n4th4n wrote:Josh's rapid improvement over the last 20 games or so should make us very very optimistic about his future. Not many players can improve so dramatically over such a short period of time. In many ways, he is ahead of where Booker was as a rookie.
I think it was just him figuring what he can and can't do at the NBA level. It's kind of interesting as he didn't look very good at the beginning of the year and Tatum looked like an absolute stud. Now teams have adjusted to Tatum and he's the one struggling.
This isn't to make any kind of proclamation that Jackson is better than Tatum, I'm sure the league will adjust to Jackson and I'm sure Tatum will adjust to the league. I'm just glad I wasn't completely wrong about touting Jackson over Tatum, haha.
n4th4n wrote:Josh's rapid improvement over the last 20 games or so should make us very very optimistic about his future. Not many players can improve so dramatically over such a short period of time. In many ways, he is ahead of where Booker was as a rookie.
I think it was just him figuring what he can and can't do at the NBA level. It's kind of interesting as he didn't look very good at the beginning of the year and Tatum looked like an absolute stud. Now teams have adjusted to Tatum and he's the one struggling.
This isn't to make any kind of proclamation that Jackson is better than Tatum, I'm sure the league will adjust to Jackson and I'm sure Tatum will adjust to the league. I'm just glad I wasn't completely wrong about touting Jackson over Tatum, haha.
A lot of it is definitely adjusting to the speed and athleticism of the NBA game, but his skill level has grown too. EJ was just talking about how he has already tightened his handles and shooting mechanics which is something I have noticed as well. Particularly his handles. Can't wait to see what he looks like after an offseason of work.
n4th4n wrote:Bender is letting his early misses get to him.
I think the forced drive where he air balled it was a result of that. He has settled down now. Just had that nice head fake into a drive to find TJ for the open three.
Superbone wrote:By the way, I am posting from a half hour behind without looking at previous posts so as not to spoil the game. I hope that’s OK with you guys.
Josh let Delaney get the better of him a couple times there late in the half and was starting to get frustrated so I will see how he does next half. Still easily more positives than negatives from him again
Chriss was solid for the entire half. If he puts together a full game that would be kool
I really hope management can get Payton on a good smart deal. I just like what he does getting to the basket, he never seems to be "wowing" you but just solid most of the time
Halftime scoring - Warren 21, Chriss 9 (3 blk), Jackson 8, Payton 7 (7 ast), Booker 4 (5 trn), Bender 3, Len 2, Chandler 2, Daniels 0, Harrison 0
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That was awesome. Chriss comes into the game and Schroeder comes running from behind as Chriss is backing up. Schroeder goes flying with a big flop. Chriss with an attitude adjustment, hold his hand up to take the foul. The ref then points and says that was an offensive foul! Chriss’ new behavior already paying dividends.
