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[spyder_ur]

Oh I agree, still will be a fun team. I just think the hype was funny. I swear I read somewhere that yabu, brown, and zizic were all considered top 10 prospects by some execs. Silly.

I mean it's not coming out of thin air. This is from less than a month ago. You can feel free to disagree based on 3 games of summer league, but this is from just a few months ago via Chad Ford and Pelton.

We'll see. I'm more bullish on Zizic than Yabu.

 

[msdstc]

I mean it's not coming out of thin air. This is from less than a month ago. You can feel free to disagree based on 3 games of summer league, but this is from just a few months ago via Chad Ford and Pelton.

We'll see. I'm more bullish on Zizic than Yabu.

I've seen the articles I'm saying I wouldn't be surprised if Celts brass are floating this stuff. Obviously it's just 3 sl games, but I find it hard to believe anybody would take that guy with a top 10 pick.

 

[darkwing-buck]

Lonzo's passing *whew*

 

[Tom Penny]

I don't know shit about Nader except if he touches the ball he's shooting.

 

[msdstc]

I don't know shit about Nader except if he touches the ball he's shooting.

Seems decent, confident, aggressive. His game is pretty ugly but he makes a lot go. Could see him as bench fodder.

 

[Tom Penny]

Semi Curry.

 

[RedAssedApe]

Lonzo looks much better tonight.

 

[msdstc]

Semi Curry.

Gotta say he's been impressing me quite a bit. His build is ridiculous. Seems like another Crowder. Built like a tank, but still quick. Could have defensive versatility, and has a nice stroke. Not a bad grab where we got him.

 

[darkwing-buck]

Lonzo got 5/9/9.

Still concerned about his scoring but damn he is looking better then yesterday.

 

[Tom Penny]

Gotta say he's been impressing me quite a bit. His build is ridiculous. Seems like another Crowder. Built like a tank, but still quick. Could have defensive versatility, and has a nice stroke. Not a bad grab where we got him.

He was top 5 in like every combine athletic thing.. He randomly is a really good spot shooter apparently.

 

[jmizzal]

Jamal Crawford going to the t-wolves, they are def making the playoffs

 

[mjp2417]

I have concerns about just about every other part of his game, but Lonzo's court vision is something else

 

[Slizeezyc]

Lol

Only real ballers know what he's talking about.

 

[BlackGhost]

Lonzo looks much better tonight.

🐐

Edit: y'all see Lue at the game? Lonzo & Fultz future Cavs
Edit 2: future Cavs great Tatum

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Lue and Luke discussing a Deng for LeBron trade.

 

[jmizzal]

Tatum is so much better then Jaylon Brown

 

[metalslimer]

RotY is going to actually be a fun race this year

 

[msdstc]

Tatum is so much better then Jaylon Brown

More polished? Definitely but everybody knew that. Jaylen ceiling is Sky high in comparison though.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Jamal Crawford going to the t-wolves, they are def making the playoffs

Nice.

 

[spyder_ur]

I have concerns about just about every other part of his game, but Lonzo's court vision is something else

I agree. It's really unique. He even throws basic passes with a certain panache and purpose. Fun to watch.

 

[Lazy vs Crazy]

Brown has the best hair in the NBA.

 

[Slizeezyc]

Tatum is so much better then Jaylon Brown

When he doesn't give in to his Tatum tendencies and dribble the air out of the ball. Boy Genius Brad needs to break him of the habit.

 

[msdstc]

When he doesn't give in to his Tatum tendencies and dribble the air out of the ball. Boy Genius Brad needs to break him of the habit.

The problem is I don't know that he has the athleticism to do anymore than exactly that. If his shooting improves at least he can be more efficient there.

 

[spyder_ur]

When he doesn't give in to his Tatum tendencies and dribble the air out of the ball. Boy Genius Brad needs to break him of the habit.

I think that'll be fine when he gets into Brad's offense and plays consistently with ball movers like Isaiah and Horford. Keep in mind these summer league rosters are mish-mashes of players that haven't played together very often.

His offensive polish and variety is off the charts. Drives, post-ups, mid ranges, 3s, finishing with either hand. It's really something. Once he learns to refine those skills and use them in different (non-iso) situations he'll be awesome. Seems like he has major rebounding potential too. Long-ass arms.

 

[Slizeezyc]

If Lonzo gets a triple double of 10-10-10 then he's officially JKidd 2. That is all the proof anyone should need. Summer League shows all.

 

[Tom Penny]

If Lonzo gets a triple double of 10-10-10 then he's officially JKidd 2. That is all the proof anyone should need. Summer League shows all.

Jason Kidd was a good defensive player... So he will never be Jason Kidd

 

[Lazy vs Crazy]

"How to score the basketball on the defensive end."

