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Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:32 pm
by INFORMER
iLLmatic wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:21 pm
Your point is valid but is Devon Reed and JD really 3's?
Reed is a 2/3. The Suns have tried to force Dudley into being a stretch 4, but it hasn't looked good. So yeah, he is a 3.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:33 pm
by INFORMER
jonh wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:24 pm
Oh Bender
I know.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:33 pm
by TOO
If Shaq could shoot it, man, he'd be such a difference maker.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:34 pm
by iLLmatic
INFORMER wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:32 pm
iLLmatic wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:21 pm
Your point is valid but is Devon Reed and JD really 3's?
Reed is a 2/3. The Suns have tried to force Dudley into being a stretch 4, but it hasn't looked good. So yeah, he is a 3.
Dudley ain't a 3 at that size.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:35 pm
by EDC
INFORMER wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:32 pm
iLLmatic wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:21 pm
Your point is valid but is Devon Reed and JD really 3's?
Reed is a 2/3. The Suns have tried to force Dudley into being a stretch 4, but it hasn't looked good. So yeah, he is a 3.
Dudley looked like he had already retired late last season. Can't imagine he gets much playing time unless he really trims up in the off season.;

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:36 pm
by iLLmatic
Devon playing like he wants a spot on the roster.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:37 pm
by INFORMER
jonh wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:25 pm
I bet they give Bender as many minutes as possible during summer league. Sink or swim time.
I agree with that approach.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:38 pm
by bajanguy008
iLLmatic wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:36 pm
Devon playing like he wants a spot on the roster.
yea almost like he's sticking it to us here on .net lol cause most not fussy he's on the team

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:39 pm
by BlaCkAdDa
There's something about Doncic.. You just know he's gonna be good.. He has that air about him.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:39 pm
by carey
Your leading scorer at the half is.... Davon Reed.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:39 pm
by INFORMER
iLLmatic wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:30 pm
INFORMER wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:29 pm
specialsauce wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:21 pm
Ayton is out of shape.
Do you mean like cardio-wise?

One thing that bothers me, like In2 mentioned, Ayton looks like he lost a lot of muscle.
You're insane.
OK.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:40 pm
by Cap
carey wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:39 pm
Your leading scorer at the half is.... Davon Reed.
I guess Pfizer can breath a sigh of relief.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:40 pm
by iLLmatic
INFORMER wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:37 pm
jonh wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:25 pm
I bet they give Bender as many minutes as possible during summer league. Sink or swim time.
I agree with that approach.
Sink or swim time for a 20 year old? Yeah okay.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:40 pm
by jonh
BlaCkAdDa wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:39 pm
There's something about Doncic.. You just know he's gonna be good.. He has that air about him.
Dont even bring it up--Im working through the stages of grief, and bringing it up will just re-open the wound.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:41 pm
by UglyTruth
Josh Jackson looks great.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:41 pm
by INFORMER
iLLmatic wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:34 pm
INFORMER wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:32 pm
iLLmatic wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:21 pm
Your point is valid but is Devon Reed and JD really 3's?
Reed is a 2/3. The Suns have tried to force Dudley into being a stretch 4, but it hasn't looked good. So yeah, he is a 3.
Dudley ain't a 3 at that size.
He probably isn't an NBA player at that size either.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:41 pm
by Big Jake Little Jake
A few notes from the game for you guys.

Coach Koko is talking to every player that subs out individually every single time. Love that. Haven’t seen that at all in the other games from other coaches.

Ayton looks a little tired to me in person. Not completely gassed, but a little more out of breath than the other guys. If he’s missed practice, that could be all it is.

Ayton’s been listening to everyone who talks to him. Seems to take it in, ask questions. In general he seems to be a little confused on occasion, but never whining or moping (hello Chriss)

Our D in general looked really good except for a handful of miscues. Bridges was everywhere and blocked or altered a ton of shots. Thought Ayton’s D was mostly good - got lost a few times but nothing major.

Probably don’t need to comment on all the other stuff you’ve already brought up. Now Back to watching a terrible Prince impersonation for halftime!

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:41 pm
by jonh
iLLmatic wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:40 pm
INFORMER wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:37 pm
jonh wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:25 pm
I bet they give Bender as many minutes as possible during summer league. Sink or swim time.
I agree with that approach.
Sink or swim time for a 20 year old? Yeah okay.
Ill put it another way--If he has another year this year like last year, I would be surprised if the Suns include him in their long-term plans.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:42 pm
by INFORMER
BlaCkAdDa wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:39 pm
There's something about Doncic.. You just know he's gonna be good.. He has that air about him.
Lol, because of how he looks in a polo? ;)

I think he is going to be great too.

Re: Game Day (Summer League): Mavs (0-0) @ Suns (0-0), Fri 7/6/18

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:43 pm
by EDC
INFORMER wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:37 pm
jonh wrote:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:25 pm
I bet they give Bender as many minutes as possible during summer league. Sink or swim time.
I agree with that approach.
I think asking Bender to create off the dribble just isn't going to end up working. He isn't comfortable doing it and doesn't do it well. He is much better catching it near the free throw line and finding the open man coming from off ball screens. I think it is a mistake to push him to create off the dribble. They should just try to focus him in on defense, rebounding, and hitting the open three. Rebounding is really important for him this season.

It is like what they did to Len. Stop trying to make him a star and just focus in on his strengths.