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drmaryb.(*_*).
April 25th, 2012
8:47 pm
Newton GA
“”He’s devastated. He’s scared,” Ninfo said. “They’re facing serious jail time even though there was no criminal intent whatsoever.” -The Canoles-
That’s what their lawyer said about his clients, a 45 year old dad and his 18 year old son who called 911 and held a 61 year old retired black man and his 57 year old wife at gun point while 5 Newton county sherriff’s rolled up and arrested the old couple and threw away the keys without interrogation for 24 hours. Who walks around with Settlement Statements in their pocket and, why should they answer to some blow-job, who is tresspassing on their property with guns?
WHEW! The couple had just purchased and closed on their new retirement home and went there to change the locks. They told the aggressive white neighbors they were the new home owners. But of course, they were called liars and were threatened to be shot at gun point while unarmed. The Sherriff said the neighbors were HERO’s on Thursday, but then were arrested on Monday.
Hours later, much more serious charges — aggravated assault, false imprisonment and criminal trespass were the charges. The guns used were AR-15’s. Heavy Artillery
The retired couple from Stone Mountain were connected you see: Their Lawyer is Don Samuel:
The couple’s son Bruno was the former Soccer Coach for Atty’s Samuel’s son.
“Samuel’s high-profile client roster has included rapper T.I., Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Jim Williams, the Savannah antiques dealer whose murder trial was chronicled in the book, “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.”
Uh Oh! Better learn to LOVE THY NEIGHBOR. Stop profiling people!
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-drmaryb- The Entertainment Reporter
pointguardslim
April 25th, 2012
8:51 pm
Funny how they don’t list Josh Smith on the enemies list
KG owns Josh Smith.
Start Ivan alongside Pachulia and Josh as soon as possible,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuklWpNBhE0
Also now that playoffs are here we might as well go for broke and bench Hinrich. Yuck.
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Kirk Hinrich, starting SG: Kirk Hinrich is a natural point guard. He’d rather pass than score, and he’s traditionally had a superb turnover rate for his position. Naturally, the Hawks have chosen to start him at shooting guard, even though A) he can’t shoot, B) his skills complement Jeff Teague’s not one bit, and C) shooting guard is the natural position of the team’s highest-paid player.
As you might expect, Kirk Hinrich is not having a great season. Ten points off his three-point shooting percentage were stolen by Willie Green. His shoulder continues to be completely janky. And today Tony Parker committed to UCLA over Kansas, continuing a lackluster year for Jayhawk recruiting.
Hinrich is traditionally a solid defender, especially known for keeping up with rotations. That’s the thing that primarily justifies his starting at the 2: Larry Drew probably thought he and Jeff Teague would be a nasty combo for the other team’s scoring guards. But Hinrich looks very, very old and slow this year. Maybe it’s the stink of his Wizards uniform still lingering. In any case, I’m not concerned about him keeping up with Bradley’s baseline cuts, let alone Rondo’s anything.
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doc
April 25th, 2012
8:54 pm
lol at rev and fearing for jis life
though theoretically, though safe ii was in a similar setting back nt the sixties when my college team would go to the atlanta federal pen when the worst criminals were held there and play their guys in a game. it wasnt the guys on the field you worried about as much, after going through security but their fans behind the barriers in the bleachers. it made my vocabulary and sexual education richer for sure.
briggy dmb laid it out there for you. usually it is associated with plantar fascitis which i thought it was until they mentioned it is in the ankle. it is like walking with foreign bodies in your ankles with
ice picks sticking you. it means it is worse if there us fluid much like a knee effusion. it should make his cuts less sharp and his ability to defend less.
doc
April 25th, 2012
9:03 pm
o’b woody may be safe beyong his record and players with the hoosiers connection to isiah and one other high profile person in the knicks entourage.
drmaryb.(*_*).
April 25th, 2012
9:05 pm
PGS
that was part II. apparently, there was a part I and, perhaps part III is next. idk?
drmaryb.(*_*).
April 25th, 2012
9:09 pm
thanks doc, re: plantar. never treated this, sounds so very painful.
drmaryb.(*_*).
