10/11/07 - Thurs

Grizzlies leading scorer tonight.

13 and 7 in 22 min.

ESPN.com - NBA - Box Score - Grizzlies at MMT (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=271011131)

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10/11/07 - Thurs

Grizzlies leading scorer tonight.

13 and 7 in 22 min.

ESPN.com - NBA - Box Score - Grizzlies at MMT (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=271011131)

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Yeah, a bit better than his first game.

Let's see what he has to say about the refs before getting too excited.

Let's see what he has to say about the refs before getting too excited.

I wonder if he's also going to mention anything at all about Pistons needing a center. :stirthepot:

Check out the hair do's.

ESPN - Memphis Grizzlies News, Schedule, Players, Scores, Stats, Photos, Rumors - NBA Basketball (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/teams/photo?photoId=1696660&team=mem)

Darko has the normal hair!

7-foot Darko Milicic, picked before D-Wade and Melo, trying to jump-start career in Memphis - USATODAY.com (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/2007-10-12-2992018582_x.htm)


Called one of the biggest busts in NBA history and known more for his off-court tirades than his play, Darko Milicic is trying to resurrect his career.

Again.

Now with the Memphis Grizzlies, a revamped team also searching for an identity, Milicic said he feels supported for the first time in the NBA. The 7-foot Serbian has approached his new team with a fresh attitude. He wants to get comfortable - finally - and leave his rocky start behind.
"Any little thing used to frustrate me," Milicic said. "I don't let things bother me anymore. I'm not an angry person. I just want to play. Everything that happened before, it's history."

Darko has the normal hair!
yeah, but the pornstash is back

yeah, but the pornstash is back

Right when I think I'm about to get out...they pull me back in.

I just vant to play!

Darko Milicic looks for fresh start in Memphis

October 13, 2007


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Called one of the biggest busts in NBA history and known more for his off-court tirades than his play, Darko Milicic is trying to resurrect his career.
Again.

Now with the Memphis Grizzlies, a revamped team also searching for an identity, Milicic said he feels supported for the first time in the NBA. The 7-foot Serbian has approached his new team with a fresh attitude. He wants to get comfortable — finally — and leave his rocky start behind.

Darko Milicic looks for fresh start in Memphis (http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071013/SPORTS03/310130007/1051)

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They went ahead 73-42 after Lowry fed Darko Milicic for an uncontested dunk. Milicic smacked the backboard with both hands and flashed a smile on the play.


The team's most significant free-agent acquisition in the offseason led the Griz with 13 points. He had seven rebounds and Swift added nine boards to help the Griz control the glass.


"We came out soft the last game," Milicic said after converting 6-of-9 shots. "We lost to a team we should have beaten. We talked about this. You can't play three games in four nights (in the NBA) and be soft."

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Grizzlies next game is Monday against the T-Wolves

Spanish trip ends with victory : Grizzlies : Commercial Appeal (http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2007/oct/12/spanish-trip-ends-with-victory/)



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Darko and the Grizz vs the T-Wolves tonight.

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Darko does a lot of talking about not being soft. He seems to have an aggressive mindset, at least in interviews.

4-5 for 10 points.

Darko does a lot of talking about not being soft. He seems to have an aggressive mindset, at least in interviews.

I think most of those agressive interviewers could hold their own, fighting for good foot position. :MusicBigGrin:

Hoopshype has some articles about Larry Brown taking over as coach of the Grizzlies next year for Ivaoroni (sp?). Darko is going to go AWOL.

Darko fans still exist????

Darko fans still exist????

I still watch every game he plays. Still having lots of fun doing so.

Darko fans still exist????

I just think it is funny. I mean the dude has had a tough time. He seems to be dealing with some serious mental scar tissue that he still holds LB responsible for. And now, the kick in the d@#k with LB coming back to probably bench him again? Too much.

I just think it is funny. I mean the dude has had a tough time. He seems to be dealing with some serious mental scar tissue that he still holds LB responsible for. And now, the kick in the d@#k with LB coming back to probably bench him again? Too much.

