Event Trent Jr and Simons to the G-League Baldwin Recalled

[JDC]

But even Tyler Dorsey is hardly an NBA player. In fact, if it wasn't for that lights shooting performance in the NCAA's, he'd be playing in Greece. Which is were he is going to probably end up eventually any way. So a Bigger Slower Tyler Dorsey means a Bigger, Slower Streak Shooter... basically.

That's what I think he is...although Gary is probably the better shooter.

So add that to his size advantage and I think he has a better chance to stick in the league past his rookie contract. But yeah, I don't think there's much upside past a low end rotation player.

 

[ripcityboy]

That's what I think he is...although Gary is probably the better shooter.

So add that to his size advantage and I think he has a better chance to stick in the league past his rookie contract. But yeah, I don't think there's much upside past a low end rotation player.

Then I'd say he has a much better chance to stick than Dorsey. Dorsey would go two or three games at UO where he couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat. Trent's shot looks much refined. Not saying he isn't going to have his troubles sticking though.

As a Duck fan, I saw about every game Dorsey ever played. He was fooling himself into thinking he was an NBA player. Even Bell was too some extent. Brooks and Boucher were the NBA players on that Final Four team.

 

[JDC]

Then I'd say he has a much better chance to stick than Dorsey. Dorsey would go two or three games at UO where he couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat. Trent's shot looks much refined and high percentage. As a Duck fan, I saw about every game Dorsey ever played. He was fooling himself into thinking he was an NBA player. Even Bell was too some extent. Brooks and Boucher were the NBA players on that team.

You may be right. It's just hard for me to get excited about him, even if he does manage to carve out a role.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Not at all impressed by that "highlight" video. I agree with the other assessments of him looking slow. He just looks awkward. No fluidity at all. And his spot ups felt slow too.

I hope he develops and improves a lot, because I don't see a lot based on the physical tools.

 

[ripcityboy]

Watching Simons game, he's not playing right most but he has 7 points and one assist.

 

[James lamphear]

Simons 9-21fg 4-9 3 point line 22 points in 24 minutes in a win.

 

[James lamphear]

Both rookies did pretty good job in the first extending minutes. Trent playing tomorrow.

 

[ripcityboy]

Damn Simons has a smooth shot.

 

[ripcityboy]

 

[tester551]

Simons 9-21fg 4-9 3 point line 22 points in 24 minutes in a win.

Major chucker alert. He got up 21 attempts in 24 minutes off the bench! He only had 2 assists.....
Next closest player was 13 attempts in 35 minutes of play.

I hope he reigns that in a bit. I'd absolutely hate playing with someone like that.

 

[BonesJones]

Watched Gary's game.

Looked good as a spot shooter and got to his off the dribble game, but still looked uncomfortable at times finishing in traffic and pretty limited driving the lane overall. Just not a very quick or fluid athlete imo and has a really basic handle.

Looked ok defending on ball, but struggled as a team defender and on closeouts.

Bigger, Slower Tyler Dorsey is still my comp.

Didnt he measure a 40 inch vertical in the combine?

He purposely shorted his standing reach to make his vertical look better. No way he has a 40 inch vertical.

 

[BonesJones]

Major chucker alert. He got up 21 attempts in 24 minutes off the bench! He only had 2 assists.....
Next closest player was 13 attempts in 35 minutes of play.

I hope he reigns that in a bit. I'd absolutely hate playing with someone like that.

Did you watch the game? Maybe his teammates missed shots so his assists are low. They probably play a fast tempo. Wasnt an inefficient game at all.

 

[Scalma]

Curry- good shooter, limited playmaker, undersized, not a fit with Dame and CJ.

Stauskas- streaky shooter, decent playmaker, sucks defensively.

Both Trent and Simons look like they bring more to the table. But because they’re rookies, forget it. At least the other two are free agents (still not sure curry is but whatever) after the season, so they may not have to wait two years to get an opportunity.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Damn Simmoms has a smooth shot.

No kidding, it is smooth. He reminds me of Dame the first time I saw him shoot in summer league because of the ease he shoots it. Same easy stroke from 23 as he has from 13. He looks like a keeper for sure. Should gets some time next year and be a major contributor by his 3rd season.

 

[Driew]

Major chucker alert. He got up 21 attempts in 24 minutes off the bench! He only had 2 assists.....
Next closest player was 13 attempts in 35 minutes of play.

I hope he reigns that in a bit. I'd absolutely hate playing with someone like that.

Idk I'm sure the coaches/NO told Simons to shoot as much as possible during his g league stint. He's there to shoot not be timid and pass up shots. He could do that in practice with the blazers.

