Showing posts with label Adonal Foyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Adonal Foyle. Show all posts
Friday, July 18, 2008
NBA in OKC
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Notes on Anti-Clutchness, and the Difference Between Richardson and Azubuike
So, you like Azubuike, eh? The exact same as JRich? The 3s, the athletic dunks, the passion....they're all there! So, what, exactly, is the difference between the two?
JRich would've severely helped us out in the clutch tonight.
Azubuike still hasn't found that ability, and he plays almost as bad as Monta. We can;t rely on only one clutch guy (Baron) if we want to win games.
What most people don't realize is that we've had very few blowouts. We always make it close, and clutch players last year really helped us out of the hole. I mean, if you want me to be honest, I think the old Montgomery team had more clutchness than we do right now. (I know I made a comment in the game thread contrary to this above, but I was meaning that we are a decent 3rd Qtr team, whereas the Montgomery era team was TERRIBLE in the third.)
So, someone needs to step up. And most people think that person will be Stephen Jackson.
Well, I do agree that he's more of a clutch player than we have in our lineup right now, but the man is by no means Jason Richardson or Baron-esque. He can put in what he needs, but he'll never have that "big shot" ability that Baron and JRich have to put it in when it really matters with less than 2 minutes to go in the 4th.
Now don't go telling me that this gradual losing of our lead was stoppable. The Pistons are the most experienced team in the NBA, they've played with each other for a long time, and Sheed was simply in FIYAH. The best you can do is try to slow it down as much as you can.
And don't go telling me about freethrows either. The Warriors WILL miss their freethrows. It's a fact of life. The Warriors hitting their freethrows are about as likely as Jim Barnett not telling you to go for the 2 for 1 or feed the hot hand. Jrich missed his freethrows, too. So, NEVER AGAIN shall anyone say that FreeThrows are a factor. If they go in, it's a miracle. I'll be happy with 5%. Anything else is a bonus. Just count them as lost points, and anything else is a bonus. That's how I look at it.
So, in closing, if Stephen Jackson can't some in and step it up to be the "2nd Clutch Man" to Baron (assuming noone else steps up) I predict we will get 25 wins.
So, how do we solve this problem?
Trade for Adonal Foyle. The dude is getting very inconsistent minutes from Coach Stan Van Gundy. Pat garrity is playing out of his mind, and Adonal has a very little role on the team, especially when Tony Battie comes back.
So, Adonal looks to step into our team and average around 292 points. During a game against Houston last year, in less than a minute, he had 4 points. Assuming he can keep this production up throughout the season, he will help us easily soar past opponents.
Defense? For the 4 minutes he was in against the Cavaliers tonight, Zyundras Ilgauskas didn't score a lick. Assuming he can keep up this production, opposing Centers will average no stats.
Accuracy? In his 10 year career, he has a 100% FG percentage for all of the NBA Playoffs.
Lastly: Athleticism?
Dude's got legs.
So, why not pick up a Hall of Fame center who should be extremely easy to trade for?
There is no confusion, Adonal Foyle is the solution.
JRich would've severely helped us out in the clutch tonight.
Azubuike still hasn't found that ability, and he plays almost as bad as Monta. We can;t rely on only one clutch guy (Baron) if we want to win games.
What most people don't realize is that we've had very few blowouts. We always make it close, and clutch players last year really helped us out of the hole. I mean, if you want me to be honest, I think the old Montgomery team had more clutchness than we do right now. (I know I made a comment in the game thread contrary to this above, but I was meaning that we are a decent 3rd Qtr team, whereas the Montgomery era team was TERRIBLE in the third.)
So, someone needs to step up. And most people think that person will be Stephen Jackson.
Well, I do agree that he's more of a clutch player than we have in our lineup right now, but the man is by no means Jason Richardson or Baron-esque. He can put in what he needs, but he'll never have that "big shot" ability that Baron and JRich have to put it in when it really matters with less than 2 minutes to go in the 4th.
Now don't go telling me that this gradual losing of our lead was stoppable. The Pistons are the most experienced team in the NBA, they've played with each other for a long time, and Sheed was simply in FIYAH. The best you can do is try to slow it down as much as you can.