Could somebody explain what what memphis would do with LB? This man is known as perfectionism demander and therefore has no patience in dealing with rookies. Or is it just a rumor?

Could somebody explain what what memphis would do with LB? This man is known as perfectionism demander and therefore has no patience in dealing with rookies. Or is it just a rumor?

Just a rumor. But LB is known as someone who likes to teach the game.

He would have his hands full there for the next couple years.

IMO having LB coach in Memphis would be both good and bad. I actually think that Darko would play because he is no longer a rookie. Another good thing would be that Darko is the only Grizz who plays a lick of defense and he is the only one who has ever played for Brown.

But, with his proclivity to scorn and debase rookies, it would backfire because the Grizz seems dedicated to rebuilding with rookies. They got rid of their best player of the past 7 or so years basically for cap space but noone down there thinks that management is going to go out and get a big proven star.

And Coach I is proving to be someone who teaches no defense and with Darko there still bulked up to play the 5, he does not contribute to that running game, except that he does get his rebounds out more quickly to someone who can get the break going than anyone I can remember right now. And tips out to runners and blocks out so that the runners can get started.

It is just a rumor but who knows how it would work out between him and DMC? I don't.

But if they can get him for only a couple of years, it would take him that long to make a team out of the Grizz, and then he could start his theatrics to get himself fired and collect a huge payday.

I think now that Darko has established himself as a superstar in the NBA, LB would treat him much better.

I think now that Darko has established himself as a superstar in the NBA, LB would treat him much better.

And vise versa!

I think now that Darko has established himself as a superstar in the NBA, LB would treat him much better.

LMAO! :pound:

Who has scored more since their divorce?

Darko's AOTG numbers would be way up. That's a skill that he perfected under L.B.

Darko fans still exist????
sshhhh! We're still in hiding.

On a serious note, LB would love Darko's game now (compared to the rest of the Grizzlies). No lie. Darko is the only player on that team that plays any D.

Almost every player on this team wants to score, play matador D, and try to score again. Rudy Gay, Hakim Warrick, Mike Conley, and Kyle Lowry will be in for some serious rude awakenings if LB takes over.

I have never been an LB fan, too many ulterior motives. But, the man can coach, and if there was ever a situation made for him, this it.

Also, if anyone remembers a high school coach that they hated at the time, but now remember in a new light thinking "yeah, I really was a $!!$$!, that coach really was right" I have to think Darko and LB will get along fine. (think Bobby Knight Isaiah Thomas)

Does not look like Darko is exactly burning up the league there with his stats. 7 pts, 6 boars, 1.7 blocks in 24 mins.

Couple of things. LB has been able to mend relationships with players in the past. As long as Darko is willing to work this time which appears that he is then the 2 should be fine. Also the Grizz do have a financial commitment to Darko now. There are not the kind of team that can afford to have a guy making 7 mil/per benched.

Does not look like Darko is exactly burning up the league there with his stats. 7 pts, 6 boars, 1.7 blocks in 24 mins.

Couple of things. LB has been able to mend relationships with players in the past. As long as Darko is willing to work this time which appears that he is then the 2 should be fine. Also the Grizz do have a financial commitment to Darko now. There are not the kind of team that can afford to have a guy making 7 mil/per benched.

Darko got 22 points, 12 boards, and 4 blocks tonight. He was part of an excellent defensive run, 16-2, late 3rd, to give Memphis control of the game in a win over the Lakers.

Darko has been injured a lot this year. Plus its his first year starting on top of that. Even with the injuries, there were some brutal stretches for him as far as playing too many minutes. (Not being in condition due to the injuries) Just lately, Darko has had some pretty awesome games. His defense has been solid all year. His offense is really coming around. Like a recent 9-10 effort at the line showing he is getting comfortable at the free throw line finally.

I feel blessed to be able to watch this guy play. A ton of fun to do so. League Pass is fantastic.

Looks like he was so excited by the LB rumors that it gave him extra motivation to go out there and prove that he can achieve his dreams!

