Game Thread: Bulls vs Pelicans Summer League (Aug 9th, 2PM Central on ESPN 2)

[BigUps]

Simonovic moves better than I thought, he might play some minutes at the 4. And Ayo seems fine as a 3 on defense, at least against not so big wings.

I think we’ll be seeing a lot of 3 guard lineups this year with all of Lonzo, Caruso & Ayo guarding some 3s.

Its one half of Summer League basketball, so this is COMPLETELY overreacting, but I saw nothing from Ayo that half that says he should ever see the floor this season. Thats just based off that half of basketball. Purely off of that half.

[Andi Obst]

Far from a perfect half from Pat, but still really nice overall. I still like Dotson a lot.

Like how Marko runs the floor and that he isn’t afraid of contact.

[sach1]

It's nice to have a player (PWill) that the commentators love to talk about during the game. It seems like everyone is very excited to see him play. Both the fans and the media.

[HINrichPolice]

I like Ayo's willingness to drive. He just needs to get the nerves out.

[HINrichPolice]

Patrick mentioned that gaining confidence is one of his goals for summer league. That really is the missing piece into him really unlocking his ability. He clearly has worked on his body and skill. Just needs that confidence.

[ThisGuyFawkes]

Pwill looked a little sloppy and out-of-control when trying to initiate, but played really well in the flow of the offense.

[BeKuK]

Simonovic so far reminds me of a guy we would love to see get traded. Nothing special so far

[HomoSapien]

Pat's frame looks stronger. He certainly looks like a PF now.

[HINrichPolice]

Ayo's experience at Illinois as a leader showing on that mic'd up.

[HINrichPolice]

Marko good recognition on that drive. His defender was shading to Williams and he took advantage.

[Andi Obst]

Dotson is so strong. Built like a super fast mini-tank. Always looking to push, physical on defense.

[molepharmer]

Would be nice if PW would play a bit better defense and I know he can if he wants.

[Hangtime84]

It’s awesome to see both these Chicago inspired Derrick Rose Pgs with Ayo and Dotson

[sach1]

I really like Marko's activity on the floor. He's active and doesn't settle on the perimeter.

[HINrichPolice]

Marko Euro'd his way out of defending.

[PaKii94]

Marko reminds me of a smaller Lauri... Without a shot

[Andi Obst]

Simonovic just gives them absolutely nothing on defense.

[HomoSapien]

Was hoping we'd see more of Spellman, but looks like we're rightfully featuring Simonovic and Williams in the front-court today. It's a little hard to believe that Robinson was the 13th overall pick just a few years back and now fighting to stay in the league.

[RoseTheFuture22]

Simonovic so far reminds me of a guy we would love to see get traded. Nothing special so far

Yea his stat line looks pretty decent right now but he hasn't done anything super impressive to get there

[HINrichPolice]

Real low energy, poor awareness defensive sequence by Patrick there.