Thanks.. but since you were THERE with a CAMCORDER - could you have filmed a little more than 2 min. of the game? Preferably, also, not at the end of the game where the possessions were meaningless? May be?
~__~ (speechless)
Pre Season game 2 Jazz @ Blazers---Monday October 11,2010---8:00 pm.
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Thanks.. but since you were THERE with a CAMCORDER - could you have filmed a little more than 2 min. of the game? Preferably, also, not at the end of the game where the possessions were meaningless? May be?
~__~ (speechless)
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
How many games has Fes had in his career, pre-season or regular that were this strong? Even a handful?
7StraightIsGreat
Well-Known Member
Fes deserves mad props for how he is finally coming into his own, but Jerry Sloan shouldn't be the one taking the fall for it taking this long. The kid has NEVER deserved minutes up until now. Plain and simple he was a goofball who took nothing seriously. Is Sloan supposed to just give minutes to somebody not ready to utilize them?
It's starting to turn into a win/win. Fes seems to be finally seeing the light and it looks like Jerry see's that and is willing to reward him and give him minutes that he's finally earned.
Instead of Jazz fans complaining about how long it took to get to this point, we should be thrilled that it finally looks like there's forward progress on the Fesenko front. If he can play like this in the regular season, it could elevate Utah from a good team to a downright special team.
It's starting to turn into a win/win. Fes seems to be finally seeing the light and it looks like Jerry see's that and is willing to reward him and give him minutes that he's finally earned.
Instead of Jazz fans complaining about how long it took to get to this point, we should be thrilled that it finally looks like there's forward progress on the Fesenko front. If he can play like this in the regular season, it could elevate Utah from a good team to a downright special team.
This is my first time posting, but I have been following this board for years and apreciate the insights you all have. I was at last nights game and thought it might be prudent to share some of my impressions, seeing as how the game was not televised at all.
Overall: It was as clear as ever tonight why I have not been able to latch onto this Portland team (outside my affinity for the Jazz) since I moved here. They run easily one of the most boring offenses in basketball with little movement off the ball and a whole lot of dribbling around the three point line. On the other side the Jazz looked alright, but they are clearly still working out the kinks with the new players. The offense wasn't looking as crisp as it usually does, but I guess that should be expected.
Individual players:
Deron: Looked as good as ever, best point guard in the NBA. Had a nice crossover to three on Matthews that was pretty sweet. Had a few careless turnovers, but that seemed largely to be because people were not in the spots they should have been.
Big Al: Had a pretty good game. Rebounds like a monster, has an un guardable and automatic right handed hook shot from the left side of the basket. Still figuring his way in this offense though, as I can think of only one bucket that came in the flow of the offense (a sweet wraparound dish from AK). The offense seems to stall once the ball goes into him and he starts working in the post. This will certainly be an advantage, but I would like to see it incorporated more into the overall offense so that he could get some easier buckets that didn't require 2-3 pump fakes and 5 seconds of the shot clock. Still needs to get better on the defensive end. He was challenging his man, but was also getting scored on pretty easily by both Aldridge and Camby when he was out there.
Fesenko: If he plays like this the rest of the year he will get paid next summer. He was very active and was actually finishing at the rim quite well. Had a hook shot that was on the money that he unleashed a couple times. Looked like he had been working on his free throws (no airballs) and had a sweet authoritative block at the end of the game. Still could be a bigger presence on the defensive end and had a few clumsy trips on offense, but overall great game for Fes.
AK: Looked good tonight. Had some nifty plays at the rim and knocked in a long jump shot. He was really operating well in the flow of the offense. He seems to really get things moving in the half court and certainly makes plays. Could be a big year for him.
CJ: Better game than last time for him. Was active and playing pretty agressive defense. Knocked in some shots. Still should be hard to knock AK out of the starting lineup.
Thompson: Didn't do much on offense, but played pretty good man to man defense. Forced Brandon Roy into an airball early in the game. Could contribute a little this year as a defensive body.