(That and LA has 3 injured centers.)

Just a few really bad stats from Darko this year.

Only 4 free throw attempts in December, despite playing in 14 games (starting in 12 of them) and getting 324 minutes. That means 1 trip to the line every 7 games. Not good.

18 games this year with 2 or fewer points. 9 games with 2 rebounds or less. 33 games with more turnovers than assists (Sheed did that 17 times). Went 13 consecutive games without a steal.

On the positive side:
15 games with 3 or more blocked shots (Sheed has 18).
11 double doubles (Sheed has 10).


** I just give Sheed's info for perspective, since we see him every game.

I did not realize I had so many typo's in my last post. Geez.

Lee, if he avg that then I would be impressed. Always seems to be a ready excuse with that guy.

How'bout compare Darko and dice? Their salaries are similar(6-7 mil) and they play same position - C, though both aren't true centers.

How'bout compare Darko and dice? Their salaries are similar(6-7 mil) and they play same position - C, though both aren't true centers.

Darko is as true a center as you can get. 300 pounds plus. 7-2. There is nothing of his game anymore that even hints at another position besides center. Both his offensive game and defensive game are 100% inside these days.

I did not realize I had so many typo's in my last post. Geez.

Lee, if he avg that then I would be impressed. Always seems to be a ready excuse with that guy.
The problem with Darko is for every 20-10 game, he goes 0-6 and fouls out in 15 minutes.

Part of the problem is he plays with ball hogs that don't play D. So Darko doesn't get a lot of easy buckets, except put backs; and he is constantly getting fouls because the others guys are always letting their man drive to the basket.

Kobe dropped 53 last night on Mike Miller last night.

The problem with Darko is for every 20-10 game, he goes 0-6 and fouls out in 15 minutes.

Part of the problem is he plays with ball hogs that don't play D. So Darko doesn't get a lot of easy buckets, except put backs; and he is constantly getting fouls because the others guys are always letting their man drive to the basket.

Kobe dropped 53 last night on Mike Miller last night.

His teammates are jealous of him (excuse number 583).

i was at the memphis / warriors game a few weeks ago. Darko didn't get in and not much D was played on either side. But they did run a lot of high post work through Hakim Warrick...Warrick doesn't strike me as a good passer and the amount of contested jumpers he took (he did hit a fair amount) kinda reinforced the whole scorers mentality. It would have been interesting to see darko in the high post distributing the ball.

The problem with that idea is that even though Darko's a good passer, he's an awful jumpshooter and is not a threat to drive. Playing through Darko on the offensive end is like plaing through Ben Wallace.

The problem with that idea is that even though Darko's a good passer, he's an awful jumpshooter and is not a threat to drive. Playing through Darko on the offensive end is like plaing through Ben Wallace.

This particular awful jump shooter sure had it going last night on short jumpers around the basket.

Further, the Pistons drafted Darko for his range. If you wanted to use him like Sheed, to jack up a bunch or threes, I bet you would find him more than capable. (Of course, instead Darko has had a series of coaches who will not let him shoot outside shots. Not that Darko was being picked on or anything. Hill in Orlando made Howard quit taking any jumpers.)

I have personally seen Darko drain threes on the run, like it was nothing. On many occasions. First try. Yes, he can shoot the ball.

I have personally seen Darko drain threes on the run, like it was nothing. On many occasions.

Of course this was during pregame warmups.

Of course this was during pregame warmups.

Nope - XBOX NBA 2K7! :MusicBigGrin:

Of course this was during pregame warmups.

And with a Nerf ball. lol!!!:stirthepot:

This particular awful jump shooter sure had it going last night on short jumpers around the basket.

Further, the Pistons drafted Darko for his range. If you wanted to use him like Sheed, to jack up a bunch or threes, I bet you would find him more than capable. (Of course, instead Darko has had a series of coaches who will not let him shoot outside shots. Not that Darko was being picked on or anything. Hill in Orlando made Howard quit taking any jumpers.)

