Summer League Game 2 - PDX vs NO

[Nikolokolus]

Jesus Patty. No D and terrible decisions in the half court.

 

[Nikolokolus]

a quicker Steve Blake wouldn't be that bad, especially if this Wes guy is better on defense.

Steve Blake wasn't very dynamic, but he actually understood how to run an offense. Patty is a Damon 2.0

 

[maxiep]

I'm enjoying this interview with Monty, other than the fact he has a serious case of the mumbles. Lots of insight on how Nate coached and what he thinks of his former players.

 

[Eastoff]

Steve Blake wasn't very dynamic, but he actually understood how to run an offense. Patty is a Damon 2.0

I haven't really had a chance to sit down and watch Patty. The link isn't working for me and I missed most of sunday's game.

 

[MadeFromDust]

Babbitt sure is disappointing. I'm losing hope that he will contribute at all this year.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I haven't really had a chance to sit down and watch Patty. The link isn't working for me and I missed most of sunday's game.

He's fine if he's in transition, but just like he was at St. Mary's he takes a lot of early shots, has a scorer's mentality and is turnover prone in the half-court. Imagine a shorter Bayless that likes to shoot jumpers instead of drive to the hoop

 

[Mediocre Man]

Babbitt sure is disappointing. I'm losing hope that he will contribute at all this year.

Don't.

"Portland's gonna love him"

 

[Nikolokolus]

Babbitt sure is disappointing. I'm losing hope that he will contribute at all this year.

He's nursing a strained achilles, so I wouldn't read anything into it.

 

[B-Roy]

Patty scores 14 on 6/8.

Sadly, he also gave up 12 on 6/8.

Oh, and Babbitt looks uncomfortable shooting the NBA 3.

 

[STOMP]

Steve Blake wasn't very dynamic, but he actually understood how to run an offense. Patty is a Damon 2.0

like Damon when PIP was on board, Patty is playing the 2 this game with Johnson as the point. PM does look pretty tight with his jumper. Armon looks like a Nate clone... bet he gets the nod

The guy who looks lost to me is Babbitt

STOMP

 

[Nikolokolus]

Don't.

"Portland's gonna love him"

Is that a Barrettism? I'm watching C-Webb and Joel Myers (I think it's Joel Myers?)

 

[B-Roy]

He's fine if he's in transition, but just like he was at St. Mary's he takes a lot of early shots, has a scorer's mentality and is turnover prone in the half-court. Imagine a shorter Bayless that likes to shoot jumpers instead of drive to the hoop

Plus Ole! defense.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Plus Ole! defense.

I didn't want to be too harsh on the guy ... but actually it's not even "ole" defense (he's staying in front for the most part), he just doesn't have the length to contend with Aubrey Coleman who is lighting him up like a christmas tree

 

[Mediocre Man]

Is that a Barrettism? I'm watching C-Webb and Joel Myers (I think it's Joel Myers?)

Me too. No, that's what KP said about him when we drafted him. And in KP.............................we trust.

 

[B-Roy]

I didn't want to be too harsh on the guy ... but actually it's not even "ole" defense (he's staying in front for the most part), he just doesn't have the length to contend with Aubrey Coleman who is lighting him up like a christmas tree

He doesn't even contest the jumpers half the time...

 

[Mediocre Man]

Plus Ole! defense.

I like Mills, but he doesn't belong in an NBA rotation

 

[DUB]

The criticism of Mills offence is bullshit. He's passed more than he's shot.

The criticism of his defence is completely warranted.

 

[MARIS61]

I would love to see both Mills and Johnson make the team.

I'd rather have an NBA quality PG.

 

[XXPrimusXX]

I wouldn't read to much into the Summer League.

If it was an accurate indicator of talent, then Tim Duncan would be a scrub.

And Qyntel Woods is the G.O.A.T.

 

[MickZagger]

I remember how incredibly bad Batum looked in Summer League.

 

[Cake]

Mills is less of a PG than Jerryd is. Mills is nothing more than a short 2 guard

Patty Mills: 9 assists in the 1st game.

Jerry Bayless: 6 assists in first 4 summer league games combined.

I'm guessing they told him to go out and be aggressive in this game.

 

[alex42083]

No one's looked real good in this second half..

 

[Nikolokolus]

I wouldn't read to much into the Summer League.

If it was an accurate indicator of talent, then Tim Duncan would be a scrub.

And Qyntel Woods is the G.O.A.T.

When guys light it up you take it with a grain of salt, when they struggle (consistently) you start to worry a little bit

 

[MickZagger]

This is really sloppy. Tough to watch.

 

[alex42083]

That was a pretty shitty decision on the fast break by Patty.

 

[XXPrimusXX]

This is really sloppy. Tough to watch.

Just like most of the regular season games last year?

 

[RoyToy]

There's not much to take away from SL, especially games like this.

No organization. Looks like shit. This looks like a bunch of guys getting together and playing a pickup game, which is basically what SL is.

 

[MickZagger]

Just like most of the regular season games last year?

50+ wins begs to differ.

 

[crowTrobot]

I remember how incredibly bad Batum looked in Summer League.

incredibly bad lol? i remember him being too passive, but very athletic and showing a lot of potential.

unlike babbitt who looks like he will never be able to guard anyone in the NBA.

 

[alex42083]

Gotta get Babbitt some touches here, instead of Dante jacking up shots. Gotta see what Luke can do here.