It's not a surprise that Collison was able to run the team in Chris Paul's absence. UCLA's players typically get to the NBA and fit right in because of how they play in college -- reading and reacting while playing fast but in control. But to score 10 or more points in 10 consecutive games? We didn't see that coming. Collison is very comfortable just getting his teammates the ball and then playing good defense.
about 2 years ago
Nestor
18 comments
1 recs |
Email
PrintComments
Hey Drew Gordon...
…suck on THAT playing style ya’ douche!
by inhowlandwetrust on Dec 17, 2009 5:54 PM PST reply actions
There's no need for name calling
especially when it’s a 19 year old kid who is still maturing.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 17, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions
I wouldn't call Drew Gordon any names
He’s a great player, and will undoubtedly find a system in which he can flourish. (At least I hope so.)
I do call his parents names. I think he got horrible advice from them. His parents had to know that Coach Howland teaches players to maximize their talent in such a way that they become high draft picks, and then play at a high enough level to put them in a position to increase their earning power. I’m sure they didn’t encourage Drew to attend UCLA simply because Coach Howland was such a nice guy, or because they thought he ran a wide-open offense. If they thought either of those things, then they deserve to be called names. Of course, I don’t know how their decision-making process went, and I’m sure they thought they were doing what was best for their son, but once in a while you have to do a little tough love and deliver a spanking. From what I have been able to gather from the BN, Drew was sulking and rebellious, and was letting that attitude affect his teammates. Coach Howland tried to administer the equivalent of a spanking, and instead of being supported by Gordon’s parents, he was totally undermined. I believe that will end up costing Drew some significant dollars when he tries his hand in the NBA. Of course, no one will ever know. But what we do know is how things are going for players who gutted it out under Coach Howland’s system, if only for a short time.’
Thus endeth the sermon for this evening.
Except that I've met him in social situations,
and he is! Not to mention, he DID act like a team killing douche when he was on the team.
by inhowlandwetrust on Dec 17, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
No surprise here
I heard people say that Collison was not good enough to make it in the NBA but I always knew he was. Now he is proving it. One of my favorite all time Bruins! GO DARREN!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Its a shame he was holding Jrue back so much....
Of course, the Hornets played better with DC than they are with Chris Paul too. Some players are just winners. DC is a winner.
That Howland guy
What kind of gall does he have to send some prepared kids to the pros with integrity? The nerve!
Now if only more kids today know what’s going on rather than being bought by coaches with no integrity (i had a good chuckle out of this): http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=ap-knight-calipari&prov=ap&type=lgns
Hah
That made me laugh to, although I guess you can say that Knight had “integrity” in that I don’t believe he violated any rules. He was just a major A-Hole as a person.
He was an A-hole to the media
and I really can’t blame him for that.
So unless you knew him personally, I wouldn’t call him an A-hole. I yearn for his discipline and team mentality in this age of prima donnas, though I would take out the occasional fits of rage.
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
Please Link
and send to the top 50 players each and every year.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
