2016-17 Rookie Watch thread

[bwgood77]

Anybody who watches embiid sees how special the guy is. This is totally an okc esque scenario if they can get fultz/DSJ/Ball, we also all need to see simmons (he was awesome in SL).

Lakers pick also gives them another pretty high bite at the Apple. Things are looking pretty solid.

Yeah, that should be a nice pick if they don't jump into top 3. I'd certainly rather have it than Brandon Knight. Thanks for that trade McDonough.

[Nick Sigler]

Looks like the game is slowing down for Brandon Ingram, he's looked really impressive the last couple of games. When he gets a couple of summers in the weight room he's going to be scary.

[MrBigShot]

I really like Ingram's feel for the game, just looks so smooth out there and his passing is surprisingly impressive.

[Sir Psycho Sexy]

bertan plays well almost every game in very limited minutes. He looks like he could be a sleeper if he stays healthy. hes a very stiff looking white guy but hes no stiff. his mobility and athleticism catch me off guard all the time. Could see the frustration in hibberts face when he blew past him for that second dunk attempt couple nights ago. he had that (Im not letting this skinny dude dunk on me face)

Bertans is everything but stiff, he had equal amount of blocks and dunks and 3 pointers in Partizan

I remember this one like it was yesterday https://youtu.be/advc19sVMB4?t=3m59s

I'm so glad he is playing well in SAS and that he got back stronger than ever after the nasty injury

[hsfolk]

Buddy Hield is 3/3 for 9 points in the first half vs Knicks

[Westbreezy]

I really like Ingram's feel for the game, just looks so smooth out there and his passing is surprisingly impressive.

It's really weird seeing a player with a humble demeanor like Kawhi on the Lakers. He doesn't really celebrate or complain to the refs, he just goes out and plays.

[Duke4life831]

Looks like the game is slowing down for Brandon Ingram, he's looked really impressive the last couple of games. When he gets a couple of summers in the weight room he's going to be scary.

3 straight games of scoring double digits and 4 straight games of at least 50% shooting from the field. It took him a month to get used to the speed of college ball so its not shocking it was going to take him a couple months to get used to the speed and size of the NBA. The dude has really good 2 way potential still is just raw and has a ways to go with his body. But man he does show some flashes of a couple moves that look like they will be unstoppable in a few years time.

[Slava]

His playmaking potential is amazing for a 19 year old non-PG. That's probably the most overlooked aspect of his game despite being scouted as intensely was he was for the 2nd overall pick.

[Lauri_Legend]

Outside of Ben Simmons since he hasn't played yet, the rookie draft class of 2016 has been disappointing so far, especially Ingram.

[Lauri_Legend]

I watched Fultz highlights, he looks like the real deal. I'm not buying the hype around Lonzo Ball. He doesn't look great at 1 thing, just decent all around. I don't get the hype for him to be #1 pick in a draft that's apparently supposed to be really strong.

[Marcus]

I watched Fultz highlights, he looks like the real deal. I'm not buying the hype around Lonzo Ball. He doesn't look great at 1 thing, just decent all around. I don't get the hype for him to be #1 pick in a draft that's apparently supposed to be really strong.

Come on over to the draft board and get some riveting conversation about the upcoming class.

[bwgood77]

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[Jon1798]

Outside of Ben Simmons since he hasn't played yet, the rookie draft class of 2016 has been disappointing so far, especially Ingram.

Um, Buddy Hield begs to differ.

BTW, Buddy is up to over 38% on the year from three. More like 48% as a starter.

[Lauri_Legend]

Outside of Ben Simmons since he hasn't played yet, the rookie draft class of 2016 has been disappointing so far, especially Ingram.

Um, Buddy Hield begs to differ.

BTW, Buddy is up to over 38% on the year from three. More like 48% as a starter.

He's averaging 9 points per game on a crappy Pelicans team. Not sure if he's begging to differ.

[Jon1798]

Outside of Ben Simmons since he hasn't played yet, the rookie draft class of 2016 has been disappointing so far, especially Ingram.

Um, Buddy Hield begs to differ.

BTW, Buddy is up to over 38% on the year from three. More like 48% as a starter.

He's averaging 9 points per game on a crappy Pelicans team. Not sure if he's begging to differ.

He's averaging over 16 points per 36 through his first two months of NBA basketball. He's now starting and won rookie of the month in December, for a team that is one game out of the playoffs after starting 0-8 from decimated injuries.

In all seriousness, when was the last time you watched him play if at all?

[skones]

Um, Buddy Hield begs to differ.

BTW, Buddy is up to over 38% on the year from three. More like 48% as a starter.

He's averaging 9 points per game on a crappy Pelicans team. Not sure if he's begging to differ.

He's averaging over 16 points per 36 through his first two months of NBA basketball. He's now starting and won rookie of the month in December, for a team that is one game out of the playoffs after starting 0-8 from decimated injuries.

In all seriousness, when was the last time you watched him play if at all?

After starting 0-8? You act as if they've climbed out of some hole. They're one game out of the playoffs at 9 games under .500 right now. Acting as if their playoff eligibility somehow strengthens your argument doesn't really fly.

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[skones]

Also, Malcolm Brogdon just keeps doing his thing with a 17 point, 6 rebound, 6 assist performance on 5/11 from the field, 3/5 from 3, and only 1 to.

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[XtotheDeezy]

Also, Malcolm Brogdon just keeps doing his thing with a 17 point, 6 rebound, 6 assist performance on 5/11 from the field, 3/5 from 3, and only 1 to.

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He's looking like a Top 5 rookie from that draft class.

[Tom349]

Caris Levert is looking good for Brooklyn. His playmaking in particular is impressive.

[Jon1798]

He's averaging 9 points per game on a crappy Pelicans team. Not sure if he's begging to differ.

He's averaging over 16 points per 36 through his first two months of NBA basketball. He's now starting and won rookie of the month in December, for a team that is one game out of the playoffs after starting 0-8 from decimated injuries.

In all seriousness, when was the last time you watched him play if at all?

After starting 0-8? You act as if they've climbed out of some hole. They're one game out of the playoffs at 9 games under .500 right now. Acting as if their playoff eligibility somehow strengthens your argument doesn't really fly.

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0-8 is not a hole?

He said Buddy is on a crappy team. The Pelicans have been a .500 team after that 0-8 start when about 7 people were missing games. I think that's worth mentioning no? It's an average team, not a crappy team. My post was a response to his.