Washington Wizards 2011-2012 Ongoing Thread

God only knows how long that's going to take. I feel like I've never seen a good Wizards team, even though they were good 4-5 years ago? I trust Leonsis to make good decisions, because hell, look at the Capitals. It just feels like the Wizards are a long ways away from being even a .500 team.

Considering how awful this team has been the past few years, I don't blame you. But the NBA is fickle- look how quickly the Clippers turned it around with the addition of Chris Paul. Indiana made some excellent under-the-radar moves to become a solid team, also.

I think if we get an Anthony Davis or a Bradley Beal, this team could definitely vie for a playoff spot as soon as next season. Of course, this all depends on Wall's on-court maturity over the next year.

I thought this was funny as hell.

Gary Williams says Kentucky could beat the Wizards - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/gary-williams-says-kentucky-could-beat-the-wizards/2012/03/28/gIQANltNgS_blog.html)

^ Charles Barkley said something equally stupid.

Never ever ever will w college team beat any pro team that's just stupid. And Charles Is a clown

Never ever ever will w college team beat any pro team that's just stupid. And Charles Is a clown

I think the UNLV team that had Larry Johnson/Stacy Augmon and crew could have probably beat a few. Hell, they were paid professionals themselves...lol

That UNLV team was one of the best I ever saw.

However, Kentucky has 6 players projecting to be taken in rounds 1&2 of the upcoming draft, including a few ranked in the top 5 and possibly as many as 5 taken in the first round.

"Lining up for the Wildcats, we've got six future NBA players in the form of Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Terrence Jones, Marquis Teague, Doron Lamb and Darius Miller."

Kentucky vs. Kansas: Live Analysis of 2012 NBA Draft Prospects in Tonight's Game | Bleacher Report (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1128935-kentucky-vs-kansas-live-analysis-of-2012-nba-draft-prospects-in-tonights-game)

2012 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net (http://nbadraft.net/2012mock_draft)

Aran Smith's 2012 Big Board: Top 100 Prospects | NBADraft.net (http://nbadraft.net/ranking/bigboard)


They're as scary as any team we've seen in a LONG time. I think they could give the Bobcats a run for their money.

Never ever ever will w college team beat any pro team that's just stupid. And Charles Is a clown

True in football, but the difference between a top NCAA player and an NBA All Star is next to zero in many cases. They can stop on a campus for one season and then jump into the NBA to play at a high level or even dominate. Many of these top college programs are basically just temporary stops for legitimate NBA players who just need that year in college because there is a rule requiring it.

Recent examples are Blake Griffin and Chris Paul...going to All Star games by year 2 in the league.

True in football, but the difference between a top NCAA player and an NBA All Star is next to zero in many cases. They can stop on a campus for one season and then jump into the NBA to play at a high level or even dominate. Many of these top college programs are basically just temporary stops for legitimate NBA players who just need that year in college because there is a rule requiring it.

Recent examples are Blake Griffin and Chris Paul...going to All Star games by year 2 in the league.

to be fair griffin missed his entire first year with an injury so technically he made it his rookie year. just pointing this out because i completely agree with your point :goodjob:

you know what team griffin had his first triple double against? yup, the wizards

Chris Singleton’s $10,000 Mega Millions splurge: ‘Either that or blow it in the club’ | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/chris-singleton-10-000-mega-millions-splurge-either-173013986.html)

This team is hilarious.

Anthony Davis would turn the Wizards around in his first year. Lob City East?