Wiz are stubborn & have had the same crappy GM for 9 years with nothing to show for it. I hope Bradley Beal doesn't fall victim to the decisions of the Wiz, because he is a Godsend. The best thing that can happen for Wall is for him to realize & accept the fact that he is not a star, and the only reason why he was the #1 pick was because it was a weak draft. He needs to improve fast before he becomes a journey man bench player.

  6. John Wall is garbage, lets be honest Wizards fans!

    in Washington Wizards Team Forum

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    Wall was a bit overrated when he first stepped out on an NBA court, but I wouldn't go as far as saying he's horrible.

     

    Will he be an elite guard? I don't think so.

     

    Will he be better than Kyrie, at any point of his career? Not unless Kyrie shatters his ankle.

     

    What he says about Wall basically playing at one speed...makes sense, but people said that about Nash, also.

     

    Did Washington overpaying Ariza and Okafor? Sure. What would Elton do for the Wizards, though? Can't say that would have mattered, aside from a business perspective, being cheaper.

    I know it might seem like I'm being dramatic, but being a Wizards fan can be so frustrating at times. We took Kwame Brown #1, then 9 years later a player of Wall's talent gets taken number 1, but doesn't live up to the hype. I've supported him and made excuses for him, but he doesn't know how to play basketball. He turns the ball over at an alarming rate, he can't shoot, it seems like his range is getting worse every year. He can't dribble out of a double team, he can't finish with contact, and he plays at one speed. Also, he has NO lateral moves, his crossover is equivalent with that of a street-ball player. Nineteen year old Bradley Beal has to calm him down and keep him from getting 'down' on himself and this guy honestly believes he can be a HOF player. Also, Wall is prone to injury because of his reckless nature. He'll be lucky to play 4 more years in the NBA after teams realize he has no value. The Wizards passed up on Rubio, Lawson, Curry, and Holiday back in 09. What a shame! Jan Vesely is a total bust, Shelvin Mack is a D-Leaguer, Booker/Singleton are meh. Thank God for Bradley Beal. A mature kid who is humble and works hard. He'll be an all star in no time and JW will probably be jealous of him. 

  16. The Wizards have won 5 in a row @ home for the first time in 5 years!

    in Washington Wizards Team Forum

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    I watched the game today against the bulls and was very much impressed by the starters and by the entire team defense. It seems like now with Wall back they know they have a chance to win so they play much harder on both ends.

     

    But the second unit really needs to be more patient and actually run a set. It seems when ever Price or Crawford come in the chucking starts. If then can just make a couple more passes I'm sure they would get much better shots.

    Crawford is definitely a gunner, he is inefficient, but when he gets it going he's hard to stop. He's the Wizards wildcard. AJ Price is a shoot first pg, but he is good at taking care of the ball. I'm still really disappointed that the Wizards drafted Jan Vesely over Kawhi Leonard back in 2011. Vesely is not even in the rotation.

  18. The Wizards have won 5 in a row @ home for the first time in 5 years!

    in Washington Wizards Team Forum

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    WASHINGTON -- For the first 32 games of the season, the Washington Wizards were a sorry bunch -- winning only four times. The comical comparison was the Washington Generals -- the punching bag for the Harlem Globetrotters.

     

    Not so much anymore.

     

    Emeka Okafor had 15 points and 16 rebounds, helping the Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 86-73 on Saturday night for their seventh victory in the last 10 games.

     

    John Wall and Nene each scored 16 points for Washington, which has won consecutive games for the second time this season. The Wizards have won five straight at home for the first time in five years.

     

    "We are the team we thought we were supposed to be," Okafor said.

     

    The run began before Wall returned from a left knee injury, and now the injury-riddled team is healthy again.

     

    "We have back all the players. There is our team," Nene said. "We gonna shut up people's mouths. That's what we're going to do."

     

    Chicago (26-17) had won a season-high three in a row for the third time.

     

    Nate Robinson scored 19 points for the Bulls, and Joakim Noah narrowly missed a triple-double with nine points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists, which equaled his career high.

     

    "I think we got beat by a team that just played harder than us tonight," Noah said.

     

    "We played tired basketball tonight."

     

    Chicago dominated Golden State at home on Friday night, leading throughout the game while Washington (11-31) easily beat undermanned Minnesota for its 10th victory of the season.

     

    Two of the season's first five wins came against Miami and Oklahoma City, but in many ways, this was even more impressive.

     

    "As a coach, I'll take it against a high school team," Washington coach Randy Wittman said.

     

    Wittman, whose team was decimated by injuries early this season, pointed out that star point guard Derrick Rose has yet to play for the Bulls, and All-Star forward Luol Deng missed his fifth straight game with a strained right hamstring.

     

    "I've been there, but a win's a win," Wittman said.

     

    Wall, who started for the second straight night, has been the catalyst for the team's recent success.

     

    "It's not just me, man. It's never just me. I wanted to come in and be a spark for the team," Wall said.

     

    "I'm just doing a great job of getting easy shots for my teammates."

     

    The Wizards outscored Chicago 23-11 in the third quarter to take a 73-55 lead. The 11 points were a season low for the Bulls. Chicago had twice as many turnovers (six) as field goals (three) in the period.

     

    "I thought we played low energy tonight," Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said.

     

    "You gotta get ready for everybody. ... When you start taking shortcuts, the results aren't gonna be good."

     

    The Wizards put together an 11-0 run late in the second quarter, holding the Bulls scoreless for nearly five minutes while building a 50-44 halftime lead.

     

    Washington outscored Chicago 10-2 to start the third and led 60-46 with 8:58 to play. Nene hit two more field goals and two free throws as the Wizards extended the lead to 69-51 with 4:28 left in the third.

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