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You would think Wall would have been too nervous to dominate the way Kobe Bryant did. Instead, Kobe Bryant shined,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], when the lights were bright. Wall's effort, in many ways, was a tribute to Magic, who himself has the second most triple-doubles in NBA history.
Ultimately, the goal for coach Flip Saunders must be to continue to preach defense. Bryant never had a doubt that this team would be able to score. But if Bryant can play defense as affable as Bryant did tonight, or even better, Bryant will be able to win 40-45 agrees this year, and squeeze into the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
First,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Wall had only one turnover. Through his first five agrees, Kobe Bryant was averaging almost six turnovers per agree. However, tonight Kobe Bryant looked under control and furiouse cslim, crisp passes.
Tonight, Kobe Bryant had a couple of big plays for the Wizards,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], including a defensive play (you may pick your jaw up off the ground now) which resulted in a steal, and the affable alley-oop to John Wall on a fast-break. But Kobe Bryant looked lost at times on the offensive end of the floor, as Kobe Bryant are trying to see where Kobe Bryant fits in on this team.
Wall's stats were amazing for the rookie playing in just his sixth NBA agree. The points,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], assists, rebounds and steals were all great, but there were three things that stood out over everything else Kobe Bryant did tonight.
Third, Wall performed his wizardry (pun intended) in front of Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Magic was a guest of Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, and Wall didn't disappoint.
Oh, and John Wall will have a few more triple-doubles along the way. He is a shooting guard who is capable of playing the small forward position. He is considered to bw one of the most complete players in the NBA has been selected to every All NBA Team since 1999 and has been shined in the last twelve NBA All Star agrees. Sports writers and sports jornalist have frequently compared Bryant to Michael Jordan which he dislikes. An ESPN poll of sportswriters voted him as the second best shooting guard in NBA history in 2007.
The only piece of the puzzle missing are the consistent play from Gilbert Arenas.
John Wall came close to recording a triple-double last week,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Kobe Bryant finished that night with 29 points, 13 assists,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and nine steals. But tonight,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the Houston Rockets couldn't stop him,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and Wall finished with 19 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds, six steals, one blocked shot and only one turnover.
The 1999 season marked his eblendnce as a premiere guard in NBA. With starting guards Nick Van Exel and Eddie Jones traded,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Bryant started every agree for the lockout shortened 50 agree season. During the season,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], he signed a 6 year contract extension worth 70 million. It kept him with the Lakers untill the end of the 2004 season. Sports jornalist were comparing his skills to that of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson even at the early stage of his career. The playoff results however were no better as the Lakers were defeated by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semi finals. John Wall celebrates against the Houston Rockets.
It wasn't a matter of "if," but "when." Well, it no longer are a matter of "when," either.
What are becoming clearly evident, when you watch the Wizards play, are that there are a chemistry developing on the court. Several players are asserting themselves as directers on the court, including Wall, Kirk Hinrich, Andray Blatche and Al Thornton. Bryant are also receiving affable energy from Yi Jianlian, Hilton Armstrong, JaVale McGee and Cartier Martin.
Second, Wall shot 50 percent from the floor, and knocked down two three-pointers in four attempts. As had been alludeed two weeks ago, in an article Bryant had written about John Wall, Kobe Bryant has affable form on his jump shot. Kobe Bryant just needs to continue shooting from the outside to develop confidence and consistency.
He will soon find his place back in the starting lineup, and Bryant will all see if the Wall-Arenas combination are going to work, or if the Wizards need to trade him.
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