"Tell them … tell the team to bear down"

Walton won’t “rip” Lakers coach as announcer

Injured forward fills broadcasting vacancy for team

FRIDAY’S GAMES
Houston (Budinger) at Philadelphia (Iguodala), 5 p.m.
Atlanta (Bibby) at Toronto, 5 p.m.
Dallas (Terry) at Miami, 5:30 p.m.
Portland (Bayless) at Cleveland, 6 p.m.
New York (Hill) at New Olreans, 6 p.m.
Charlotte at San Antonio (Jefferson), 6:30 p.m.
Orlando at Phoenix (Frye), 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY’S GAME
Boston 104, Washington 102 (Arenas 25 pts, 3 reb, 8 ast)

FEATURED EX-CAT LINKS:

>>Post reporter answers questions about the Wizards, including Arenas (Washington Post)
>>Andre Iguodala featured in the Web site: YouGotDunkedOn.com
>>NBA & ABA players who attended the University of Arizona (Basketball-Reference.com)

Excerpt from Riverside (Calif.) Press-Enterprise article about Luke Walton’s temporary transition into broadcasting: Two days before he temporarily trades his spot on the bench for a seat behind a microphone, injured Lakers forward Luke Walton pondered a particularly pressing question. “Am I going to rip Phil?” a smiling Walton said, repeating a query. “No, I’m going to say he’s the greatest, smartest coach of all-time like I always do. I’m still trying to play once I get back this year.” Walton, sidelined for at least three more weeks as a result of a pinched nerve in his lower back, will work alongside Lakers radio play-by-play announcer Spero Dedes on Friday when the team hosts Minnesota and on Saturday when it travels to Utah. Radio analyst Mychal Thompson will miss both games as a result of a death in his family. Although Walton was initially hesitant when the Lakers approached him about making his first foray into the broadcast booth, he relented. Walton’s father, of course, was a broadcaster and studio analyst with the Clippers, NBC and ESPN, but Bill Walton didn’t advise his son to bring his “throw it down big man” catchphrase out of mothballs.

FORMER UA PLAYERS IN THE NBA (Thru 4/14/2010)

* -- Rookie season. Bold -- Career highs

NAME	G/MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB/AVG.	AST/AVG.	PTS/AVG.
Arenas, Was	32/36	253-616	63-181	153-207	133/4.2	230/7.2	722/22.6
Iguodala, Phi	82/38	496-1120	94-303	315-430	529/6.5	472/5.8	1401/17.1
Terry, Dal	77/33	456-1041	136-373	232-268	140/1.6	292/3.8	1280/16.6
Jefferson, SA	81/31	362-775	59-187	211-287	356/4.4	158/2.0	994/12.3
Frye, Pho	81/27	317-703	172-302	98-121	427/5.3	113/1.4	904/11.2
Bibby, Atl	80/27	268-644	126-324	68-79	184/2.3	310/3.9	730/9.1
Budinger, Hou*	74/20	249-565	92-249	67-87	220/3.0	88/1.2	657/8.9
Bayless, Por	74/17	200-483	29-92	201-242	120/1.6	172/2.3	630/8.5
Hill, Hou*	47/13	99-201	0-2	46-68	175/3.7	20/0.4	244/5.2
Walton, LAL	29/9	30/84	7-17	2-4	38/1.3	40/1.4	69/2.4

READ MORE LINKS AFTER THE JUMP

HERE ARE YOUR FORMER WILDCATS:

GILBERT ARENAS

LATEST NEWS ON ARENAS: Gilbert Arenas info page (NBA.com) Gil’s Web site Gilbert Arenas’ Twitter page Gilbertology: The study of Gilbert Arenas Post reporter answers questions about the Wizards, including Arenas (Washington Post) Gilbert Arenas and the Wizards falling short to Toronto in OT: Gilbert Arenas’ confidence issue Wizards hope Arenas can shake off the rust (Washington Examiner) Arenas, Butler talk and resolve differences (Washington Post) Agent Zero on Abe Pollin’s death (Washington Post) Agent Ego? (Washington Post) The Scene at Shootaroud (re: Gilbert Arenas, NewsOK.com) Gilbert chases wackiness and Twitter (Washington Post) Gilbert Arenas is on Twitter, sort of (SB Nation) Return of Agent Zero? (Washington Post) Injuries to teammates wears on Arenas (Washington Post) Sloppy Arenas provides scare (Washington Times) Gilbert Arenas’ thoughts on why Wizards have lost four straight games BulletsForever.com) Arenas struggles in crunch time against Miami (ESPN.com) Arenas No. 34 among NBA’s top 50 players (SLAMOnline) Arenas is letting play speak for itself (USA Today) Arenas puts on a frightfully good show (Washington Post) Gilbert Arenas is back in the arena (Washington Post) Arenas, Wizards start off strong (Washington Post) Gilbert Arenas’s latest incarnation (Washington Post) Gilbert Arenas, Greg Oden among players with something to prove (Sports Illustrated) Arenas, Wizards hope for health this season (USA Today) Arenas plans to shut up and play (Washington Post)

