Washington Wizards guards John Wall and Bradley Beal raised many eyebrows during the playoffs with their play. Both players complement one another well with Wall being the setup guy and Beal being the knock down shooter. With Wall only 23 and Beal only 20, most feel that in a few years they could potentially be the best backcourt in the NBA. But according to Wall, he believes they already are the best....
John Wall and the Wiz Kids are changing the NBA (via johnwall2) In sports we get used to seeing the same things over and over. When the playoffs and championships come, we see the same teams over and over again. Win after win, Gregg Popovich constantly gives reporters the cold shoulder. We may even see a rematch of last year’s Heat-Spurs Finals. This year, the NBA playoffs have treated us to some...
The end. The end is always defined by the occurrences that lead up to it, hence its unpleasant nature when preceded by something you love, or cherish. Some of us define an unpleasant ending by the death of a close one, or maybe expulsion from school, while others will call their fanhood for the Wizards […] The post The Wizards season came to a halt last week, and it stung pretty bad appeared first...
On July 1, Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat is set to become one of eight free agents from the Wizards' roster. Gortat had a great season, and he will find no shortage of suitors for his services. However, his top choice is to stay in Washington.Image By Keith Allison via Wikimedia CommonsGortat had high praise for his Wizards' teammates:"I love the team here. We can have something special here...
Photo: cbssports.com The Washington Wizards just wrapped up their 2014 playoff run with a devastating defeat at home against the number 1 seed, Indiana Pacers. Being a surprise team and making it to the second round, has the Wizards feeling pretty good about themselves. In a recent interview, CSN Washington insider Ben Standig, had a few good quotes to provide from John Wall. When John Wall was asked,...
A few weeks back, the Washington Wizards started a journey, one they had not been on in over six years and the general feeling around the DC area was, ‘damn it feels good to have a playoff team again.’ Fast forward to the second week in May and my, how expectations have changed. Is it […] The post Appreciating the struggle: DC is rising and so are expectations appeared first on Hoop District....
After a surprisingly successful season, the Wizards look to improve next year and possibly make some new additions to the squad in the process. Persistence allowed the Washington Wizards to change the culture of the franchise this year and now would be a good time for them to find a few more pieces that can help this squad become a Eastern Conference superpower in the future. New Dynamic Duo of the...
The Washington Wizards are coming off of a very disappointing Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers, but they are excited about the future of their young team. Washington acquired center Marcin Gortat just before the beginning of the regular season this past year, and re-signing him is their top priority this offseason. He added excellent leadership and put up consistent numbers all season long. According...
Without going to Wikipedia, can you name the highest pick remaining in this year’s NBA Playoffs? Anthony Bennett and Victor Oladipo, the top two picks, are long eliminated. Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams was the 11th pick. This past year’s Draft was not the strongest in the world. Not by a long shot. The best rookie that made it out of the first round might very well be the Nets’ Mason...
The greatness that is Uncle Hemp provides us with the “Gone Fishing” version of the Washington Wizards. Arrivederci, Wizards… (RIP Chuck Brown & Harrison from Scandal) #GoneFishing pic.twitter.com/KHIAFtOWkh — Metta Mouthpiece (@UncleHemp) May 16, 2014...
Wale and RG3 were in attendance for the Pacers series clinching win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. As heartbreaking as the loss was for D.C., the duo seemed to be enjoying themselves as they sat court side cheering on the Wiz. Wale, a D.C. native, at one point was cheering with a popsicle. [Dan […] The post RG3 And Wale Attend Wizards Game Together, Wale Waves Around A Popsicle appeared...
Without going to Wikipedia, can you name the highest pick remaining in this year’s NBA Playoffs? Anthony Bennett and Victor Oladipo, the top two picks, are long eliminated. Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams was the 11th pick. This past year’s Draft was not the strongest in the world. Not by a long shot. The best rookie that made it out of the first round might very well be the Nets’ Mason...
Paul George has had a rough second half of the season, so he has some pent up frustration to get out. George started jawing with a Wizards fan with 1:30 left in the third quarter. The conversation went left somewhere, because George ended up telling the fan that “he’d beat his ass.”...
With about 1:39 left in the third quarter in Game 6, Indiana Pacers’ star Paul George had gotten annoyed at several Wizards’ fans in the crowd. Surprisingly, both sides exchanged words, while George headed to the bench for a breather. When Paul George got to his seat, the star guard/forward immediately turned around and yelled at the fans again, shouting the words ‘I’ll beat yo’ ass’ at a few people....
The Wizards were a post season factor. Let me repeat, the Wizards were a post season factor. What lies ahead for Washington? Trevor Ariza and Marcin Gortat are free agents and could depart. The Wizards don’t have a first round pick in the deepest NBA draft in 20 years. Is Otto Porter ever going to live up to being the third overall pick in the lottery? Who will ultimately help take the pressure off...
Washington Wizards fans got a bad rap this postseason for not providing a loud, rowdy home environment for their team. That’s probably part of the reason why the Wiz went 1-4 at home in the playoffs. But it sure wasn’t for a lack of effort on the part of those two bros seen in the […]...
I am speechless. I am without speech. The Indiana Pacers had an opportunity to close out the Washington Wizards in game 5 tonight after going up 3-1 in their second round series. Instead, they go out and lose — wait for it — 102-79(!), trailing by more than 30 at home for the second time this postseason. The Pacers are now 5-6 over last 11 home games. Of those 6 losses, this is the third where IND...
Two words from John Wall said it all as he buried his third three-pointer and held his pose in the third quarter of Game 5 vs. the Indiana Pacers: "I'm back." After facing down questions about passing up an open shot that could've saved the Wizards in Game 4, Wall had answers by producing his best postseason performance with 27 points on 11-for-20 shooting, five rebounds and five assists in their second...
Last night the Polish Hammer smashed the Pacers inside and Marcin Gortat became the first Wizards player with 30 points and 15 rebounds in a playoff game since Moses Malone did it in 1987. Not too shabby. U work hard for days like yesterday!! I’m proud I’m wizard! I’m proud I’m polish! #hallapolska — Marcin Gortat (@MGortat) May 14, 2014 The post Marcin Gortat Was Moses Malone Like In Game 5 appeared...
Whew. Did we ever need to see an ass-whooping like the one the Wizards put on the Pacers last night in Indy. Thanks to John Wall’s long, LONG coveted breakout performance and a godly showing by Marcin Gortat, the Wizards survived elimination and live to see another playoff night. Where do we even start; Wall’s […] The post John Wall discovers a new element of the “Process” appeared first on Hoop District....