Why the Eastern Conference Should Fear the Washington Wizards
Gilbert Arenas is the key to unlocking many mysteries in the Eastern Conference. Having undergone 3 surgeries over the last 1.5 years, buzz is brewing that he healthy, and has not lost a step.
If this is true, every team in the East should fear the Wizards.
Agent Zero is the cog that will unleash fury against the Cavaliers and the Celtics. He is a massive presence on both ends of the floor and will make life far easier on Caron Butler Antawn Jamison.
We are going to be really really really good... (Credit: picapp.com)
Washington has a plethora of talented centers, forwards, and guards. Their depth is impressive everywhere.
Arenas should be paired with mercurial scoring threat Randy Foye in the backcourt starting games. Foye will experience a rebirth having escaped the drudges of Minnesota. The game will come easier for Foye with the surrounding talent pool. Expect great numbers.
I'm gong to Washington and playing with Agent Zero! (Credit: picapp.com)
When Foye and Arenas fatigue, the Wizards can choose Mike Miller or Nick Young for instant shooting. Veteran Mike James provides leadership and poise. Javaris Crittenton, still only 21, will not be forced to accelerate his maturity and development. At 6’5″, Crittenton is also a athletic gritty defender who can defend taller guards.
At the forward positions Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison are stalwarts at their positions. Backing them up are multidimensional Andray Blatche and defensive nuisance Dominic McGuire.
There will be no loss of size, intensity with either reserve for short stints.
The only liability is the inconsistency of play by both reserves.
Can't wait to do this in the Easter Conference Finals! (Crdit: picapp.com)
At center Washington has Brandon Haywood, Fabricio Oberto, and young phenom JaVale McGee. Haywood is coming back healthy after having wrist issues last year, and Oberto’s his heart ailments could cost him his season/career as well.
If either have recurring health issues, McGee will be expected to to fill the shoes. Although not naturally a center, Andray Blatche is big enough to absorb minutes in the middle.
Washington has 18-plus hard fouls (Including Blatche) they can throw at Shaq during the playoffs.
What this constitutes is that the Wizards have depth. They will be fresh and capable of logging long playoff minutes if they can remain healthy.
The triple headed snake of Arenas, Butler, and Jamison will be venomous and lethal, ready to strike.
Again this all hinges on Arenas, but teams in the Eastern Conference should fear the Wizards.
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Tue, Aug 18, 2009 by Adam Sedie
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