bleachkit Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 National media noticing Trae's poor play. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/trae-youngs-ill-advised-3-pointer-tells-larger-tale-an-average-shooter-at-best-who-thinks-hes-steph-curry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrell Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, bleachkit said: The "empty stats" claim is not made on a game to game basis. The most important thing is efficiency. But I personally think, like Trae, Luka's usage is too high and he takes too many shots. Yeah I know. I was joking.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benhillboy Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) I know it’s early but you’d be hard pressed to find a player whose three point shooting percentage dropped nearly .100 percentage points in one season. Thankfully Trae isn’t taking 9 a game like last year. His FT and mid range stroke match his strength and size to a T, but I always thought the staff should’ve torn down his natural 3 point shot and built it back better. Taylor Jenkins isn’t here though. And I’m too lazy to search, but I’m sure someone knows the frequency/ efficiency of the Trae/ John PNR for this season. It’s gotta be a huge drop off from their short history of being an elite combination. Some have mentioned but I haven’t payed too close attention but the screens simply don’t seem as crispy as they should be, from he or Capela. Not nearly enough screening from non-Bigs, granted Goodwin and Hunter are the only ones who really fit the profile. I’m straight on Bogdanovic and Rondo just gimme Gallo and Dunn back is that too much to ask? Edited January 18, 2021 by benhillboy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bleachkit Posted January 18, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Things that are missing from last year...Trae's shooting and the Trae/JC PNR. But we do have better rebounding and better wing play this year. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco102 Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) I'm prepared for full flaming. I'd take a flier on KPJr. I rather have talent and crazy than no talent at all. I was high on him during the draft. He'd compliment Trae's weaknesses, if he's not bashing Trae's head in in the lockerroom. Edited January 18, 2021 by marco102 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleachkit Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, marco102 said: I'm prepared for full flaming. I'd take a flier on KPJr. I rather have talent and crazy than no talent at all. I havent watched him play much, he was known to be a big time talent though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators macdaddy Posted January 18, 2021 Moderators Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 I mean i don't know how bad the outburst was but what a shitty move to give a player's locker away. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco102 Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, bleachkit said: I havent watched him play much, he was known to be a big time talent though. I was high on him during the drafting process, but the red flags from him are there, but if you can bring him into that 18th roster spot, the rewards outweigh the risks. 1 minute ago, macdaddy said: I mean i don't know how bad the outburst was but what a shitty move to give a player's locker away. I agree. He's a loose cannon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleachkit Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, macdaddy said: I mean i don't know how bad the outburst was but what a shitty move to give a player's locker away. He had that locker outfitted with a sound system and lights, so he was really pissed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators macdaddy Posted January 18, 2021 Moderators Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, bleachkit said: He had that locker outfitted with a sound system and lights, so he was really pissed. Gotta be something more to the story. I've never heard of this happening where they just move a guy's locker without asking. weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member JayBirdHawk Posted January 18, 2021 Author Premium Member Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, macdaddy said: Gotta be something more to the story. I've never heard of this happening where they just move a guy's locker without asking. weird. He's a problem child. They probably didn't think he'd be back around the team this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators macdaddy Posted January 18, 2021 Moderators Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 29 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said: He's a problem child. They probably didn't think he'd be back around the team this season? i hope he's saving money. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member JayBirdHawk Posted January 18, 2021 Author Premium Member Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 56 minutes ago, macdaddy said: Gotta be something more to the story. I've never heard of this happening where they just move a guy's locker without asking. weird. Something more you say? Some people just can't stay outta their own way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators macdaddy Posted January 18, 2021 Moderators Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Sounds pretty bad. Don't bring him here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco102 Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, macdaddy said: Sounds pretty bad. Don't bring him here. Ion care about that bring me the talent. people were saying don't bring Lamelo, because of drama, he's gotten off to a great start. Some people need better situations to excel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member aali34 Posted January 18, 2021 Premium Member Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, marco102 said: Ion care about that bring me the talent. people were saying don't bring Lamelo, because of drama, he's gotten off to a great start. Some people need better situations to excel. He's had question marks for a while. It's a reason why he dropped if I'm not mistaken. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg01 Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 3 hours ago, marco102 said: Ion care about that bring me the talent. people were saying don't bring Lamelo, because of drama, he's gotten off to a great start. Some people need better situations to excel. I'm all for talent but these are his stats so far. - Was a problem at USC - Dropped on draft due to character concerns - Pending felony charges due to drugs/guns/etc. - Allegedly assaulted a woman not long after the above incident. - Injury(ies)? - Now this latest incident. And his second season hasn't even started yet. Dude's good - shiii, he's their best prospect imho - but he ain't good enough for me to ignore all the above. All he's done so far is justify why he dropped in the draft. Better get that passport updated ..... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco102 Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, kg01 said: I'm all for talent but these are his stats so far. - Was a problem at USC - Dropped on draft due to character concerns - Pending felony charges due to drugs/guns/etc. - Allegedly assaulted a woman not long after the above incident. - Injury(ies)? - Now this latest incident. And his second season hasn't even started yet. Dude's good - shiii, he's their best prospect imho - but he ain't good enough for me to ignore all the above. All he's done so far is justify why he dropped in the draft. Better get that passport updated ..... lol I'm for talent man. I understand all of that and the risk. I was prepared for the flaming. Edited January 19, 2021 by marco102 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleachkit Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, marco102 said: lol I'm for talent man. I understand all of that and the risk. I was prepared for the flaming. We would have to get assurances from him that he will be a good soldier, and that we couldn't guarantee him minutes and things like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, kg01 said: I'm all for talent but these are his stats so far. - Was a problem at USC - Dropped on draft due to character concerns - Pending felony charges due to drugs/guns/etc. - Allegedly assaulted a woman not long after the above incident. - Injury(ies)? - Now this latest incident. And his second season hasn't even started yet. Dude's good - shiii, he's their best prospect imho - but he ain't good enough for me to ignore all the above. All he's done so far is justify why he dropped in the draft. Better get that passport updated ..... Uh...doesn't matter what he does, he is a rookie. And you have always hated rookies right? Or is it just before they are drafted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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