Camp Over - Early Grades Are In

well, no hints in the “who will be cut, pruitt or miles” debate, since both are listed as “step it up” canadates.

POB besting most folk’s expectations already!

anyone hear anything new about watching games on the web?

Bill Walker didn’t get a mention, I guess he wasn’t sensational after all.

Mixed messages! No mention of Bill Walker? It should be understood that as a rookie Walker didn’t have to perform like one of the top-eight players on a veteran team in order to have had an impressive camp. Or, was Doc saying that “everyone else” has room to improve, meaning that others may have performed well but he’s expecting even more upside from them?

Strange too was the omission of Powe who at times filled the center slot and seemingly acquitted himself quite well. Add to the mystery was the inclusion of POB, who needed to learn to play alongside KG…can we assume that he finally crossed that bridge?

Or was Doc merely advising us of the 8 man rotation that he’ll likely employ? One other interesting omission was Cassell, projected as a stabilizing presence as the back-up 1.

As for BBD, Pruitt, JR Giddens (and Scal), their omission from the “impressive camp” was expected since little positive has been said about their performance. Now, did Darius Miles impress or was he frequently mentioned to inspire him or to convince us that he still has possibilities? Apparently KG and Paul Pierce seemed impressed with Darius.

Another Doc commentary that seems disingenuous by its contradictory statements.

What Mosqq said.

Powe was part of Rivers’ praise as he must have counted him to the starting lineup. He said the first team played really well. Then he mentioned House, Allen and O’Bryant. So Powe should be part of the first team.

Unless O’bryant played with the first unit, but isn’t considered one of them… so Doc mentioning the first unit, he’s only including 4 players.

So maybe O’Bryant is making strides in this esoteric “learning to play with KG”. (Okay, okay, stay down here, hands up, and watch number 5.)

Maybe it is Powe because he said 8 players and only named 7 ? So Powe who was said to be the other starter in camp must be the 8th.

Perkins is the guy in the first unit wether he played in camp or not. In all reports from camp had POB playing with the first unit. There’s no reason to believe that Doc was considering Powe in this regard.

Under Daily Links…“Miles shakes off the rust”… Finally a more convincing status report on Darius Miles and his chances of making the roster.

According to Doc, Miles has his athleticism back and is working on both conditioning as well as the concept of “UBUNTU”. Miles admits that in the past he’s accustomed to taking plays off…resting… etc. but the Celtic system demands that after a shot is taken all players must SPRINT down court to set up defensively. Miles says that this system is foreign to his past experience but he’s trying to comply.

Doc said that the chances of Miles making the roster will depend upon whether he can help the TEAM. To that end he must learn unselfish UBUNTU, a concept also foreign to Miles past experience. It’s all about the TEAM here and not individual highlights.

As for Sam Cassell making the roster, his contract apparently has some unique provisions (contingencies) suggesting that it may not necessarily be guaranteed.

There still remains hope that Gabe Pruitt will make the team but one must remember that effective “posturing” can enhance a players attractiveness in trade scenarios.

Well done to Paddy O Bryant for the good start

Moskqq is right. If you haven’t read the short article “Miles Shakes Off the Rust”, do so. There’s a lot there, including a lot between the lines.

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/x1219970823/Courtside-View-Miles-shakes-off-rust?view=print

Well find out more Wed night. Seeing is believing. Powe starts until Perk gets back.

what doc says to the press is not what he says to tom t. i bet he plays scal a lot more in the beginning of the season even tho walker is probably outplaying him.

Or maybe Doc is working his team through the media..

Loy’s Place reported that the game on wednesday vs Philly will be televised on NBA-TV,can anyone confirm this, I can’t find a programmed schedule for this on their site. Thanks