Patrick O'Back in Business Thanks to MJ

by Atma Brother ONE on Feb 19, 2007 7:46 PM PST in News Comment 13 comments

Warrior 7-foot project rookie Patrick O'Bryant has been summoned back up to the majors. Project O'Bryant has had a notoriously bad rookie season in the NBA averaging an Adonal Foyle-like 1.9 points and 1.1 rebounds. He has the notorious distinction of being the first ever lottery pick to get sent down to the D-League.

When POB was first sent down to the Bakerfield Jam he actually struggled big time against inferior talent. Thankfully he's turned the corner as of late and is collecting 14.6ppg, 11.2rpg, and 3.5 blocks over his past 10 games.

Here's some of the great tutoring Patrick O'Bryant received on the Bakersfield Jam by Coach MJ:

How to take care of the ball.

How to play defense.

How to give teammates props for nice assists.

As you can see POB is now ready for the big show. It ain't too hard for him to JAM!

But it's a little curious why the Dubs would bring O'Bryant back up after Nellie basically killed the idea of him in a Warriors jersey for the rest of the season. Some possibilities:

Patrick O'Bryant is going to be traded by this Wednesday's trading deadline either alone or as part of a larger package.
The Warriors are about to pull off a trade and are going to need some players to throw out there while guys are switching teams.
Nellie's thinking "What the hell?" and wants to see if the kid can help out with rebounding and shot blocking.
The Notorious P.O.B. wants to steal JRich's thunder for his highly anticipated Wednesday return against the Grizzlies.

Why do you think the Warriors brought rookie Project O'Bryant back up to the NBA?

Track of the day: Michael Jackson featuring Heavy D- "Jam"

Also thanks to loyal GSoM community member Grandma for posting this news item in a diary.

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I sense a trade going down!

Hopefully we can get the front court help we've been yearning for! I'm all for Gasol. With that being said, I know these next few days leading up to the trade deadline will definitely be interesting...

by ON THE RUN on Feb 19, 2007 8:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What this tells me...

is that there is nothing out there for us. Mullin is probably just desperate for size.

by maybenextyear on Feb 19, 2007 8:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

2 possibilites

either a trade is in the works, or he's simply shown enough progress to warrant a call-up

by AJC3317 on Feb 19, 2007 9:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

hmmm

I'm praying for the 1st...but deep down i think it's the 2nd and the W's are just that desperate for rebounding help. Caveat to my prayer...only if it doesn't include the "starting 6":
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Let's Go Oakland! Gas, Brake, Dip.

by OaktownFunk on Feb 19, 2007 9:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Analysis....

Project O'Bryant has had a notoriously bad rookie season in the NBA averaging an Adonal Foyle-like

You act like it's a bad thing!

Point 1: He's never really had a real chance to play. It's just been odd and end numbers.

Point 2: Those numbers are worse than Adonal Foyles.

Point 3: Adonal has like 10x the hustle of POB.

Track of the day: Michael Jackson featuring Heavy D- "Jam"

Hey, this is the first time ever I can listen to the track of the day!!!!!! Jam is a pretty radical song.

As you can see POB is now ready for the big show. It ain't too hard for him to JAM!

If you're NOT ready for the NBA after all of that training with MJ, then you should be kicked off of the plane of existance. 'Nuff said.

Also thanks to loyal GSoM community member Grandma for posting this news item in a diary.

The new member names just get wierder and wierder by the day....

That being said, if one of the 4 Warriors I like (Adonal, Patrick, Kelenna, or Zarko) gets traded....you don't wanna know what will happen.

by Zorgon on Feb 19, 2007 9:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Zarko?

Uhmmm, that's all I got. Here I can try it again:

Zarko?

(it's like a question that answers itself).

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by Mano de Nada on Feb 19, 2007 11:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ahem

I stated before the season that if you look at their averages (from 05-06) that Zarko is only slightly worse than Biedrins. I stated he would do well/better than Biedrins in Don Nelsons system.

Since then, Biedrins has had a "breakout" season, but I still stick to the fact that Zarko could be just as good, and that everyone has forgotten and underestimated him due to injury.

by Zorgon on Feb 20, 2007 1:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe...

But first it's not a fact that he could be just as good, just conjecture. He's had a few nice games, that's it.

And he plays D in a way that makes you want to bring Murphy or Dunleavy in the game.

Plus he's got no post game. Just what we need - another near 7fter who doesn't like to go inside.

Hey I'm all for it if he can contribute, but he's hardly untradeable and in fact his best asset to the dubs might just be his expiring contract.

Cheers!

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by Mano de Nada on Feb 20, 2007 6:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

In my mind there's no doubt about it

POB wants to steal the spotlight from J-rich; that is why he worked so hard over the all-star break to persuade the Warriors to call him up.

by racsan on Feb 19, 2007 9:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Here's some of the great tutoring

"Patrick O'Bryant received on the Bakersfield Jam by Coach MJ:"

That Donna look like BBall to me , looks like Summer discoBall...ScU

by Skeptic con Urquell on Feb 19, 2007 9:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

If...

If he was actually promoted because he deserved it; fantastic. That says great things about his desire and work ethic.

by bradyk2 on Feb 19, 2007 10:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hope POB Stays

We picked a big man because he was the BAP and we needed a center. Unless we get one back, I rather keep POB. Remember it took a while for AB to develop.

Hard to see Adonal Foyle being traded, but some team may like his poetry.