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The best part was his comments on his defense and how he's going to work on it over the Summer. Brought a smile to my face.
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Best answer.
This is what I was hoping he would say and WOULD DO in the offseason.
If he does work hard and gets better at both ends of the floor. Then he will be a sure superstar and I mean SUPER SUPERSTAR.
Gotta love this kid.
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Pretty good read. I wonder how many ums they had to take out
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i like a player hard on himself. as long as it doesnt get as bad as Nick Anderson
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Great read, even if the Bulls somehow missed the playoffs, I think a good Rose interview talking about him improving and working hard would make everything better lol.
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I can't think of anything Rose has ever said that you could possibly be upset about. He seems to have the perfect attitude.
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collisrost wrote:
I agree.
He's not a great interview if you talk to him, but he seems like a good humble guy, and when he says the right things you believe him rather than thinking he's just saying it because it's the right thing to say.
I'd agree with those above that say his answer about defense is encouraging if we're to believe it. Of course, most guys know their weaknesses, and whether they can ever improve them is the question.
If you asked Eddy Curry whether he needed to improve his defense and rebounding, I'm sure he'd have said yes. However, this gets back to my previous point, when Derrick says something you tend to believe it whereas with some other guys you're a little more skeptical.
I agree.
He's not a great interview if you talk to him, but he seems like a good humble guy, and when he says the right things you believe him rather than thinking he's just saying it because it's the right thing to say.
I'd agree with those above that say his answer about defense is encouraging if we're to believe it. Of course, most guys know their weaknesses, and whether they can ever improve them is the question.
If you asked Eddy Curry whether he needed to improve his defense and rebounding, I'm sure he'd have said yes. However, this gets back to my previous point, when Derrick says something you tend to believe it whereas with some other guys you're a little more skeptical.
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This kid is gold. He has the perfect attitude and you get the feeling that you are always going to get his best effort. I just hope when he does become a superstar (and it will happen) that he walks, talks and acts like it.
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dougthonus wrote:
Doug, the only difference in Eddy and other players we had is that when asked about his defense (or bad defense), he didn't say like "yeah, I need to improve my defense..." but he said, "Do I!..." That tells me that he knows how bad he is and they says he will work on that this summer by watching lot of films and figure out he can play better defense.
IMO, this is exactly what he needs. The whole summer to concentrate (among other things) on the defense - best way is to WATCH TON OF GAME FILMS - not only himself but other players who are top defenders and see how they move their feet, how they fight for position, how they play physical etc etc.
The more he watches the films and implements it on the court, that much better he will be.
I don't know if he will ever be a great defender but I just want him to be average first.
Doug, the only difference in Eddy and other players we had is that when asked about his defense (or bad defense), he didn't say like "yeah, I need to improve my defense..." but he said, "Do I!..." That tells me that he knows how bad he is and they says he will work on that this summer by watching lot of films and figure out he can play better defense.
IMO, this is exactly what he needs. The whole summer to concentrate (among other things) on the defense - best way is to WATCH TON OF GAME FILMS - not only himself but other players who are top defenders and see how they move their feet, how they fight for position, how they play physical etc etc.
The more he watches the films and implements it on the court, that much better he will be.
I don't know if he will ever be a great defender but I just want him to be average first.
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I really want to edit that article and add 'uhm' to every word.
What can you really say about Derrick at this point, though? He's honest. Down to earth. Freakishly gifted and he has an excellent attitude.
What can you really say about Derrick at this point, though? He's honest. Down to earth. Freakishly gifted and he has an excellent attitude.
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Morten Jensen wrote:
You hope when a guy says uhmm that he's being honest. If he answers too fast he's pulling into the cliche cabinet
You hope when a guy says uhmm that he's being honest. If he answers too fast he's pulling into the cliche cabinet
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I agree Derrick has the Jordan, Lebron attitude and just seems to be talking candidly and humbly. Unlike say a Kobe or A-Rod who just seem like a rehearsed line and fake. Derrick could be a great defender, he has all of the physical capabilities and watching film will help. But he has to realize its an attitude he has to gain. Watch how Kirk gets up and pressure's a ball handler up at half court while Derrick hardly ever gets up in their face until they are close to the paint. I think that if he wants to win as badly as he seems to, that passion for defense will come because he will realize that's what it will take to win.
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Re: The Taxman cometh in 2011.
Nice. (But only for those folks who are dirt poor and live off everyone else)
Nice. (But only for those folks who are dirt poor and live off everyone else)
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Re: The Taxman cometh in 2011.
I wish I could say I was surprised. If he thinks his approval ratings are low now....
I wish I could say I was surprised. If he thinks his approval ratings are low now....
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Re: The Taxman cometh in 2011.
[quote name="winos5"]Courtesy of Obamacare
http://www.atr.org/sixmonths.html?content=5171[/quote]
Many on here could care less but talk to the business owners or established
professionals that make a decent living as well as though who are frugal with
their saving and investments. It is ridiculous when certain politicians lie to us
when they say they are not raising taxes. Ask them why they are allowing all
of the Bush tax cuts to expire? Yes folks, for those of you who disliked Bush
you are going to find that Obama and the Democrats are going to do more harm
to you fiscally then Bush ever did. And if you are fortunate enough to inherit
assets from your family wait until you have to pay up to 55% estate tax on
them.
Maybe when people realize financially what this Congress and White House
are doing to the middle class they will wake up.
[quote name="winos5"]Courtesy of Obamacare
http://www.atr.org/sixmonths.html?content=5171[/quote]
Many on here could care less but talk to the business owners or established
professionals that make a decent living as well as though who are frugal with
their saving and investments. It is ridiculous when certain politicians lie to us
when they say they are not raising taxes. Ask them why they are allowing all
of the Bush tax cuts to expire? Yes folks, for those of you who disliked Bush
you are going to find that Obama and the Democrats are going to do more harm
to you fiscally then Bush ever did. And if you are fortunate enough to inherit
assets from your family wait until you have to pay up to 55% estate tax on
them.