April 25th, 2012
9:13 pm
doc,
Steisma has plantar. ray has ankle joint spurs and now his docs ae perplexed as to why the ankle is so swollen today. any comments or opinions regarding why ray allen has unexplained swelling? that’s all the details i have. word is he is out – it seems indefinitely, but they are not saying that out loud.
ag
April 25th, 2012
9:22 pm
Earlier I posted about posting more on Hawks, less on that ISH. I enjoy reading the post about players and opinions on players. I try to read most of the post – but now I avoid reading ISH. Drmaryb – you have great insight and perspective on the team – and that is what I enjoy reading. At no point can I tell people or you what to post – it was just my opinion.
drmaryb.(*_*).
April 25th, 2012
9:36 pm
ag
i posted one comment to that guy. the other was to grand-dad. i don’t go round and round with idiots. i say my piece and move on. now you are the one re-visiting. im done with all that. i have exercised my right and will always do that when i feel it is neccessary for me to do so.
use the scroll key when you see bullets flying or, just DUCK. LOL
brigadierjerry
April 25th, 2012
9:48 pm
drmaryb, doc,
thanks for the explanation on plantar, sounds like the Celtics are coming in banged up. I hope the series goes like it did in ‘87 except i want the Hawks winning this time instead of blowing game 6 and game 7.
drmaryb, dr j son actually killed himself in Florida if I remember. He did have some mental issues.
obrien, i think Woodson will get the job if Phil doesnt want it. Watching a lot of Knicks games here up North, he has gotten Anthony to buy into playing defense and Amare is better at it but still is a defensive liability. Knicks will be a tough out for Miami, Will probably go 6 games or so.
As pointguard slim have stated, best to go with a big lineup against the Celtics. The Celtics are not a good rebounding team. The only really big mismatch I see is at point guard and small forward if Smith isnt playing against Pierce.
Does anyone agree with me that Joe Johnson’s game and personality are similar to Joe Dumars from the Pistons?Difference is Johnson is stronger and taller and Joe was better at getting to the basket.
brigadierjerry
April 25th, 2012
10:08 pm
drmaryb,
Good article on Dr J ran a few years ago,
http://www.phillymag.com/articles/julius_erving_doesnt_want_to_be_a_hero_anymore/
ag
April 25th, 2012
10:19 pm
I agree with Schutlz, I think a AH coming off the bench giving you 10 minutes – even at 70% is better than Collins (hey I admit even he is playing a little better ) and Damp. Teaming Al with Marvin, Ivan, Pargo and Willie gives us a great bench (Yes – not drinking the TMAC koolaid)
Tommorrow I say sit Josh and Joe. Play JT and let him go for 30.
DawgNole
April 25th, 2012
10:29 pm
drmaryeb.(*_*).
April 25th, 2012
4:08 pm
DawgNole!
“The refresh rate of the Hawks blogs the past couple of days has been painfully slow. Takes about 10X longer than normal to post, turn page, etc.”
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Yes Sir, at first I thought it was my PC? Then, I switched to Google Chrome and, the browser was greatly improved. But, Internet Explorer has been a bust. I think the problem is internal to the AJC format being outdated with current technology. Someone compared it to an Atari – I agree.
H E L L O? It’s 2012 now.
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Thanks for responding on this. There’s some comfort in knowing I’m not the only once experiencing the slowdown over the past few days.
Also, I read with interest your assessment of ankle bone spurs and plantar fasciitis. I have personal experience with both conditions that I’ll share with you on a future blog if you’re interested.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 25th, 2012
10:30 pm
Good news for the Hawks: Denver beats OKC. With that win, the Mavs would need a win and a Denver loss tomorrow to Minnesota to move up from 7 to 6. John Hollinger on Twitter speculates that the Mavs may rest their starters tomorrow, deciding that there’s no way Denver loses to Minnesota.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
April 25th, 2012
10:44 pm
Ivan guarded Blake better than Josh did yesterday.
I would love to see Ivan and KG get into it…wow
doc
April 25th, 2012
10:49 pm
failed on four attempts to post something
doc
April 25th, 2012
10:49 pm
ivan did better on love and bosh too in games i watched at the phil.
doc
April 25th, 2012
10:51 pm
even breaking it uo didnt work
brigadierjerry
April 25th, 2012
10:51 pm
Najeh,
How do you like the Hawks chances against the Celtics if they get homecourt and no AL Horford and iffy to possibly no zaza? I like the Hawks chances if they get homecourt against Celtics
Grandad
April 25th, 2012
10:53 pm
DawgNole
I`m a computer dork;
so anything I suggest may be so elementary
that I embarrass myself attempting to help.
