Game Day: Clippers (16-9) @ Suns (4-22), Mon 12/10/18

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Re: Game Day: Clippers (16-9) @ Suns (4-22), Mon 12/10/18

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I think conditioning is one of Ayton's biggest weakness right now. You can see him go hard for 3-4 minutes then get totally gassed. I wonder if his effort issues are linked to him thinking he has to keep some gas in the tank or something. That line of thinking wouldn't surprise me from a young man. But man, when he is active and engaged, he is like a totally different player.

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Re: Game Day: Clippers (16-9) @ Suns (4-22), Mon 12/10/18

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TheOriginalOriginal wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:30 pm
Marty [Mori Chu] wrote:
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The NBA League Pass feed just went out. Warbly radio audio only. Great!
I couldnt even get the Suns side to load, watching the Clippers feed. I dont mind Lawler so its ok.
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Re: Game Day: Clippers (16-9) @ Suns (4-22), Mon 12/10/18

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Okobo is not ready for the NBA yet

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Re: Game Day: Clippers (16-9) @ Suns (4-22), Mon 12/10/18

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Xylus wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:35 pm
Okobo is not ready for the NBA yet
Agreed.

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Xylus wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:35 pm
Okobo is not ready for the NBA yet
Well, options are limited right now.
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Re: Game Day: Clippers (16-9) @ Suns (4-22), Mon 12/10/18

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The Bobster wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:43 pm
Xylus wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:35 pm
Okobo is not ready for the NBA yet
Well, options are limited right now.
I dono, I mean we could always throw 4 guys out there and see what happens

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n4th4n wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:31 pm
I think conditioning is one of Ayton's biggest weakness right now. You can see him go hard for 3-4 minutes then get totally gassed. I wonder if his effort issues are linked to him thinking he has to keep some gas in the tank or something. That line of thinking wouldn't surprise me from a young man. But man, when he is active and engaged, he is like a totally different player.
I have noticed that for awhile. I'm thinking it is possible it's a physical condition even, such as POTS or something, that he should get checked out for, since he seems to get gassed more quickly than he should.
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JeremyG wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:51 pm
n4th4n wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:31 pm
I think conditioning is one of Ayton's biggest weakness right now. You can see him go hard for 3-4 minutes then get totally gassed. I wonder if his effort issues are linked to him thinking he has to keep some gas in the tank or something. That line of thinking wouldn't surprise me from a young man. But man, when he is active and engaged, he is like a totally different player.
I have noticed that for awhile. I'm thinking it is possible it's a physical condition even, such as POTS or something, that he should get checked out for, since he seems to get gassed more quickly than he should.
I mean. I think he has just always been so big and athletic and dominant, he's never had to be in great condition before. He will get there. I hope.

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The Bobster wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:43 pm
Xylus wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:35 pm
Okobo is not ready for the NBA yet
Well, options are limited right now.
We haven’t tried Point Bender yet

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TheOriginalOriginal wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:25 pm
Maldonado wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:24 pm
Ayton definetly more active tonight
Which is saying something, I think early he's been about as active as a guy with his physical gifts SHOULD be, this should be the norm for him. Maybe he'll get there.
Hopefully.
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What's wrong with TJ Warren?

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Warren always seems to have attitude issues.
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Josh ballin tonight.

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Ayton with 9/9/2 and 3 blocks at halftime. He is playing much better against Boban the second time around.
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INFORMER wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:57 pm
TheOriginalOriginal wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:25 pm
Maldonado wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:24 pm
Ayton definetly more active tonight
Which is saying something, I think early he's been about as active as a guy with his physical gifts SHOULD be, this should be the norm for him. Maybe he'll get there.
Hopefully.
I honestly see no reason why he's not avg 20/12/2blk as a rookie. Everything but the assertiveness is already there.

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I guess Warren was just taking his minutes restriction thing seriously.
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I am coming around on Josh Jackson. He's got huge flaws, but he can actually handle the ball and pass, and he can score as long as he isn't take long-distance jumpers. His defense is pretty decent if he's engaged. I think he is a salvageable player. If he can control his shot selection I think he can be one of our most productive players. He just has to play right and discipline himself.

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I think Josh will be a good player; it just doesn't make sense to keep him. His value is always going to be limited due to the depth we have at wing positions.
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That looked like a pretty clean block by Ayton on gallinari

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Split T wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:29 pm
That looked like a pretty clean block by Ayton on gallinari
It's the Suns, they get no favorable calls.

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