|
|
Post by JNR on Jul 1, 2014 13:15:17 GMT -6
JNR: Welcome, one and all, to the Minnesota Timberwolves 1995 Press Conference! Last season, we made the playoffs for the first time in three years, and we forced the Golden State Warriors to a dramatic game 7.
Grant Hill smiles and gestures to his shirt, which reads BEST POINT GUARD EVER (AS LONG AS I PLAY THE WARRIORS)
JNR: The loss was disappointing, but we said last year that the playoffs would be an accomplishment.
Ervin Johnson: Another accomplishment was the wildly successful Ervin Johnson Picture Blog.
JNR: Yes…that was an accomplishment also.
This year, we would like to build on that and possibly go further in the playoffs. We realized one of our problems last year was depth. To resolve that, we traded two of our young players (and Jeff Martin, but seriously fuck that guy) to the Wizards for Sean Elliott, Tyrone Hill, and Keith Jennings.
The new additions wave from the table.
JNR: Walt and Aaron will be missed, especially Walt, whose injury late in the season may have been the difference in advancing in the playoffs. But we feel that Sean, Tyrone, and Keith will do a great job of spelling our starters and giving us great firepower off the bench.
We intend to run the same starting lineup as last year, and they’re all here to field any questions you might have.
So go nuts!
|
|
|
|
Post by WigNosy on Jul 1, 2014 13:17:58 GMT -6
Do you expect the addition of Tyrone Hill will confuse your opponents when he's on the floor at the same time as Grant Hill?
|
|
|
|
Post by JNR on Jul 1, 2014 13:19:02 GMT -6
Do you expect the addition of Tyrone Hill will confuse your opponents when he's on the floor at the same time as Grant Hill? Tyrone Hill: THAT'S RACIST. JNR: No, Tyrone, he's saying because you have the same last name as Grant. Tyrone Hill: THAT'S NAME-IST. JNR: ...I don't think it will be a supreme advantage, no. |
|
|
|
Post by Nick Malone 77 on Jul 1, 2014 13:19:50 GMT -6
Nick Melon; Charlotte Observer: Will your new players that you acquired from the Wizards be able to ahndle the harsh Minnesota winters?
|
|
|
|
Post by JNR on Jul 1, 2014 13:23:24 GMT -6
Nick Melon; Charlotte Observer: Will your new players that you acquired from the Wizards be able to ahndle the harsh Minnesota winters? Sean Elliott: That's a great question. Keep in mind I played in Cleveland four years ago, so I know about cold. And about disappointment. And smelly downtown areas. Hopefully Minny only has the first one. |
|
|
|
Post by NOLa. on Jul 1, 2014 13:34:03 GMT -6
Jason Jones from Sac-Bee, quick question for Erving. Which exotic places have you been to this offseason and will your blog be updated more this next season?
|
|
|
|
Post by JNR on Jul 1, 2014 13:37:52 GMT -6
Ervin Johnson: I really enjoyed the picture blog. I plan on doing it more this season. I intend to take pictures of the places we visit during our road trips. I cannot wait to go to your great town and have everything Sacramento has to offer. Including all of the bees that your newspaper named itself after.
|
|
|
|
Post by NOLa. on Jul 1, 2014 13:40:52 GMT -6
Ervin Johnson: I really enjoyed the picture blog. I plan on doing it more this season. I intend to take pictures of the places we visit during our road trips. I cannot wait to go to your great town and have everything Sacramento has to offer. Including all of the bees that your newspaper named itself after. Be sure to keep up with our daily online news www.sacbee.com/ |
|
|
|
Post by JNR on Jul 1, 2014 13:42:20 GMT -6
Ervin Johnson: Maybe I don't understand the internet because it's too new, but I didn't see a single bee on that website. Not even a wasp!
|
|
J2
Junior Member
Washington Wizards
Posts: 955 
|
Post by J2 on Jul 1, 2014 14:21:53 GMT -6
Johnny Junior, The Washington Post: Where's Pack & Webber? Helping Drexler find the fountain of youth?
|
|
logpmess
Junior Member
Miami Heat
Posts: 557
|
Post by logpmess on Jul 1, 2014 14:23:43 GMT -6
How do you plan to back up the SG position? Are you going to use one of your PGs in that role, or do you plan to play bigger with a second SF on the court?
|
|
|
|
Post by JNR on Jul 1, 2014 15:09:56 GMT -6
Johnny Junior, The Washington Post: Where's Pack & Webber? Helping Drexler find the fountain of youth? Pack: Are you blind? Do you want me to pull out my BIG OL DICK for the second year in a row? JNR: No thank you, Robot. |
|
|
|
Post by JNR on Jul 1, 2014 15:12:45 GMT -6
How do you plan to back up the SG position? Are you going to use one of your PGs in that role, or do you plan to play bigger with a second SF on the court? We plan on looking for another player to fill the roster, but for the most part we are confident in Sean Elliott's ability to play the 2. In addition, Pack will spend some time there too with Keith Jennings playing the point. Grant Hill: I'll play the 2 as well. Or the 1. I'll play anywhere they want me man. Grant Hill looks around.Grant Hill: Just don't send me back to Coach K, man. |
|
|
|
Post by LoCo89 on Jul 1, 2014 15:27:58 GMT -6
Jean Baptiste Étienne, La Révolution de Vancouver (Memphis Branch): Last season, we saw the Memphis Grizzlies join in the fray to compete for the Midwest crown. Do you feel that the Wolves are ready to make a similar leap and compete for that? Also, is the Midwest the toughest division in the league?