Najeh reccommended many moons ago
to hit *show all, that way you don`t have to fool with the page.
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* Also has anyone had any trouble with;
copy & paste ?
To counter the blog monster;
I copy and paste everything, or at least, used to.
I figured it was my computer or mouse / battery / etc
but cpy & pste wrks fine on everything `cept AJC.
Just wonderin` ?
drmaryb.(*_*).
April 25th, 2012
10:56 pm
Briggy Bear
Yes, your comparison of Joe Johnson to Joe Dumars is spot on.
Najeh
What sre the Hollinger odds that, the Hawks may rest their starters tomorrow, deciding that there’s no way Milwaukee loses to Boston.
doc
April 25th, 2012
11:01 pm
not working now. the second day in a row a post has been lost and today refused even thoough it is very benign speaking only of injury effects to continue an earlier discussion.
drmaryb.(*_*).
April 25th, 2012
11:02 pm
*are … ?
doc
April 25th, 2012
11:02 pm
one more time it was rejected
drmaryb.(*_*).
April 25th, 2012
11:07 pm
DawgNole
Ouch! Yes, I’m interested in discussing those issues with you. I’m about to log off for now though, but, whenever you’re ready, let it fly and I’ll holla’ back at you.
G-Nite cohorts.
drmaryb.(*_*).
April 25th, 2012
11:14 pm
use google chrome fellas.
Section 303
April 25th, 2012
11:34 pm
Clyde, if you’re serious, I am down for going to a game at Boston. Have the flyer points to do it for free. I’m in!
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
April 25th, 2012
11:55 pm
Section I’m down. I need some soldiers to roll with me. Gotta find some tickets.
doc
April 25th, 2012
11:59 pm
jeff is stupud on this one
al at 70% is at the strength level of a high schooler. he has no timing and it would be like feeding a lamb to the wolves. remember how bad an under used and out of shape twin looked in the playoffs when woody stupidly pit him in? it would be that bad. again this doc encouraging him back seemed in it for himself not his patient if it is true how he encouraged him on.
Rufus1
April 26th, 2012
12:14 am
We will beat the Keltics
Celtics…
Have no real post game and KG take a lot of jumpers
Rondo is the only one who can really penetrate off the dribble
They don’t rebound well
Start Marvin
Marvin offers more scoring and a better perimeter defender…..
Josh and Marvin can defend KG and Bass
Marvin would create more space for Teague
I this is better for the Hawks…in this series
Rufus1
April 26th, 2012
12:15 am
think
doc
April 26th, 2012
12:24 am
nope
doc
April 26th, 2012
12:24 am
mc why is this system being so stubborn?
EmirS.
April 26th, 2012
1:56 am
Josh can only defend KG for so long. How long until KG starts getting under his skin? Without Zaza to counter KG, Josh’s emotion have the ability to escalate into possible technical’s or worse, suspensions. Garnett is a scrappy player whose got the balls of an elephant. Does anyone here really think that he would let anyone on our team punk him?
Yes I’ve noticed Ivan’s name come up in these scenarios. But what sets Garnett apart from almost our entire team…is that he’s virtually immune to our own trash talkers. Do you think Ivan can take something without wanting to get into a fight with KG? I think not.
I think it’s sad that one of the biggest problems we WILL face is mental toughness. Oh that and Pierce, Garnett, Rondo, Allen.
It will most defintley be a very intresting first round.
northcyde
April 26th, 2012
2:08 am
High-sider
April 25th, 2012
3:19 pm
April 25, 2012
Atlanta Hawks 2011-2012 Regular Season Final Report Card by High-Sider
Grading Scale: A [100 – 90]
B [89 – 80]
C [79 – 70]
D [69 – 60]
F [59 >=]
I – Incomplete
W – Withdrawal
Marvin Williams – D+ [68]
[Lower] Back surgery (check); No Jamal Crawford (check); Season-ending [pectoral] injury to Al Horford (check). The three aforementioned events should have led to an offensive breakout season for Marvin Williams, however, the offensive explosion [for Marvin Williams] never occurred. Marvin Williams, this year, has currently averaged only 10.2ppg and 5.2rpg. Although he has shot the basketball at a respectable level this season [43.6%FG, 39.0%3FG and 78.6%FT], Marvin Williams should have averaged no less than 14.5ppg and 7.5rpg. I will admit Marvin Williams seems to play better coming off the bench. Maybe Marvin Williams has found a new role on the Atlanta Hawks as a reserve [player].
