Greetings T-Wolves fans and supporters, you guys have been through much frustration over the last handful of years and now you're all about to endure a little more. I can't tell you how happy I am as a Clipper fan to be rid of the black hole known as Michael Olowokandi. As soon as he catches the ball in the post it disappears. That's not to mention his lack of intensity on the boards, how does one grab 15 boards one night and 2 the next? This was a common occurence here in LA. I hear McHale is already blasting this guy publicly, which is well deserved. Sure, he's injured, which is something you'll have to grow accustomed to with this stiff. He's softer than newly acquired Oliver Miller's gut, and will never live up to his potential without visiting the wizard of oz for a heart. I'm not trying to insult your team or gm for this pickup, they had to do something after Rasho left for Texas. But, I'm just warning you - you're going to be pulling your hair out over the way this guy plays. You'd be better off starting mad dog at the 5 or Gary Trent, even O-Miller may be more productive. The only hope for Wolves fans is that KG gets tired of his act (which he surely will) and demands that he be moved. I had to vent a bit on this issue from a Clipper standpoint, but I welcome your opinions on the issue. What's the feeling about him there in the TC?
I don't mind him. I think he is a good center when he is healthy and can play great defense in the post. The only problem with him is that he is injury prone, but I can get past that.
Oliver Miller is playing like the last Fat Guy Alive... and Ill credit him for it. As far as Olowokandi... I though (and still think) things will change when he gets it thru that skull that he can contribute to a winning club. Hes obviously slowed way to much with his injury... and isnt able to get into the flow of things... He looks far worse than he did in Clipper Land. I am going to give him time (injury free) before I give my final judgement.
It's really not in my nature to bash a guy that badly, but he just became such a distraction here in LA that everyone was completely fed up. The Clippers offered him a 30 million dollar extention, but he thought he could get a better offer elsewhere. Guess he was wrong. For the T-Wolves sake (Garnett mainly), I hope he can contribute when he's finally healthy again, but it's just so frustrating when he looks like an all-star one night and Jon Koncak the next.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting OgShowtime:</div><div class="quote_post">It's really not in my nature to bash a guy that badly, but he just became such a distraction here in LA that everyone was completely fed up. The Clippers offered him a 30 million dollar extention, but he thought he could get a better offer elsewhere. Guess he was wrong. For the T-Wolves sake (Garnett mainly), I hope he can contribute when he's finally healthy again, but it's just so frustrating when he looks like an all-star one night and Jon Koncak the next.</div> You're points are valid... but I am hoping the best from him as a Garnett fan. Frustration... oh we TWolves fans feel frustration.
I feel your pain as a Clipper fan, but I can see how it might be even worse for Minnesota being so close, yet so far away as of late. The Clippers haven't been serious contenders since leaving Buffalo, when they weren't even the Clippers.
BTW - just heard Marv Albert say Olowokandi will be out an additional six to eight weeks following another surgery.