And don't go telling me about freethrows either. The Warriors WILL miss their freethrows. It's a fact of life. The Warriors hitting their freethrows are about as likely as Jim Barnett not telling you to go for the 2 for 1 or feed the hot hand. Jrich missed his freethrows, too. So, NEVER AGAIN shall anyone say that FreeThrows are a factor. If they go in, it's a miracle. I'll be happy with 5%. Anything else is a bonus. Just count them as lost points, and anything else is a bonus. That's how I look at it.
So, in closing, if Stephen Jackson can't some in and step it up to be the "2nd Clutch Man" to Baron (assuming noone else steps up) I predict we will get 25 wins.
So, how do we solve this problem?
Trade for Adonal Foyle. The dude is getting very inconsistent minutes from Coach Stan Van Gundy. Pat garrity is playing out of his mind, and Adonal has a very little role on the team, especially when Tony Battie comes back.
So, Adonal looks to step into our team and average around 292 points. During a game against Houston last year, in less than a minute, he had 4 points. Assuming he can keep this production up throughout the season, he will help us easily soar past opponents.
Defense? For the 4 minutes he was in against the Cavaliers tonight, Zyundras Ilgauskas didn't score a lick. Assuming he can keep up this production, opposing Centers will average no stats.
Accuracy? In his 10 year career, he has a 100% FG percentage for all of the NBA Playoffs.
Lastly: Athleticism?
Dude's got legs.
So, why not pick up a Hall of Fame center who should be extremely easy to trade for?
There is no confusion, Adonal Foyle is the solution.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Quick Notes on Adonal: Magic vs. Bucks, Halloween 2007
Adonal had a good game, for playing in the last minutes of a blowout
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After all the passion Adonal is shown, I'm *VERY* disappointed that he's been relegated to garbage minutes, especially on a team so thin on bigs. IF you look at the stats, Adonal got just as many rebounds in half the time of Rashard Lewis.
Of course, I could be just bitter, and Adonal is kind of on a "schedule" to play the 1st and 4th Quarters, and the 4th happened to be a blow out. Oh well.
Reguardless, Adonal proved the critics wrong in this game. 6 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 17 minutes? THIS is what you should expect AT LEAST from Adonal from now on. He played the same incredible defense that he has done throughout the years, he was inhaling the rebounds (something he used to not do) and EVEN had a bit of an offenseive game. His shooting percentage may have been bad, but it was obvious the ghost of Emperor Nelson was haunting him. I can assure you that none of them looked like Adonalmaos videos though, and he DID show signs of improvement on offense. As in, going to be an All-Star signs of improvement. As in, #1 on the All-time scoring list signs of improvement.
Also: Atma, I have not forgetten about the video I was going to make showcasing Adonals strengths to you. It's gonna happen!!!!
Take into account Adonals pick setting and sheer energy and you have one (almost) complete player.
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After all the passion Adonal is shown, I'm *VERY* disappointed that he's been relegated to garbage minutes, especially on a team so thin on bigs. IF you look at the stats, Adonal got just as many rebounds in half the time of Rashard Lewis.
Of course, I could be just bitter, and Adonal is kind of on a "schedule" to play the 1st and 4th Quarters, and the 4th happened to be a blow out. Oh well.
Reguardless, Adonal proved the critics wrong in this game. 6 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 17 minutes? THIS is what you should expect AT LEAST from Adonal from now on. He played the same incredible defense that he has done throughout the years, he was inhaling the rebounds (something he used to not do) and EVEN had a bit of an offenseive game. His shooting percentage may have been bad, but it was obvious the ghost of Emperor Nelson was haunting him. I can assure you that none of them looked like Adonalmaos videos though, and he DID show signs of improvement on offense. As in, going to be an All-Star signs of improvement. As in, #1 on the All-time scoring list signs of improvement.
Also: Atma, I have not forgetten about the video I was going to make showcasing Adonals strengths to you. It's gonna happen!!!!
Take into account Adonals pick setting and sheer energy and you have one (almost) complete player.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Adonal on ESPN 2 vs. Cleveland Pre-Season Version II
Game Notes:
Interesting combo of Rick Kamla and Hubie Brown. I'm really enjoying it. I can't wait until Kamla makes it big.
Pat Garrity seems to be Adonals Anti-Drug. Good shooter, not that great of a defender, doesn't bang much. Reminds me of Austin Croshere or Troy Murphy. I'm worried that they'll opt for him because he's similar to recently injured Tony Battie.
Adonal seems to be shying away from the ball and setting picks. This is also evident in his last 2 games. I think it's more Stan Van Gundy than anything.
