Game Thread 2023 SUMMER LEAGUE GAME 3: BLAZERS VS HORNETS - JULY 11, 2023 - TUESDAY - 5:30 PM PST NBATV

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  1. riverman

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    it says we can't read this post!
     
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    haha was bout to say where’s that call sheet
     
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    Maybe if you took your job more seriously.... You might be good at it.
     
    HailBlazers, Jul 11, 2023
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    They actually tried to lay you off, but you didn't get the hint.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Jul 11, 2023
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    After watching some game highlights, Badji played some soft matador defense in the paint..didn't get in front of Miller all night it looked like. He needs to work on his lower core and get in a stance...take a charge.
     
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    I know the highlight you are talking about and if it wasn't summer league I would agree. But I think on that play Miller could have gotten hurt. But you are right he needs to get stronger. I thought he looked better this game, decent screens and passes. he isn't a turnover machine that I was worried about.
     
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    Tell me about it. Now I’m leaving town not even knowing what I’m going to work. I need a vacation FAMS.
     
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    He has a very smooth stroke. He will eventually be a very good 3pt shooter.
     
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    I had never seen him play. He defiantly has a smooth looking shot. I like how big he is as well. Seems like he can handle the rock. I see a little Danny Granger in his game.
     
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    Badji has looked like a complete waste everytime I watched him. If we could Id cut his contract and give it to Reath.

    John Butler Jr has done some nice things. He's very skinny but I'd keep him.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Reath has been surprising. I'd give him a shot. He is very active.

    Badji and JBJ are both 20. They're projects.
     
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    I'd just go ahead and tell Jaizec Lottie and Antoine Davis to just go ahead and piss off. They're both terrible.

    Badji is averaging 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in almost 19 minutes per game. That's...... not good.

    Reath is averaging 11.7 points and 8.7 rebounds in 21 minutes.
     
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    With 5 draft picks the last two years and likely some young talent in a Lillard trade we don't need two poor projects like Badji and JBJ.

    We need young talent that has at least role player upside not 13th man upside. We need some vets to help the development of the quality young players. Badji provides neither.
     
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    They're 2 way players. They're barely on the team.
     
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    That pass from Reath to Butler with his long arms going down the middle for a score was really nice. It'll be great if the secondary/third scorers can work effectively together like that.
     
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    Watched Badji twice in person he looks much worse than those stats. He's a stiff with poor movent, no feel for the game. JBJ at least moves very well and looks like he could one day develop into something.

    Reath took some dumb 3s but everything else he did was excellent. I see he's 27. I'd still much rather have him on the roster for 3rd/4th string.
     
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    Reath isn't super fast but he knows where he's supposed to be.
     
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    Badji should be a 0 way player.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Jul 11, 2023
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Bro Reath is 27???
     
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