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01-15-2011 09:37 AM #1
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Ernie Grunfeld -- enough already?
I have a lot of respect for what Ernie Grunfeld has accomplished in his career as a GM, both in Washington and before. He came to a moribund franchise and got it to the playoffs 4 years in row, and he build a good core despite never having an above average big man. But the Wizards are now in Year 3 of free fall, and I just don't know that Ernie G. is the right guy to pull the team out of this tailspin. It may be time for new blood.
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01-15-2011 12:29 PM #2
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It may be time for a change however they haven't had the best coaches the last few years. Gary Williams can outcoach anyone they have had leading them. Flip stands on the side and watches them blow 6-8 point leads and waits until they are trailing to call timeouts. I thought he was a tough coach from a distance but after watching him a few times on TV it appears he is slow to make moves.
The game against the Timberwolves the other night was hard to watch. They still get outrebounded most games and need a power rebounder not afraid to mix it up underneath along with a pure shooter to come off the bench or start that can hit the 3's. They were 8-20 while the Timberwolves were 12-20. Not a big difference but enough to win a lot of close games. I think Flip will go before Ernie and I'm not a member of Ernies fan club. There have been a number of free agents he didn't pursue the last few years that could have helped the team. Maybe it's the curse of the Wizards name. Is the name change still being discussed?
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01-16-2011 01:29 AM #3
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I think it's pretty obvious Leondis is just riding out the string with Grunfeld and Saunders. The team stinks, so just analyze what you have and be ready to build for next year (or the next non-lockout season).
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01-16-2011 02:01 PM #4
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EG has done nothing to improve the Wizards beyond mediocrity in years. It amazes me he has kept the job this long.
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01-16-2011 02:24 PM #5
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The sad part is, there are worse GMs out there in the NBA.
Originally Posted by Dr. FLK
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02-02-2011 12:59 AM #6
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25 losses in a row on the road. I think Flip is leaving before the weekend and several players will be invlolved in trades.
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02-02-2011 02:21 AM #7
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The Zards are a young team with no veteran leadership. Hinrich, and Lewis are collecting checks from they're crappy contracts there prior teams gave them. Young, Wall, Blatche, McGee is a good core to build around. In time when Wall becomes the premier PG everyone expects him to be the key free agents will want to come here. However, with Grunfield reluctant to sign key FA over the past few years I don't see the Zards ever improving under him.
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02-02-2011 06:25 AM #8
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Can someone explain why the Wizards are not trying to bring Carmelo Anthony? A Baltimore boy who would give them a nice 3 with Wall and Blatche. It only makes sense to me.
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02-02-2011 09:23 AM #9
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Because he would never, ever sign an extension to play for the Wizards. Never. Originally Posted by Hooded Viper
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02-02-2011 11:48 AM #10
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This x Eleventy Billion Originally Posted by Dr. FLK
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02-02-2011 12:28 PM #11
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Don't forget that their next road game is the 13th...at Cleveland.
The stoppable force! The movable object! The NBA, where atrocious happens!
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02-02-2011 12:29 PM #12
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Maybe Leonsis should move the team back where it belongs and then they'll have a shot Originally Posted by Dr. FLK
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02-02-2011 12:38 PM #13
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If they lose @Cle and keep their road losing streak alive while breaking the Cavs' losing streak, that may be it for Flip.
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02-02-2011 12:47 PM #14
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Those two guys are poison. Get them out of there ASAP. My buddy talked to Kevin Grevey (now scouting for the Lakers), and he said that the Wiz would love to trade Blatche, but no one wants to touch him. Originally Posted by tylerfrombelair
The best thing for the Wiz is to be in the lottery again, draft a big man, and build around he and Wall.
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02-02-2011 01:11 PM #15
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I see Blatche as poison for sure, but why do you say that about McGee too? Originally Posted by beaner
The only thing I can see them being able to deal Blatche for is a horrible, expiring contract...basically the only thing the Wiz are ever able to get in deals.
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