Attempted reverse by Adonal was double teamed due to slow passing by a teammate. Sigh....At least he forced a TO on the other side.
Kamla and Hubie Brown say that Adonal will "really help them defensively". A good sign.
Adonal Vs. Big Z. Should be....interesting.
Adonal has a big brain inside of his big head. Also, a team guy. A real loss to the Bay Area community. Not only a fine man, but a true porfessional. They need his size and shotblocking. I could listen to this all day!
2 Free Throws made....rolling style.
Now, the dissing comes.
Kamla: Ouch.
Brown: If he does that, he needs to compose himself more.
Kamla: He's no THAT athletic, is he Hubie?
Brown: No.
He may not have found his offensive game, but Adonal has done some excellent hustling and rebounding.
Adonal is getting too easily drawn into fouls.
J.J. Redick still looks like a rookie.
LEFT HAND BABY HOOK OVER MARSHALL!!!!
Hubie Brown mentioned how Adonal played together with Howard (in the first 2 preseason games), and how it was an excellent formula because they both have big bodies, shotblocked, rebounded, hustled, and Howard could score. So it would work well for them in games.
ADONAL BASELINE J! INCREDIBLE! MAKES THE HIGHLIGHT REEL FOR SURE!!!!
Both announcers mentioning how good Garrity and Foyle are. Garrity hitting shots, Adonal Foyle "going to work". Could be a tight race.
Kamla: Adonal Foyle, on the floor, in his 30s, in a friendly, getting dirty!
Redick is improving as the game progresses.
Foyle BLOCKT Gibson!!!!
Adonal needs to learn how to DUNK, not make soft layups.
Adonal is also looking kind of soft defensively, but he's trying.
J.J. Redick loves it from the corner (not corner, but halfway between the corner and the middle).
Redick has some arguments with Adonal. Loser!
Bogans is not looking bad. Dude can shoot.
ADONAL TURNAROUND HOOK OFF THE GLASS!!!!
Brown: You have to go back to his early career....
Kamla: It's a rennissance for Adonal Foyle!!!!
Now the Quote about his offense has become much, much more meaningful.
ADONAL DREW THE CHARGE!!!! Way to reduce foulage!!!!
Honestly Adonal was looknig much better than Augustine, and Adonal had been in since 7 some minutes to go in the 4th. I'm really psyched for this season. I assume he played so many minutes because Howard wanted rest. However, I feel bad for the China fans who didn't really get to see superstars. Don't worry China, your time will come.
(Also, Adonal video highlights sometime this week.)
Other General NBA Notes:
The Celtics-Nets Game today was called at halftime when the ice below the floor started melting. (More Detailed Recap) I read in Sports Illustrated for Kids back in the day that it had happened once before during a 1997 Suns-Celtics game. After further research, I've learned hat it happens every once in a while, and is only some what rare. It still an interesting note, nonetheless, especially people spilling out onto the floor during the post game autograph session.
Interesting combo of Rick Kamla and Hubie Brown. I'm really enjoying it. I can't wait until Kamla makes it big.
Pat Garrity seems to be Adonals Anti-Drug. Good shooter, not that great of a defender, doesn't bang much. Reminds me of Austin Croshere or Troy Murphy. I'm worried that they'll opt for him because he's similar to recently injured Tony Battie.
Adonal seems to be shying away from the ball and setting picks. This is also evident in his last 2 games. I think it's more Stan Van Gundy than anything.
Attempted reverse by Adonal was double teamed due to slow passing by a teammate. Sigh....At least he forced a TO on the other side.
Kamla and Hubie Brown say that Adonal will "really help them defensively". A good sign.
Adonal Vs. Big Z. Should be....interesting.
Adonal has a big brain inside of his big head. Also, a team guy. A real loss to the Bay Area community. Not only a fine man, but a true porfessional. They need his size and shotblocking. I could listen to this all day!
2 Free Throws made....rolling style.
Now, the dissing comes.
Kamla: Ouch.
Brown: If he does that, he needs to compose himself more.
Kamla: He's no THAT athletic, is he Hubie?
Brown: No.
He may not have found his offensive game, but Adonal has done some excellent hustling and rebounding.
Adonal is getting too easily drawn into fouls.
J.J. Redick still looks like a rookie.
LEFT HAND BABY HOOK OVER MARSHALL!!!!