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JERRYD BAYLESS

• Jerryd Bayless info page (NBA.com)
• Jerryd Bayless’s new blog
• Trade rumors swirling around former UA guard Jerryd Bayless
• 24 hours in NYC with the Portland Trail Blazers and Jerryd Bayless (Dime Magazine)
• Jerryd BaylessWhy Jerryd Bayless shouldn’t worry
• Bibby scores season-high 14 in loss
• Jerryd Bayless visited his ex-coach Josh Pastner recently (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
• Jerryd Bayless injured in freak pregame accident; team updates that he will play (Oregonian)
• Jerryd Bayless plays a “mean game of chess” (Oregonian)
• Jerryd Bayless’ Twitter page
• Meet the Blazers: Bayless is … (Oregonian)
• Jerryd Bayless featured in off-season workout piece (SLAM Online)
• Blazers’ Jerryd Bayless takes patient approach in pursuit of playing time (Oregonian)
• Trail Blazers: More on Nicolas Batum’s shoulder injury (Oregonian)
• Trail Blazers exercise option on Bayless (Oregonian)

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MIKE BIBBY

LATEST NEWS ON BIBBY: Mike Bibby info page (NBA.com) Mike Bibby’s official Web site written about former UA guard Mike Bibby Bibby’s status still uncertain (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Hawks’ Bibby sprains left ankle (listed day-to-day) (USA Today) No caffeine needed by Memphis’ energetic Pastner (SI.com) Young Hawks spreading wings and flying high (FoxSports.com) Bibby one of five Hawks on All-Star ballot (BleacherReport.com) Boos for Bibby (and other notes) (ESPN.com) Should Jamal Crawford start over Mike Bibby? (BleacherReport.com) Bibby looks back fondly (Sacramento Bee) Depth revealed (sort of) (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Hawks shake off injury woes on eve of opener (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Bibby retools for new role with Hawks (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Hawks could make NBA’s Eastern Conference a 4-team race (Orlando Sentinel)

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CHASE BUDINGER

• Chase Budinger info page (NBA.com)
• Chase Budinger: USA Today links
• Budinger blends in with the top picks (NBA.com)
• Budinger failing in draft was a blessing (Arizona Republic)
• Budinger makes an impression (HoopsWorld.com)
• Budinger returns from his sprained ankle to score 16 points off bench in win (Houston Chronicle)
• Budinger hustles to spike label (Houston Chronicle)
• Chase Budinger is ready to contribute in Houston (Dime magazine)
• Rockets show improvement (Houston Chronicle)

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CHANNING FRYE

LATEST NEWS ON FRYE: Channing Frye info page (NBA.com) Frye’s Blog: About the 3-ball (ChanningFrye.com) Channing Frye reborn in Suns offense (OregonLive.com) Frye deserves Okur type money (Bright Side of the Sun blog) Frye enjoying time with Suns (KTAR.com) Channing Frye-d (ValleyoftheSuns.com) Channing Fry Web site Suns 2009-10 predictions (Valley of the Suns) Suns claim veteran center Collins (Arizona Republic) Suns new math: Addition by subraction (Arizona Republic)

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JORDAN HILL

• Jordan Hill info page (NBA.com)
• Knicks resisting urge to rebuild on the fly (SI.com Blog)
• Writer critical of Jordan Hill’s pre-game focus (SLAM Online)
• Jordan Hill: Growing up in New York (Hoopsworld.com)
• Brandon Jennings: What might have been (NYMag.com)
• NBA draft: Top blunders of the 21st century (BleacherReport.com)
• Hill thrills Garden, but Knicks fall to Warriors (NBA.com)
• Hill gives glimpse of Knicks’ future (New York Times)
• First-round pick Hill a work in progress for Knicks (Newsday)
• Hill fails to impress Knicks (Knickerblogger)
• Knicks’ rookie Jordan Hill has a long ways to go before hitting court (New York Daily News)
• Mike D’Antoni Q&A: We have a lot of question marks (Sporting News)
• Lower draft picks could wind up as top of NBA’s rookie class (USA Today)

