1/18/07
Gilbert Arenas does it
again!!!
With time winding down
in yesterday's game against the Utah Jazz, and the score
even at 111. Gilbert Arenas confidently fired up a
three- pointer . . . and made it. Final score - Wizards-
114, Jazz - 111. I think that that place was as loud as
it has ever been. If you would have asked me who the
most clutch player in the NBA was last year, I would
have said something like Kobe Bryant or Lebron James.
However, if you were to ask me today, I would
confidently say Gilbert Arenas. Let's look at the
statistics people. Arenas has had fifty points in three
of his last fifteen games. He's also averaging over
thirty points, which is in the top three among the NBA
leader board. Gilbert has also scored sixty points this
season. That's an NBA high among all players this
season.
With the Wizards back
to their winning ways, and a 21-16 record, they are
competing very much in the conference. Of course, that
is mainly because the Eastern Conference is the worst of
the two. I wouldn't say that it was bad, I would just
say that it has the least amount of winning teams. If
there is a difference. Therefore, the Wizards should
hold strong through the winter this basketball season.
1/9/07
Let me start off by introducing
myself. My name is Nick, and I live in Baltimore, Maryland.
I'm a huge Washington Wizards fan, as well as a die-heart
college basketball and soccer fan.
Now I'm going to break down
the entire Wizards team as well as their future during this
season and into the playoffs.
PG- There
is no problem at the point guard position for the Wizards.
After all, Gilbert Arenas is arguably the best guard in the
NBA. I would automatically rule Allen Iverson out of the mix
because, he is a constant cry- baby. (and the Denver Nuggets
can't seem to win ever since he got there. That doesn't
sound like a coincidence to me.) I would also take off Kobe
Bryant from the list. Other that this one problem he is a
great player. However, he has got to be the biggest ball hog
in the NBA. Always needing a touch. It's frustrating to see
him take more shots that his combined team.
Overall Grade: A+
SF- I have
to admit, when Larry Hughes left, I hadn't thought the
Wizards would find a decent replacement. However, Caron
Butler fits nicely on the time. He really raise the team
chemistry. However, Caron Butler will sometimes take ill-
advised shots. He is a decent defender though. And whenever
you have Gilbert Arenas on the wing, you're already a little
bit better. Overall, I like Caron's determination
and hustle for the team.
Overall Grade: B
PF-
Antawn Jamison is a great fit for the Wizards. He never
whines or complains, and he will always bring his fullest.
Despite Gilbert Arenas' great range, I feel that Jamison has
the most consistent three point range shot. And his shooting
stroke is, as many basketball enthusiasts would call it,
silky smooth. The Wizards defiantly got the better end of
the Jamison- Stackhouse trade that went down just a few
years ago between the Wizards and th Dallas Mavericks.
Overall Grade: A-
SG-
DeShawn Stevenson was drafted in the first round of the 2000
NBA Draft. He did not attend college, but was not drafted
out of high school. The only other current all-star to come
from that situation was Ben Wallace. Stevenson has played
with three different teams including the Jazz, Magic, and
now the Wizards. Let's admit, he's not an all- star, nor
will he ever be. But is a reliable player. He'll show up for
practice every day, and come to the games read y to play. if
he has anything, it's heart. And isn't that the next best
thing to skill.
Overall Grade: C
C-
Brendan Haywood is not my favorte
center in the world, if you know what I mean. Therefore I'll
keep this short and to the point. I think that he should be
benched for either Etan Thomas or Calvin Booth. Haywood has
already been involved in a fight earlier this season with
Etan Thomas. And the injury bug is starting to bite. Until
Haywood proves himself to me and the team, my feelings
remain the same.
Overall Grade: D
My overall team grade for the
Wizards this season is a B. That makes
them a contender and gives them a chance in the Eastern
Conference. I think that the wizards could very easily
secure up a third or fourth seed. however my prediction, the
Wizards are two and done in the play offs. No Championship
this year.
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