SB Nation User Blog: The Walker Wiggle

KG cussed me out my rookie yr, i kinda laughed and he said "bejbvhjebvjdsbcajbce" and i said...

The Walker Wiggle — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:47:04 -0000

KG cussed me out my rookie yr, i kinda laughed and he said "bejbvhjebvjdsbcajbce" and i said "huh??" and looked at me with REDEYES! #scared

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I meet most of the requirements, but I can't place that accent. via the great, Ridiculous Upside

The Walker Wiggle — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:52:25 -0000

I meet most of the requirements, but I can't place that accent.

via the great, Ridiculous Upside

It Rode Out in Denim

The Walker Wiggle — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:08:39 -0000

It Rode Out in Denim

"Antoine was a symbol, no light distinction given the company among which he stands for a 27-year-old. He was a true hybrid - he had guard skills and guard range (plus that crazy-person shot selection), but he also was naturally gifted around the rim and a wonderful rebounder. Not a lanky giant and not a small man trying to play a big man's game, he had the true hybrid body, too: the ass of a guy who could post up, complete with a sturdy base (which those socks may have reinforced, ever so slightly), yet he was nimble enough to run a little (when he still ran), and his upper body was not muscle bound or an impediment to his shooting."

FreeDarko reconsiders Antoine Walker.

Hudson likes his chances.

The Walker Wiggle — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:16:28 -0000

Hudson likes his chances.

Hudson's 27.5 points per game last season ranked second in the NCAA behind Davidson's Stephen Curry. And that was with two injured fingers on his shooting hand. Hudson thinks he jammed his middle and ring fingers, and he taped them for nearly every game during the season.

Only two other guards in the country outrebounded Hudson as he averaged 7.9 rebounds per game.

But one concern about Hudson is his level of competition in the Ohio Valley Conference. The answer? Hudson performed better against teams from power conferences.

He averaged 28.5 points against six teams from the traditional power leagues over two seasons.

Lester Hudson Goes from High School Dropout to NBA Prospect

The Walker Wiggle — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:06:57 -0000

Lester Hudson Goes from High School Dropout to NBA Prospect

For the 24-year-old Hudson, who is projected as a mid-to-late second pick, earning a spot on an NBA roster would be the greatest off-the-court accomplishment since he earned his GED four years ago. After all, his willingness to clear a few educational hurdles is the No. 1 reason the Associated Press All-American (Honorable Mention) and two-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year is just weeks away from potentially embarking on the biggest break in his life.

Ranking every Celtics player since 1977

The Walker Wiggle — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:58:10 -0000

Ranking every Celtics player since 1977

David Berri over at the Wages of Wins ranks every Celtic since 1977 with respect to Wins Produced.

From Bird (1st) to Brian "Intangibles" Scalabrine (223rd).

"The Stephon Marbury Effect"

The Walker Wiggle — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:39:23 -0000

Ok, I can be more optimistic.

Marbury may not work out. But the signing will still prove to be another masterstroke by Ainge, who has always kept one eye on the future of the franchise. To benefit from the post-Marbury bump you must first have Marbury on the team.

Minnesota Timberwolves 1998-1999 25-25 (Team's last Season with Stephon.)
Minnesota Timberwolves 1999-2000 50-32

New Jersey Nets 2000-2001 26-56 (Team's last season with Stephon.)
New Jersey Nets 2001-2002 52-30

Phoenix Suns 2003-2004 29-53 (Team's last season with Stephon.)
Phoenix Suns 2004-2005 62-20

New York Knicks 2007-2008 23-59 (Team's last season with Stephon.)
New York Knicks 2008-2009 24-32…

One day after watching the trading deadline pass without seeing his name attached to a deal,...

The Walker Wiggle — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:59:48 -0000

One day after watching the trading deadline pass without seeing his name attached to a deal, Thunder forward Joe Smith said he is not seeking a buyout of his contract, contrary to media reports.

"What for?" Smith asked before Friday night’s game against Phoenix. "I’ve been here all year. Why would I want to do that now? I’m not seeking it."

The Oklahoman

Ryan Gomes resigns with Timberwolves - Revisted

The Walker Wiggle — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:45:05 -0000

Britt Robson - one of the best writers on the NBA beat - wondering aloud in his column today if Ryan Gomes wouldn't have been an ideal Celtics' free agent signing, and the cure for what ails us now:

Craig Smith also got a fairly early hook from Sichting, so it was a misery-loves-company scenario when the benched Jefferson sat down beside him in the third period. But Ryan Gomes wouldn't let the dolor take hold, engaging both Jefferson and Smith and leading the cheers from the sidelines as the Wolves climbed back into the game. It's just another way Gomes adds value to his solid two-way skills. This is a guy on good terms with everyone on the team, both in the locker room and on the court, and not in a mascot-Madsen manner either. Watching the Celts lose to the Cavs the next night, it became glaring how thin Boston's bench is this season, and how much they missed the boat by not going after Gomes. Sure, Gomes was restricted and Minnesota could match, but the Wolves wound up paying about $7 million for two seasons. Meanwhile, Boston spent about $5.6 million on Eddie House and $5 million on Tony Allen over the next two years. Gomes was a fan favorite in Beantown (And why not? It's an intelligent fan base and Gomes is a player for who looks better to the cognescenti than the average joes.) and would have become a poor man's James Posey without much accomodation on either side in terms of skills and systems.

This was all debated here beforehand, but not meaningfully since. Given the way it shook out - Posey signs with New Orleans, Gomes signs a modest contract in Minnesota, Boston forgoes veteran help - is there more regret?

Who is else is still awake? It's like Christmas Eve.

The Walker Wiggle — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:15:57 -0000

Who is else is still awake? It's like Christmas Eve.