2004 Offseason
Its August at this point, and the Washington Wizards, not the biggest players in free agency,
have made some very good moves in the personnel department.
1st off: The acquisition of Antawn Jamison, adds a high level player with experience to bolster the front court. Jamison greatly enhances the consistency that fans can expect from the Wizards.
Not only did he earn the 6th Man of the Year award this past year in Dallas, but while in Golden State he was easily a 20+ points a game scorer and pulled in 7+ rebounds. This level of production is exactly what the Wizards post players have been expected to produce.
For those skeptics out there, that think by being in Washington, Jamison will just deteriorate, or only show flashes, its important to note that unlike Gilbert Arenas, Jamison has been in the league for 6 seasons, and proved his legitimacy.
2nd: The Wizards have been adding to their frontline all offseason. First with Jamison, then with the additions of Samaki Walker and Michael Ruffin. Both players are forwards that not only at to the age of the frontcourt, but can be solid contributors on and off the court. Important about these guys is that they can provide relief when Kwame, or Brendan forget how to play, or get lazy. They can bring maturity.
3rd: Anthony Peeler will provide great minutes at the off guard spot. A proven long-distance threat he should help open up the driving lanes for Larry Hughes and Gilbert Arenas. Peeler's addition along with the steady improvement of Jarvis Hayes and Juan Dixon, there should be a effective drive-kick out game taking place in Washington.
4th: KWAME BROWN, will he finally put it all together? I think so. Kwame had a stretch this past season, from January through February, where he was playing the best basketball of his pro career. He was consistently pulling in double digit rebounds and double figure scoring, often high teens or low twenties. He was BALLIN' in every way. This season I predict a very good output. Kwame's averages: 17pts 8.5rebounds 1.3blocks
5th: The Future of the Wiz
In the draft the Wizards picked up Peter John Ramos, a 7'3" Center from Puerto Rico. He's a 19-year old unknown, but he is making a name for himself. Playing in FIBA's U-21 Tourney of Americas he averaged 20.6pts 7.6rebs 1.2blks, and he dominated against the USA team. Against USA he dropped 34pts and 9rebs, a stellar output against the best college players the US has to offer.
With a tournament as good as that it makes you wonder how he became a second round pick, but heck, Ernie Grunfeld might have found a SLEEPER! Expect more talk about Ramos as he competes for Puerto Rico in the 2004 Olympics.
THE WIZ ARE COMIN, WITH WANDS AND FURY, DEVOURIN ANY HEAT, HORNET, OR BOBCAT, OVERPOWERIN ANY MAGIC--THIS IS WIZARDRY
have made some very good moves in the personnel department.
1st off: The acquisition of Antawn Jamison, adds a high level player with experience to bolster the front court. Jamison greatly enhances the consistency that fans can expect from the Wizards.
Not only did he earn the 6th Man of the Year award this past year in Dallas, but while in Golden State he was easily a 20+ points a game scorer and pulled in 7+ rebounds. This level of production is exactly what the Wizards post players have been expected to produce.
For those skeptics out there, that think by being in Washington, Jamison will just deteriorate, or only show flashes, its important to note that unlike Gilbert Arenas, Jamison has been in the league for 6 seasons, and proved his legitimacy.
2nd: The Wizards have been adding to their frontline all offseason. First with Jamison, then with the additions of Samaki Walker and Michael Ruffin. Both players are forwards that not only at to the age of the frontcourt, but can be solid contributors on and off the court. Important about these guys is that they can provide relief when Kwame, or Brendan forget how to play, or get lazy. They can bring maturity.
3rd: Anthony Peeler will provide great minutes at the off guard spot. A proven long-distance threat he should help open up the driving lanes for Larry Hughes and Gilbert Arenas. Peeler's addition along with the steady improvement of Jarvis Hayes and Juan Dixon, there should be a effective drive-kick out game taking place in Washington.
4th: KWAME BROWN, will he finally put it all together? I think so. Kwame had a stretch this past season, from January through February, where he was playing the best basketball of his pro career. He was consistently pulling in double digit rebounds and double figure scoring, often high teens or low twenties. He was BALLIN' in every way. This season I predict a very good output. Kwame's averages: 17pts 8.5rebounds 1.3blocks
5th: The Future of the Wiz
In the draft the Wizards picked up Peter John Ramos, a 7'3" Center from Puerto Rico. He's a 19-year old unknown, but he is making a name for himself. Playing in FIBA's U-21 Tourney of Americas he averaged 20.6pts 7.6rebs 1.2blks, and he dominated against the USA team. Against USA he dropped 34pts and 9rebs, a stellar output against the best college players the US has to offer.
With a tournament as good as that it makes you wonder how he became a second round pick, but heck, Ernie Grunfeld might have found a SLEEPER! Expect more talk about Ramos as he competes for Puerto Rico in the 2004 Olympics.
THE WIZ ARE COMIN, WITH WANDS AND FURY, DEVOURIN ANY HEAT, HORNET, OR BOBCAT, OVERPOWERIN ANY MAGIC--THIS IS WIZARDRY
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