The Official 2017 Vegas Summer League Thread

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  1. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    I was one of the biggest Bell fanboys prior to the draft but the reason why he slid is because multiple teams redflagged his foot.

    But I still hate the Bulls for helping out the Warriors.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Jul 16, 2017
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    Going to be interesting watching the Future RoY go against Lonzo Ball.
     
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    Surprise. Lonzo Ball isn't guarding Smith jr....
     
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    Zubac and Kuzma look nice

    :(
     
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    Yeah his point of attack defense is pretty bad. His size comes in handy here. He's pretty skinny right now but should have no problem sliding to the two defensively if that's the weaker of the two matchups.
     
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    Rob Pelinka looks like a Coke dealer
     
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    Shit. Laker fans are giving me shit on a Yankees board. Those fuckers get around!
     
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    Go figure, Yankees and Lakers fan? Let me guess they also like the Cowboys.
     
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    I am sure it's the Niners. :cheers:
     
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    Ball is going to be a good player, no way around it
     
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    Yup.

    You can hate his dad, or that he's a Laker and question how much he'll score or defend, but the kid has incredible instincts as a playmaker, off-ball defender/cutter and rebounder.
     
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    Lakers in to waste all there shots tonight.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Ball looks pretty good. I'll have to see how he looks against the big boys, but I may have to eat crow. You hear that @dviss1 ? I have no problem admitting when I am wrong.

    Aside from that, Smith Jr looks pretty damned good on offense, but pretty lackluster on defense, especially on the pick and roll. Given the fact that he will be a starter this season, I think the ROY will come down to either Smith or Ball. I like Mitchell more than either, but he won't get as many minutes with Rubio also playing in Utah. Kuzma and Zubac also look good.

    Motley looks very uncoordinated. Definitely a loooong term project.
     
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    Smith kind of plays like Harden a bit. Just running into the paint to get fouled.
     
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    Smith Jr. reminds me a lot of Baron Davis.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I loved Baron. That dude ATTACKED the rim. I miss that kind of play.
     
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    These stat nuggets are good. For example, they reveal why Nick Johnson continues to get the minutes in the fourth quarters.

    But what are "screen assists"? Are they just picks that free a player who then scores?
     
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    Steve Francis?

     
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    Changing my comparison from just Ricky Rubio to Ricky Rubio crossed with White Chocolate (for the wild offense). Which is pretty damn entertaining!
     
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    It's going to be fun to compare him with Ben Simmons. Right now Ball looks better, and I was really high on Simmons.

    (Looks like the only way to contain Ball is to have him wear BigBallerBrand shoes.)
     
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