Hayward: Still looks a little like a deer in head lights. You can see flashes of his talent, but he seems to be timid and a little scared. Got stuffed on a drive to the basket and turned bright red and it looked like his teamates needed to console him a little. He should figure it out.
I am sure there is much more to be said, but I have to get to work. Hope that was helpful to you all. I know how much I appreciate your insights when I am not able to watch the games.
Overall: It was as clear as ever tonight why I have not been able to latch onto this Portland team (outside my affinity for the Jazz) since I moved here. They run easily one of the most boring offenses in basketball with little movement off the ball and a whole lot of dribbling around the three point line. On the other side the Jazz looked alright, but they are clearly still working out the kinks with the new players. The offense wasn't looking as crisp as it usually does, but I guess that should be expected.
Individual players:
Deron: Looked as good as ever, best point guard in the NBA. Had a nice crossover to three on Matthews that was pretty sweet. Had a few careless turnovers, but that seemed largely to be because people were not in the spots they should have been.
Big Al: Had a pretty good game. Rebounds like a monster, has an un guardable and automatic right handed hook shot from the left side of the basket. Still figuring his way in this offense though, as I can think of only one bucket that came in the flow of the offense (a sweet wraparound dish from AK). The offense seems to stall once the ball goes into him and he starts working in the post. This will certainly be an advantage, but I would like to see it incorporated more into the overall offense so that he could get some easier buckets that didn't require 2-3 pump fakes and 5 seconds of the shot clock. Still needs to get better on the defensive end. He was challenging his man, but was also getting scored on pretty easily by both Aldridge and Camby when he was out there.
Fesenko: If he plays like this the rest of the year he will get paid next summer. He was very active and was actually finishing at the rim quite well. Had a hook shot that was on the money that he unleashed a couple times. Looked like he had been working on his free throws (no airballs) and had a sweet authoritative block at the end of the game. Still could be a bigger presence on the defensive end and had a few clumsy trips on offense, but overall great game for Fes.
AK: Looked good tonight. Had some nifty plays at the rim and knocked in a long jump shot. He was really operating well in the flow of the offense. He seems to really get things moving in the half court and certainly makes plays. Could be a big year for him.
CJ: Better game than last time for him. Was active and playing pretty agressive defense. Knocked in some shots. Still should be hard to knock AK out of the starting lineup.
Thompson: Didn't do much on offense, but played pretty good man to man defense. Forced Brandon Roy into an airball early in the game. Could contribute a little this year as a defensive body.
Hayward: Still looks a little like a deer in head lights. You can see flashes of his talent, but he seems to be timid and a little scared. Got stuffed on a drive to the basket and turned bright red and it looked like his teamates needed to console him a little. He should figure it out.
I am sure there is much more to be said, but I have to get to work. Hope that was helpful to you all. I know how much I appreciate your insights when I am not able to watch the games.
Thanks ERC.
Good to hear the opinion of someone at the game.
Good to hear the opinion of someone at the game.
billyshelby
Well-Known Member
Nice post ERC. It is clear from your reporting skills that you are not write4u. I will allow you to continue posting here, but you need to answer a few questions for the board: 1. Are you One Brow? 2. Are you Hopper? 3. What is your stance on cruelty to gay aliens?
As somebody else noted, Portland is probably looking at how much they can offer Fes next yearBut this time he will be unrestricted. Damn you Paul Allen.
Can an extension be offered on a one year contract? If by All-Star time he seems to be panning out make him a 3 year offer of a couple mil per year.
Zerol
Active Member
That's what I wanted to ask as well. Can we do a Okur style extension during the season?
unluckyseventeen
Well-Known Member
Hello? Hello? Anybody home? Huh? Think, McFly. Think!
I listened to almost every game on KFAN's site last year, because I'm at work and have no other means to watch or listen to a game. It wasn't ever blacked out.
Yeah, you might want to try another browser... or... something. Another computer possibly. Here's the direct link;
https://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=KFNZAM
You might also be missing a plug-in.
https://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=KFNZAM
You might also be missing a plug-in.