Game 1 Phoenix vs Portland SL (SPOILERS)

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I might not be thrilled with the loss or crappy play by most, but the one thing I wanted to see the most I saw, CJ is for real.
 
Bottom line, Phoenix pushed us around. Not just on the boards, but when they played defense. They took us out of what little rhythm we had and we crumbled.
 
maxiep said:
Bottom line, Phoenix pushed us around. Not just on the boards, but when they played defense. They took us out of what little rhythm we had and we crumbled.
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One of the reasons I think we barely make the playoffs and then lose in the first round (probably badly) is that we don't play defense. It is a point of emphasis every year but we don't seem to get any better.
 
My take:

CJ: He's ready now, he CAN run the point. He was the best player on either side, by a lot.

Barton: Able to get his shot, completely unable to finish. Stats will look better than he played because he hit a few at the end in garbage time. We spent too much time trying to develop him which cost us the game. Reminded me of last year when we spent a lot of our summer league time putting Babbitt in the high post, then cut him the next year. He's worth developing, but he needs more seasoning before he's a reliable contributor.

Crabbe: Nondescript, need to see him in more games to evaluate.

Freeland: Not an NBA player, gets no respect from the officials.

ML: A 3rd string player. Fringe NBA players are not afraid of him on either side of the ball.

TRob: Good player, but not dominant. Wish they would have gone to him more.

Terrel Harris: Gotta cut him. Why? He played well. The problem is that ML has clearly demonstrated he's a 3rd Center. We need to either cut Harris' nonguaranteed contract or just waive Freeland. We need a backup C badly.

Defense: it sucked in the 2nd half. If you want to watch the game tonight, I highly recommend just watching the 1st half.
 
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All y'all need to remember, this is the first game after a butt load of time off, playing with new people in a abnormal situation. Chill the fuck out. This does not mean anything. In aggregate all of the summer league games can inform, but the first game is full of jitters and nerves, out of shape players and no plays learned or understanding of how your teammates move and react.
 
Thanks for the updates, all -- couldn't watch, but sounds about like what I'd expect. Really excited to see how CJ plays with DL...
 
Last year I saw for the first time in my life a 7 footer shooter desperation junk shots from his waist. This is a basketball abomination. A year later, he's still doing it. The main problem is between his ears - some things are obvious after 1 game.

GOD said:
All y'all need to remember, this is the first game after a butt load of time off, playing with new people in a abnormal situation. Chill the fuck out. This does not mean anything. In aggregate all of the summer league games can inform, but the first game is full of jitters and nerves, out of shape players and no plays learned or understanding of how your teammates move and react.
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I bought the summer league pass today thinking that I would be able to see the replays of the games after they ended. Still can't watch anything. Anyone else having the same problem? Do I have to wait until tomorrow?
 
Freeland looked better when we first drafted him. At that SL he was active and looked like he had a clue -- at 19.
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
Freeland looked better when we first drafted him. At that SL he was active and looked like he had a clue -- at 19.
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Yeah, he's been a major disappointment. I wonder if he'd agree to cancel his contract so he can go back to England.
 
Sinobas said:
Yeah, he's been a major disappointment. I wonder if he'd agree to cancel his contract so he can go back to England.
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Would you volunteer to give up 5 or 6 million dollars of free money?
 
Nikolokolus said:
Would you volunteer to give up 5 or 6 million dollars of free money?
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If he got out of his contract, he could go to England and make the same amount, so it wouldn't really be like giving up money, it would be like quitting your job and taking one somewhere else with equal pay.
 
Sinobas said:
If he got out of his contract, he could go to England and make the same amount, so it wouldn't really be like giving up money, it would be like quitting your job and taking one somewhere else with equal pay.
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NBA contracts are guaranteed even if you get hurt (for a year or for life) or you just don't play well. I don't believe European contracts are.
 
Leonard keeps getting stuck with the ball inside, and making crazy little passes that bounce off a nearby opponent. I still think he has problems with his contact lenses. Phoenix playing team ball with set plays, we're playing McCollumBall. Robinson is strong but not particularly husky, like the Morris twins.
 
Leonard runs like a giraffe and is not aware of teammates 2 feet away. Crabbe was in for a minute earlier and was sharper than I expected. Just in his moves. I don't think he shot. End of 1st quarter. My opinion is down on Leonard, up on Crabbe, slightly down on McCollum. End of season.
 
Terrel Harris isn't so terrible. Too bad we're going to cut him anyway. The coach must have told McCollum to cool it on playing like Bayless. Leonard made a basket after many attempts. Phoenix has these guys Oriakhi and Onuaku dominating, who are the same guy as far as I'm concerned. I keep hearing their names, thinking it's the same player. We really need Leonard to improve this season, or we'll be sorry we didn't pick up Jermaine. Halftime.
 
I know what happened, but just sitting down to watch the game....... talk to ya in a bit!
 
TRob definitely needs to develop some post moves, but I love his motor and his athleticism. He'll only get better, but we really need to hire a proper big man coach.
 
If it weren't for the Morriseseses Phoenix wouldn't have much. How many years experience do they have, anyway. McCollum starting to have Lillardesque moments. Claver* running down opponents on their layups like Batum used to. Let's hope he doesn't stop after a couple of years like Batum did. Crabbe was in and again I liked him. I had predicted he'll be the worst player on the team. Right now I'm thinking Leonard. Suns on a 13-5 run, they say. 47-43.

* meant to say Barton
 
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Right quad contusion announced for Claver, a starter in this game. We supposedly have more draftees than most Summer League teams, but Phoenix has the veteran Morris twins. Remember when we thought we'd win this tournament? We don't have a natural PG, for starters. 52-44 Suns.
 
Freeland with the McHale moves followed by the skyhook!
 
I am still surprised by Crabbe. He is supposedly a mediocre dribbler or passer, but he takes a couple of bounces while seeing Leonard peripherally, waits for Leonard to get open while dribbling, passes, Leonard misses his 50th outside shot of the game, Crabbe grabs it, spins around, puts in the gentle 7-footer.
 
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