Woj: Nets sign Norvel Pelle

Paradise · Post #1 » by **Paradise** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:09 pm

Sean Marks is a sneaky dude, man. Didn’t even consider this kid. Pelle is an athletic NASTY shot blocker.

Prokorov · Post #2 » by **Prokorov** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:18 pm

i'd be lying if i was saying i knew who this dude was? anyone more farmiliar? looks athletic in the highlights, but its highlights...

Prokorov · Post #3 » by **Prokorov** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:21 pm

Not much data to go on... 25 games... but 1.3 blocks in 9 minutes a game is impressive.

Paradise · Post #4 » by **Paradise** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:30 pm

Prokorov wrote:i'd be lying if i was saying i knew who this dude was? anyone more farmiliar? looks athletic in the highlights, but its highlights...

He’s an active athletic rim protector. He gave us fits every time we played Philly last season. I remember him very well. He’s going to be a solid piece off the bench in spurts.

I can’t wait to see who else Sean adds for the next two spots. We need to add Ilyasova next.

Sharcm1 · Post #5 » by **Sharcm1** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:31 pm

I’m sorry this is who they could get? A twice waived player who’s only been in the league one year.

Prokorov · Post #6 » by **Prokorov** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:32 pm

Paradise wrote:
Prokorov wrote:i'd be lying if i was saying i knew who this dude was? anyone more farmiliar? looks athletic in the highlights, but its highlights...

He’s an active athletic rim protector. He gave us fits every time we played Philly last season. I remember him very well. He’s going to be a solid piece off the bench in spurts.

I can’t wait to see who else Sean adds for the next two spots. We need to add Ilyasova next.

i dont know how ilyasova fits. i does he take greens spot at stretch 5?

he is worth signing just so we dont have to play him :lol:

Prokorov · Post #7 » by **Prokorov** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:33 pm

Sharcm1 wrote:I’m sorry this is who they could get? A twice waived player who’s only been in the league one year.

Still 2 open spots, 1 of which needs to be filled by the 30th. Lets see who this kid is before we right him off as well. we have plents of names and talent, we need a guy who fills a role. he seems athletic.

marks thinks he fits, and marks has done well with unknowns and d-leaguers so...

still room and money to get a more household name

Prokorov · Post #8 » by **Prokorov** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:36 pm

Asked Pistons fans for their opinions:

viewtopic.php?f=26&t=2043918&p=88213659#p88213659

OneZilion · Post #9 » by **OneZilion** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:37 pm

Bloking beast, good rebounder, not much on other end of the floor

DarkXaero · Post #10 » by **DarkXaero** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:48 pm

I remember him being a solid defender, but his foul rate is absurd so hopefully he improves on that.

MGrand15 · Post #11 » by **MGrand15** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:48 pm

This is a solid pickup. Rim running, lob catching, shot blocking type center. Slightly undersized but we badly needed a lob threat since DJ is inconsistent and Perry is a below the rim guy.

A lot of fans seem to have the mindset that a guy like Jarrett Allen just grows on trees. Super easy to find. You look at the market recently and it's the exact opposite. Hopefully this guy is a diamond in the rough and flourishes in a limited role. We don't need much from our centers.

MrDollarBills · Post #12 » by **MrDollarBills** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:15 pm

Paradise wrote:

Read on Twitter

Sean Marks is a sneaky dude, man. Didn’t even consider this kid. Pelle is an athletic NASTY shot blocker.

Watch on YouTube

Watch on YouTube

He's 6'10, averaged 1.3 blocks in 9 mins a game, and he's also a West Indian.

Prokorov · Post #13 » by **Prokorov** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:15 pm

Philly fans think he can block shots but overall is an iffy defender who trys to block eerything and bite son every pump fake and fouls a ton. but similar skillset to allen. view him as a #3

MrDollarBills · Post #14 » by **MrDollarBills** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:17 pm

Prokorov wrote:Asked Pistons fans for their opinions:

viewtopic.php?f=26&t=2043918&p=88213659#p88213659

Pretty positive response. Nice.

Papi_swav · Post #15 » by **Papi_swav** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:20 pm

Who the fook is that guy?

lol na but I remember him on the Sixers. Dude is good in pick and roll defending, definitely a great shot blocker and has a decent touch around the rim. He is the perfect signing for the bench right now. I'm just not sure if he can defend on the perimeter if we switch. He is still young though.

LloydFree · Post #16 » by **LloydFree** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:21 pm

Sharcm1 wrote:I’m sorry this is who they could get? A twice waived player who’s only been in the league one year.

I don't think he'll disappoint you. He's just the type of Center the Nets need. Doesn't want to do anything but protect the basket and will catch lobs from Harden. You just need two of him, because he'll foul out in half of a game.

Post #17 » by **zimpy27** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:36 pm

Would have taken Chandler and Dedmon over this guy but can understand the move to bring in a more
athletic and energetic body for the RS.

Now go get RHJ

Prokorov · Post #18 » by **Prokorov** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:41 pm

zimpy27 wrote:Would have taken Chandler and Dedmon over this guy but can understand the move to bring in a more
athletic and energetic body for the RS.

Now go get RHJ

this move doesnt prevent bringing those guys on

Post #19 » by **zimpy27** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:44 pm

Prokorov wrote:
zimpy27 wrote:Would have taken Chandler and Dedmon over this guy but can understand the move to bring in a more
athletic and energetic body for the RS.

Now go get RHJ

this move doesnt prevent bringing those guys on

No it doesn't but I suspect that a wing defender is brought in by end of month and then the last roster spots are held for buyouts and FAs.

haosmoove · Post #20 » by **haosmoove** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:52 pm

Pella is a capable stopgap option for us now, and he will be nice to have emergency 3rd or 4th big for us later on. (Claxon back and/or signing a big off buy-out market)

A lot of the bigger name options (e.g. Len who just signed with Wizards) aren't ok with this role.