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Here are my thoughts after witnessing Washington’s 78-73 loss to Portland last night: - McGee is bigger and better than I initially thought. He has a spring in his step that is uncharacteristic of a 7-footer. He has very soft hands around the basket, led the team with three blocked shots, has great basketball IQ (as evidenced with his passing ability) and has a nice turn-around ... [link]

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Wizards Summer League Game 1 - What They Say
Published 7/15/2008 by Truth About It (noreply@blogger.com) at Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog
... Wade treatment, and deservedly so, angling his way to the rack all night long, absorbing the contact, and knocking down his freebies. A truly rare and exceptional performance." - Danny Ourian, NBADraft.net --------------- "MEMO To HAYWOOD: Stay healthy and Watch ya back homie; this guy [JaVale McGee] could be our starting Center before you know it…." - Les Bullez "The craziest stat of the night was that ...

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