Brandan Write

by Fantasy Junkie on Aug 15, 2007 11:36 AM PDT in Links

Our top draft pick has picked up a writing gig on AOL Sports. He's got his own blog now called, "The Wright Stuff". It's fun to read up on what he's been up to in the past couple months. He seems optimistic about the coming year and it looks like he's going to display some more athleticism that we didn't get to see as much at UNC.

Excited to Ball By the Bay

When the Warriors made the trade to acquire me, it said a lot, because they gave up a lot in Jason Richardson just to get me. It shows that they really wanted me, and I think I'll fit in well. They run a wide-open, up-tempo offense, so I don't think I'll be tied to one position. And I think I'll be able to do a lot of different things for the team. For instance, I think I'll be able to step outside a lot more than I did last year at North Carolina. It's exciting.

I'm excited to move out to Oakland and get settled in a new part of the country, but I'm not really familiar with the Bay Area at all. I was there for a few days after being introduced by the team, but that's about it. When I move out there, I think someone from my family or a friend will live with me, but that's not definite.

We call Oakland home, but I wonder what it's going to be like for a 19 year old moving far, far away from home. In fact, both him and Marco will have to adjust to the different style of life in the Bay.

Go check out the rest of BWright's blog and get to know the top draft pick.

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nice blog, but

is it just me, or his language is really limited?

he repeats word "excited" about once every 40 words

and I am from Latvia...

by ramiism on Aug 15, 2007 11:52 AM PDT 0 recs

Cut the kid some slack...

I mean he is only 19 years old. I think some immaturity in his ability to articulate himself should be expected.

Personally, I am getting excited to see this kid play w/ Baron & crew. I think his "development time" has been a bit exagerated by the press and by some folks on this site. I see him getting some serious playing time by mid-season.

Looks like he has some nice range to his shot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMB8KvQReUU&mode=related&search=

by Joe Frank on Aug 15, 2007 4:42 PM PDT up 0 recs

Blocks

Best part is...he controlled the blocked shots, instead of sending them into the upper deck.

Questions? Complaints?

(AIM: JetForze; email: Jon.d.ma@gmail.com)

by OptionZero on Aug 15, 2007 5:07 PM PDT up 0 recs

uhhhh

I thought it was a pretty well-written blog.

by Jeremy Belvins on Aug 15, 2007 4:54 PM PDT up 0 recs

or

We can always bring Foyle back...

by gswwhoops on Aug 15, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up 0 recs

just lookin

at his pic, you can see how long his arms are.

"sshhh........just let it happen"

by 408dub on Aug 15, 2007 12:12 PM PDT 0 recs

ughhh

SOMEBODY GET THIS DUDE A WU-TANG ALBUM!

Ronald Reagan was a jerk.

by Nooob on Aug 15, 2007 12:27 PM PDT 0 recs

forreal

or something from 40 fonzerelli to initiate him to that bay slang

by JudBooshlur on Aug 15, 2007 1:44 PM PDT up 0 recs

Solution

Marco and Brandon obviously need to move in together. Sitcom gold!

by leee on Aug 15, 2007 12:58 PM PDT 0 recs

worrisome?

I certainly hope "step outside" doesn't translate to "try to become a perimeter jump shooter at the expense of my greatest asset, my high FG%".

by jae on Aug 15, 2007 1:29 PM PDT 0 recs

lol yah

last thing we need is another streaky "wannabe" jump shooter.

by lightz0ut on Aug 15, 2007 2:23 PM PDT up 0 recs

you mean like almost the entire team?

I don't think there are any pure jump shooters on the Warriors squad except maybe Belinelli. Baron can get it done, but he's more of a dribble drive, pound the ball down your throat guy. I consider everyone else to be a wannabe jump shooter.

by david240z on Aug 15, 2007 4:51 PM PDT up 0 recs

Lets hope

hes gonna be the best thing out of UNC since MJ.Haaaaaaaaa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjbZpBlsu2s "Touch The Sky"

by protac6 on Aug 15, 2007 1:40 PM PDT 0 recs

dam

he needs a guy from balco or something. if he tried doing that against a nba center, or pf hes going to break into pieces. i just hope he is going to be as good as he is expected to be.

by 24k state fan since 87 on Aug 15, 2007 2:08 PM PDT 0 recs

I'm glad to see that the dude has a blog

It shows that he's a personable guy and hopefully not Dunleavy with HSIHAS (head-stuck-in-his-ass syndrome).

by sadleavy on Aug 15, 2007 2:59 PM PDT 0 recs

Well, from experience

"We call Oakland home, but I wonder what it's going to be like for a 19 year old moving far, far away from home."

I can say it's not all that difficult.

by jonathan on Aug 15, 2007 7:46 PM PDT 0 recs

You Can't Compare

your adjustment to the bay to Brandon Wright's. First of all you didn't come from college and just instantly become a millionaire. You weren't drafted in the NBA let alone a top 10 draft pick. People will be all up in Brandon Wright's business trying to take advantage of him and he really doesn't know anyone up here he can trust. He'll be scrutinized by the media, Nellie, teammates, fans.. you name it.. So don't tell me it's not that hard to make an adjustment.

He is frequently referenced by sportswriter Bill Simmons as one of the least athletic men ever to have a career in the NBA.

by Put In Mokeski on Aug 16, 2007 7:30 AM PDT up 0 recs

I remember

That dude Mokeski. Wasn't on the dubs in the early 90's platooning the 5 with Jim Petersen?

NBA JAMS Big Head Cheat '08

by Tim N Chris Burger on Aug 16, 2007 5:49 PM PDT up 0 recs

Just to add a few names

I've been a long time fan watching those guys at Keazar during the summer. Close runner ups I remember watching: Les Jepson, Matt Fish and Shaun Vandevere.

by Ultimate Warrior on Aug 17, 2007 11:24 PM PDT up 0 recs

When Adonal DID write

which was kind of a rarity, it OWNED this 100X. But, then again, he's probobly the most well-educated man in the NBA. So, I cut Brandan Wrights blog some "slack." It was good as far as player blogs go, and it's nice to know what the guy is thinking.

On the other hand, MAJOR props to Fantasy Junkie for coming up with, "Brandan WRITE!" HILARIOUS!

Adonal Foyle Forever....

by Zorgon on Aug 16, 2007 7:32 PM PDT 0 recs

His NBA Game

Having traded away my favorite player JRich I think the team needs a legit High Flyer. I hope the picture isn't lying. I want a POWER foward ramming it down people's throats. If he is the next Amare great. I kinda cringe when I hear the the stepping out of the paint bit. Like we don't already have a glut of 6-10 players in love with the outside. Do you hear me Zarko, AL and Austin?

by Ultimate Warrior on Aug 17, 2007 11:20 PM PDT 0 recs