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Starting to suspect Neil Olshey might not be the genius talent scout we might have thought.
 
I wonder if Blazers have to pay something to get them to play him 33 minutes?
 
KingSpeed said:
Wow. That's a brutal line. And in D league. Ouch. I don't care about his D if he shoots 4-15 and has 5 turnovers in D LEAGUE.
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yeah the 5-14 (1-8 from deep) will need to improve, but the 5 turnovers can be very misleading in the same way they are in a summer league game where you show up and play with guys you are not familiar with.
 
The shooting and turnovers don't really concern me that much at this moment. Shooters have off nights all the time and turnovers could be for a variety of reasons. Now if he has 3 to 4 games shooting like that and wtih such high turnovers then i'll start asking more questions.
 
Rhal said:
The shooting and turnovers don't really concern me that much at this moment. Shooters have off nights all the time and turnovers could be for a variety of reasons. Now if he has 3 to 4 games shooting like that and wtih such high turnovers then i'll start asking more questions.
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I just remember when we sent Patty Mills to D League and he fucking dominated. That's what real NBA players do. Show that they don't belong.
 
KingSpeed said:
I just remember when we sent Patty Mills to D League and he fucking dominated. That's what real NBA players do. Show that they don't belong.
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Mills game fits the dleague, which is pretty much like the summer league. It's not made for guys like layman who work best within a structured offense. You know how the pace is at the end of blowout games in the NBA? Yeah, that's the dleague.
 
Damn this guy really teases us with all his potential. Excellent highlights. Great athleticism for his size with a sweet looking shot. Just what we need at the forward spot. I am guessing he can play either depending on the opposition. His 3 point shooting will get more consistent. Remember he has only been shooting at NBA 3pt range for less than a year.
 
Is it me, or was only one of the shots in the highlight video contested?

Even the 3 at the end was wide open.

For sure this will give him some confidence. I'd love to see him keep it up, and show game against defense.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
Damn this guy really teases us with all his potential. Excellent highlights. Great athleticism for his size with a sweet looking shot. Just what we need at the forward spot. I am guessing he can play either depending on the opposition. His 3 point shooting will get more consistent. Remember he has only been shooting at NBA 3pt range for less than a year.
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Well that and he's been sitting on the bench all season. He's a good shooter, so once he gets consistent with it, he's going to be a player.
 
Will first game was knock off the bench rust he more relax the 2nd game. Plus Valentine is down there from his NBA team it looks like that help out too.
 
I'm encourage by the 13 rebounds and his athleticism. His shot just needs more reps.
 
TBpup said:
Jake is getting some run to get him ready for actual NBA minutes after a trade that moves out a wing.
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Is this more tongue & cheek, or have you been hearing creditable rumors?
 
I hope Connington can do the same in the next garbage minute series.
 
That's nice. Nothing like an NBA game though so I'll temper my expectations.
 
Scalma said:
Layman today: 23 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks. 9-17 shooting.



Look at some of the passes. Neither Aminu or Harkless can make those. I love this guy.
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Love the double-clutch dunk at 1:50.
 
Based on what we have seen so far the only reason I can't see him being a potential starting SF for us is if it turns out he can't guard anyone. And he just looks too athletic to believe that will be the case. The guy is long, runs well, jumps quick and high, passes well, dribbles well, looks to have a high BBIQ, attacks the basket and has a great 3 pt shot.

What am I missing? What do you guys think his biggest weakness is? I know we often over hype rookies, but damn he looks like he could be good.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
Based on what we have seen so far the only reason I can't see him being a potential starting SF for us is if it turns out he can't guard anyone. And he just looks too athletic to believe that will be the case. The guy is long, runs well, jumps quick and high, passes well, dribbles well, looks to have a high BBIQ, attacks the basket and has a great 3 pt shot.

What am I missing? What do you guys think his biggest weakness is? I know we often over hype rookies, but damn he looks like he could be good.
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Lateral quickness? Reaction timing? Defensive instincts?

Not saying we know anything about any of these, but they're at least question marks.
 
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