Adonal had a good game, for playing in the last minutes of a blowout
.
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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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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 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!!!!
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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