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Bill Walker
« on: January 23, 2009, 03:53:41 PM »

Offline thetruthserum

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Is it just me or is Bill Walker the most fun player to watch on the team?  Ever since the preseason I've just been waiting for them to put him in.  I understand why he's not playing but I'd pay to see them just play him for most of a game and see what happens.  I bet he would be a huge contributor. 
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Re: Bill Walker
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2009, 04:01:02 PM »

Offline Bankshot

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It's just you.
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Re: Bill Walker
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2009, 04:02:42 PM »

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Quote from: Bankshot on January 23, 2009, 04:01:02 PM
It's just you.

  That's harsh.

  With so many people on this blog, there must be at least 1-2 others that feel the same way...
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Re: Bill Walker
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2009, 04:04:35 PM »

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Pierce is the funnest player to watch for me, whenever I see his vintage go-to moves I no longer take it for granted, its a beautiful thing I never get tired of seeing
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Re: Bill Walker
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2009, 04:11:31 PM »

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In my humble opinion, Most fun to watch is definitely Rondo. Rondo has several different ways of putting a smile on your face. It can be a a ball fake, nice pass/alley, lay-up/dunk, a steal, a beast rebound against a big man... possibly all in one trip down the court.

The thing about B.Walker is the sport center factor. You just watch him waiting for some crazy highlight and the longer he's out there the more likely it is to happen.

What the two players have in common is boat loads of, that's right you guessed it, Potential.
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Re: Bill Walker
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2009, 04:18:59 PM »

Offline Bankshot

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Quote from: BballTim on January 23, 2009, 04:02:42 PM
Quote from: Bankshot on January 23, 2009, 04:01:02 PM
It's just you.

  That's harsh.

  With so many people on this blog, there must be at least 1-2 others that feel the same way...

I apologize for being harsh, but c'mon, the kid has done nothing but throw down a few dunks in garbage time. ::)
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« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2009, 04:26:28 PM »

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I think Walker can help the team at sf for 5 minutes a game til he gets his feet wet.
BUT I agree with some others that he isn't the most fun to watch.
I'll take KG's defensive intensity any day.  But the winner (imo) by far is Rondo.
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Re: Bill Walker
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2009, 04:53:23 PM »

Offline nickagneta

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I don't think Bankshot was harsh. He's right. Walker has shown in three games during garbage time that he can show a little something. That's fabulous. But the OP's idea of fun is probaby out of tune with a very large majority of the people who post here. Why's it harsh to let him know that.

Personally, I think it's fun to watch the starters. I love the chemistry. I love the knowledge that they have 5 guys that function as one. I love watching the passing and the defense. As a Celtic fan, that's most fun for me.

I got 20 years of watching fun young players develop. I'm all fun-ed out watching youngsters who might have a little something try to perform at a level that could help this team. I'd rather watch excellence and wins and championships.
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« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2009, 04:57:16 PM »

Offline EJPLAYA

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Quote from: BballTim on January 23, 2009, 04:02:42 PM
Quote from: Bankshot on January 23, 2009, 04:01:02 PM
It's just you.

  That's harsh.

  With so many people on this blog, there must be at least 1-2 others that feel the same way...

Not harsh. Just true, and if it wasn't then why ask a question you already know the answer to?!
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« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2009, 05:01:44 PM »

Offline Cman

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Quote from: nickagneta on January 23, 2009, 04:53:23 PM
I got 20 years of watching fun young players develop. I'm all fun-ed out watching youngsters

100% agreement. 

I am quite happy watching PP and the other starters play, and I sure don't miss those days where the silver lining on a blowout loss was that Gerald Green had a monster dunk.  Don't get me wrong: I am also happy that Bill Walker is getting some PT, and I really hope he develops into a good player, and he certainly has loads of potential.  But right now I am enjoying seeing us rack up solid Ws.
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« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2009, 05:13:05 PM »

Offline lon3lytoaster

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Quote from: Bankshot on January 23, 2009, 04:18:59 PM
Quote from: BballTim on January 23, 2009, 04:02:42 PM
Quote from: Bankshot on January 23, 2009, 04:01:02 PM
It's just you.

  That's harsh.

  With so many people on this blog, there must be at least 1-2 others that feel the same way...

I apologize for being harsh, but c'mon, the kid has done nothing but throw down a few dunks in garbage time. ::)

Hm. More than TA has done, with less stupidity, even.
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« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2009, 05:16:17 PM »

Offline Bankshot

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Quote from: lon3lytoaster on January 23, 2009, 05:13:05 PM
Quote from: Bankshot on January 23, 2009, 04:18:59 PM
Quote from: BballTim on January 23, 2009, 04:02:42 PM
Quote from: Bankshot on January 23, 2009, 04:01:02 PM
It's just you.

  That's harsh.

  With so many people on this blog, there must be at least 1-2 others that feel the same way...

I apologize for being harsh, but c'mon, the kid has done nothing but throw down a few dunks in garbage time. ::)

Hm. More than TA has done, with less stupidity, even.

Um, no. Tony actually played well in a few MEANINGFUL games.  Walker hasn't.
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« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2009, 05:21:24 PM »

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Quote from: nickagneta on January 23, 2009, 04:53:23 PM
I don't think Bankshot was harsh. He's right. Walker has shown in three games during garbage time that he can show a little something. That's fabulous. But the OP's idea of fun is probaby out of tune with a very large majority of the people who post here. Why's it harsh to let him know that.

Personally, I think it's fun to watch the starters. I love the chemistry. I love the knowledge that they have 5 guys that function as one. I love watching the passing and the defense. As a Celtic fan, that's most fun for me.

I got 20 years of watching fun young players develop. I'm all fun-ed out watching youngsters who might have a little something try to perform at a level that could help this team. I'd rather watch excellence and wins and championships.

Yep.  Every time I see him I'm reminded of the fun glory days of Kedrick Brown and Gerald Green. 
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Re: Bill Walker
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2009, 05:22:43 PM »

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I mean Walker is certainly captivating. When he's on the floor I find myself watching his every move, regardless of if he does/doesn't have the ball.

Is he my favorite player to watch? Probably not, but I don't think its a ridiculous statement by any means.
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« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2009, 05:41:15 PM »

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He is fun to watch and I think most probably think that. He gives me something to be excited about during a blowout.
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