SB Nation User Blog: misterjennings

Identify Yourselves!

misterjennings — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:46:54 -0000

I know it's from TK.. but it's still dirty

I know posting on a blog is not a crime but when you're the PR guy who was one of the ones responsible for putting together the Riley/Rowell fan conference, then it's sort of wrong.

At least post on there or here ( you know who you are ) as the PR staff that you are. Quit hiding! You say that you only wish to generate some positivity towards ownership/management? Well that's fine and dandy, but identify yourselves so you don't appear like the shady sleazeballs that is the Warriors' brass, willing to do anything to sell one more ticket.

Ray Felton Trade Rumor on hoopshype.com

misterjennings — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:40:02 -0000

Ray Felton Trade Rumor on hoopshype.com

Wright or Randolph for Felton.

Bad trade imo. Even though he is a decent pg, Felton and Monta would be way too smallish a backcourt to defend anyone.

POB: "I'm going going, back back, to D-League D-League."

misterjennings — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:59:07 -0000

POB: "I'm going going, back back, to D-League D-League."

The Celtics continued their search for a big man by working out Patrick O'Bryant, Golden State's first-round pick (ninth overall) out of Bradley in 2006. The 7-foot center showed decent range and solid footwork taking feeds in the post. But when he hit the low post against Wisconsin's Brian Butch and Detroit Mercy's Ryvon Covile, who had each been practicing since 9 in the morning, O'Bryant was tugging at his shorts not even 15 minutes into the drill, struggling to muster enough strength to defend either. Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss pointed out that O'Bryant arrived in Boston at 1 a.m., although he tired quickly against players who had been on the court all morning. O'Bryant took the court at approximately 11 a.m.

You'd figure if he wanted a job elsewhere he would be working out feverishly so he could dominate nonames instead of get worked by them.

Don't judge a good book by its skinny cover

misterjennings — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:59:56 -0000

I know some Dubz fans dislike the Randolph selection because they are sick and tired of "rebuilding for the future." After that era of suckyness, I can't really blame you guys for feeling that way.

It's tough not to have a "win now" attitude after going through such a playoff drought. But the roster as it currently stands simply does not have enough to overcome the powerhouse teams in either conference no matter how much wishful thinking we do.

While there are no guarantees that building for the future will bring championships down the line, at least it gives the Dubz that chance to develop a skilled lineup to compete for one down the line. If our youngins actually reach their high ceilings and develop chemistry as a whole, it will be a scary thing to behold.

So why not blow up the team like the Celtics and compete now with Baron and Jax in their primes by bringing in a superstar big man? As much as we would like to package our guys + future picks and also exchange the TPE for a decent guy making 9 mil, it's not happening because all of our trade pieces are not as valuable out there as Dubz fans see it.

Nobody wants Al Harrington for 9 mil. Nobody sees Marco as a starting 2 guard in the league or even a difference maker anytime soon. Nobody thinks B-Wright is going to become Bosh anytime soon either as he hasn't proved anything yet in limited action. Also, the Dubz are good enough to land in the bottom of the lottery lately so our future draft picks are not worth as much as we'd like to think either.

Even if the Dubz somehow aquired a "Brand", it would most likely have torn the roster up and left even larger holes in it. Imagine Baron, Jax and Brand trying to compete for a championship with the rest of the roster filled with D-Leaguers. There are no more Pau Gasol robberies to be made anymore.

So if the current lineup has holes that prevents the Dubz from seriously competing for championships, and our pieces are undervalued in the market, there really is no quick fix and rebuilding properly for the future is the only viable option. Besides, the Dubz really have not been rebuilding until recently.

During the St Jean years, the Dubz were simply not rebuilding. You don't bring in decent players past their primes from good teams and call that rebuilding for the future (think Mark Price, BJ Armstrong, Mookie Blaylock + handful of others). How the hell is "the Bimbo Coles Tragedy" considered rebuilding? Simply put, the Dubz have only begun rebuilding properly for the future in recent years.

Let's see what these kids can do before we throw them under the bus. Can you imagine if they all pan out to who they compare to in the next 3 years or so? We could have 2.0 versions of Iverson, Odom, Bosh and Camby. That would be worth waiting for IMO.

Official Pre Draft Measurements!

misterjennings — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:05:05 -0000

Official Pre Draft Measurements!

Most of the draft hopefuls this year are listed. Some notable prospects not listed include Mo' Speights, Kosta 2.0, Robin Lopez, Brandon Rush, CDR, Bill Walker, and all the internationals.

Measurements are what they are and doesn't reflect on actual skills, but nonetheless they are important in determining the potential of a prospect.

Some interesting ones that caught my eye:

Dorsey only 6' 7.25" with shoes on is scary in a bad way.

Donte Green, DeAndre Jordan and Darrell Arthur getting out jumped in the max verticals (both stationary and with steps) by K-Lo.

Not surprisingly Joe Alexander looks great on paper with nice measurments all around. Good size and length, monster hops, 2nd most bench presses and 2nd fastest sprints.

Let the 14th pick debate continue!

What are we going to do?

misterjennings — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:35:27 -0000

With free agency looming, the chances of Pietrus staying are slim to none.

I have not been a big fan of his this season but he has proved me wrong of late.

I know priorities are to resign Monta and Beans and management most likely will be able to do so.

I don't forsee Baron opting out either and we would probably be able to keep Buki at a reasonable price too.

Barnes is most likely out of here unless he signs for the minimum or something. But the one guy that the Dubz will probably lose and miss the most is Pietrus.

It's obvious we need more of his brand of defense and energy. If he leaves, I don't know how we could get any better than we are. At the late teens spot where we will draft, I doubt there will be someone who can match P's intensity, rebounding and defense.

Brandon Rush looks like he could be a solid defender with his frame, but even if the Dubz drafted him, would Nellie play him?

I love watching the Dubz play day in night out, but aside from our current players like B-Wright getting immensely better, I don't know how else we can improve this offseason.

What are your thoughts?

idea: sign PJ now

misterjennings — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:05:54 -0000

With the trade deadline passing quietly for the Dubz, it looks like Nellie will opt to duke it out for a playoff spot with his core of veterans.

No matter how much we get abused inside by teams with legit bigs like Boozer, we know the Wright Brotha and POB aren't going to get any burn this year.

With Beans being out for a week or 2 now, we all are hoping to see the young bigs try to contribute. But with C-Webb slowly gaining conditioning and rhythm and Croshere back to health, we all know garbage time in a blowout is all Nellie will continue to feed our youngins.

Our team has great chemistry and on a good night, we can beat anyone, as evidenced last night. (Thank you Baron!) As well as we are doing this year, we are still not a lock for the playoffs. Even if we finish strong like last season and get in, it is apparent that we need another effective interior post defender in order to have a shot at getting through round 1 and beyond.

I might be an optimist, but I really feel that if we had just 1 more dependable big who can defend the post well, we could contend for the title. Now that we can no longer trade for help, I'm thinking we could attempt to sign PJ Brown.

C-Webb in to help ignite our half-court offense and PJ in to slow down bigs and provide toughness when Beans is overmatched or alone. He's a vet and I'm sure Nelson would utilize him right away unlike Wright or POB.

I know we'd have to waive someone in order to bring him in so just cut POB loose earlier than what's inevitable anyways. I don't forsee POB resigning with the Dubz even if we offer him a multi-year deal this offseason.

What do you guys think?

Poll

Should we go after PJ Brown?

Yes, it would be another low risk and potentially high reward move.

43 votes

No, we're fine the way we are.

32 votes

75 votes | Poll has closed