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  1. UKRAINEFAN

    UKRAINEFAN Well-Known Member

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    I think they just didn't have room for him. And when he would come in for just a few minutes he would probably try to do too much.
     
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    I don't think his 3 pt % will hold up but I think he might be able to maintain an above average 2 pt. %
     
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    We'll take Giannis for him I guess.
    (Look at Jay Huff!)
     
    Rastapopoulos, Nov 10, 2024
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    Loved Dalano from jump, people calling him a chucker while we tanked were annoying.
     
    HailBlazers, Nov 10, 2024
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    I want Banton to take Ant's minutes. They won't do that but I like Banton's overall game better than Simons.
     
    riverman, Nov 10, 2024
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    He is a chucker, but in the most positive sense of the word. He is endlessly aggressive, continuously putting pressure on the defense. He has a mentality that (unfortunately) cannot be taught. I wish we could put his brain in Sharpe's body. Well, probably his ligaments too...
     
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    He is averaging 6.3 FGA in 10.3 min/gm this season ... the only other Blazer that is close to that in shots per minute is Ant at 16 FGA in 32 min/gm. Last year he was a little over the FGA for every 2 minutes on the floor threshold. He is the definition of a chucker!
     
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    Wow that's some serious chucking.

    Problem is I don't really see anyone on this roster I'm excited to get more FGA.

    If we had traded away a couple of our vets before the season I would've like to use our 2nd round picks. Or even just have got a Knecht type with that Warriors lottery pick.
     
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    Our offense sucks, he's one of the few that can create.
     
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    Creating missed shots is a skill of dubious merit
     
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    This guy has a 24.29 PER, 13th best in the NBA.
     
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    I can't believe what we traded for this guy.
     
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    Hey @speeds - changed your view on Banton yet?
     
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    I've came around on Banton, he's been by far the best PG on this team and deserves to start.

    I thought he was a scrub but he's proven me wrong.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Nov 18, 2024
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    I think he is the best so far, which isn't saying much. He's in a contract year, and is fighting for his NBA life, which i think causes him to call his own number a lot. He's averaging almost 20 shots per 36, but has a better than average TS%.

    I'd like Simons to go so we get a longer look at him this year.
     
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    Did I say something negative about Banton, one of the best players in the league?
     
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