This is my last comment concerning the J.D. aspect because as Fishy points out it’s a Sticks thread, who deserves all the credit in the world for trying to make the best out of his second chance, provided he accomplishes his goals.
Heaven forbid someone has a dissenting opinion that runs counter to yours. It is not absurd, nor a cop out when you actually take the National Flag Blue glasses off and look at the facts. You know fandom does allow you to be critical.
The 2009-10 team went 9-14 down the stretch including losing four out of their last five, completely bursting the bubble they built by beating two top 10 teams immediately pre. They were still on the bubble, but it was at least semi-solid provided they won at least a couple of those games). They lost in the 1st rd. of the B.E. Tourney by the ever powerful Red Storm and their only win was a 2-point squeaker against Northeastern in the NIT. At least their final loss was to a competent VaTech.
“Leaders” of Dyson's and Robinson’s talent do not let that happen, if only on talent alone. Perception is reality, my friend and given J.D.’s current position in the D-League, I am not the only person (Boneyarder, player personnel official, or otherwise) to have that perception of Mr. Dyson. If he gets a chance in the NBA, that’s great. It still doesn’t change what happened during the 2009-10 season.
I remember watching that game vs. the Hokies, thinking there is no way Calhoun doesn't retire in the off-season. He'd finally lost the team and given the Nate Miles situation and what happened with Doug Wiggins a couple years earlier, I was personally pretty down on the men’s team. They were losing experience and Kemba’s brilliance was inconsistent at best. Alas, Calhoun did not retire and much to my delight, they ripped through the Maui Classic the following fall and Kemba literally became a man among boys before our eyes.
