Zach never got back to "where he was" because he was never anywhere.
His hands are the opposite of soft, just to be clear. With the exception of that, Zach was a really solid contributor during the bubble. He is definitely our fifth best (or in other words wosrst) starter but he's a valuable rotational player. He doesn't hold onto rebounds or inside passes well enough... that's a big problem. He fouls too much which isn't that big of a problem. He does defend really well, uses his athleticism to get himself in good positions on both ends, his spot up jumper looks really nice as far as mechanics and he's hit some nice shots from outside. He's far better than an average defender. He has to work on his hands and if his role is going to be what it looks like it will be he needs to work on his upper body strength (which would actually help him a little with holding onto rebounds and passes). It makes sense that his footwork, foot speed and explosiveness from his legs look light years ahead of his upper body strength and hands given what his injury was. Him being out definitely does not help us because he's been a net positive in general and statistically in the bubble, not to mention we just need minutes with a bench this weak. The fact is we will go further with Zach than we would without him. We can get into if he needs to be upgraded or just dumped in the off season but for now he's our best option in the post next to Nurk.
Wenyen is a rookie who has played for 2 teams. I wouldn’t call him a journeyman.
The article is about them playing in high school.
Here are my thoughts. If they trap Dame, he will pass to Nurk/CJ/Melo and we will still score 130. He learned a lot from 2018 and now, with Melo, it is hard for teams to double Dame and stop the Blazers. That said, I disagree the Lakers will hold Dame under 30 tonight. I expect Blazers to win yet another close game but we’ll see. Playoffs are unpredictable. I thought the Magic had a chance to win one close game in the series with the Bucks. I did not see the Magic blowing out the Bucks. I said on our podcast that the lack of HCA would result in upsets. We’re about to learn how good of a coach Bud is. I’m starting to think he’s pretty average.So, are the Fakers going to go all out to stop Dame (and dare somebody else to beat them), or will we see a lot of straight up D? Will they hold Dame under 30? ( I predict they will)
My guess (and that's all it is) is that they let AD smother Nurk and throw multiple bodies at Dame. CJ may get some stats, but he won't effect the outcome.
Anybody else want to toss out their wild-ass guesses?
I thought Mavs had a chance. Down 4 with around a minute to go, Curry shot a three and missed. Refs didn’t affect that. He hits it, they were in position to play D and then score to win. One of the great things about the 2011 Mavs was that they beat their opponents and the refs. Didn’t matter how many bad calls against them vs Lakers and Hear. They just kept playing, made no excuses, and won.
Possible that this Mavs team is learning the same lesson. Of course, that one had a, what, 14-year veteran leading them? This one's best player can't even legally buy a beer.
True. They have the same coach though.
And as the saying goes, "coaches coach and players play". Some things just require veteran leadership on the floor to overcome.
I still can't believe your still harping on this and I think we got your point. Anyway he got drafted in the NBA what pick was you. Oh I am sorry you didn't so as long as he is better then you and he is a Blazer I will be on his side of the game.
