OT: Nats, Wiz, O's, Ravens, Terps, DC United, Navy, Gtown, etc., 2016-18
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I guess I don’t see this issue as mostly just ‘clutch’ moments. I think it is all the time and sure after he dominates the ball for way too long while his teammates watch when he does decide to finally do something and even maybe move the ball he is talented enough that the end result is sometimes an assist. But the rest of the team’s assists go down because the overall ball movement plummets.
Honestly a lot of where I am coming from is how well the team as a whole played after Wall went down, and not just for a few games either. They moved the ball great and ‘everyone ate.’ They were putting up 30+ overall assists as a team routinely while playing without their star player. Sure they eventually wore down but that is to be expected IMO. Now imagine if they played similarly with him in the lineup. Even some happy medium would be better. Make the players around you better, don’t just complain that they aren’t.
Chimaera
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They also played crappy teams, and if you look at their record with him out, over the entire period, it's not that great.
They're a better team with him in the lineup, they just need him in shape, and not playing into shape when the playoffs come around.
They're a better team with him in the lineup, they just need him in shape, and not playing into shape when the playoffs come around.
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He has a 15% trade kicker and a player option for 2019. Kind of mucks it up some....
If he comes back and tears it up, he’s opting out for sure at only $21 mil for 2019.
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Doesn’t seem like a Pop guy, but who knows how long he’ll be around anyway...
Of course they are a better team with him. But if he continues to play the way he has there is no way to put a team around him talented enough to win because he makes his teammates worse not better. If he changes his game a bit, which he 100% could if he wanted to, then maybe there is a chance. This is his team, for better or worse, and it isn’t the backup’s fault they aren’t winners, IMO of course.
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Aladyyn
they praying for the death of a rockstar
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I've made it a point to attend a few games the last couple of years and even bought some gear as a sign of support for the team. Not spending another dime on them until Ernie is gone. It's embarrassing that this dude gets to keep his job. 15 years, 1 division title, 0 Finals appearances, 0 Conference Finals appearances. He is the standard for mediocrity.
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People are either one of these two quotes.
1."He is done! We don't need another side show!"
2."He could be another David Villa type player, lets give him a chance."
My opinion is i'll take a chance on him if we can also get Balotelli. I wouldn't make him the star. Get Balotelli to take the focus off Rooney, and i think you got something.
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Did anyone else enjoy seeing the "powerhouse" raptors fail in such epic fashion as much as I did
Another arrogant fanbase put in its place by their daddy lebron. Also that rockets-warriors west final is gonna be great
Another arrogant fanbase put in its place by their daddy lebron. Also that rockets-warriors west final is gonna be great
Corby78
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As an orioles fan, there is some relief here. At least I know the direction. Another year around 82-82 would drive me crazy. Riding the fence sucks. Sell off everything and start new.
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I just watched Sherzer get a 1 out pinch hit single then score the go ahead run in the 14th from ****ing 1st. Amazing.
The Nats are Sherzer’s team, not Harpers. He is picking up Harper’s slack.
The Nats are Sherzer’s team, not Harpers. He is picking up Harper’s slack.
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Do Baltimore fans generally root for DC NBA, MLS and NHL teams (leagues they are not represented in as a city, and because they are close by) or do they hate everything DC?
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