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Complete and utter bullcrap rating for Marvin
1) He played 2 minutes LESS this season, than he did last season 26 minutes per game this year, compared to 28 minutes per game last year ). Why? Because Drew was giving scrubs like Radmanovic extra minutes when he shouldn’t have been playing. Marvin was shooting 50% 3FG ( 23 – 46 ) going into February, but was only averaging 24 minutes a game. Then he had a horrible February. Since then, he’s been part of the 2nd unit and played great as a bench player. And his minutes STILL haven’t increased that much.
2) Marvin had a PER of 16.1 this year, ranking him 3RD on the team ( if you take out Horford ). That 16.1 PER is the highest in Marvin’s career.
3) He currently ranks 17th in the league in efficiency amongst SFs, despite ranking 29th in minutes amongst that same group.
4) His win score per 48 minute number of .160 is NUMBER 1 on the Hawks ( if you take out Al Horford )
5) Defensively, when Marvin played SF, the opposing SF only had a PER of 11.4
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LOL . . but he gets a D+ because YOU expected him to have a 6th man of the year type of season, despite all of the gunners Drew brought in here. Heck, JJ’s shots per game even went down this year, but Marvin’s shots and points were supposed to go up?
I’ve never defended Marvin as much as I have this year. And that’s because the guy gave us more consistent play than in past seasons. When the guy was on the court, he played his role on both offense and defense.
Marvin’s grade: 81 ( B- )
CORRECTED FINAL GRADES
April 26th, 2012
2:37 am
Josh A ( does it all and we would not be here without Josh)
JJ B+( Clutch shooting, nice 3ballshot, Playing the SF now)
Zaza B (Proves Al is a very average guy. Does more than Al because he fights)
Ivan J B- ( If Al had his heart wed be past the second round)
Green B- ( nice scoring off the bench can flat out shoot )
Teague GRADE C-
Unintelligent thinker.Too many dumb plays average shooter, ball hogger who cannot dish the rock as a point guard trade bait material
Al Horford GRADE D
Did nothing to mentally prepare for the season. Continued his arguing fight about playing Josh’s position from last year. Came to camp out of shape then tried to rush his way back into shape casing a Major muscle tear leaving his career in question. When asked about coming back for the playoffs he said ” I cant help on defense, let me play offense.” I dont want this guy on my team or in my locker room – Trade Al
TMac C (He has his moments)
Marvin C ( weve come to accept that Marvin is what he is)
Hinrich GRADE C-
He should be in shape now and should have taken the starting point guard play away from Teague whose not as good. Which says a lot about Hinrich. Mike Bibby was much much better then either of these to impersonators when he was their ages.
CORRECTED FINAL GRADES
April 26th, 2012
2:44 am
Larry Drew D+
Mike Woodson developed this team from pampers to contenders. Larry Drew’s job was to take them to the next level. He was given a depth of bench Woodson never saw and mature starters who are professionals.
I havent seen any improvement over what Woodson accomplished, proving the change did not make sense.
The bottom line is whether we get out of the second round or repeat the same scenario.
Ill give Drew his final grade after the playoffs. He got a D+ at the mid term.
High-sider
April 26th, 2012
6:31 am
@northcyde
In response to your 4/26/2012 post @2:08am, Marvin Williams’ playing time was reduced because Marvin Williams was not being productive offensively. Marvin Williams’ lack of offensive aggressiveness as well as his [often times] inability to score isn’t the fault of Larry Drew; that fault belongs to Marvin Williams. Marvin Williams’ subpar and mediocre play and performance forced Larry Drew [LD] to curb Marvin Williams’ minutes per game [mpg], take/demote Marvin Williams out/from of the starting lineup and insert Kirk Hinrich into the starting lineup. At one point during this [regular] season, Marvin Williams went through a scoring slump in which his scoring average dropped to 9.0ppg – 9.2ppg. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe Marvin Williams’ scoring average may have even dipped below 9.0ppg; that is totally unacceptable considering the absence of Al Horford [due to injury] and Jamal Crawford [due to (a) non-re-signing] while Jeff Teague, a first-time starter this season for the Hawks, was able to consistently average above 12.0ppg.
It’s not like my expectation[s] of Marvin Williams’ production was out of the ordinary or severely inflated. For three seasons [2007-2009], Marvin has averaged 13.1ppg and 5.3rpg, 14.8ppg and 5.7rpg, and 13.9ppg and 6.3rpg, respectively.
