Game Thread SUMMER LEAGUE - GAME 4 - BLAZERS VS ROCKETS - THURSDAY - JULY 14, 2022 - 6:30 PM (PDT) NBATV

[Chris Craig]

No Didi?

The Pelicans got us good.

 

[Natebishop3]

Gun to your head who do you choose - B. Williams or Ross? Personally I choose death.

Ross was 1-7 from the field.... but only 1 turnover.

Williams was 1-9 from the field..... WITH 6 TURNOVERS.

 

[Chris Craig]

Hope we don't see that kind of BS in the regular season.

Hetzel isn't coaching the regular season and we have an actual point guard who doesn't turn the ball over every other possession.

 

[Chris Craig]

Ross was 1-7 from the field.... but only 1 turnover.

Williams was 1-9 from the field..... WITH 6 TURNOVERS.

Ouch

 

[noknobs]

Never thought I'd say this, but go Lakers...ugh I need to wash my mouth out

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You're using a "Go Lakers" on summer league? Disgusting.

 

[DDolla]

The Pelicans got us good.

Hahaha that’s what I said

 

[Chris Craig]

You're using a "Go Lakers" on summer league? Disgusting.

Very very disgusting

 

[PCmor7]

This has been a fun team to watch. They play an exciting style. They D up, hit the boards, run and attack the rim. And they have a lot of fun playing together.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Gun to your head who do you choose - B. Williams or Ross? Personally I choose death.

Neither.

I’d give Nico Mannion a try

 

[KSF-ERIC]

I haven’t been watching. Why isn’t Jabari starting?

 

[Natebishop3]

I'll also add that Ross shot fucking 5-9 from the free throw line. How the hell you gonna be 6'1 and shoot 50% from the stripe?

 

[Chris Craig]

I haven’t been watching. Why isn’t Jabari starting?

I guess Hetzel didn't want to put all his eggs in one basket. Gotta save something for the bench.

 

[theprunetang]

Neither.

I’d give Nico Mannion a try

I would take back Belgian Kevin if we could get rid of Williams amd Didi

 

[PCmor7]

No Didi?

Like I said, this has been a fun team to watch.

 

[cheesehoff]

Gun to your head who do you choose - B. Williams or Ross? Personally I choose death.

I take Ross for his defense. Williams is shoot first, Ross is not.

 

[Natebishop3]

I take Ross for his defense. Williams is shoot first, Ross is not.

Eh..... there's a reason why Ross only had 1 turnover. Homie didn't pass the ball.

 

[rotary111]

Not gonna lie...I'd rather watch Elleby than some of our current players.

 

[DDolla]

Didi is wasting a roster spot… just sayin

 

[Scalma]

Keon:
17.3 PPG on 48% shooting and 40% from deep. Also averaging 1.5 steals per game. The turnovers are high but summer league isn’t structured basketball. And remember he’s the same age as most the dudes drafted in the lottery.

 

[blazerfan11]

Keon:
17.3 PPG on 48% shooting and 40% from deep. Also averaging 1.5 steals per game. The turnovers are high but summer league isn’t structured basketball. And remember he’s the same age as most the dudes drafted in the lottery.

He's working very hard and making progress.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Keon Johnson is looking very good in Summer League. He has a smooth jump shot. I’m excited about this kid!

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Keon Johnson is looking very good in Summer League. He has a smooth jump shot. I’m excited about this kid!

So he is untouchable?

 

[PCmor7]

So he is untouchable?

No, I don't think so. He's playing well, but he's got so many even better players, proven better players, in front of him. I don't think the Blazers trade him for just anything, but, the way he's played, he could help us add a little more length at the 2-3-4 at some point.

 

[Scalma]

At SG/SF (they’re the same for Billups) I think this will be the depth chart (with Ant starting at the 2 and being the backup point)

Hart
Nas
Payton
Keon
Sharpe
Didi

I think Hart and Nas will see the heaviest minutes. Payton can play (aka guard) all over. So I’d say Keon will be ahead of Sharpe, at least initially. Didi isn’t a threat for minutes and will probably be cut/dumped at some point.

 

[Idog1976]

I have to say I think our Forward situation is better than many of us thought. We actually need a backup C the most right now it seems. Grant, Walker, GBIII, Watford I think covers the 4 spot, but who do we have at C besides Nurk? I guess small ball with Watford maybe?

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Yet another impressive comeback!!!

schedule the parade!!! Its happening!!!

 

[tlongII]

I felt better about not going to Summer League after Sharpe got hurt. Now I'm depressed again.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I have to say I think our Forward situation is better than many of us thought. We actually need a backup C the most right now it seems. Grant, Walker, GBIII, Watford I think covers the 4 spot, but who do we have at C besides Nurk?

Eubanks

 

[tykendo]

Eubanks

Eubanks is young and developing. He has a pure hook shot, and finishes with dunks. Ridiculous that some assume that's it for his progression. Maybe it is, but i seriously doubt it. He's a talented bigman.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Brown is an interesting young player. He could be a starter, or out of the league in 2 years. A lot of things to like about him. And one major thing not to like.
He is so athletic and so fun to watch.......if only he had an outside shot. He won't play much this year, but hopefully, they can continue to develop him.