Bust a Scoot?

[Portland2014]

I've opened many controversial thread over the years, i'm afraid this one may top all of them

I'm not stating that Scoot is a bust, but i'm starting to ask why shouldn't he be after watching him this preseason games

- He can't shoot
- He's not as fast/athletic as advertised
- He's not that good of a playmaker
- He can't defend without fouling

He doesn't seem to fit the 2023 style of basketball

What do you guys think?

 

[Phatguysrule]

Negative

 

[Cugel]

unbelievable

 

[Strenuus]

It would have been much easier if you posted:

" Hey, any take I ever make will never mean anything because I only care to say things to rile up a fan base of a team I'm showing I care nothing about. Because if I did, I would actually post useful things at least once a decade. But I don't".

This is what you really meant to write. Glad I could do that for you. Cheers!

 

[Portland2014]

I knew you weren't ready to discuss that...

I wanted Scoot as much as you and i'm not saying that he's 100% a bust after 3 games, but honestly i couldn't be more worried after these preseason games

Just wanted to discuss that, it's not final judge, i hope he wins ROY and at the end of the season i'm here to say that he wasn't a bust

 

[Everything Beagle]

So this guy is PapaG's new account?

 

[FlashWad]

Scoot has struggled so far in tonight’s game. But a bust? can you at-least wait fir a few regular season games? he hasn’t even been that bad besides tonight. I do applaud asking the tough questions though and trying to be unbiased , But we need a bigger sample size for a fair evaluation. Not to mention he’s only 19.

 

[Portland2014]

Scoot has struggled so far in tonight’s game. But a bust? can you at-least wait fir a few regular season games? he hasn’t even been that bad besides tonight. I do applaud asking the tough questions though and trying to be unbiased , But we need a bigger sample size for a fair evaluation. Not to mention he’s only 19.

bust related to the expectations that we had on him winning ROY and looking like a potential All Star/Superstar

 

[Strenuus]

I knew you weren't ready to discuss that...

I wanted Scoot as much as you and i'm not saying that he's 100% a bust after 3 games, but honestly i couldn't be more worried after these preseason games

Just wanted to discuss that, it's not final judge, i hope he wins ROY and at the end of the season i'm here to say that he wasn't a bust

It's preseason. Stop there. Do better. You won't because you can't. But try.

 

[FlashWad]

bust related to the expectations that we had on him winning ROY and looking like a potential All Star/Superstar

going to be hard to be rookie of the year with wemby being the number 1 option for the spurs.

 

[BassPlaya]

Mmmm, wut? (searches vigorously for hand wringing gif...)

 

[Predator]

Really, really early to be making this thread.

He’s a good playmaker, our guys can’t make shots, so I’m not sure what you’re watching as far as that goes.

 

[HailBlazers]

bust related to the expectations that we had on him winning ROY

That's on you homie

 

[Hoopguru]

He was marketed like crazy, and yes he's talented but in the NBA everyone is talented in some way. He's a young pg and they take a while to develop.

 

[Portland2014]

That's on you homie

oh c'mon, nearly everybody had him on the race for ROY, he's the 3rd overall pick not a pick in the 2nd round

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Prior to tonight (in which he has been undoubtedly bad), he has averaged 16/6 in 28 mpg. There's no reason to even suggest "bust". This is a stupid thread

 

[illmatic99]

Prior to tonight (in which he has been undoubtedly bad), he has averaged 16/6 in 28 mpg. There's no reason to even suggest "bust". This is a stupid thread

it was a thread made to draw attention. and looks like it succeeded. why are you keeping this nonsense open? literal definition of trolling.

 

[Chris Craig]

Well we have nothing but time now.

 

[Tince]

oh c'mon, nearly everybody had him on the race for ROY, he's the 3rd overall pick not a pick in the 2nd round

He's now 2nd in ROY odds, even after three preseason games. So you can rest easy.

 

[Natebishop3]

Delete this thread.

 

[Ripcity4life77]

Scoot is not the bust but you and this thread are --- please close it and stop feeding this troll

 

[FlashWad]

Scoot will be fine. While 2 points 2 assists and 4 turnovers in the first half Is disheartening. Rookie growing pains. He’s going to be good.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Scoot is not the bust but you and this thread are --- please close it and stop feeding this troll

It'll die organically; I don't think moderation is required.

 

[Whyachi]

Scoot just busted a 17 footer over Eubanks

 

[DaLong]

I understand why the thread was made. Valid question/discussion at this point. Yeah yeah he's young and it's early but I see your point. He doesn't seem to have any "generational" talents like LBJ size, KD shooting, etc. thus far.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I think Tom Haberstroh was made aware of this thread and just responded directly to it on the broadcast.

 

[Strenuus]

oh c'mon, nearly everybody had him on the race for ROY, he's the 3rd overall pick not a pick in the 2nd round

You're really bad at not blaming yourself for never thinking for yourself. Or having common sense. Or how to make a thread without trolling.

You made a bust thread on a guy in 3 preseason games. Like hailblazers said, that's on you. Do better.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

If you're suffering from premature ethreadulation you should see your doctor.

 

[Strenuus]

I understand why the thread was made. Valid question/discussion at this point. Yeah yeah he's young and it's early but I see your point. He doesn't seem to have any "generational" talents like LBJ size, KD shooting, etc. thus far.

Has he played a regular season game? Yes or no? Has he played 20? 40? 82?

No rational person should ever agree with the OPs post based on where we are at BEFORE THE SEASON STARTS. That's just sad.

 

[Sedatedfork]

I've opened many controversial thread over the years, i'm afraid this one may top all of them

I'm not stating that Scoot is a bust, but i'm starting to ask why shouldn't he be after watching him this preseason games

- He can't shoot
- He's not as fast/athletic as advertised
- He's not that good of a playmaker
- He can't defend without fouling

He doesn't seem to fit the 2023 style of basketball

What do you guys think?

you ever watch Kobe’s first couple of years in the league?