Please note that Marvin Williams was a starter at the beginning of the season and was relegated to coming off the bench when his [level of] performance either subsided or demonstrated huge inconsistencies.
Marvin Williams should have been the [Atlanta] Hawks’ third leading scorer this regular season – not first-year starter, Jeff Teague. After all, Marvin Williams was the overall No. 2 pick of the 2005 NBA Draft.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/willima02.html
Grandad
April 26th, 2012
8:09 am
northcyde`s post r e; Marv,
perfectly worded and Grade is accurate.
I might even [would have] given Marv a B+
for exceeding expectations.
* (kinda like grading on the curve)
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I have always thought Marv is / was a [4] offensively,
and he can defend the [3] and most [4`s] especially stretch [4`s].
As a 6th man role player he has played the [4] offensively
or more so in the post and done a workmanlike job.
He comes off screens for the mid-range jumper,
spots up well for corner threes, has unveiled a little jump hook,
all these weapons are much more suited to his skill set than
trying to be a slasher [which he is not].
No excuses for Marv but he has no core strength.
Perhaps his back was his drawback, who knows ?
If he were to build his core strength to the point
where he could finish through contact ?
MsDee
April 26th, 2012
8:11 am
Yeah drmaryb,
I get on and off this blog every now and again and forget to say WASSUP to ya..just trying to stay positive about my Hawks and hope they believe in themselves to just go out and PLAY SMART. I try not to get all into the ’stats’ of a player. We have all the right tools to win a 1st and 2nd round series. Now the finals is another story but if we play our positions correctly..ya know, Josh playing (INSIDE 1st then out/ box out rebounding), Joe (catch and shoot w/o the excessive dribbling), Marvin (catch & shoot/box out rebound/playing tough defense), Teague (attack the lane while drawing fouls/increasing in steals & assists), Zaza, if better, (rebound and easy putbacks) while 2nd unit ALWAYS be ready to ADD what is MISSING from the 1st unit. If we can accomplish this, WE CAN AND WILL SUCCEED!!
Big Lou
April 26th, 2012
8:17 am
Hey DawgNole…
HOW ABOUT THEM BRAVOS?!
I know it’s early, but two comeback games on the road is something to cheer about.
That old man, Chipper Jones, is still clutch.
drmaryb.(*_*).
April 26th, 2012
8:19 am
Observation Deck!
I feel confident that we will prevail in round 1 against the MASH unit over in Boston. But, we really need Zaza to do this. We just don’t know if Zaza will be ready to battle yet. I watched him walk out to mid court to receive the Jason Collier Memorial award and he was wearing what looked like Chuck Taylor, black canvas sneakers and, I didn’t notice a limp in his gait cycle.
However, those are the worst shoes for him to be wearing because they have no arch support.. I just hope Zaza is doing the right re-hab and, will be ready to be his full self. Meanwhile, Ivan may be the X-Factor in the paint and, I just hope Ivan plays within himself.
I don’t want to look past The Celtics and, worry about round 2 just yet.
Grandad
April 26th, 2012
9:03 am
My grades [Hawks] comparitive to the League;
also curving against my expected performance.
*Josh … B+ … (team MVP)
*Joe … B … (exceded my expectations)
*Al … Injured
*Zaza … B- … (if I gave bonus points I would give Zaza an A)
*Teaguer …B- … (inconsistent & his unassuming personality betrays him)
*Kirk … C- … (the team plays well with him on the floor)
*Marv … B- … (far exceded My expectations)
Ivan … A … (How Lucky can Rick Sund get ?)
*Willie Green … B+ … (one of the best bench players in the League)
*Jannero Pargo … B … (great pick-up / exceded expectations / TOs a problem)
*T-Mac…D…(one of the 5 best players on the team, who`s the problem – LD ?)
V-Rad … Incomplete
Collins … F … (why is he on the team) … or in the League ?
Dampier … F- … (ditto)
Stackhouse … A … (graded for lockerroom impact & asst coaching)
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Starters graded vs other starters in the League:
exp.
Josh graded vs other forwards such as Melo, LBJ, Durant, Love, Gasol,
Dirk, Pierce, Griffin, Aldridge.
In my opinion we do not have an A list player.
Josh, however, exceded My expectations.
