No curses here
First off, to the fans who are a little down about the two straigh losses I have to say… Look at it this way: This season is going better than the last one. Yeah, that might not be saying much considering we’re coming off a 19-win year, but I’m feeling good about our prospects.
I’m not down about the losses or the injuries. My teammate Brendan Haywood was wondering the other day about our team possibly being cursed, looking at all the things we’ve had to go through. I have to disagree with Brendan. There’s no curse here. Stuff just happens. Especially when you’re a team that competes hard and plays with great effort, you’re going to have situations with guys going down to injuries. We’ve had a bad run health-wise, that’s true. But that can’t last forever. We’re going to have Antawn Jamison back soon and with the way Gilbert Arenas is playing, we’ll be good.
Gil said earlier this week that I needed to be more of a catch-and-shoot player in this system with Flip Saunders now in town. You know what? I’m going to adapt to any situation. If it’s about coming off screens, catching and shooting now, I’ll do that.
NAPS AND TATS
The last few years, I’ve been among the league leaders in minutes played. I’m probably among the league leaders in minutes slept too. I’m a guy that’s big on naps. On game day, I routinely get naps of two and a half or three hours before heading to the gym. It helps you out a lot as far as getting your mind fresh and being energized for the game.
Like many other guys in the NBA, I’m big on tattoos too. I may not be a league leader there, though, because I have just four of them. The tat that means the most to me is the one on my left arm. It says “Rest in Peace, Kailo”. That’s my cousin who died in a car accident. She was like a sister to me. I grew up with her and although she’s no longer here, I keep her with me.
The most tattooed player on the team has to be DeShawn Stevenson. He had that much talked-about Abraham Lincoln tattoo on the neck this summer. That’s crazy to a lot of people, but not to me. I respect him if he wants to do that. It’s a way for him to celebrate what Lincoln did with the slaves. Myself, if I had to get a tattoo of a president, that would probably be Barack Obama. I’m a big supporter, but you probably know that already.
THE AI SITUATION
I feel bad about the Allen Iverson situation in Memphis. I just wish him the best. To me, he’s one of the best ever to play the game. Besides, he’s a really good dude. I’ve been in the NBA for a while and that gives you the chance to know a lot of guys. And he’s one of the guys that I really respect. I looked at him growing up because of the way he handled adversity, which in a way helped me handle my own. I saw what happened to him – getting incarcerated and then blossoming to become what he is today. I went through a lot of the things he had to go through, so he was an inspiration. I truly have a great deal of respect for him.
I’ll be back bloggin soon. Bye!
Steve Watkins Said,
November 6, 2009 @ 1:41 pm
Caron
I can tell you are a winner from your attitude, willing to adapt to whatever situation the team needs and dismissing this nonsense about curses. Good luck.
Jeff Said,
November 6, 2009 @ 2:16 pm
Love you tuff juice! Keep fighting. The Wiz will rule in ‘10. And tell Gil that he needs to share a little more. We play best when he’s a 25 10(assists) guy.
Rob One Said,
November 6, 2009 @ 3:29 pm
Yo Caron, Good luck with your season. Will be rooting for you brotha. Wish you were back here playin in LA again man.
Jams Said,
November 6, 2009 @ 3:45 pm
Its good Caron has a positive attitude about adapting his game. I’m pretty concerned he’ll never be a very good catch and shoot player though….
Alex Trueba Said,
November 6, 2009 @ 3:49 pm
Caron,
Good to see you back in Miami the other night where it all started. I’ll be back home on the 27th when you play us again, you know i gotta cheer for the Heat but always thought you were a special player do a little bit of everything on the court, best for the Wizards this season and keep away from the injury bug, with Antwan comin’ back you guys got a decent shot…
Skraight Up Said,
November 6, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
I’m defenitely feeling you on the A.I. situation…I hope things workout for him as well Caron, I think he’s a good cat. Unfortunately he’s is a no win situation right now with Memphis.
You guys are gonna be cool this year if you can keep everybody healthy. I’m very curious to see how good you guys can really be if given the chance. Best of luck my man and keep your guy Haywood away from those voodo books! “Cursed”? Naaa!
iamse7en Said,
November 6, 2009 @ 5:32 pm
We believe in Tough Juice.
Tell management we want the old Bullets name back. Even bring back the mascot, Hoops.
Truth About It » Wizards at Pacers >> What To Watch For: The Caron Butler vs. Danny Granger Show Said,
November 6, 2009 @ 5:56 pm
[...] even said he’ll try to adapt his game to Flip’s style in a blog post he made today. Gil said earlier this week that I needed to be more of a catch-and-shoot player in this system [...]
jthrii Said,
November 6, 2009 @ 7:48 pm
A I is one of the best to ever play basketball….these coaches and gm’s have a lot of nerve trying to stop this guy from doing what made him a great player……..he’s still got it…when he can’t produce at a high leval anymore…..that will be a different story……….but on the grizzlies…come on..this guy sells tickets and he really wants to win….he’s not going to hurt that team..those guys can learn a lot from him……..and he can still score at will…..he would have been great for the knicks……he’s no more selfish than labron james.or kobe or any other great scorer that tries to win ball games night in and night out………i have never seen him play and not give 150%…he never takes a night off..he tries to win no matter what………kobe gave up againt boston in the finals…and people are still making excuses for him……….labron got waxed last year in the playoffs and showed poor sportsmanship after…what about that…..give A I a break he’s still the real deal…….he can help a lot of teams……….and just maybe ….maybe….it’s not time for him to come off the bench……………yet…………jthrii
310_management Said,
November 7, 2009 @ 9:43 am
Caron Butler is great human! I wish the rest of the players in the NBA would take a look at Caron, what he does on and off the court.Caron Butler a real class act.I hope to see Caron on the NBA players union board soon.
Lefty Said,
November 7, 2009 @ 8:01 pm
Wsup Caron, I’ve had you on my Fantasy team for the last two years now. Kinda scared me when you went out with the knee injury earlier, but good to know you’re back. Hopefully all those jumpers curling off screens will result to 19 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast 2 stl games? HAHA
Heres hoping you have a healthy 09-10 season!
josh Said,
November 8, 2009 @ 1:59 am
hey is Dirk a really cool dude? I heard he’s the most chill nba superstar out there.
Skraight Up Said,
November 8, 2009 @ 3:50 am
WELL SAID 310_management….
MrB Said,
November 10, 2009 @ 7:27 am
Caron,
You are the man.
Thats all need be said.
MrB
Injury Bug Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 11:02 am
It’s sad to see Foye sidelined as well now. Hopefully you guys can fight through it because I have a bet with a buddy that the Raps will finish higher than the Wizards… not much competition so far.
Eric Said,
November 11, 2009 @ 8:59 pm
So there is an interesting rumor that small boy earl boykins is in the shoes of the Wizards. I am not sure if Earl takes you guys to the next level or not? What is your take on this Wizards transaction?
P. Lew James Said,
November 16, 2009 @ 1:02 pm
Caron, try moving without the ball! Stop dribbling so much. Gil is right! Catch and shoot!
chronwell Said,
November 28, 2009 @ 5:38 pm
I get tempted to say its acurse to how the Wizards and the Skins have so many injury issues these last 5 years but I know yall can keep movin forward thru all the adversity and continue to rep the city right on the court!