Mudiay plays with his head up and at a deliberate pace, he's is a threat to hit the open man at all times whether he's driving, coming off a screen or crossing half court. Real pg for sure.You combine that with his tight handle and crazy first step and yeah... just fuck everything.
Trying to convince myself that it's just summer league but Kris better drop 40 tomorrow.
Trying to convince myself that it's just summer league but Kris better drop 40 tomorrow.
By masud Go To PostMudiay plays with his head up and at a deliberate pace, he's is as threat to hit the open man at all times whether he's driving, coming off a screen or crossing half court. Real pg for sure.You combine that with his tight handle and crazy first step and yeah… just fuck everything.
Trying to convince myself that it's just summer league but Kris better drop 40 tomorrow.
Did see that game but did his shot look good?
By Zeus Ex Machina Go To PostDid see that game but did his shot look good?
No his shot is a little sus right now. But guys with his skill set don't really need a super strong j. If defenders give him space it plays into his strengths by allowing him to get anywhere he wants on the court. Kinda like when Rondo was still alive.
And like I said before shooting is the easiest thing to add to your game so the books not closed on that.
By masud Go To PostNo his shot is a little sus right now. But guys with his skill set don't really need a super strong j. If defenders give him space it plays into his strengths by allowing him to get anywhere he wants on the court. Kinda like when Rondo was still alive.
And like I said before shooting is the easiest thing to add to your game so the books not closed on that.
Eh. The easiest thing to add to your game is defense. A little bit of effort and a good scheme and it does wonders. On the other hand, dudes like Rondo and Rubio and Tony Allen still can't shoot. Centers and other Bigs almost never learn it if they don't have it from the jump, and very few guards come in broken and leave efficient.
That being said, his SL highlights make him look a hell of a lot like a future John Wall. His passing and floor generalship are definitely much better than previously advertised and he can get past pretty much anyone off the dribble.
We're all going to take L's aren't we? Especially Lakers Slaent
I'm pretty sure i can think of more players who have improved their jumpshot than ones that did on defense.
By Moris Go To PostBobby Portis had a awful game today. Marcus Smart yesterday continued to be Marcus Smart.Welcome to the world of Bobby Portis. I love all former Razorbacks but he was always extremely overrated.
By diehard Go To PostI'm pretty sure i can think of more players who have improved their jumpshot than ones that did on defense.
Most players have no problem putting up shots in the gym, but won't play hard on the defensive end every possession. The point is that dudes like Korver and Redick can become serviceable to good defenders much easier than dudes like Rondo and Tony Allen can become good shooters.
Becoming a good defender is easy as long as you're focused on game plans and execution and work hard on that end of the floor. Teaching a lazy player to be those things is hard. Much more fun to put up shots in an empty gym than do defensive slides and watch endless hours of tape on your opponents
Rondo and TA are pretty extreme examples. Mudiays shot doesn't look that fucked.
Rubios shot is getting better though,slowly. it's the layups that he hasn't improved on.
Rubios shot is getting better though,slowly. it's the layups that he hasn't improved on.
But it's still the case that people who improve shooting do so because of the practice time commitment involved.
Any bad defender with a broken jump shot that spent equal time working on his shot and on defense in his individual workouts would see gains as a defender more quickly. Defense is mostly knowledge and effort. Good Shooting requires muscle memory, That's much more difficult to attain
Any bad defender with a broken jump shot that spent equal time working on his shot and on defense in his individual workouts would see gains as a defender more quickly. Defense is mostly knowledge and effort. Good Shooting requires muscle memory, That's much more difficult to attain
Most bad shooters can become "ok" shooters but very rarely do they become actual good shooters. To use two former Sixers as an example, Iggy and Thad came into league with awful jumpshots and 7-8 years later they become servicable at best.
decided to go back and look at old summer league stats that may be relevant to some of our guys to compare their big men/combo guards to:
Wall averaged 24, 8, 4, and 2.5 spg on 38%FG. I don't know why but I don't remember that at all.
Cousins lol good lord 15ppg 10 rpg on .33% FG
Monroe 15 and 8 on 52% FG
Sanders 14 and 8 on .45% FG
Lillard : 26.5 ppg
Oladipo: 19 ppg
Reggie Jackson: 19.5 ppg
Wall averaged 24, 8, 4, and 2.5 spg on 38%FG. I don't know why but I don't remember that at all.