 

[Slizeezyc]

Jason Kidd was a good defensive player... So he will never be Jason Kidd

Look man, nobody cares about defense. If he gets like two steals a game Lakers fans will think he's an awesome defender. He should just cheat like AI on that end and it will work itself out in terms of him getting legendary status with 10-10-10-2 stat lines.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Jaylen likes to dance around a lot with the ball, doesn't he?

 

[Officerrob]

How long until the Lakers try to fix Ball's jumper?

 

[Tom Penny]

Lol neither team knows how wide the court is

 

[BlackGhost]

Go Cav, Go Felder.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

that was a nice move, Lonzo smooth. ESPN will play it over and over.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

How long until the Lakers try to fix Ball's jumper?

as long as he can get it off quickly I doubt they will. HIs issues with his jumper aren't his shot mechanics, as wonky as they look. It's with his lack of explosion/first step that makes it hard for him to get separation.

 

[Tom Penny]

Jaylen might want to work on his handle...

 

[sf2fanatic]

GG's.

 

[spyder_ur]

Jaylen likes to dance around a lot with the ball, doesn't he?

They're putting him in a ton of ball handling situations during SL - it's deliberate. And yeah, he needs improvement there. He won't be in those situations very much during the regular season. He's pretty hard to stay in front of, though.

Lol neither team knows how wide the court is

Never seen anything like it.

 

[msdstc]

Jaylen might want to work on his handle...

Still his biggest issue by far. He'll be a lot better with some spacing and ball movement. As bad as it looks now though, it's still better than last year.

 

[jmizzal]

More polished? Definitely but everybody knew that. Jaylen ceiling is Sky high in comparison though.

Not to me, Jaylen seems like he might max out as a great defender but be at best a 15-16 ppg guy.

Tatum at best could be a 25-26 ppg guy, I take that any day of the week, its hard to find great scorers

 

[sf2fanatic]

76ers in the background yelling "We got winner "

 

[RedAssedApe]

What's this shit quality floor level camera they keep occasionally showing?

 

[Tom Penny]

Somehow I think Tatum might be leading in summer league scoring and rebounding.. Rebounding does not compute.

 

[spyder_ur]

Dual-screen summer league action! What a world.

Meaningless stat-stuffing triple double in a loss? Give that man the MVP!

 

[msdstc]

Not to me, Jaylen seems like he might max out as a great defender but be at best a 15-16 ppg guy.

Tatum at best could be a 25-26 ppg guy, I take that any day of the week, its hard to find great scorers

Tatum defensive ceiling is mediocre, and his scoring style is high volume low efficiency.

If Jaylen tightens his handle and his jumper continues to improve he can be somebody who lives at the line and can score with efficiency, not to mention his tremendous defensive upside. I'll take 20ppg and upper tier defense over 25 points on high volume and mediocre defense

 

[Tom Penny]

Not to me, Jaylen seems like he might max out as a great defender but be at best a 15-16 ppg guy.

Tatum at best could be a 25-26 ppg guy, I take that any day of the week, its hard to find great scorers

Definitely possible. I don't think Jaylen was ever a top prospect like Tatum. I think he was top 3 out of high school.

Tatum defensive ceiling is mediocre, and his scoring style is high volume low efficiency.

If Jaylen tightens his handle and his jumper continues to improve he can be somebody who lives at the line and can score with efficiency, not to mention his tremendous defensive upside. I'll take 20ppg and upper tier defense over 25 points on high volume and mediocre defense

Tatum has played better D then Jaylen all summer league.

 

[mjp2417]

Somehow I think Tatum might be leading in summer league scoring and rebounding.. Rebounding does not compute.

Tatum is really long and to my eyes at least he looks taller than his listed 6'8"

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Definitely possible. I don't think Jaylen was ever a top prospect like Tatum. I think he was top 3 out of high school.

Tatum has played better D then Jaylen all summer league.

Jaylen was def a top prospect coming out of HS. He just surprised some by going to Cal.

 

[jbug617]

Jaylen having a really bad game. looked out of control at times.

 

[jmizzal]

Tatum defensive ceiling is mediocre, and his scoring style is high volume low efficiency.

If Jaylen tightens his handle and his jumper continues to improve he can be somebody who lives at the line and can score with efficiency, not to mention his tremendous defensive upside. I'll take 20ppg and upper tier defense over 25 points on high volume and mediocre defense

I'm sorry I dont see it with Brown, never did if he was in this draft he prob wouldnt even went lottery, dude has way too many IF's, while Tatum is a natural scorer and rebounder

Tatum is really long and to my eyes at least he looks taller than his listed 6'8"

He has a 7 foot wingspan which helps with him not being as athletic

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I'm sorry I dont see it with Brown, never did if he was in this draft he prob wouldnt even went lottery, dude has way too many IF's, while Tatum is a natural scorer and rebounder

You are crazy.