2017 Summer Bulls - Merged

Post #41 » by **Ice Man** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:52 pm

The Summer League is the only time of year when we'll be permitted to root for the Bulls to win, so there is that.

DarthDiggler69 · Post #42 » by **DarthDiggler69** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:55 pm

Ice Man wrote:The Summer League is the only time of year when we'll be permitted to root for the Bulls to win, so there is that.

Bulls better win they probably have the best and most experienced team if Sixers dont bring Saric, Simmons and Embiid which Im pretty sure they wont

yifsuibfe1 · Post #43 » by **yifsuibfe1** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:03 pm

RememberLu wrote:Summer League means nothing. Didn't the Bulls win the Summer League championship last year?

lol how'd all that work out...

It's gotta be exhausting being so negative all the time

Jeffster81 · Post #44 » by **Jeffster81** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:07 pm

I actually enjoy the Summer League much more than I do the NBA season. There is less predictability in the Summer League.

tiffac · Post #45 » by **tiffac** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:09 pm

RememberLu wrote:You guys have a point, the negativity is all-encompassing to me after so many years of Bulls fandom and seeing what's gone on.

I have to make a conscious effort to not be a negative nancy/debbie downer for other fans who still somehow manage to muster some optimism

Not your fault, GarPax did a number on us.

BahamaBull · Post #46 » by **BahamaBull** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:17 pm

season starts early this year...

Valentine
Payne
Markkanen
Dunn
Grant

should all play...

These guys will get a lot of minutes next season.

Hangtime84 · Post #47 » by **Hangtime84** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:20 pm

JimmyJammer wrote:
RememberLu wrote:Summer League means nothing. Didn't the Bulls win the Summer League championship last year?

lol how'd all that work out...

well, you have a point there; however, the negativity that will come with any poor outing is of epic proportion. While a dominating performance in Summer League does not necessarily predict future success in the regular season, but bad performances are usually over-analyzed, at least until the preseason.

There's guys who dominated summer league now who are becoming pretty good players now in the league. Tony Snell isn't a bad player just will most likely be in the league for long time.

TJ Warren and CJ McCollum are two guys who i watched in summer said these guys are gonna be good scorers in the league. Bobby Portis will probably be around in league for a while too.

Hangtime84 · Post #48 » by **Hangtime84** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:22 pm

McBuckets3 wrote:season starts early this year...

Valentine
Payne
Markkanen
Dunn
Grant

should all play...

These guys will get a lot of minutes next season.

Grant shouldn't play. My issue with Grant is he is horrible for setting up the offense. But still pick him as a guy who might break out. He shot 3 well and he shoots free throws well too.

BahamaBull · Post #49 » by **BahamaBull** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:20 pm

Hangtime84 wrote:
McBuckets3 wrote:season starts early this year...

Valentine
Payne
Markkanen
Dunn
Grant

should all play...

These guys will get a lot of minutes next season.

Grant shouldn't play. My issue with Grant is he is horrible for setting up the offense. But still pick him as a guy who might break out. He shot 3 well and he shoots free throws well too.

me too...grant is much better than payne and dunn

RebuildaBulls · Post #50 » by **RebuildaBulls** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 11:03 pm

Summer league players actually give 200% effort compared to the regular seasons 75% effort. Its always fun watching guys really play hard

RebuildaBulls · Post #51 » by **RebuildaBulls** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 11:04 pm

I dont believe Grant will play he is 3rd year. Usually its 1st-2nd year nonstarters that play summer league

Chi town · Post #52 » by **Chi town** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 2:35 am

Hangtime84 wrote:
McBuckets3 wrote:season starts early this year...

Valentine
Payne
Markkanen
Dunn
Grant

should all play...

These guys will get a lot of minutes next season.

Grant shouldn't play. My issue with Grant is he is horrible for setting up the offense. But still pick him as a guy who might break out. He shot 3 well and he shoots free throws well too.

He should not play PG because he's a ball stopper. He holds.

I don't see how he fits in Hoiball as a ball stopper. I see him gettting traded or watching a lot.

As for Payne... he was awful but he did play with Pace. He pushed the ball and you know agar wants him to succeed.

Post #53 » by **GimmeDat** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:21 am

Let's make this the official SL thread.

As Johnny posted, Antonio Blakeney is on the roster now.

From LSU - I actually watched him play here in Australia. Very bouncy, gets a lot of elevation on his J, but is a chucker with tunnel vision, imo. Not really a fan and don't think he'll make it in the NBA. Had a lot of hype coming out of HS.

Some clips for those interested -

Watch on YouTube

JimmyJammer · Post #54 » by **JimmyJammer** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:08 am

GimmeDat wrote:Let's make this the official SL thread.

As Johnny posted, Antonio Blakeney is on the roster now.

From LSU - I actually watched him play here in Australia. Very bouncy, gets a lot of elevation on his J, but is a chucker with tunnel vision, imo. Not really a fan and don't think he'll make it in the NBA. Had a lot of hype coming out of HS.

Some clips for those interested -

Watch on YouTube

Watch on YouTube

Well, he is at least an amazing athlete, with 39.5 no-step vertical and a whopping 45" running vertical. Since this forum falls in love every year with a Summer League prospect, he might become our Spencer Dinwiddie of last year. Speaking of Dinwiddie, when I look back, there was no reason for him not to get a roster spot over guys like Jerian Grant and Isaiah Cannan

MC3 · Post #55 » by **MC3** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:18 am

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1577186

we already have official SL Bulls thread

MrFortune3 · Post #56 » by **MrFortune3** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:37 am

Just think, in summer league we will get to pretend our young players are actually developing.

Post #57 » by **GimmeDat** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:39 am

MC3 wrote:viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1577186

we already have official SL Bulls thread

Apologies - merging.

Post #58 » by **GimmeDat** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:42 am

rowseyna wrote:Payne
Dunn/Blakeney
Valentine
Zipser/Walker
Markkanen/Brimah

Should be a pretty strong SL team again. Hoping we see a step up from some of these guys. Looks like we have some solid signings as well - wouldn't be surprised to see someone get a contract offer.

Blakeney is only 20 and he's got an athletic base to work with, so if he shows anything I would like to give him a shot. We need super young guys.

Does anyone know what the situation is with the undrafted guys like Dozier, Motley, Oliver etc.? Did they sign with the teams or is it just SL deals that other teams can poach if they want?

Andi Obst · Post #59 » by **Andi Obst** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:46 am

Didn't know where to put this, but Zipser apparently won't play for the German national team in the Eurobasket this summer. Wants to focus on the Bulls.

JimmyJammer · Post #60 » by **JimmyJammer** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:57 am

Brimah looks like he could be a nice complement to Markhannen. He is long, athletic and a very good defender. While teams are trying to emulate the Golden State Warriors, I think the Milwaukee Bucks have something cooking with their two versatile seven-footers, Thom Maker and Greek the Freak. Once Maker figures things out, the league should watch out. I predict this is going to be the next wave. We need to follow that pattern by trying to get a mobile and athletic big to put next to Markhannen.