tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post116464794358973426..comments2023-11-05T01:50:45.024-08:00Comments on Supersonicsoul - The Sonics Blog!: Weather Frightful; Sonics MoresoPaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07413382016761430333noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1166838518219072242006-12-22T17:48:00.000-08:002006-12-22T17:48:00.000-08:00Where is Bob Weiss now?The team said back in Janua...Where is Bob Weiss now?<BR/>The team said back in January that he would stay on as a consultant for the team. Is he still active with the Sonics?<BR/><BR/>Off topic, I know, but I recently bought a horse that used to belong to Bob, and would like to get the papers for him. The horse's name is "Nightlife", and he's an Irish sport horse gelding that goes by the stable name of Max. He was imported to the U.S. from Ireland.<BR/><BR/>If you know of a way to reach Bob Weiss, then please e-mail to gerald.w.whites@boeing.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1164891808183616022006-11-30T05:03:00.000-08:002006-11-30T05:03:00.000-08:00This year has definitely been a disappointment so ...This year has definitely been a disappointment so far. The Sonics got no inside game. Our big guys are a big joke really. Wilcox doesn't have to try anymore because he already got the contract. Collison plays 5 horrible games for every 1 good one. Petro gets us more fouls than points and rebounds. Ray isn't playing his best basketball either. Wilks plays very well every time he steps onto the court, but gets practically no playtime. Rashard is finally getting the respect he deserves and is being doubled a good portion of the games. Ridnour is probably the best-playing guy we have, and he's not even doing anything impressive.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately there is no light at the end of the Sonics' tunnel this season. The roster has to change drastically, as well as the coaching staff. Just by watching the Sonics play you can feel the vibe of indifference and lack of drive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1164737226136357902006-11-28T10:07:00.000-08:002006-11-28T10:07:00.000-08:00I'm with Eric ... Dare to dream, my brother!I'm with Eric ... Dare to dream, my brother!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07413382016761430333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1164733269069444892006-11-28T09:01:00.000-08:002006-11-28T09:01:00.000-08:00Well, Ryan, James Posey has an expiring contract; ...Well, Ryan, James Posey has an expiring contract; on the other hand, Earl Watson is signed through the 2009-2010 season.<BR/><BR/>In any event, though, Posey would provide the Seattle Supersonics with a legitimate backup shooting guard -- unlike Desmon Farmer, of course -- while Earl Waston would provide the Miami Heat with a starting point guard who'd perfectly compliment Dwyane Wade's style of play. Currently, the 'sonics have a third-string point guard, Mike Wilks, who can be a sufficient backup at the position. If Watson became the starting point guard in Miami, moreover, then the Heat could thereby use Gary Payton and Jason Williams as the backup shooting guard and backup point guard, respectively, which would greatly benefit the team.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, that notwithstanding, the Los Angeles Lakers don't need a point guard like Watson. As it is, he's too undersized for the triangle offense like Jordan Farmar and too proned to committing turnovers like William "Smush" Parker. Besides, the Los Angeles Lakers already have a solid, well-rounded roster.<BR/><BR/>C: Andrew Bynum<BR/>C: Kwame Brown<BR/>C: Chris Mihm<BR/>PF: Lamar Odom<BR/>PF: Ronny Turiaf<BR/>PF: Brian Cook<BR/>SF: Luke Walton<BR/>SF: Vladimir Radmanovic<BR/>SF: Aleksander "Sasha" Vujacic<BR/>SG: Kobe Bryant<BR/>SG: Maurice Evans<BR/>SG: Aaron McKie<BR/>PG: William "Smush" Parker<BR/>PG: Jordan Farmar<BR/>PG: Shammond Williams<BR/><BR/>Lastly, I bet that Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak is probably regretting his decision to sign Radmanovic to a five-year contract worth the mid-level exception during this past off-season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1164732029300180352006-11-28T08:40:00.000-08:002006-11-28T08:40:00.000-08:00What's Posey's contract status; i.e., how many mor...What's Posey's contract status; i.e., how many more years does he have left? And what chance do we have of getting GP back as well as Watson? <BR/><BR/>It actually makes sense, if you think about it. If the Sonics deal Watson away, they're going to need a backup PG, while the Heat will have an extra backup PG.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1164677269321545922006-11-27T17:27:00.000-08:002006-11-27T17:27:00.000-08:00Yes, Ryan, Earl Watson ($5,400,000) can be traded ...Yes, Ryan, Earl Watson ($5,400,000) can be traded to the Miami Heat for James Posey ($6,392,100).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1164673521105206752006-11-27T16:25:00.000-08:002006-11-27T16:25:00.000-08:00Eric, what are you, 12 years old? I think that's t...Eric, what are you, 12 years old? I think that's the last time I was that optimistic about a team that had absolutely no chance at doing anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1164666808026291852006-11-27T14:33:00.000-08:002006-11-27T14:33:00.000-08:00You guys are too negative, the Sonics are definite...You guys are too negative, the Sonics are definitely on the upswing this season, they've just had lousy luck too many times. They were a couple shots away from winning almost every game on their east coast road trip.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, they stunk it up against eth Spurs, but I think they're gonna beat Orlando this week then they have some easy game coming up.<BR/><BR/>keep the faith!<BR/><BR/>-ericAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1164661807873021432006-11-27T13:10:00.000-08:002006-11-27T13:10:00.000-08:00Not sure what difference Posey can offer, although...Not sure what difference Posey can offer, although he does play decent defense. <BR/><BR/>I'm resigned to the Sonics being a 35-40 win team for as long as this current group is together. Collison's too inconsistent, Ridnour is what he is, and the Petro/Swift/Sene trio ain't ever going to be anything big, regardless of how bizarre a trio they are. <BR/><BR/>Time to blow up the ship, IMO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1164659579821224892006-11-27T12:32:00.000-08:002006-11-27T12:32:00.000-08:00I don't blame Watson for his comments. He's obviou...I don't blame Watson for his comments. He's obviously frustrated with how the season's going. Look at what happened to him in Denver, where it looked like he was going to get some minutes, then he wound up third in line behind Boykins and Andre Miller. Then he comes to Seattle, gets some good run down the stretch last year - a la Antonio Daniels a couple of years ago - then winds up playing only 15 minutes per this year. The guys got his $$$, he wants to play. I'm sure he's hoping the Sonics pull the trigger on that Posey for Watson deal AK mentioned the other day. Does that work salary-wise, though?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1164657552972241082006-11-27T11:59:00.000-08:002006-11-27T11:59:00.000-08:00I saw that stuff from Locke, too. If we were the C...I saw that stuff from Locke, too. If we were the Charlotte Bobcats, I'm buying it, but for crying out loud, we've got Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis, and we're paying top money for Wilcox. How many years in the league do these guys have to have before they're ready to play championship caliber basketball? They know you have to play on both ends, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1164653739784618712006-11-27T10:55:00.000-08:002006-11-27T10:55:00.000-08:00Hill's right, the bench's offensive production has...Hill's right, the bench's offensive production has been God-awful this year. And Earl Watson shouldn't be running his mouth, since he's Culprit #1 on the list. The guy has been so bad it's ridiculuous, and then he runs his mouth about how he should be getting more PT? Hey, Earl, try hitting 40% from the field before you start lecturing anyone about minutes.<BR/><BR/>Thank God Collison decided to have a good game last night, or else the entire bench would have been outscored by Brent Barry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com