Hubie Brown mentioned how Adonal played together with Howard (in the first 2 preseason games), and how it was an excellent formula because they both have big bodies, shotblocked, rebounded, hustled, and Howard could score. So it would work well for them in games.
ADONAL BASELINE J! INCREDIBLE! MAKES THE HIGHLIGHT REEL FOR SURE!!!!
Both announcers mentioning how good Garrity and Foyle are. Garrity hitting shots, Adonal Foyle "going to work". Could be a tight race.
Kamla: Adonal Foyle, on the floor, in his 30s, in a friendly, getting dirty!
Redick is improving as the game progresses.
Foyle BLOCKT Gibson!!!!
Adonal needs to learn how to DUNK, not make soft layups.
Adonal is also looking kind of soft defensively, but he's trying.
J.J. Redick loves it from the corner (not corner, but halfway between the corner and the middle).
Redick has some arguments with Adonal. Loser!
Bogans is not looking bad. Dude can shoot.
ADONAL TURNAROUND HOOK OFF THE GLASS!!!!
Brown: You have to go back to his early career....
Kamla: It's a rennissance for Adonal Foyle!!!!
Now the Quote about his offense has become much, much more meaningful.
ADONAL DREW THE CHARGE!!!! Way to reduce foulage!!!!
Honestly Adonal was looknig much better than Augustine, and Adonal had been in since 7 some minutes to go in the 4th. I'm really psyched for this season. I assume he played so many minutes because Howard wanted rest. However, I feel bad for the China fans who didn't really get to see superstars. Don't worry China, your time will come.
(Also, Adonal video highlights sometime this week.)
Other General NBA Notes:
The Celtics-Nets Game today was called at halftime when the ice below the floor started melting. (More Detailed Recap) I read in Sports Illustrated for Kids back in the day that it had happened once before during a 1997 Suns-Celtics game. After further research, I've learned hat it happens every once in a while, and is only some what rare. It still an interesting note, nonetheless, especially people spilling out onto the floor during the post game autograph session.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Foyle's Travels!
Adonal Foyle is making a travel blog for the Orlando Sentinel.
"It's (also) an interesting blend of modernization (growth) with traditionalism (people riding bicycles, scooters in streets, some small shops, people practicing tai chi). It's pretty incredible. There is an incredible juxtaposition between the two. Somehow they have been able to experience modernization and yet still kept a pretty tight lid on the culture and still hold on to their cultural experiences, too. It's a pretty amazing place."
It is pretty fascinating. However, it's obvious that if they had a democratic governement, they wouldn't suddenly become United States #2. I think that as China advances more, it will become more and more evident what the differences between us will be, now that the technology barrir will have been broken down.
He also mentions how they spent a long plane ride (18 hours) together, and how it helped them come closer as a team. All in all, a short but sweet read. Just click on the image to see.
Reminder: Wake up at 8:00 AM EST/5:00AM PST to watch Adonal Versus Yao! I've been getting pupmed to see a rematch of this for so long, it's rediculous. Recap of this, yesterdays, and Saturdays game along with video highlights to come!!!!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Adonal Domination
Just a Quick Update:
Magic vs. Hawks
Magic vs. Bobcats
Adonal Foyle is having a Fantabulous Pre-Season, and is making a very STRONG case to be the starter.
11 points and 6 rebounds seemd crazy....
But TONITE he had 14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 assists! In 27 Minutes! SERVICABLE BACKUP?!?!?! More like: ALLSTAR!!!!
And Dwight Howard? 10 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 1 assist! FOYLE: FTW!!!!
I CANNOT WAIT for one of these games to be televised, and I REAAAALLLY want to make a mixtap of him soon.
Keep hauling the mail, Adonal. Keep hauling the mail.
Also, big THANK YOU to the Magic for making what NEVER would have been possible under Don Nelson. Even so, I still love you Warriors!!!!
Magic vs. Hawks
Magic vs. Bobcats
Adonal Foyle is having a Fantabulous Pre-Season, and is making a very STRONG case to be the starter.
11 points and 6 rebounds seemd crazy....
But TONITE he had 14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 assists! In 27 Minutes! SERVICABLE BACKUP?!?!?! More like: ALLSTAR!!!!
And Dwight Howard? 10 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 1 assist! FOYLE: FTW!!!!
I CANNOT WAIT for one of these games to be televised, and I REAAAALLLY want to make a mixtap of him soon.
Keep hauling the mail, Adonal. Keep hauling the mail.