Maybe when people realize financially what this Congress and White House
are doing to the middle class they will wake up.
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Re: The Taxman cometh in 2011.
[quote name="IceHogsFan"]
Many on here could care less but talk to the business owners or established
professionals that make a decent living as well as though who are frugal with
their saving and investments. It is ridiculous when certain politicians lie to us
when they say they are not raising taxes. Ask them why they are allowing all
of the Bush tax cuts to expire? Yes folks, for those of you who disliked Bush
you are going to find that Obama and the Democrats are going to do more harm
to you fiscally then Bush ever did. And if you are fortunate enough to inherit
assets from your family wait until you have to pay up to 55% estate tax on
them.
Maybe when people realize financially what this Congress and White House
are doing to the middle class they will wake up.[/quote]
**** both sides sir. Bush's tax cuts didn't make anyone rich. I think the estate tax or death tax or whatever is just a bunch a crap. It is just shitty period.
No politician should get paid more then the average wage in the nation. They shouldn't gets perks. Don't even get me started on lobbyists. They are also a reason this nation is failing.
[quote name="IceHogsFan"]
Many on here could care less but talk to the business owners or established
professionals that make a decent living as well as though who are frugal with
their saving and investments. It is ridiculous when certain politicians lie to us
when they say they are not raising taxes. Ask them why they are allowing all
of the Bush tax cuts to expire? Yes folks, for those of you who disliked Bush
you are going to find that Obama and the Democrats are going to do more harm
to you fiscally then Bush ever did. And if you are fortunate enough to inherit
assets from your family wait until you have to pay up to 55% estate tax on
them.
Maybe when people realize financially what this Congress and White House
are doing to the middle class they will wake up.[/quote]
**** both sides sir. Bush's tax cuts didn't make anyone rich. I think the estate tax or death tax or whatever is just a bunch a crap. It is just shitty period.
No politician should get paid more then the average wage in the nation. They shouldn't gets perks. Don't even get me started on lobbyists. They are also a reason this nation is failing.
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Re: The Taxman cometh in 2011.
[quote name="jakobeast"]
**** both sides sir. Bush's tax cuts didn't make anyone rich. I think the estate tax or death tax or whatever is just a bunch a crap. It is just shitty period.
[/quote]
My problem with that, Jako, is that at least Bush (for whatever else people want to say about him) understood small business. And it isn't as much as a Democrat vs. Republican issue. Christ, Clinton even understood how important small business is to the economy.
As a small business owner, I haven't seen one thing that Obama has done to help us. If I've missed it, somebody let me know. The guy has never been responsible for producing a profit in his career and with 10% unemployment has done nothing to promote hiring in small business other than blame it on Bush (OK, there is the HIRE act, you get to deduct the employers 6% FICA tax if you hire a previously unemployed person. It lasts until 12/31. BFD.)
I just don't get someone who looks at corporate profits as immoral.
[quote name="jakobeast"]
**** both sides sir. Bush's tax cuts didn't make anyone rich. I think the estate tax or death tax or whatever is just a bunch a crap. It is just shitty period.
[/quote]
My problem with that, Jako, is that at least Bush (for whatever else people want to say about him) understood small business. And it isn't as much as a Democrat vs. Republican issue. Christ, Clinton even understood how important small business is to the economy.
As a small business owner, I haven't seen one thing that Obama has done to help us. If I've missed it, somebody let me know. The guy has never been responsible for producing a profit in his career and with 10% unemployment has done nothing to promote hiring in small business other than blame it on Bush (OK, there is the HIRE act, you get to deduct the employers 6% FICA tax if you hire a previously unemployed person. It lasts until 12/31. BFD.)
I just don't get someone who looks at corporate profits as immoral.
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Re: The Taxman cometh in 2011.
[quote name="mill500"]
My problem with that, Jako, is that at least Bush (for whatever else people want to say about him) understood small business. And it isn't as much as a Democrat vs. Republican issue. Christ, Clinton even understood how important small business is to the economy.
As a small business owner, I haven't seen one thing that Obama has done to help us. If I've missed it, somebody let me know. The guy has never been responsible for producing a profit in his career and with 10% unemployment has done nothing to promote hiring in small business other than blame it on Bush (OK, there is the HIRE act, you get to deduct the employers 6% FICA tax if you hire a previously unemployed person. It lasts until 12/31. BFD.)
I just don't get someone who looks at corporate profits as immoral.[/quote]
I hear ya, and you make sense there. I keep forgetting I am a small business owner as well. I am just very jaded with the both sides, and I am tired with the shit they throw at us.
Corporate profits aren't a bad thing at all.
[quote name="mill500"]
My problem with that, Jako, is that at least Bush (for whatever else people want to say about him) understood small business. And it isn't as much as a Democrat vs. Republican issue. Christ, Clinton even understood how important small business is to the economy.
As a small business owner, I haven't seen one thing that Obama has done to help us. If I've missed it, somebody let me know. The guy has never been responsible for producing a profit in his career and with 10% unemployment has done nothing to promote hiring in small business other than blame it on Bush (OK, there is the HIRE act, you get to deduct the employers 6% FICA tax if you hire a previously unemployed person. It lasts until 12/31. BFD.)
I just don't get someone who looks at corporate profits as immoral.[/quote]
I hear ya, and you make sense there. I keep forgetting I am a small business owner as well. I am just very jaded with the both sides, and I am tired with the shit they throw at us.
Corporate profits aren't a bad thing at all.