Cousins lol good lord 15ppg 10 rpg on .33% FG
Monroe 15 and 8 on 52% FG
Sanders 14 and 8 on .45% FG
Lillard : 26.5 ppg
Oladipo: 19 ppg
Reggie Jackson: 19.5 ppg
I hope Fish lets Porzingis be free tonight, it's probably best for his development that he learns the little things like where to be and how to execute Fish's plays but do that on your own time, I wanna see Zingis get a ton of FGAs.
again summer league is all about the eye test. A guy can shoot like shit but as long as he looks like he belongs, its all good,. Rose shot like 30% or some shit but he was getting to the rim at will so it was all good, Turner got his shot pinned like every time down the court...and that continued in the league.
People are semi panicing about Russell need to chill as he is getting good looks, just not making them and his vision is gdlk
People are semi panicing about Russell need to chill as he is getting good looks, just not making them and his vision is gdlk
I'm not worried about Russ scoring or dishing, his movement on the court is just underwhelming. He may have to learn some post moves quick if he can't improve his speed.
His first step is still legit, I just want to see him demand the ball and force the defense to collapse with his drives.
By diehard Go To PostSo when Exum looks crazy quick i should continue having hope?I don't think Exum ever reaches Penny heights that people pegged him at, but he showed more aggression in SL than he ever did during the regular season.
His first step is still legit, I just want to see him demand the ball and force the defense to collapse with his drives.
There was an article about how he didnt want to make any waves or make anyone mad at him, i really hope that's all it was. There is a chance he doesnt get more confidence and is just a defensive-minded backup but hopefully he plays in SL again soon and shows aggressiveness again.
Supposedly he #2 in all-time agility numbers at P3, that was cool to hear.
Supposedly he #2 in all-time agility numbers at P3, that was cool to hear.
By diehard Go To PostSo when Exum looks crazy quick i should continue having hope?
No. Yall should trade him to us for a second....
I still believe in Exum
By knux-future Go To PostNo. Yall should trade him to us for a second….Yeah I really want him to do well. He seems like a good kid.
I still believe in Exum
By Moris Go To PostI hope Fish lets Porzingis be free tonight, it's probably best for his development that he learns the little things like where to be and how to execute Fish's plays but do that on your own time, I wanna see Zingis get a ton of FGAs.
I see them limiting him to about 15-20 mpg throughout summer league because that's what he played in Europe. Look at all the rookies who are missing entire games due to exhaustion already. Anyhow his position is secure there are about 5 other guys playing on the team for their spots who could use those minutes.
By psychintellect Go To PostI think Winslow might grace us with his presence tonight.
Hopefully his jumper also shows up. Seriously, I don't remember it being this broke at Duke
By knux-future Go To PostHopefully his jumper also shows up. Seriously, I don't remember it being this broke at Duke
He shot great in the tournament, but he clearly made a deal with the devil.
Russell's shooing is def not the problem. His mechanics are solid and he gets it up quickly without needing a lot of space.
It's all his quickness and speed. That's the issue. Also, his vision has been greatly exaggerated. He's good, but more or less Mudiay level, not Magic or Nash
It's all his quickness and speed. That's the issue. Also, his vision has been greatly exaggerated. He's good, but more or less Mudiay level, not Magic or Nash
By knux-future Go To PostHopefully his jumper also shows up. Seriously, I don't remember it being this broke at DukeIt was, he was just on a hot streak during the tournament and that's what everyone remembers. So glad we didn't take him.
By Vahagn Go To PostRussell's shooing is def not the problem. His mechanics are solid and he gets it up quickly without needing a lot of space.
It's all his quickness and speed. That's the issue. Also, his vision has been greatly exaggerated. He's good, but more or less Mudiay level, not Magic or Nash
Idk some of the passes he made were pretty damn good.
then again Sixers point guard play is some shit so maybe any actually completed passes get me hype
By knux-future Go To PostHopefully his jumper also shows up. Seriously, I don't remember it being this broke at Duketourney freshmen hotsreaks and all
but im sure he'll get it fixed
maybe not in miami tho
Pat don't got time for a project rookie, Hinkie gonna come knocking by mid season with Okafor or Embiid in hand.
By K@do Go To Postok4 for Randall and swaggy p
who says no?
Everyone
By Dark PhaZe Go To PostCousins lol good lord 15ppg 10 rpg on .33% FGwell he got 2250 shots off per game. that's not too bad.
By Moris Go To PostPat don't got time for a project rookie, Hinkie gonna come knocking by mid season with Okafor or Embiid in hand.We do need a backup center
By etiolation Go To Postuh who is #55 for the warriorsMatt Stainbrook
did you see the Cousins/Karl exchange with Boogie basically bouncing as soon as he realized it was Karl lmao. Even in Summer league the Kings bring the Fuckery
By Zeus Ex Machina Go To Postdid you see the Cousins/Karl exchange with Boogie basically bouncing as soon as he realized it was Karl lmao. Even in Summer league the Kings bring the FuckeryI need a gif