Also, big THANK YOU to the Magic for making what NEVER would have been possible under Don Nelson. Even so, I still love you Warriors!!!!
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Offense Will be a Part of Adonals Game This Year, or so he Says....
From Third Quarter Collapse:
"I think people will be surprised with my offense, which is a good thing. Just because you haven't seen it, doesn't mean I don't have it," he said. "It's been percolating beneath the surface all these years. It's like a doctor who has to go to school for quite awhile before he can practice medicine."
-Adonal Foyle
Stick that one right on the wall. Mark it down. Adonal Foyle's All-Star season has begun....
"I think people will be surprised with my offense, which is a good thing. Just because you haven't seen it, doesn't mean I don't have it," he said. "It's been percolating beneath the surface all these years. It's like a doctor who has to go to school for quite awhile before he can practice medicine."
-Adonal Foyle
Stick that one right on the wall. Mark it down. Adonal Foyle's All-Star season has begun....
Saturday, September 29, 2007
GREAT ADONAL FOYLE NEWS!!!!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AvjoI_2e8IarHqbi_OpFnUOH0bYF?slug=txmagicbattie&prov=st&type=lgns
The man who this blog was named after, Adonal Foyle, has some exciting news in his midst!
His main cometition for minutes on the Orlando Magic, Tony Battie, has torn his rotator cuff and can be expected to be out for the season!!!!
However, the challenge is not done. The Magic are expected to start this lineup:
PG- Jameer Nelson
SG- Hedo Turgkolu/Trevor Ariza
SF- Hedo Turgkolu/Trevor Ariza
PF- Rashard Lewis
C- Dwight Howard
First of all, this lineup is for foos. Putting Travor Ariza (a lowdown banger defender, who is bigger than PF David West) at SG is just a terrible move. Turgkolu miiiight work there, but he is also generally too big.
Not to mention, Lewis at PF? Imagine him pulling down 5 boards a game. I'm imagining the 05-06 Golden State Warriors WITHOUT Troy Murphy. A scary thought.
Next of all, putting Adonal in only makes sense. Could you imagine going into the paint and trying to contend with Adonal AND Dwight? That's like trying to make a freethrow blindfolded when a mascot is standing on top of a ladder right in front of the hoop. You're just not going to score.
And even IF the Magic decide to be stupid, who's going to take away his minutes? Pat Garrity and James Augustine? Don't make me laugh.
Bottom Zorgon Line: Adonal is a LOCK for MVP this year. First Triple-Double since Oscar Robertson!!!!
Bottom Line: Look for 20-30 minute games from the good ol' Carribean Cataclysm. Look for him to go back to his old numbers of about 7points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game.
Sub-Note: No hard feelings towards Tony Battie. I'm just a blind follower of the greatness that is Adonal Foyle.
The man who this blog was named after, Adonal Foyle, has some exciting news in his midst!
His main cometition for minutes on the Orlando Magic, Tony Battie, has torn his rotator cuff and can be expected to be out for the season!!!!
However, the challenge is not done. The Magic are expected to start this lineup:
PG- Jameer Nelson
SG- Hedo Turgkolu/Trevor Ariza
SF- Hedo Turgkolu/Trevor Ariza
PF- Rashard Lewis
C- Dwight Howard
First of all, this lineup is for foos. Putting Travor Ariza (a lowdown banger defender, who is bigger than PF David West) at SG is just a terrible move. Turgkolu miiiight work there, but he is also generally too big.
Not to mention, Lewis at PF? Imagine him pulling down 5 boards a game. I'm imagining the 05-06 Golden State Warriors WITHOUT Troy Murphy. A scary thought.
Next of all, putting Adonal in only makes sense. Could you imagine going into the paint and trying to contend with Adonal AND Dwight? That's like trying to make a freethrow blindfolded when a mascot is standing on top of a ladder right in front of the hoop. You're just not going to score.
And even IF the Magic decide to be stupid, who's going to take away his minutes? Pat Garrity and James Augustine? Don't make me laugh.
Bottom Zorgon Line: Adonal is a LOCK for MVP this year. First Triple-Double since Oscar Robertson!!!!
Bottom Line: Look for 20-30 minute games from the good ol' Carribean Cataclysm. Look for him to go back to his old numbers of about 7points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game.
Sub-Note: No hard feelings towards Tony Battie. I'm just a blind follower of the greatness that is Adonal Foyle.
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