Clean wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Considering the new additions havent even practiced with the team yet, no complaints here. Smith jr gets to the rim so easily.
I know he is not perfect but I really wanted a player who constantly drives to the hoop to put pressure on opposing teams defenses. I am glad to finally have one.
Me too. Burke was that early on, but you're right its been a long time coming.
Cartman718 wrote:Verdict on first half of DSJr so far?
showed both strengths and weaknesses. His drives are terrific but his defense is an issue and put him in early foul trouble. Shot needs work.
GustavBahler wrote:Doubt we could afford him, but it would be nice to keep Jordan around for a couple of seasons, now thst KP is gone.
I agree. Really like having Jordan on this team. I wonder if they would do a Reddick like deal with him if things don’t work out in free agency.
Clean wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Considering the new additions havent even practiced with the team yet, no complaints here. Smith jr gets to the rim so easily.
I know he is not perfect but I really wanted a player who constantly drives to the hoop to put pressure on opposing teams defenses. I am glad to finally have one.
I appreciate a simple layup at the rim. Mudiay's herky jerky layup attempts were a source of agony for me, especially when they didn't go in.
StarksEwing1 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Considering the new additions havent even practiced with the team yet, no complaints here. Smith jr gets to the rim so easily.
we are better with the new additions no doubt about it. My only fear is that our draft position might suffer
There is quite a cluster of bad teams around the bottom 3. One win changes a lot.
CrushAlot wrote:StarksEwing1 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Considering the new additions havent even practiced with the team yet, no complaints here. Smith jr gets to the rim so easily.
we are better with the new additions no doubt about it. My only fear is that our draft position might suffer
There is quite a cluster of bad teams around the bottom 3. One win changes a lot.
Yes although the new rules might make it better because the bottom 3 have same odds so even if we end 3rd worst we still have a decent chance
Cartman718 wrote:Verdict on first half of DSJr so far?
Showed the positive effects a pg that takes to the ball to the hole and put constant pressure on the defence can have on the team....Got to the rack with ease, finished above the rim and on two plays, drew the defense in and kicked it out for wide open jumpers. Only saw one ill-advised shot...Dotson, Kornet and Knox will benefit tremendously playing alongside Smith...
CrushAlot wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Doubt we could afford him, but it would be nice to keep Jordan around for a couple of seasons, now thst KP is gone.
I agree. Really like having Jordan on this team. I wonder if they would do a Reddick like deal with him if things don’t work out in free agency.
Would love to keep Jordan especially if we win big in free agency...
CrushAlot wrote:StarksEwing1 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Considering the new additions havent even practiced with the team yet, no complaints here. Smith jr gets to the rim so easily.
we are better with the new additions no doubt about it. My only fear is that our draft position might suffer
There is quite a cluster of bad teams around the bottom 3. One win changes a lot.
Not scientific, but I look at the way Perry/Mills are amassing first rounders, shedding cap space, adding talent. Believe the BBall Gods will be more willing to look our way, than the old way.
Uptown wrote:Cartman718 wrote:Verdict on first half of DSJr so far?
Showed the positive effects a pg that takes to the ball to the hole and put constant pressure on the defence can have on the team....Got to the rack with ease, finished above the rim and on two plays, drew the defense in and kicked it out for wide open jumpers. Only saw one ill-advised shot...Dotson, Kornet and Knox will benefit tremendously playing alongside Smith...
That was good. The question is his defense and can he develop a better shot. Still I liked what I saw
GustavBahler wrote:CrushAlot wrote:StarksEwing1 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Considering the new additions havent even practiced with the team yet, no complaints here. Smith jr gets to the rim so easily.
we are better with the new additions no doubt about it. My only fear is that our draft position might suffer
There is quite a cluster of bad teams around the bottom 3. One win changes a lot.
Not scientific, but I look at the way Perry/Mills are amassing first rounders, shedding cap space, adding talent. Believe the BBall Gods will be more willing to look our way, than the old way.
We are due for luck. However the Cavs always seem to win the lottery when they are bad
StarksEwing1 wrote:Uptown wrote:Cartman718 wrote:Verdict on first half of DSJr so far?
Showed the positive effects a pg that takes to the ball to the hole and put constant pressure on the defence can have on the team....Got to the rack with ease, finished above the rim and on two plays, drew the defense in and kicked it out for wide open jumpers. Only saw one ill-advised shot...Dotson, Kornet and Knox will benefit tremendously playing alongside Smith...
That was good. The question is his defense and can he develop a better shot. Still I liked what I saw
Was the D better than Mudiays?
Cartman718 wrote:Uptown wrote:Cartman718 wrote:Verdict on first half of DSJr so far?
Showed the positive effects a pg that takes to the ball to the hole and put constant pressure on the defence can have on the team....Got to the rack with ease, finished above the rim and on two plays, drew the defense in and kicked it out for wide open jumpers. Only saw one ill-advised shot...Dotson, Kornet and Knox will benefit tremendously playing alongside Smith...
So frank is out then?
they want to play them together
StarksEwing1 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:CrushAlot wrote:StarksEwing1 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Considering the new additions havent even practiced with the team yet, no complaints here. Smith jr gets to the rim so easily.
we are better with the new additions no doubt about it. My only fear is that our draft position might suffer
There is quite a cluster of bad teams around the bottom 3. One win changes a lot.
Not scientific, but I look at the way Perry/Mills are amassing first rounders, shedding cap space, adding talent. Believe the BBall Gods will be more willing to look our way, than the old way.
We are due for luck. However the Cavs always seem to win the lottery when they are bad
Spike Lee is on a roll, wouldnt mind him repping the Knicks at the lotto.
Cartman718 wrote:Uptown wrote:Cartman718 wrote:Verdict on first half of DSJr so far?
Showed the positive effects a pg that takes to the ball to the hole and put constant pressure on the defence can have on the team....Got to the rack with ease, finished above the rim and on two plays, drew the defense in and kicked it out for wide open jumpers. Only saw one ill-advised shot...Dotson, Kornet and Knox will benefit tremendously playing alongside Smith...
So frank is out then?
No...Frank is a utility guy off the bench...He has the ability to back up both guard positions and if the other team goes small, can get some minutes at 3...
StarksEwing1 wrote:Cartman718 wrote:Uptown wrote:Cartman718 wrote:Verdict on first half of DSJr so far?
Showed the positive effects a pg that takes to the ball to the hole and put constant pressure on the defence can have on the team....Got to the rack with ease, finished above the rim and on two plays, drew the defense in and kicked it out for wide open jumpers. Only saw one ill-advised shot...Dotson, Kornet and Knox will benefit tremendously playing alongside Smith...
So frank is out then?
they want to play them together
I think they can play together some...I like Dotson next to Smith because if his ability to catch and shoot...
Uptown wrote:StarksEwing1 wrote:Cartman718 wrote:Uptown wrote:Cartman718 wrote:Verdict on first half of DSJr so far?
Showed the positive effects a pg that takes to the ball to the hole and put constant pressure on the defence can have on the team....Got to the rack with ease, finished above the rim and on two plays, drew the defense in and kicked it out for wide open jumpers. Only saw one ill-advised shot...Dotson, Kornet and Knox will benefit tremendously playing alongside Smith...
So frank is out then?
they want to play them together
I think they can play together some...I like Dotson next to Smith because if his ability to catch and shoot...
I think rotating both will help smith
