Summer League 2018

[ShelC]

Yea I don't care about SL championships, I can about how good Okobo, Bender, Ayton and Bridges look. If Ayton looks like Robin Lopez did, we're in trouble. If Bender isn't averaging like 15-17ppg and 6-7 boards, we're in trouble. If Bridges isn't defending or hitting 3s, we're in trouble.

[Split T]

It'd be nice if they looked great, but we're not in trouble if they struggle. Summer league is notoriously a terrible predictor of NBA success. Better that they succeed, but I'm not drawing conclusions based on rookie performances in summer league... Bender, on the other hand, better do well.

[O_Gardino]

I said on draft night that Atlanta was f*** stupid for trading Doncic for Trae. I think Trea can be good, but he was super risky. Yeah, they got an extra pick, but they had a sure thing in Doncic and to trade that away for Trae? Who is one of the biggest candidates to be a bust? Yeesh.

I cried a little when I saw that JJJ was there with the 4th pick and Doncic was available with the 3rd. Surely 1+16+creativity could have gotten us both.

Nah. Are you the guy that goes to a restaurant, orders, and then keeps looking at what everyone else ordered and second guessing yourself? We got Ayton and Mikal.

No, but I am the guy that plays a level on a video game, sees a more optimal way to play it, and starts the level over to play it the best way.

I won't harp on this much, because I'm very happy with Bridges and I think Ayton will be a good scorer and rebounder. But man that would have been a perfect draft to get both of those guys.

[Cap]

I think he's on the trading block and we don't want to risk him getting injured.

Or risk him getting outplayed by undrafted rookies in the SL.

[JCSunsfan]

Yea I don't care about SL championships, I can about how good Okobo, Bender, Ayton and Bridges look. If Ayton looks like Robin Lopez did, we're in trouble. If Bender isn't averaging like 15-17ppg and 6-7 boards, we're in trouble. If Bridges isn't defending or hitting 3s, we're in trouble.

Then we are in trouble. Bender is not going to average that. There are too many good players on our team for all those points and minutes to go to him. I want to see defensive activity, offensive aggressiveness, and efficiency with Bender. That is enough.

[JCSunsfan]

I said on draft night that Atlanta was f*** stupid for trading Doncic for Trae. I think Trea can be good, but he was super risky. Yeah, they got an extra pick, but they had a sure thing in Doncic and to trade that away for Trae? Who is one of the biggest candidates to be a bust? Yeesh.

I cried a little when I saw that JJJ was there with the 4th pick and Doncic was available with the 3rd. Surely 1+16+creativity could have gotten us both.

Nah. Are you the guy that goes to a restaurant, orders, and then keeps looking at what everyone else ordered and second guessing yourself? We got Ayton and Mikal.

No, but I am the guy that plays a level on a video game, sees a more optimal way to play it, and starts the level over to play it the best way.

I won't harp on this much, because I'm very happy with Bridges and I think Ayton will be a good scorer and rebounder. But man that would have been a perfect draft to get both of those guys.

You don't get do overs in real life.

[Split T]

24/11 from Derrick Jones Jr yesterday in summer league. Also went 4/5 from 3...would love to see him succeed...kinda wish we still had him rather than Reed or King

[In2ition]

24/11 from Derrick Jones Jr yesterday in summer league. Also went 4/5 from 3...would love to see him succeed...kinda wish we still had him rather than Reed or King

I agree. Loved watching Airplane Mode get into action, and I thought he was improving as a defender and shooter. Didn't really understand it when it happened.

[carey]

There are limits on how many veterans can play in the SL, you can get around it if they played in the D-League or were injured part of the previous season, but they might have wanted Bender and other players there instead.

Is this true? I didn't know. What are the limits?

[O_Gardino]

I said on draft night that Atlanta was f*** stupid for trading Doncic for Trae. I think Trea can be good, but he was super risky. Yeah, they got an extra pick, but they had a sure thing in Doncic and to trade that away for Trae? Who is one of the biggest candidates to be a bust? Yeesh.

I cried a little when I saw that JJJ was there with the 4th pick and Doncic was available with the 3rd. Surely 1+16+creativity could have gotten us both.

Nah. Are you the guy that goes to a restaurant, orders, and then keeps looking at what everyone else ordered and second guessing yourself? We got Ayton and Mikal.

No, but I am the guy that plays a level on a video game, sees a more optimal way to play it, and starts the level over to play it the best way.

I won't harp on this much, because I'm very happy with Bridges and I think Ayton will be a good scorer and rebounder. But man that would have been a perfect draft to get both of those guys.

You don't get do overs in real life.

[INFORMER]

24/11 from Derrick Jones Jr yesterday in summer league. Also went 4/5 from 3...would love to see him succeed...kinda wish we still had him rather than Reed or King

Might be a good guy for Houston to pickup to help fill the void left by Ariza. To be honest, he is more equipped to man the 4 than Ariza is. Jones sticking point has been his shot. If he has worked on that and can be a reliable 3-point shooter, he'll definitely help a team.

Houston, though, is looking at James Nunnally.

[Split T]

Think Miami actually gave Jones a 2 year deal a few days ago

[INFORMER]

Think Miami actually gave Jones a 2 year deal a few days ago

You're right.

Already respected for his defense, a component that opened the door to 14 appearances and eight starts after joining the Heat on New Year's Eve last season, Jones turned his offseason priorities to a more muscled physique and a more efficient shooting stroke.

Then came his first summer-league appearance in a Heat uniform, during the opening game of the California Classic at Golden 1 Center.

The shot was true. The body was stronger.

...

The Heat appreciated the strides to the point of signing Jones to a two-year standard contract Sunday, guaranteeing a $1.5 million salary for the coming season

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miam ... story.html

[Mori Chu]

24/11 from Derrick Jones Jr yesterday in summer league. Also went 4/5 from 3...would love to see him succeed...kinda wish we still had him rather than Reed or King

I was sad that we didn't keep Jones Jr. He seemed like he had talent and tons of athleticism and energy.

[Shabazz]

24/11 from Derrick Jones Jr yesterday in summer league. Also went 4/5 from 3...would love to see him succeed...kinda wish we still had him rather than Reed or King

I was sad that we didn't keep Jones Jr. He seemed like he had talent and tons of athleticism and energy.

We waived him so we could keep Mike James.

[Hermen]

Young again cannot make a shot.

[O_Gardino]

24/11 from Derrick Jones Jr yesterday in summer league. Also went 4/5 from 3...would love to see him succeed...kinda wish we still had him rather than Reed or King

I was sad that we didn't keep Jones Jr. He seemed like he had talent and tons of athleticism and energy.

We waived him so we could keep Mike James.

We needed a point guard and we didn't need a small forward. That's how it goes sometimes.

[Superbone]

24/11 from Derrick Jones Jr yesterday in summer league. Also went 4/5 from 3...would love to see him succeed...kinda wish we still had him rather than Reed or King

I was sad that we didn't keep Jones Jr. He seemed like he had talent and tons of athleticism and energy.

We waived him so we could keep Mike James.

Damn you! I'd rather not know that. However, we really don't need any more forwards.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Trae Young is currently shooting below 20% in Summer League.

[Hermen]

Trae Young is currently shooting below 20% in Summer League.

That's just early tanking by Atlanta