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ANDRE IGUODALA

LATEST NEWS ON IGUODALA: Andre Iguodala info page (NBA.com) Andre Iguodala featured in the Web site: YouGotDunkedOn.com Iverson passes up chance to be hero to Iguodala (ESPN.com) Iguodala figures to have big games ahead (ESPN.com) Andre Iguodala’s heave against Denver that did not count vs. a similar shot by Boston’s Kevin Garnett last season (includes poll): Allen Iverson’s return to the 76ers Andre Iguodala and the 76ers’ loss to San Antonio Iguodala shaky for the 76ers (Philadelphia Inquirer) The Scene at Shootaroud (re: Gilbert Arenas, NewsOK.com) Iguodala makes mark as one of the league’s best two-way players (NBA.com) Iguodala No. 26 among the NBA’s top 50 players (SLAMOnline) Sixers’ Iguodala poised to lift team on his shoulders (Philadelphia News) Sixers Notes: Team still tweaking new offense (Philadelphia Inquirer) Iguadala coming along (Philadelphia Inquirer) The NBA’s 30 best go-to players: No. 19 Iguodala (Dime magazine)

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RICHARD JEFFERSON

LATEST NEWS ON JEFFERSON: Richard Jefferson info page (NBA.com) Richard Jefferson’s best game to date with the Spurs: Richard Jefferson: No. 46 in Sporting News poll Another writer critical of Richard Jefferson’s defense (48 Minutes of Hell) Jefferson remains thankful to Bucks (San Antonio Express) GAME NOTES: Milwaukee at San Antonio (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Spurs sharp again after Jefferson addition (USA Today) Jefferson an unexpected defensive presence (Oregonian) Spurs feeling chipper with infusion of new players (NBA.com) Spurs reload rather than rebuild (The National) Adding powerful talent, top NBA teams flex muscles (New York Times) Spurs sharp once again after Jefferson addition (USA Today)

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JASON TERRY

LATEST NEWS ON TERRY: Jason Terry info page (NBA.com) Jason Terry’s starting assignment with Mavs short-lived (Dallas Morning News) Another look at Jason Terry’s game-winning jumper vs. Philly (Huffington Post) Jason Terry forced into starting role (Dallas Morning News) A.I. could learn from Jason Terry Super-sub Terry carving new niche with defense (NBA.com) Strength in numbers for Terry, Marion (ESPN.com) Terry one of five Mavs on All-Star ballot (Dallas Morning News) Defense makes the difference for Dallas Mavericks this season (Dallas Morning News) Dallas Mavericks preview: What you need to know (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) NBA teams hope new faces yield different results (The Detroit News) Five questions at start of NBA season (Austin American-Statesman)

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LUKE WALTON

LATEST NEWS ON WALTON: Luke Walton info page (NBA.com) Luke Walton injury update (InsideSoCal.com) Luke Walton interviewed about his injury (MyLakers.com Blog) Lakers’ Walton has back procedure (L.A. Times) Extra work pays off for Lakers’ Shannon Brown and Luke Walton (L.A. Times) Luke Walton comments on his dad’s retirement as a TV announcer (L.A. Times) Lakers’ Bench-Mob a non-factor (L.A. Daily News) Walton says Lakers’ bench reliable (Press-Enterprise) Luke Walton blog (NBA.com) Luke Walton comes back from back injury a little slower (Los Angeles Times) Sports Arena’s home to Walton (San Diego Union-Tribune)

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3 Responses to “Walton won’t “rip” Lakers coach as announcer”

1. Young'N'Nic'edUp:AGoodThing! Says:
   December 11th, 2009 at 9:50 PM

   Cool Hand and Farmar?

   That’s odd…

   Just saw the Suns’ Lopez pick up 5 fouls in 5 minutes vs. Orlando’s Howard.

   Is Howard that good or Lopez that bad?

   Gotta be some kind of record.

   Fudge cookies.

   That guy Reddick – yeah that one – is leading a Magic comeback after being down 19.

2. KellyWakingUpEchoesThatCallOutHerName&NotSparky's-Phew! Says:
   December 11th, 2009 at 10:43 PM

   Stoudemire with his best Jordan Hill impersonation…

   A rebound throwdown – and I mean throwdown – to put the Suns up 106-103, 6.9 remaining…

   Jump ball after a Reddick miss, badly (just for you, Dookie V), and we’re gathering for a meeting at the circle.

   Jump is in dispute – who touched the ball last as it bounced out of bounds? – and time back on the clock.

   Oh, and a re-jump.

   Stoudemire with a Herculian tip to the other side – the Suns’ side – of the court.

   Game over.

   Suns remain undefeated at home this season.

   Amazing!

3. StogsBejaranoHillHorneWilliams Says:
   December 11th, 2009 at 11:03 PM

   http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/fromcomments/320954.php

   There’s our PG, fellers…

   So close…

   From right here in Tucson, in Coach Miller & Co.’s own backyard…

   Javier, how in the world did Maryland, Williams and the ACC manage this coup?

   How the heck does this happen, especially when you consider what we so desperately need?

   Were Reginald Geary, Miles Simon or Josh Pastner never really in the front door, on the scene?

   What might’ve been…