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Years ago

Bogut rules himself out of London 2012

Brown slams critics after Bogut's Olympic dream ends

"I think that it [criticism of Bogut] is reckless and irresponsible,' he said. 'The Spurs played the Warriors last week and I sat down with Andrew and talked about the Olympics. When you look at him and listen to him talk you get the full picture; he is highly disappointed and wanted to play for Australia."

And interestingly, this:

"The return of Jawai, a former NBA big man who has put together solid form in Europe, has become a possibility after Brown spoke with him last week."

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Beantown

Years ago

To the last anon above Libertine, if you were following the Bogut injury sitch, you would know that he did have the op weeks ago. This current op is a follow up arthroscopy to clear out some small bone fragments (see the Yahoo/ AP article from today).

Libertine, I looked up the Brown interview after I saw this thread and it was interesting to hear him talk up Baynes. I would guess that Baynes is virtually a lock from those comments. I had my doubts about him at first because he seemed like a clumsy foul machine, but the last few times I saw him for the Boomers, he has looked pretty good.

It was interesting to hear Brown be so open about the lack of game minutes so many Euro based Boomers have been getting. Probably not ideal, but as Brown said, maybe it means players come in fit, healthy and determined to prove something to the teams that haven't been playing them much.

It was also interesting to hear Brown so positive about Crawford's season and his ability to make the three. Perhaps Crawford will not only make the squad, but he might even start?!?! Given how well he has shot it and the Boomers horrible long-range accuracy in recent times, I am starting to think that might be a reasonable idea.

With Bogut now out, maybe Brown looks to more of a slashing game that takes advantage of Newley and Ingles skill sets? If so, you would want two big guys who set good high screens for the slashers and can make the mid-range shot to both draw the D out and act as the safety when a drive is shut down.

Obviously Andersen is a prime candidate for that role and Nielsen too. Baynes looked like he was starting to get a bit better with mid-range shots last I saw, but I don't know if he has continued to improve that aspect of his game in Europe this season. Anyone know?

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David

Years ago

Good Luck to Brett Brown hope we get a medal without Bogut.

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Young Gun

Years ago

"If anyone needs the in depth definition of Tall Poppy Syndrome, send them to this thread."

Gold!!! Too bad you're posting as Anon. Should get credit for a comment like that!

I've followed Oz bball since the early nineties & IMHO there's never been a top-tier player like Bogut who has been so committed to the Boomers.

This guy is phenomenal off the court... the way he has interacted with fans in Milwalkee, rehabbed from some MAJOR injuries & travelled with the Boomers even when he couldn't play. I'm guessing the hold-ups with his attempts to play NBL had a lot with him actually wanting to play NBL & trying everything possible to try to play.

All the best Bogey... will be great to watch you in GS next season.

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David

Years ago

Onnoymous-I pay my own sports insurance!!!!I have weak ankles like Bogut,cannot afford to be out of work.

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Beantown

Years ago

Good call Dunkin Dan. Anyone who has been following Bogut's injury sitch and the angst shown about his durability by Warriors fans would have expected this. Now its confirmed and Brown knows what is happening for certain.

Nunyabizz, you are either a troll or have no clue. Of course he is not going to play for the Warriors before the Olympics! Lets see, they have about 3 games to play and their season is done. I don't think they're breaking Bogut out for a feel good season closer.

There should be no doubt that Bogut wants to play for the Boomers, but with the injuries he's had and the pressure he would be feeling from the Warriors to perform next season, I don't blame him for going the extra mile to ensure his ankle is 100%.

People need to give the guy a break.

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Luuuc

Years ago

In my mind he was never going to suit up for the Boomers in London.
This just makes it official with plenty of warning. That's good. Means we can get on with preparations without the added distractions & unknowns.

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Natwhereyouat

Years ago

Andrew's ankle is still weak. Trust me, this has nothing to do with money, it has to do with getting healthy. The guy is 7ft tall, these injuries are common for gods sake. Would you rather a Yao Ming like career? No.

People are saying its all doom. We have some of the best big man outside of the NBA! Maric, Andersen, Nielsen, Oglvy and to a less extent: Jawai & Majok.

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David

Years ago

He cant afford his own insurance and relies on other people to pay for his luxuries,hes never played under brown thats right.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Money over country again

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Anonymous

Years ago

Well if he plays for the warriors anytime before London then he is soft. It has become all about the money for this so called bball player

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Years ago

Bogut's Twitter from about 1hr ago...

AndrewMBogut Shattered thinking about missing the 2012 Olympics. They truly are a life changing experience and something that you will always remember.

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Years ago

The Age: Boomers lose Bogut for Olympics

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Years ago

Bogut just needs to get healthy before he plays anywhere!

Hope he gets back on his feet as quickly as possible.

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orbit

Years ago

I agrre Isaac until i saw Brett Browns interview. Thought he would have known his status but talked him up 4 olympics big time.

Huge risk 4 Golden State IMO.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Another big let down from the big guy. Did the same thing to the Sydney kings. His rep has become pretty bad throughout oz &the nba

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