|
|
|
|
Post by JNR on Jul 1, 2014 15:31:08 GMT -6
Jean Baptiste Étienne, La Révolution de Vancouver (Memphis Branch): Last season, we saw the Memphis Grizzlies join in the fray to compete for the Midwest crown. Do you feel that the Wolves are ready to make a similar leap and compete for that? Also, is the Midwest the toughest division in the league? I don't make predictions or proclamations. Last season I said this was the best team I've fielded. I think this year's team is better because of depth. I also think the Jazz have gotten better, as well as the Spurs. Considering the other teams that are so dominant in the division, then yes, I would have to say this is one of the toughest divisions in the league. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2014 15:33:52 GMT -6
Ron Jeremy from the tl;dr network, with two budding stars on rookie deals right now , do you think you window this this build only has another 2 years before you have to focus on a me model?
|
|
|
|
Post by JNR on Jul 1, 2014 15:45:20 GMT -6
Ron Jeremy from the tl;dr network, with two budding stars on rookie deals right now , do you think you window this this build only has another 2 years before you have to focus on a me model? I believe these two together are capable of a lot. If we have to pay some taxes to ensure they capitalize on their potential, we'll consider it. |
|
Soundwave
Full Member
Toronto Raptors
Winter is coming
Posts: 2,465
|
Post by Soundwave on Jul 1, 2014 21:11:53 GMT -6
Are you ready to improve upon your accomplishments? Talent wise and more importantly mentally?
Can JNR take it to the next level?
|
|
|
|
Post by JNR on Jul 2, 2014 7:07:40 GMT -6
Are you ready to improve upon your accomplishments? Talent wise and more importantly mentally? Can JNR take it to the next level? JNR: That's a really good question, and a serious one at that. Thank you. I won't lie to you. I get distracted easily, and I've built up a very powerful defense mechanism over the years: when things seem to get bad, I lose interest so I don't get disappointed. It's worked well in nearly every facet of life, but when managing a basketball team, it can have negative effects. But last season, I looked around at this team and I realized that they're capable of great things. It got me excited to be part of this league. And I'm going to try my damndest to take it to the next level. At the end of the day, if we fail, it won't be because I stopped trying. |
|
rpf
Full Member
New Jersey Nets
IDGAF
Posts: 1,743
|
Post by rpf on Jul 2, 2014 14:07:47 GMT -6
Jay Z I got 99 problems but the Nets ain't one: How does "Baby Magic" Ervin Johnson feel about being the face of the PBSL?
|
|
|
|
Post by DarthVegito on Jul 2, 2014 14:25:35 GMT -6
Do you indeed agree that the Midwest is by far the toughest division in the league? And how do you see the Midwest shaking out?
|
|
|
|
Post by JNR on Jul 2, 2014 15:47:45 GMT -6
Jay Z I got 99 problems but the Nets ain't one: How does "Baby Magic" Ervin Johnson feel about being the face of the PBSL? Ervin Johnson: I really appreciate your comment I've been working on my blogging skills so it's nice to be appreciated never did I think that a humble boy from Louisiana would ever have it so good. Go Wolves! |
|
|
|
Post by JNR on Jul 2, 2014 15:49:10 GMT -6
Do you indeed agree that the Midwest is by far the toughest division in the league? And how do you see the Midwest shaking out? The JNR: I don't know if I say by far. We have a very tough division. I think the Rockets and Mavs will find a way to reign supreme once again. The Grizzlies, the Jazz and the Wolves should all be right behind them, as well as the Spurs, Nuggets, and Blazers. Every team is capable of a playoff berth. So...yeah, I guess it is the toughest division. |
|
|
|
Post by IamQuailman on Jul 2, 2014 15:53:01 GMT -6
Will Maukie of the Milwaukee Tribune: Given the make-up of your team now and the Golden State Warriors now, who would you see winning a best of 7 series if it was held today?
|
|
|
|
Post by thesyndicate on Jul 2, 2014 17:17:39 GMT -6
Do you indeed agree that the Midwest is by far the toughest division in the league? And how do you see the Midwest shaking out? The JNR: I don't know if I say by far. We have a very tough division. I think the Rockets and Mavs will find a way to reign supreme once again. The Grizzlies, the Jazz and the Wolves should all be right behind them, as well as the Spurs and Blazers. Every team is capable of a playoff berth. So...yeah, I guess it is the toughest division. You're gonna regret the day you wrote this. Maybe not this year. But one day. You'll be sorry. |
|
/assets.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2860892/bruh.0.gif)