 

[JDC]

Didnt he measure a 40 inch vertical in the combine?

He purposely shorted his standing reach to make his vertical look better. No way he has a 40 inch vertical.

Maybe by 2 or 3 inches.

I do think he has the proportions that would lead to a shorter than expected standing reach though. Shoulders sit really low / long neck.

 

[JDC]

Just got done watching Anfernee.

Shot the ball pretty well and looked really quick and fluid off the dribble usual, but struggled pretty much everywhere else.

Got to the rim, but couldn't finish. Looked unsure of what hand or type of finish to go to and overall just didn't play with much force or physicality around the rim.

Did a lot of catching and holding (Austin Rivers syndrome) and doesn't really see the floor well at this point. Hit the roll man with nice pocket pass once and made the extra pass a couple times which was nice to see, but he's not really making any advanced reads out there not exactly what you'd call a ball mover/quick decision maker.

Looked quick on ball on D, but his lack of physicality or awareness as a team defender definitely showed up often.

So yeah, he's got a lot of work to do, but his quickness, shooting and overall fluidity still has me intrigued.

 

[James lamphear]

What I was looking for with these rookies is if they at all 3 layers and they both show there capability they can. Yes they miss shots too but they also made some of those shots. These two rookies are shooters and they been like that there whole life so I don't think there going to change just because there in the NBA.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Just got done watching Anfernee.

Shot the ball pretty well and looked really quick and fluid off the dribble usual, but struggled pretty much everywhere else.

Got to the rim, but couldn't finish. Looked unsure of what hand or type of finish to go to and overall just didn't play with much force or physicality around the rim.

Did a lot of catching and holding (Austin Rivers syndrome) and doesn't really see the floor well at this point. Hit the roll man with nice pocket pass once and made the extra pass a couple times which was nice to see, but he's not really making any advanced reads out there not exactly what you'd call a ball mover/quick decision maker.

Looked quick on ball on D, but his lack of physicality or awareness as a team defender definitely showed up often.

So yeah, he's got a lot of work to do, but his quickness, shooting and overall fluidity still has me intrigued.

Seems like most of those things are fixable, what do you think?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I really like Simons, but based on my Blazers experiences, they'll take 2 or 3 years to figure out he's not a PG, which will frustrate me a lot.

 

[James lamphear]

I really like Simons, but based on my Blazers experiences, they'll take 2 or 3 years to figure out he's not a PG, which will frustrate me a lot.

Yea he no PG he is off guard and so is Trent. I know Trent can play some sf but to me he more a 2 then he is a 3. So I really didn't understand the Olshey draft last year. Eventually one will be traded.

 

[Scalma]

Round two for Trent tonight at 5.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Yea he no PG he is off guard and so is Trent. I know Trent can play some sf but to me he more a 2 then he is a 3. So I really didn't understand the Olshey draft last year. Eventually one will be traded.

The Olshey logic is simple, and appropriate. He's got a lot of good players, he needs to gamble on a player becoming very good. Trent's skill translates immediately, and Simons has upside through the roof. Also, draft positions weren't where you normally get rotation players.

 

[JDC]

Seems like most of those things are fixable, what do you think?

For sure.

The nice thing about him is that his physical tools and skill package really give him an opportunity to be a pretty well rounded scoring guard. This is stating the obvious, but it'll just come down to what degree can he improve on his weaknesses.

Seems like a pretty smart and hardworking kid though so there's definitely reason for optimism.

 

[James lamphear]

Trent 1st QT 4-4 fg 2-2 3 point 2-2 FT 1 assist 1 TO 2 fouls 12 points.

 

[James lamphear]

Half time Trent 16 minutes 5-6 fg 2-3 3point 6-6 ft 1 reb 1 assist 1TO 18 points +12. He also started the game.

 

[James lamphear]

Trent 25 min 7-11fg 3-6 3 point 2 reb 1 assist 2 TO 2pf 23 points +11

 

[Scalma]

Trent with 33 points on 15 shots. Perfect 12-12 from the free throw line, many of those late in the fourth to ice it.

 

[James lamphear]

Trent 34 minutes 9-15fg 3-7 3 point 12-12 ft 4 rebs 1assist 2 TO 2 fouls 33 points +12. Trent made 6 straight free throws for the win. Really good game for Trent.

 

[Scalma]

Can’t really tell from this video but what I like about Trent’s game is he never seems sped up, he just plays at his own pace. He does have a little chucker in him but I think environment matters, and I’d always rather a guy be aggressive than timid. It’s much easier to chill a guy out than to get him going.