Doc's harsh assessment of Starbury's future...

[Finkelskyhook]

The PG position is the hardest position to learn in basketball. What did everyone expect from Marbury when he was only brought in to relieve Rondo for 10-15minutes a game?

During that 10-15mpg I would expect him to hit at least a miniscule percentage of wide open jumpers.  There is an NBDL full of PGs who can play at the level that Marbury played in with a lot less narcissism and a lot less of a distraction and actually hit an occasional open jumper.  They're in the NBDL because they can't shoot.  Neither, apparently, can Marbury.  

The only markedly better trait I saw in Marbury than most NDBL guards is his quickness.

[housecall]

On weei yesterday,when asked about Stephs play this season,Danny Ainge felt that he played as well as to be expected and did what was asked of him.He was impressed with Marbury's defensive play most of all.Maybe Danny was trying to cover up for his mistakes or was on the defensive because Big O didn't sound impressed with Marbury's overall contribution to the Celtics.Danny stated that its hard for Marbury and Tony to play well with limited minutes.From listening to DA yesterday,you might think he was planning to bring both players back.I never fully believe what i here from Danny in these radio interviews...sounded like he was  covering his own butt.(imo)

[crownsy]

On weei yesterday,when asked about Stephs play this season,Danny Ainge felt that he played as well as to be expected and did what was asked of him.He was impressed with Marbury's defensive play most of all.Maybe Danny was trying to cover up for his mistakes or was on the defensive because Big O didn't sound impressed with Marbury's overall contribution to the Celtics.Danny stated that its hard for Marbury and Tony to play well with limited minutes.From listening to DA yesterday,you might think he was planning to bring both players back.I never fully believe what i here from Danny in these radio interviews...sounded like he was  covering his own butt.(imo)

He was if he included tony, thats for sure.

All tony allen needs is 35 mintues a game and he can be a D+ bench player instead of an F according to danny 

[silverb]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Wizards pick up Marbury for cheap.
He has good history (one of very few) with Coach Saunders and the Wizards are trying to move Gilbert Arenas to the 2 spot.

A full training camp Marbury is, IMO a starter or atleast a 25 minute 6th man.

Marbury
Arenas
Butler
Jamison
Haywood

w/ up and coming Nick Young and Andre Blatche and then D. Stevenson....

If they pick Marbury up...Washington just might do some damage next year IF and thats a big IF...they get this TeamFirst Marbury who likes to pass and playmake.

I thought Marbury was a 'teamfirst, passer, playmaker'- he just couldn't shoot for his life. If many here don't even want Marbury as a back up PG (although I think he is just fine), how would Washington be dangerous with him starting?

cause many here don't like Marbury in the first place. Just cause this forum is half/half about keeping Mabury, that doesn't change the fact if he was given more minutes, he would have improved.

The PG position is the hardest position to learn in basketball. What did everyone expect from Marbury when he was only brought in to relieve Rondo for 10-15minutes a game?
I don't know why people were expecting him to the Starbury of old...ofcourse he's not going to perform like that when he only gets 10 minutes a game after being basically retired for a whole year. He's not an instant offense guy like Eddie House is.

He was asked to run plays, pass the ball, play defense and shoot when he's open. I think he did all of that nicely...except the ball didn't go in 70% of the time.
But like I said, give him a full summer camp...

Working out everyday and shooting on your own will never replace the experience of actually playing an NBA game. Marbury worked out and probably did some shooting drills but once your in the game, its a whole different environment.

hell, I would have taken 40% shooting. He was atrocious for a gaurd, though i agree he did move the ball and gave effort on defense.

but again, my stance is he would be fine as a backup PG for the minimum, but given his comments to the globe about wanting to start or be a 6th man playing extended minutes, im not intersted in making him that commitment.

Like I predicted....

Looks like we might see Marbury in that black and gold Alt road jersey the Washington Wizards have...
http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/59396/20090526/marbury_could_go_to_wizards/

[Brickowski]

Mike James is worth 10 Marburys.  Stephon's agent must have been having a wet dream.

[Who]

That would be a very good signing for Washington. I hope he goes there.

[BballTim]

Mike James is worth 10 Marburys.  Stephon's agent must have been having a wet dream.

  Mike James isn't worth 10 Mikki Moores. He's better than Marbury was for us but not by a lot.

[vagrantwade]

It's from an Isola article about how Marbury was in contact with his old coach during the playoffs.

Gives 0 indication that he would play for the Wizard.

The Wizard won't have an open roster spot for him regardless.