I have personally seen Darko drain threes on the run, like it was nothing. On many occasions. First try. Yes, he can shoot the ball.

There you go, maybe he needs to be running when he shoots? Actually I have not seen Darko play all year. Have not really thought about him much.

There you go, maybe he needs to be running when he shoots? Actually I have not seen Darko play all year. Have not really thought about him much.


You are missing out on watching quite a basketball player. Like I said, NBA League Pass is great.

I love watching the Griz. Strange i know. I still have love for Darko, and Rudy Gay entertains the hell out of me. I also like their quick PG's. I'm curious to see if Crittenton turns out be good.

As bad as BBeen, on the offensive end, that's a low blow.
Grizz have no I.D. the whole org. will suck for years. Darko or no Darko.

they have kwame too.

Memphis is 19-54 right now.

You are missing out on watching quite a basketball player. Like I said, NBA League Pass is great.

19 wins
7 ppg
6 rpg
43 %

..."quite a basketball player" indeed! :bored:

19 wins
7 ppg
6 rpg
43 %

..."quite a basketball player" indeed! :bored:

Defense is one half the game. Darko is doing very well in that department this season. And he shows signs of getting his offense to come around. I don't plan to miss any of it.

Defense is one half the game. Darko is doing very well in that department this season. And he shows signs of getting his offense to come around. I don't plan to miss any of it.

If he can hit running three pointers at will, that is a good sign, I guess.

Defense is one half the game. Darko is doing very well in that department this season. And he shows signs of getting his offense to come around. I don't plan to miss any of it.

Keep us posted, Lee. I plan to miss ALL of it.

Keep us posted, Lee. I plan to miss ALL of it.

This is coming from someone who watches every Memphis game, and I have to admit that was a good one. That was cold.

Wish you were on OUR side.

Maybe Darko should try to hit running free throws to up his average.

Can somebody please help me with this! I've been trying to find a youtube clip of Darko hitting a running three pointer but I must be typing in the wrong search terms...

I did "Darko running three pointer" ...

"Milicic running three point shot"

"Darko pregame warmup"

"Darko for three"

What am I doing wrong?

Can somebody please help me with this! I've been trying to find a youtube clip of Darko hitting a running three pointer but I must be typing in the wrong search terms...

I did "Darko running three pointer" ...

"Milicic running three point shot"

"Darko pregame warmup"

"Darko for three"

What am I doing wrong?

I don't think you are going to find any footage of the running three on YouTube.

You see Basketbills, even though Darko frequently employs this move to win games, in his native culture, it is considered very rude to humiliate your opponent. Out of respect, Darko has his highlights removed from YouTube to save the opposing players any further embarrassment.

I don't think you are going to find any footage of the running three on YouTube.

You see Basketbills, even though Darko frequently employs this move to win games, in his native culture, it is considered very rude to humiliate your opponent. Out of respect, Darko has his highlights removed from YouTube to save the opposing players any further embarrassment.

Hmmm..I should have known. It's a cultural thing.

Hmmm..I should have known. It's a cultural thing.

Chris Bosh is very rude.

YouTube - Chris Bosh schools Darko Milicic (vs Magic) Feb 7/07 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBjB149FvI4&feature=related)

This is coming from someone who watches every Memphis game, and I have to admit that was a good one. That was cold.

Wish you were on OUR side.

Your loss. I still follow Arroyo and Delfino too. Lots of good basketball.

This is coming from someone who watches every Memphis game, and I have to admit that was a good one. That was cold.

Wish you were on OUR side.

You watch every Memphis game, Lazy? That's dedication to Darko. I salute you. :)

You watch every Memphis game, Lazy? That's dedication to Darko. I salute you. :)

That's what league pass can do for you. I still watch Memo and Fino, and catch Carlos a bit, too. I have started watching more of the Lakers since Pau went there. I always have liked watching players even when they are on teams other than the Pistons.

But I still wish more than anything that Darko and Memo were still here.

All those Darko clips are old.
You gotta like a cool gangsta that can get ejected yet his hair remains smooth.