Preseason Game 3: San Antonio Spurs (1-2) at Orlando Magic (0-2) - 6pm EDT

thelead · Post #61 » by **thelead** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:02 am

I was high on Primo and we’re seeing why

Statlanta · Post #62 » by **Statlanta** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:02 am

3ddman23 wrote:Woukd assume that's jts for Suggs. Pretty dissapontent in 3 games so far.

It's not jitters we just don't have the talent roster wise and organizational wise to develop him.

Rick Rolled · Post #63 » by **Rick Rolled** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:05 am

Hey, it got fun again.

Nice.

Horcy · Post #64 » by **Horcy** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:05 am

I can't figure it out why suggs is not attacking the rim constantly. He's sooo good at it.

Xatticus · Post #65 » by **Xatticus** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:06 am

They are really enjoying themselves tonight.

basketballRob · Post #66 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:09 am

Statlanta wrote:
3ddman23 wrote:Woukd assume that's jts for Suggs. Pretty dissapontent in 3 games so far.

It's not jitters we just don't have the talent roster wise and organizational wise to develop him.

It's a bunch of really young players and it'll take time. Suggs will be fine.

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Horcy · Post #67 » by **Horcy** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:11 am

Mo BamBEAST!

Rick Rolled · Post #68 » by **Rick Rolled** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:12 am

Well that sucked.

Post #69 » by **Howard Mass** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:13 am

That was fun down the stretch but a very uneventful way to end the game.

thelead · Post #70 » by **thelead** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:13 am

Xatticus wrote:
thelead wrote:Loving the WCJ experiment at PF. If John Collins can play PF in the modern NBA, I don’t see why WCJ can’t.

It's going to be situational. The issue is going to be his ability to chase shooters. He got completely caught up in the wash while chasing someone around a screen earlier. He can't be a full-time four if he can't get around screens.

I do like seeing him on the floor with bigs though. We are switching a lot more. I think in the last game we had a possession where Lopez hedged on a pick-and-roll and the big rolled free to the basket. He thought he had an easy finish but got stuffed by a rotating WCJ. I wouldn't describe Lopez as being particularly mobile, but he is so much more versatile at the defensive end than was Vucevic.

I like what I'm seeing for the most part. Anthony frustrates the hell out of me. We are going to struggle offensively, but we have a chance at being pretty good at the defensive end. It's going to take time though. We are just doing a lot more than we ever did under Clifford and it will take time for guys to adapt. WCJ looks like he is really enjoying his new role. Bamba looks reinvigorated. We have a lot to clean up, but that will happen as guys adjust to the new coach and officiating changes.

I agree that it would likely have to be situational for now but with some work, I can see WCJ making adjustments to his body and game to make it work full-time IMO. It won’t be easy though.

basketballRob · Post #71 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:14 am

Looked like he hit Suggs hand.

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thelead · Post #72 » by **thelead** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:15 am

Suggs has to improve his handle. He’s getting stripped a ton and doesn’t even look confident bringing the ball up the court.

basketballRob · Post #73 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:16 am

I could read Mosley's lips, he told Suggs, don't worry about that.

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Horcy · Post #74 » by **Horcy** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:16 am

We got destroyed by a 18year old kid and we missed the two FTs that would have meant the win.
I'm so happy to finally see the Bamba we drafted!

thelead · Post #75 » by **thelead** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:20 am

Horcy wrote:We got destroyed by a 18year old kid and we missed the two FTs that would have meant the win.
I'm so happy to finally see the Bamba we drafted!

It’s pretty clear that there was something going on between Bamba and Cliff.

Post #76 » by **ChosenSavior** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:20 am

Fun game overall. Bamba and WCJ played very well together I felt. I didn't even think it would be a possibility that those two would get minutes together but I really like it. There is gonna be growing pains but I've always pictured WCJ's game to be similar to Al Horford. It is gonna be great if he can develop into a versatile PF.

The offense is going to take time but I do like what we are running overall.

MaKiaVeLi7 · Post #77 » by **MaKiaVeLi7** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:28 am

Hi guys!

This game was exciting, a good finish for our guys and the team's morale. Nice strong run and defensive hustle at the end, just came up short. A good repetition for the 1-point tank losses for the season ahead...just kidding

Can't be mad with J Suggs, he still has a lot to learn though. He better be mad with himself now after such a turnover that might have cost us the win in a pre-season exhibition game than when the season starts. The sooner he learns from his mistakes, the better...and what better time to do so in those games?!?!!

BUT Suggs seriously needs to work on his handle in order to gain some confidence in his playmaking ability so he can be able to further develop his skills. It's all mental with him, I guess. But at the end of the day working on his handling is a MUST for our rookie if he'll ever be a dependable SG, PG or a combo guard in this league.

And finally, I really really enjoyed that Bambinho-WCJ frontcourt "experiment" tonight. Coach Mosley might be on to something real there, let's see! Sure they played long minutes against Spurs' backups and 3rd-stringer, nonetheless good effort and hope for the future. (i hope don't regret this as soon as the next few weeks :crazy:

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Horcy · Post #78 » by **Horcy** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:29 am

thelead wrote:
Horcy wrote:We got destroyed by a 18year old kid and we missed the two FTs that would have meant the win.
I'm so happy to finally see the Bamba we drafted!

It’s pretty clear that there was something going on between Bamba and Cliff.

I'm so happy that we got rid of Clifford. Can't understand why everyone respects him so much. I can't respect someone who starts Bacon the entire season.
I would even prefer Stuff as a coach XD. And I mean it

basketballRob · Post #79 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:38 am

I hope they continue starting Suggs and giving him 24 mpg.

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Last Guardian · Post #80 » by **Last Guardian** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:40 am

I didn't hate the defense overall although as usual for the last decade they give up way too many good looks from deep. The defensive potential for this team is outstanding to say the least though and many parts of tonight's game showed it. A ton of athleticism, active hands, supreme length and relentless effort. I actually enjoy watching this team even when the offense is pretty much a train wreck.