Dunleavy: Put up or Shut Up . . . or Just Shut Up
From today's CC times:
"And at Monday's media day, he didn't exactly spare the feelings of either Montgomery or Eric Musselman, saying of his two previous pro coaches that, 'I never really felt like I was being used the right way, plain and simple.'"
http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/sports/basketball/nba/golden_state_warriors/15693673.htm
Don't you think that he should maybe start not to suck first and then start talking trash about coaches not using him right? Like he thinks he's some special weapon that was never correctly unleashed by his idiot coaches.
I just think he needs to prove that he's a good player first before he starts running his mouth. Better yet, play well and don't say anything. It's not like he ever has anything interesting to say. It's usually either bland or surly.
That said, I hope he does do well and give us a reason to root for him because we're stuck with him. Him shutting up, taking responsibility for his play and not being a jerk will make pulling for the guy a lot easier.
This FanPost is a submission from a member of the mighty Golden State of Mind community. While we're all here to throw up that W, these words do not necessarily reflect the views of the GSoM Crew. Still, chances are the preceding post is Unstoppable Baby!
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Dunleavy bashing seems like a dull hobby
It's cool for Nellie to say it
But why is Dunleavy saying it? Wouldn't he at least want to wait a few games, tear it up, and then hype himself up? This talk is pretty premature.
My biggest concern with Dunleavy is that he never seems to take responsibility for his poor play. It's always the system or the coaches, or Baron's "streetball". Pretty prima-dona attitude for a below-average NBA player.
And yes, Dunleavy gets way too much attention. He's arguably one of the worst starters in the league and not even one of the best players on this team. I have no idea why the local media gives him so much airtime.
by Atma Brother ONE on Oct 6, 2006 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Not bashing
We all want him to play better, and I think he will. I just want to feel good about pulling for the guy.
by bloodsweatndonuts on Oct 6, 2006 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't.
I believe at this point, Dunleavy can do no right in the eyes of many fans. If he's quiet, says nothing, someone will find a reason to criticize him for passively going along with the losing program. If he speaks out, he's guilty of some other crime. If he should "not suck first" but part of the problem has been that he has been used sub-optimally, is it better for him to shut up and continue to be used poorly? What he says is irrelevant. I doubt that his silence or words in either case will make anything easier on him. The only thing that will really make fans feel better about pulling for him at this point is his performance on the court.
Good points
by Atma Brother ONE on Oct 6, 2006 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol
You know you hate him.
Wait, sorry
Dun
by John Patrick on Oct 6, 2006 4:29 PM PDT reply actions
and he admitted it
by jae on Oct 8, 2006 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Baron's quote
I'm not sure what he means by over the top or what he expects that to be but I'm glad our point guard has confidence in Dunleavy's potential to succeed this year.
forget what he says
how he shoots IS important
AND who is he going to guard?!
well...
Looking back on last season, i remember that his best games were when he spent more time handling the ball. I think he can excel as a point-forward if the offense is structured correctly for it.
Dude
And what is he supposed to say? "Well, I think I'm just a terrible player and shouldn't be starting, why don't you all just kill me now." No! He's gotta give some reason why he will be better this season after a very disappointing one.
Hating Dunleavy is just too much of a fad.
Just because he gets bagged on alot
If he was good in the NBA and a new coach made him a spot up shooter and then he sucked, then he may be able to say something. A guy who has never produced, above a semi-mediocre level, in the NBA has not earned the right to point fingers.
"What is he supposed to say?". How about NOTHING. How about, "I'm really excited about the opportunity to play for coach Nelson, now Warrior fans will finally see what they've been expecting from the #3 pick."?
I just have a problem with a guy blaming people, who are not around to defend themselves, when he doesn't have a track record to back it up. And I hope you're not going to talk about his track record at Duke. We all know what that's worth in the NBA if your name isn't Brand or Hill.
I do appreciate the fact that there is a Dunleavy apologist subculture emerging at GSOM, that will be fun going into the season, especially if Dunn thrives in the new system (which I hope he does).
by bloodsweatndonuts on Oct 7, 2006 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
You do have point
Whatever, we should agree to disagree, as this arguing will go nowhere.
Man, that signature makes me hungry....

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