can't believe this hasn't been trademarked yet
i wish there were a search button on the forum. Last year i mentioned i suck as projecting college talent but also said the part of the game i saw of Kentucky (to check Tyresse) I kept thinking this other unheralded guy kept playing smart
felt the same way when rumors started about drafting him and of course when we drafted him
AND NO, not in a million years did i see this. I though we would just get a contributor. but right now he's the straw that's stirring the drink and i don't think it's even really started. we're just seeing tip of the iceberg of an old school guy making his teammates better and punishing the opponent when ignored.
He’s not real fast but he’s such a good change of pace player and makes good decisions and obviously can shoot. No doubt he’s a good player. Maybe the answer at PG.
Who does he remind everyone of in the nba right now ?
Knixkik wrote:He’s not real fast but he’s such a good change of pace player and makes good decisions and obviously can shoot. No doubt he’s a good player. Maybe the answer at PG. Who does he remind everyone of in the nba right now ?
Steve Nash, definitely, with a hint a John Stockton's vision, Jason Kidd's defense and Peyton Pritchard's all around play.
he moves his feet on D
he has a 6' 10" wingspan but he's not lazy with his feet, relying on his reach
he's drawing fouls and hitting FTs
and i don't think it's a coincidence that KK is playing well. I am sure he is inspiring confidence in KK too
and not reading too much into it, but Jeremy and Landry Fields were very religous, and i get the sense Squiggy is too -- humble person
Chandler wrote:he moves his feet on Dhe has a 6' 10" wingspan but he's not lazy with his feet, relying on his reach
he's drawing fouls and hitting FTs
and i don't think it's a coincidence that KK is playing well. I am sure he is inspiring confidence in KK too
and not reading too much into it, but Jeremy and Landry Fields were very religous, and i get the sense Squiggy is too -- humble person
After thinking about it, I want to say his style reminds me of Malcolm Brogdan. The way he's under control, those awkward little runners and the way he leverages his J to get into the paint.
BigDaddyG wrote:Chandler wrote:he moves his feet on Dhe has a 6' 10" wingspan but he's not lazy with his feet, relying on his reach
he's drawing fouls and hitting FTs
and i don't think it's a coincidence that KK is playing well. I am sure he is inspiring confidence in KK too
and not reading too much into it, but Jeremy and Landry Fields were very religous, and i get the sense Squiggy is too -- humble person
After thinking about it, I want to say his style reminds me of Malcolm Brogdan. The way he's under control, those awkward little runners and the way he leverages his J to get into the paint.
I can see Brogdon. I see George hill a lot in terms of build and overall strengths and weaknesses.
I gotta be honest, him, KK and Bullock have been shooting the lights out from three. Bullock and Knox are sharing minutes, but none of the other PGs are showing a 3 pt you need to respect not are they showing the leadership on the floor.
The team looks better with 3pt shooter. If only we could play the Pistons and Cavs every game...
Gonna be fun to watch all the PGs drafted 20 and later: 20 Maxey, 24 RJ Hampton, 25 IQ, 26 Pritchard, 29 Malachi, 31 Tyrell Terry, 34 Theo Maledon.
Chandler wrote:can't believe this hasn't been trademarked yeti wish there were a search button on the forum. Last year i mentioned i suck as projecting college talent but also said the part of the game i saw of Kentucky (to check Tyresse) I kept thinking this other unheralded guy kept playing smart
felt the same way when rumors started about drafting him and of course when we drafted him
AND NO, not in a million years did i see this. I though we would just get a contributor. but right now he's the straw that's stirring the drink and i don't think it's even really started. we're just seeing tip of the iceberg of an old school guy making his teammates better and punishing the opponent when ignored.
Here is another one for you to patent: the IQ High.
IDK, would you rather have a very good shooter, POA defender, non super speed, non flashy passing PG or a taller flashy passing, poor defending, poor floor spacing Ball who makes a lot more $$?
Ball has not beaten out Rozier or Graham for the starting PG spot
Chandler wrote:he moves his feet on Dhe has a 6' 10" wingspan but he's not lazy with his feet, relying on his reach
he's drawing fouls and hitting FTs
and i don't think it's a coincidence that KK is playing well. I am sure he is inspiring confidence in KK too
and not reading too much into it, but Jeremy and Landry Fields were very religous, and i get the sense Squiggy is too -- humble person
The Kentucky link is also there with Quickley and Knox
is there a way to sticky this?
payton played well tonight but seriously we were at a different level with Squiggy on the court. he plays awesome and his team perks up too. he's out there directing traffic even if he doesn't have the ball in his hands. ball flows.
E.g., Knox plays better because he genuinely expect the ball at the right time in the right place, and Squiggy inspires confidence in him that he can hit that shot. i think the same is true for OBi too but we'll need to wait a bit longer
that strip of Trae tonight!!!
Just seemed like last week it was all so glorious........
Nalod wrote:Just seemed like last week it was all so glorious........
He will make adjustments. Not worried about him long term.
EwingsGlass wrote:Knixkik wrote:Nalod wrote:Just seemed like last week it was all so glorious........
He will make adjustments. Not worried about him long term.
He misses OB1.
He misses the feel of a normally functioning shooting elbow after a few too many Thibs practices.
Not worried he just missed open looks ... it happens to everyone
