We got Aminu!!!

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  1. Rastapopoulos

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    I saw a little bit of the game, they played Aminu at Guard alot, even having him on the other team's PG. He is somewhere between a 2 and a 3 who plays strong, defends smart and rebounds very well. On offense I've seen him mostly take 3s but maybe it was too small a sample size.
    I thought he was an interesting talent, still would like to see him play a more versatile offensive game. He's a pesky defender, though, and a very good rebounder especially on the defensive end.
     
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    Watched the game, Aminu looked good. But this game was mostly glorified rat ball until the end there when CP decided he wanted to win the game, so not too much to take away from it.

    Nic and Giannis were Africa's guards. Not very conducive to a stable offense. Nic especially looked even more lackadaisical than usual (if that's possible).

    I really want Bradley Beal on our team someway, somehow.
     
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    Any chance Aminu morphs into a playmaker like Batum? Batum never averaged more than 1.5 assists before being put in Stotts's offense.
     
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    What does Beal do well besides shoot the 3 ball? I am not disagreeing I just have not seen him play much. 3 years in the league and he has yet to shoot 44% from the floor. How does he defend?
     
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    And isn't he always injured?
     
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    I think he does injury issues
     
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    Good defender and is getting better. Has performed very well in the playoffs. Has a decent handle and can score off the dribble. And he's got a knock down 3pt shot already. Biggest appeal for me is that he's 21 , and his skills set can go with Dame's perfectly . He's a young vet with room to grow. Wouldn't surprise me if he got the max next summer.

    But ya, he has injury issues that are worrisome.

    http://www.bulletsforever.com/2015/...ards-2014-2015-season-evaluation-max-contract
     
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    Yeah, it's a shame that his health is such a concern. Otherwise I think he's the closest thing the NBA has to a potential star SG. Again, it's just a sad statement about the lack of talent at that position.
     
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    Aminu wasn't over paid on his contract when he got the minutes he produce as a player. Last 3 playoff game he had a double double that show me he produce very well in game that really counted and expect him be close to be double double guy for us through out the year.
     
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