2016 Summer League

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  1. Nate

    Nate #itsokaytobewhite #wakandaforever BANNED

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    Yeah, I think the college game was too slow for him lol. If they don't start him at point guard, they're idiots.
     
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    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

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    So far leading Summer League in assists.
    Start him at SF but that allows you to play combo guards at both guard spots.
     
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    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

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    Looks like it doesn't matter how old Thon Maker is. Kicking ass and vindicating the Bucks. They seem to draft well these days.
     
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    ripcityboy Well-Known Member

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    I just wish the Summer League was longer. You only get a few games to form an impression of a player.
     
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  5. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I wish the Blazers participated in more than just Las Vegas. We used to do one that was in Utah AND one in LA.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    They keep drafting the same type of player though.
     
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    Olshey put a premium of coaching over actual game time.... and they may have a point. You can teach a player all you want but it doesn't transfer over unless it's versus top competition. That has to be a main reason we got rid of the D league affuliate.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    K Dunn looks good
     
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    I love Jacob Poeltl's game but I think he was born 30 years too early. Great classic center with good footwork and positioning. If he puts on some weight and gets some mean in him.... then watch out.
     
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    I watched him against Oregon 5 times and he never played well once. And they had no center. I just can't see how he will be effective against bigger quicker centers. We will see.
     
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    I think Noah Vonleh will kick his butt
     
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    That's not a good sign. He hasn't picked up a basketball in a few months? Not a very dedicated pro, if you ask me. Can't believe we cut Cliff before this fool.
     
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    I didn't say he would thrive in the modern NBA. Like I said he was born 30 years to early. Just like his game.
     
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    Who knows...could become the next Michael Doleac
     
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    I used to work with this big tall lanky guy who played center in community college. He was always talking about what a baller he was and how awesome the Lakers were. So we started calling him "the illegitimate brother of Travis Knight" behind his back. It made furious.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Kings got absolutely shit on... 47-88
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Simmons' offensive game is extremely weak
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    I agree. He reminds me of if Boris Diaw came into the league all in shape, young and full of promise. That is pretty much exactly what he is.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    TJ McConnell is one of those Delly type players who gets up in your face and plays 110% every possession
     
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    He plays with a chip on both his shoulders. That's for sure.
     
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