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RickB-Orlando wrote:Blue_and_Whte wrote:Ignore if posted already but damn. Its like watching shaq moving someone.
Not even close - Shaq just stepped through people. Embiid is impressive but nowhere near the shear mass and power of Shaq.
i agree. I think he averages about the same pts/ rbs on similar fg% as Bismack with better ft% blks and overall defense. I can see the 22 minutes vacated by biz split between Birch/Bamba at first. He'll gradually get more minutes as the season moves on.NavalAviator94 wrote:I read an interesting article on Cleaning The Glass regarding Bamba. The take away was that he is very rough around the edges however, the coaches(Summer League) reviewed game tape with him and he corrected himself game by game which is a positive data point that he's not only smart but he's able to make changes. Not every smart player coming in is able to do that so they point to and use the verbiage positive "data point" as something to be positive about but let's see how he does during the season as he has a long, long way to go. That sounds like a pretty reasonable take.
NavalAviator94 wrote:I read an interesting article on Cleaning The Glass regarding Bamba. The take away was that he is very rough around the edges however, the coaches(Summer League) reviewed game tape with him and he corrected himself game by game which is a positive data point that he's not only smart but he's able to make changes. Not every smart player coming in is able to do that so they point to and use the verbiage positive "data point" as something to be positive about but let's see how he does during the season as he has a long, long way to go. That sounds like a pretty reasonable take.
basketballRob wrote:I definitely think Bamba starts and averages 30 mpg this season.
basketballRob wrote:I definitely think Bamba starts and averages 30 mpg this season.
basketballRob wrote:I definitely think Bamba starts and averages 30 mpg this season.
MagicFan101 wrote:basketballRob wrote:I definitely think Bamba starts and averages 30 mpg this season.
+ AG wins MVP.
yoyojw17 wrote:basketballRob wrote:I definitely think Bamba starts and averages 30 mpg this season.
I love vooch and what he has brought to the city.... one of the few that probably does. But i fully expect him to be traded for a pg.... or another asset by the trade deadline, depending on Bamba's growth. Expiring contract that can contribute to an established team. That would clear the path for the "Notorious B.I.G." lineup. We'll see what happens!
T-Cat wrote:yoyojw17 wrote:basketballRob wrote:I definitely think Bamba starts and averages 30 mpg this season.
I love vooch and what he has brought to the city.... one of the few that probably does. But i fully expect him to be traded for a pg.... or another asset by the trade deadline, depending on Bamba's growth. Expiring contract that can contribute to an established team. That would clear the path for the "Notorious B.I.G." lineup. We'll see what happens!
I can't imagine why Bamba and Isaac won't start for us considering, that's what fans will want to see when they play in New Mexico City on ESPN! I think this team needs to set the tone defensively out the gates, it will bring in more fans to watch us play!
PrimeThyme wrote:T-Cat wrote:yoyojw17 wrote:I love vooch and what he has brought to the city.... one of the few that probably does. But i fully expect him to be traded for a pg.... or another asset by the trade deadline, depending on Bamba's growth. Expiring contract that can contribute to an established team. That would clear the path for the "Notorious B.I.G." lineup. We'll see what happens!
I can't imagine why Bamba and Isaac won't start for us considering, that's what fans will want to see when they play in New Mexico City on ESPN! I think this team needs to set the tone defensively out the gates, it will bring in more fans to watch us play!
I think this organization and especially this new management team have made it pretty obvious that they don’t give two rips about what the fans want to see. They’ve got their plan in place and are going to do what they think is right for the development of Isaac and Bamba. I really don’t see a scenario based of what they’ve shown us so far where bamba starts at all this season.
Skin wrote:PrimeThyme wrote:T-Cat wrote:
I can't imagine why Bamba and Isaac won't start for us considering, that's what fans will want to see when they play in New Mexico City on ESPN! I think this team needs to set the tone defensively out the gates, it will bring in more fans to watch us play!
I think this organization and especially this new management team have made it pretty obvious that they don’t give two rips about what the fans want to see. They’ve got their plan in place and are going to do what they think is right for the development of Isaac and Bamba. I really don’t see a scenario based of what they’ve shown us so far where bamba starts at all this season.
It's not going to boil down to what the fans want. It's going to boil down to whether Bamba provides an impact that will help us win more than Vuc does. Bamba is going to get playing time. It's how he performs during that time that will determine his minutes. Clifford touts himself as a Teacher, so hopefully he doesn't get confused that the only thing a struggling young player should do is ride the bench. Bamba should be coached into focusing in areas where he can succeed and then grow his game from there.. meanwhile not having to be yanked at first mistake.
If last year was an "Evaluation Year"... this year should be a "Developmental Year" focused on AG, Isaac and Bamba. Everything else is side noise.
fendilim wrote:
No one plays NBA Live, this is a red flag.
Instincts wrote:Not even close - Shaq just stepped through people. Embiid is impressive but nowhere near the shear mass and power of Shaq.
He sure looks like the Shaq of this league.
