Game Thread SUMMER LEAGUE GAME# 4 - HAWKS VS BLAZERS - JULY 12, 2018 - THURSDAY, 7:30 PM PDT, ESPN2

[Wizard Mentor]

Really enjoying the defense and passing.

Another great shooting game by Layman.

Simons in 4 games: 12, 10, 8, 20 (all off the bench)

 

[julius]

Doesn’t excuse his butterfinger turnovers and a complete lack of explosion, play strength, and lateral movement.

if you saw my post after mine, you would've seen I wasn't being serious.

 

[riverman]

Bigs getting touches in summer league are shocked somebody passes them the ball...nobody passed to Pappa G all series so far...doesn't raise his value when he's furniture in the post

 

[Scalma]

if you saw my post after mine, you would've seen I wasn't being serious.

Vgkmfryjn fuck.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

So far I like this years picks more than last years. - Won’t be winning a popularity contest -

 

[Scalma]

Bigs getting touches in summer league are shocked somebody passes them the ball...nobody passed to Pappa G all series so far...doesn't raise his value when he's furniture in the post

Papa G has been the biggest disappointment. Wasn’t expecting him to be a factor offensively but he looks SLOWWW with limited instincts. Not the guy I saw in eurobasket with Greece.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Collins killing it again, but not in the boxscore.
Hawks shoot 33% tonight. Other 2 games Collins played, teams averaged 35%.

So in total, when Collins plays (3 games): Opponents shoot 34%
When Collins doesn't play (1 game): Opponents shoot 47%

That's a huge difference.

 

[Scalma]

Collins killing it again, but not in the boxscore.
Hawks shoot 33% tonight. Other 2 games Collins played, teams averaged 35%.

So in total, when Collins plays (3 games): Opponents shoot 34%
When Collins doesn't play (1 game): Opponents shoot 47%

That's a huge difference.

He’s been absolutely dominant defensively.

 

[illmatic99]

Baldwin doesnt belong on this court. hes a rotation player

 

[hoopsjock]

What a lame ass game thread. You should of seen all the Hoop knowledge being thrown around in the REAL game thread! There’s even some stats and a poll!

I checked, there wasn't one single post during the game in your game thread. That is kind of sad. I almost felt bad for you.

 

[TBpup]

turnovers aren't a parameter for a young player...lot of great players turn the ball over a lot....Harden, CP3, Steve Nash all turned the ball over because they attempted risky passes...also this roster doesn't have the history to have chemistry yet...know where they need the ball, etc....he made up for it rebounding. Sure he made some mistakes.....it's summer league

Yes..."lot's of great players". I would submit Biggie is quite a ways from that and perhaps it's a bit premature to put him in the same paragraph as Harden, CP3, Nash, etc.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Gotta give coach Moron credit. He has the guys playing like smooth jazz.

I'm trying to figure out if that's a typo, or the most backhanded compliment in the history of the world.

BNM

 

[Boob-No-More]

We are so good in summer league. This must be what it feels like to be a Golden State fan in regular season.

Of course it isn't.

This is the summer league PLAYOFFS. Regular season my ass. This is what if feels like to be a Warriors fan during the motherfucking NBA playoffs.

Learn the summer league schedule, then post!

BNM

 

[riverman]

Yes..."lot's of great players". I would submit Biggie is quite a ways from that and perhaps it's a bit premature to put him in the same paragraph as Harden, CP3, Nash, etc.

sure..duh..but the point was those guys had many games with over 5 turnovers......turnovers don't make him a bust in this situation..playing with guys after a pretty sparse game prep....he's young and he'll have to make strides....but he can get you some Ed Davis rebounds night in night out...

 

[theprunetang]

I'm trying to figure out if that's a typo, or the most backhanded compliment in the history of the world.

BNM

I did it for my own entertainment mostly.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I can't believe Atlanta outscored us in the 2nd quarter.

 

[Boob-No-More]

I did it for my own entertainment mostly.

I also found it entertaining. Keep up the good work!

BNM

 

[theprunetang]

I also found it entertaining. Keep up the good work!

BNM

You have your indefatigable stats and logic. I have my useless quips. I'll hold my end down, as I'm sure you will yours.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Baldwin doesnt belong on this court. hes a rotation player

One of my biggest frustrations with our bigs is that they are aloud to do to0 much, (I include Aminu in that group)
Swanigan hustles his ass off. He is relentless on the boards. He plays physical. If he just concentrated on that he would be useful. Don't shoot, don't fucking dribble, just rebound and pass. If he does that then yes he can be a rotational player.

 

[riverman]

Don't shoot, don't fucking dribble, just rebound and pass.

 

[BonesJones]

but really we've said that about most of our guys entering the second season...Barton, Connaughton, Layman, etc....the kid is a project but a really good rebounder

They weren't as bad as Swanigan has been though, and at least fit a meaningful role in some capacity. "Rebounder" isn't a meaningful role. It's important, but if that's all a big can do, it's a problem. I just don't see him ever being able to finish inside which means he needs to improve his shooting and defense.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

You have your indefatigable stats and logic. I have my useless quips. I'll hold my end down, as I'm sure you will yours.

Welcome to my sig.

 

[theprunetang]

Get used to this sight.

 

[Natebishop3]

lol

 

[tlongII]

I know it’s summer league, but I love this team.

 

[Natebishop3]

Layman and Baldwin have a real rhythm going.

And while Zach hasn't been great offensively, the dude is a machine on defense.

 

[tlongII]

I have to go home Saturday. Wish I could stay.

 

[Natebishop3]

Dude... super fucking annoying that the first quarter is them ignoring the fact that a basketball game is going on.

 

[PCmor7]

Wasn't it great that the lead-in to the show was all about Trae Young ... who didn't even play?

 

[Natebishop3]

Wasn't it great that the lead-in to the show was all about Trae Young ... who didn't even play?

A full quarter of ignoring that a basketball game was happening.