Jabari Walker

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  1. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    I meant when he was a role player who acted like a role player.
     
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    I've thought the same thing. Obviously a better outside shooter at the same point but very similar otherwise.
     
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    Most eye opening thing continues to be his lateral movement defensively. Makes me think he can guard wings.
     
  4. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Please stay healthy

    Please stay healthy

    Please stay healthy.

    He should get real minutes this yr.
     
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    I didn't see the game unfortunately, but I saw clips where me made multiple plays off the dribble. That's a completely different level.

    If he can really call his own shot and put the ball on the floor, that gives him a completely different ceiling than initially thought. He's super high IQ.
     
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    Did the goggles move after the assist. Otherwise, very little dramatics from the rookie.
     
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  8. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    I think he has the lateral quickness to play SF full-time.

    He should get minutes right away - maybe even as the eventual starter
     
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    That would certainly be a great asset to have. I don’t know if he’d ever be a starting SF, but we saw what Watford did to his body after some encouragement from Chauncey to lose weight, so who knows.
     
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    While his dad taught him to carve out a role, he probably also told him not to be picky where he goes. Even though its a small market, Samaki probably told him how blessed you are to be on any team.

    Love having Jabari on our team.
     
  12. Wizard Mentor

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    Anyone know to compiled summer league stats? I'd like to check his, seems like he's done well.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Would have to look at the scoreboard and add them yourself. I don’t think they list player stats for SL on ESPN/NBA websites or other stats websites.
     
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    SharpeScooterShooter SharpeShooter

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    SharpeScooterShooter SharpeShooter

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    He is a +44 so far. Absolutely insane!
     
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    tykendo Don't Tread On PDX

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    His teammates have had blinders on to him. But that's SL where fringe guys are all trying to get theirs to be noticed.
     
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    yes, they're extremely short minutes, and those were off the bench, but the fact is he's played really well, and I'm optimistic about his future. It's not obvious that he should be behind Watford and Greg. Looking forward to seeing him continue to develop.
     
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    In a drastic contrast to our summer league "point guards", Walker doesn't play favorites or hesitate to make the right pass to his teammates.
    I was disgusted with Brandon William when Garza ran to the hoop uncovered and Williams seemed to be incapable of even throwing up one of his bad shot attempts to get Garza an easy basket. Instead, he called Garza back to set a pick for himself. Yuck.
    Compare that to Walker, who had the ball in the left corner, saw an open Garza, tossed him the ball, and Garza drilled the 3-pointer.
    You'd think all the things Walker does are common sense and reflexive, but looking at his teammates, that is obviously not the case.
    Anyway my point is that Walker empowers his teammates the way all Blazers should.
     

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