First Wolves win - not bad

I watched most of the game against the Kings last night, and the
Wolves looked promising. McCants had a very nice game. Brewer
showed flashes of promise, and it was nice to see Walker starting
to get into the offensive flow with the Wolves. Jefferson continues
to look like the all-around best player on the team...if he can
improve on his defensive skills, he could be a really nice complete
package.

Personally, I think it's time to start Walker instead of Gomes.

Jaric is still a questionable starting PG, so the Wolves still need to
address that position, IMO. And Telafir is a bit of a stiff, IMO.

Ratliff seems to be over his injuries, but still has a ways to go to
live up to his potential, IMO.

Overall, a nice effort by the "new-look" Wolves.

I already enjoy watching this team over the lethargic and frustrated
bunch the Wolves had on the court the last couple of seasons.

Flush Jaric and trade for, or sign, a quality starting point guard,
and this Wolves roster could be well on their way to building a
decent team in a season or two.





- Scott Smith: scott.smith DeleteThis @iphouse.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/choppersmith

On Nov 15, 11:13 am, S. Smith <scott.sm....TakeThisOut@iphouse.com> wrote:
> I watched most of the game against the Kings last night, and the
> Wolves looked promising. McCants had a very nice game. Brewer
> showed flashes of promise, and it was nice to see Walker starting
> to get into the offensive flow with the Wolves. Jefferson continues
> to look like the all-around best player on the team...if he can
> improve on his defensive skills, he could be a really nice complete
> package.
>
> Personally, I think it's time to start Walker instead of Gomes.
>
> Jaric is still a questionable starting PG, so the Wolves still need to
> address that position, IMO. And Telafir is a bit of a stiff, IMO.
>
> Ratliff seems to be over his injuries, but still has a ways to go to
> live up to his potential, IMO.
>
> Overall, a nice effort by the "new-look" Wolves.
>
> I already enjoy watching this team over the lethargic and frustrated
> bunch the Wolves had on the court the last couple of seasons.
>
> Flush Jaric and trade for, or sign, a quality starting point guard,
> and this Wolves roster could be well on their way to building a
> decent team in a season or two.
>
> - Scott Smith: scott.sm....TakeThisOut@iphouse.com
> MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/choppersmith

Kind of harsh with Jaric. When did you become a hater Scott? Just
kidding. I saw Marko go to the floor late, after a loose ball, and he
made some nifty steals. I think the Walker, Craig Smith, Ryan Gomes
minutes jam will be a problem all year.I'd like the Wolves to develop
the young ones this year, and if the Wolves end up on the bottom of
the Northwest division so what. If the stars align perhaps the Hoyas
center could end up in Minnesota.

Rashad was really quick, and when he shot his 3's, he shot with a lot
of confidence, and seemed to make good decisions with the ball. That
was the big positive I took away from the telecast. I would like to
see more Chris Richard at 4, and Al at 5, and some Smith, Al, and C
Richard together to bruise up some teams.