I do not think anyone on this board would consider him a SuperStar.
Willie Green for example was compared against
other
7th or 8th men type players, for which he gave us solid production.
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Just a way of looking at it.
Kirk is on OUR top two 5 man groupings for (+/-).
The TEAM plays well when he is in the line-up.
That`s how basketball is.
It`s the best 5 that function together.
The Team also plays well with V-Rad on the floor
with the starters.
Grandad
April 26th, 2012
9:07 am
* T-Mac …D …
(one of the 5 best players on the team, who`s the problem)
LD ….. 0r ….. T-Mac ?
Astro Joe
April 26th, 2012
9:43 am
It will be hard to win without 4 quality bigs.
Foul trouble is almost as certain in a playoff series as a fake fight. It isn’t an indictment of the hawks players, I recall that D12 spent a fair amount of time in the last series in foul trouble. If (more likely when) Josh and Ivan face foul trouble against the Celtics, it will force LD to play guys like Marvin, Vlad or Twin/Damp more than the desired minutes (in Marvin’s case, slightly out-of-position). TMac may not only need to be healthy, but will need to be ready to play tough defense against Pierce, especially if Marvin is forced into minutes at PF.
IMO, the road to victory against the Celtics will come through an unexpectedly strong performance from one of those players at PF or C. Not Josh or Ivan, but Marvin, Vlad, Twin or Dampier. And that is likely true even if Zaza is able to play.
My hope for tonight’s game? Health… home court with another injury is utterly useless.
Rev in Tampa
April 26th, 2012
9:45 am
Last preseason game of the year tonight. It has playoff implications. If the Hawks win they get homecourt. So…
How do the Hawks match up against the Mavs? What do they need to do tonight to win? What should be the starting line-up?
Since we won’t likely get a pregame blog-thread until 5 minutes before tip-off we need to do our own preparation. What say ya’ll?
O'brien
April 26th, 2012
10:12 am
AJ,
Thats part of the reason I am surprised LD has not found a way to give Dampier some minutes, because if Zaza is injured, who knows what to expect from the center position?
And I would hate for Dampier to have to play meaningful minutes when he hasn’t seen the court in the last 6 games, and has only played 5 minutes TOTAL over the last 22 games. And to think, signing him is the reason we are in luxury tax. SMH
O'brien
April 26th, 2012
10:24 am
Grandad,
With Marvin exceeding your expectations, is that because your expectations were low based on his past history?
northcyde,
If Marvin’s draft status (#2 pick) and contract is ignored, he would not be criticized so much. However, just like JJ gets criticism for his performance based on his $20 mil + contract, Marvin will get criticized as well.
That being said, I would split it up his grade. Marvin the starter, I would give him a C-. Marvin the Bench player, I would give him a C+ (maybe a B- with a curve).
Buddy Grizzard
April 26th, 2012
10:46 am
“Ivan guarded Blake better than Josh did yesterday.”
I’ve been talking on Hoopinion about Ivan’s defense against All-Star big men most of the season.
“Does anyone here really think that he would let anyone on our team punk him?”
Yes. Ivan Johnson. You have to remember KG is a bully. He’s scared of anybody who would fight back. If he was about to come to blows with Ivan he would probably wet himself. Put Ivan on KG and KG is a non factor. But watch what happens. The refs will call touch fouls on Ivan to get him out of the game because the league office knows all of this better than you and I. Or there will be a confrontation and Ivan will get suspended and KG won’t.
“Do you think Ivan can take something without wanting to get into a fight with KG?”
Yes. I’ve seen horrible calls go against Ivan and he maintains his composure. He’s got a baby to feed. He doesn’t want to risk this dream come true that he’s walked into and I think he can walk away from anything but a thrown punch. And I don’t think there’s anybody in the NBA with the balls to throw a punch at him. Sure as hell not KG, the aforementioned bully and coward.
Grandad
April 26th, 2012
11:15 am
0`B
Yes; Marv has exceded -My- expectations.
Also; I`m one of the few who stuck with Marv the longest.
I really never thought he was a bad draft pick w/o looking at his choice
through the prism of time.
Of course, looking back, everyone`s a genius.
But, at the time, only Dick Vitale is on the record.
However, in the last two years, I have lost all confidence in Marv.
Therefore, if he performs w/o a major diarrhea attack in his pants
I call it a good day for Marv & move on.
That`s how I arrived at his B- grade on playing above expectations.