CJ Wilcox returns from injury in G League

[Scalma]

Made his season debut for Santa Cruz. 15 minutes, 10 points (3-5 shooting, 2-3 from deep, 2 steals.)

I thought he could help us with his shooting, but didn’t think he was coming back this year. This is a positive development, and maybe we see him at some point. Won’t count against the cap, won’t take a roster spot, and can stay with the the team the rest of the season.




Not much of a highlight mix. I’ll check the game on replay and REPORT BACK.

 

[Scalma]

Just watched his 15 minutes. Moves well off the ball and has a quick release. Beat his man off the dribble a couple times so I don’t think he’s purely a spot up shooter. Showed expected rust, obviously isn’t in game shape yet. Defense was ok, nothing glaring either way.

If healthy, he’s got a better shot to contribute than Baldwin, who’s more of a long term project and doesn’t play a position of need.

 

[jlprk]

Sunday, Pacific Time, on this site
12:30 Dunk Contest
1:30 G League USA vs. Mexico National Team

http://gleague.nba.com/

 

[jlprk]

I skipped all that shit yesterday. Went to sleep at 5pm, when it started. Now for the real stuff!

Sunday, Pacific Time, on this site
12:30 Dunk Contest
1:30 G League USA vs. Mexico National Team

http://gleague.nba.com/

 

[jlprk]

Sorry, Twitch didn't work. "Renderer not available." The stupid site said it would.

 

[riverman]

Sorry, Twitch didn't work. "Renderer not available." The stupid site said it would.

twitch has always been such a spazz anyway

 

[Scalma]

Wilcox played another 15 minutes last night

13 points (4-8, 3-5 from deep), 2 rebounds and a steal.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Only 15 minutes in the games show me they are taking it easy on him (physically) still.

 

[Scalma]

Only 15 minutes in the games show me they are taking it easy on him (physically) still.

Yeah, not sure what the plan is when it comes to the Blazers, but his shot is real. Could be a cheap Connaughton/Layman replacement/bench piece next season.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Only 15 minutes in the games show me they are taking it easy on him (physically) still.

Nonsense, He's just the best kept secret in the NBA.

 

[Chris Craig]

Wilcox played another 15 minutes last night

13 points (4-8, 3-5 from deep), 2 rebounds and a steal.

Bring him here now.

 

[Scalma]

Bring him here now.

He could replace Connaughton whose minutes and role have been reduced. Not like he would get more than 15 minutes anyway.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Should we start planning the championship parade down 5th avenue?

 

[Scalma]

Wilcox saw 18 minutes last night. 10 points (4-8 shooting)

So far in four games he’s averaging 10.8 PPG in 16 minutes, shooting 48% from the field and 40% from outside. Also 1.3 SPG, and a PER of 20.

He won’t see a role this season but I believe two way players become RFAs, so he should be a cheap bench piece next year. Same with Baldwin, and they should also be insurance in case Napier and Connaughton price themselves out of Portland. Layman’s contract isn’t guaranteed either, and Wilcox is an obvious replacement.

 

[stampedehero]

The question is: the players on the opposing teams are not ready for the move up to the next level.

 

[Scalma]

Wilcox played 26 minutes last night. Scored 17 points on 7-13 shooting.



Easy Layman replacement next year imo.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Wilcox played 26 minutes last night. Scored 17 points on 7-13 shooting.



Easy Layman replacement next year imo.

Looked like Wes Matthews to me

 

[Scalma]

Looked like Wes Matthews to me

A cheap Crabbe.

 

[rotary111]

Looked like Wes Matthews to me

Exactly who I was thinking of.

Something about the way he gets his shot made me think of Wes.

 

[PDXFonz]

Wilcox played 26 minutes last night. Scored 17 points on 7-13 shooting.



Easy Layman replacement next year imo.

I’m impressed, he didn’t miss a single shot!

On the real though, the first 3 he wetted was 100% pure.

 

[Scalma]

Exactly who I was thinking of.

Something about the way he gets his shot made me think of Wes.

He’s got a similarly quick release.

 

[PDXFonz]

A cheap Crabbe.

More athletic court runner than Crabbe, but I’d say that’s a good comparison every where else.

Cant be compared to Wes when he was at his best here. Dude did a lot on the defensive end, and developed a solid post up game.

Looked like Wes Matthews to me

 

[PDXFonz]

Wilcox played another 15 minutes last night

13 points (4-8, 3-5 from deep), 2 rebounds and a steal.

Dudes out there canning 3s while the PA plays the Imperial March.

He’s like “oh shit they are playing my song”, and then spots up.