FIBA World Cup - Germany Wins

thelead · Post #101 » by **thelead** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:01 am

Rainwater wrote:Paolo is going to be a superstar, it’s crazy how good he is.

He’s 20 years old and on the main team… and in the rotation… and playing well.

Super excited about him and Franz.

thelead · Post #102 » by **thelead** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:06 am

Watching Hali always finding the open guy… that’s my hope for AB. Hali just makes the offense easy for everyone else.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #103 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:09 am

Edwards is very ball dominant.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #104 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:10 am

Some of these guards are choosing to run into like 3 defenders instead of passing to the open man.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #105 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:12 am

For those who are curious why I don’t like Paolo at center, please see Walker Kessler.

I do not mean Kessler is the better player, I mean Kessler is a rim protectors and a good rebounder. Also if you noticed, Paolo became a lot freer playing his natural position.

thelead · Post #106 » by **thelead** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:15 am

Hali/Paolo/Kessler… love that trio

mattyBoi · Post #107 » by **mattyBoi** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:16 am

Would've liked to see Paolo run the show on Italy.

Rainwater · Post #108 » by **Rainwater** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:17 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:For those who are curious why I don’t like Paolo at Center at defense, please see Walker Kessler.

I do not mean Kessler is the better player, I mean Kessler is a rim protectors and a good rebounder. Also if you noticed, Paolo became a lot freer plying his natural position.

Honestly, at the end of the day it won’t make a difference. It’s not like he is going to play center full time during the season.

3ddman23 · Post #109 » by **3ddman23** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:18 am

Paolo looked solid. Didn't get many touches but he was playing his role. Trying hard on d and give it his all. I feel like he should be incorporated more offensively, but that could just be the Homer in me.

ogmagicfan · Post #110 » by **ogmagicfan** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:18 am

Knightro wrote:Paolo's playing a pretty thankless role offensively. A lot of screening and not a lot of rewarding.

Working on the lil things are good, becoming a better screener should be on his todo list

I think Paolo sees the long game, him being in the rotation is good enough for me. His game translates greatly to International play, I can see him leading the US in scoring in atleast 1 Olympics with ease.

Post #111 » by **SOUL** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:19 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:For those who are curious why I don’t like Paolo at center, please see Walker Kessler.

I do not mean Kessler is the better player, I mean Kessler is a rim protectors and a good rebounder. Also if you noticed, Paolo became a lot freer playing his natural position.

I mean that's like saying "the reason I don't like a combo guard at PG, look at Haliburton". A traditional C/PG is always going to work with more lineups, having Paolo in at C is a nice look to bust certain defenses or give new looks to teams - not intended to be his permanent role.

ogmagicfan · Post #112 » by **ogmagicfan** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:19 am

Playing at center could help Paolo work on his interior D/rim protection/rebounding also, along with the needed motor to maintain good results in those factors

KillMonger · Post #113 » by **KillMonger** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:27 am

3ddman23 wrote:Paolo looked solid. Didn't get many touches but he was playing his role. Trying hard on d and give it his all. I feel like he should be incorporated more offensively, but that could just be the Homer in me.

That's the role that Kerr wants him to play on this team but ultimately that's not the paolo we know.... He himself said he wanted to show other aspects of his game like passing and not having to be THE guy......i guess in a way it's going to be good for him, but all I see him doing offensively is pick and roll/pop all day long and there were times he was open but he was a victim of Anthony Edwards weakness, passing the ball....

This is what he wanted though, if he wanted to be the man he could've went to Italy.... I think it shows a bit of character wanting to be more of a team player

Sent from the phone in my hands

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #114 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 4:31 am

SOUL wrote:
ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:For those who are curious why I don’t like Paolo at center, please see Walker Kessler.

I do not mean Kessler is the better player, I mean Kessler is a rim protectors and a good rebounder. Also if you noticed, Paolo became a lot freer playing his natural position.

I mean that's like saying "the reason I don't like a combo guard at PG, look at Haliburton". A traditional C/PG is always going to work with more lineups, having Paolo in at C is a nice look to bust certain defenses or give new looks to teams - not intended to be his permanent role.

Yeah, you're right. I understand. I just really don't like watching his defense.

KillMonger · Post #115 » by **KillMonger** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 5:56 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
SOUL wrote:
ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:For those who are curious why I don’t like Paolo at center, please see Walker Kessler.

I do not mean Kessler is the better player, I mean Kessler is a rim protectors and a good rebounder. Also if you noticed, Paolo became a lot freer playing his natural position.

I mean that's like saying "the reason I don't like a combo guard at PG, look at Haliburton". A traditional C/PG is always going to work with more lineups, having Paolo in at C is a nice look to bust certain defenses or give new looks to teams - not intended to be his permanent role.

Yeah, you're right. I understand. I just really don't like watching his defense.

i thought he was solid defensively...

Rainwater · Post #116 » by **Rainwater** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 6:28 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
SOUL wrote:
ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:For those who are curious why I don’t like Paolo at center, please see Walker Kessler.

I do not mean Kessler is the better player, I mean Kessler is a rim protectors and a good rebounder. Also if you noticed, Paolo became a lot freer playing his natural position.

I mean that's like saying "the reason I don't like a combo guard at PG, look at Haliburton". A traditional C/PG is always going to work with more lineups, having Paolo in at C is a nice look to bust certain defenses or give new looks to teams - not intended to be his permanent role.

Yeah, you're right. I understand. I just really don't like watching his defense.

Kinda a strange take considering his defense was pretty strong tonight.

Post #117 » by **Knightro** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 10:26 am

Paolo is obviously big enough to play some minutes as a small ball center for the Magic, so really it comes down to his attitude and effort about doing it.

Last season he simply did not show enough desire on the glass or enough physicality defensively to make it work.

But if those traits exist inside of him and it’s just a matter of unlocking them, then it’s a possibility moving forward for him, sure.

tooler · Post #118 » by **tooler** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 11:24 am

Funny to hear that Kerr has Paolo in a small box. It reminds me of Kuminga complaining about his role.

I totally get young players accepting a role and credit to Paolo for doing it. But are we sure Steve Kerr doesn’t simply lack creativity with young players? This is less about Paolo and more that Kerr seems kind of odd as a coach.

Catledge · Post #119 » by **Catledge** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 12:09 pm

tooler wrote:Funny to hear that Kerr has Paolo in a small box. It reminds me of Kuminga complaining about his role.

I totally get young players accepting a role and credit to Paolo for doing it. But are we sure Steve Kerr doesn’t simply lack creativity with young players? This is less about Paolo and more that Kerr seems kind of odd as a coach.

Every coach who has ever walked the planet likes vets.

best of luck · Post #120 » by **best of luck** » Tue Aug 8, 2023 12:18 pm

Shame I missed the game,
The stat line looked good and pleased to read he is hustling. Saw the block

Hopefully he will excel at the role he has been given in the team ,continuing to boxing out/ set screens and be a good team player which earns him more playing time.

Having not watched, is Brunson set as pg due to experience or does Hali have a chance for starting?