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Post#21 » by Monix » Mon Jul 8, 2024 8:33 pm

hoping for a Thad Young type guy - little less D but a little more 3

Top recruit, turns out not to be as athletic/fluid/dynamic as the elite guys, develops into quality NBA player, lefty
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Post#22 » by Kobblehead » Wed Sep 11, 2024 9:59 pm

76ciology wrote:Justin Edwards has the tools to become a good shooter and a versatile multi-positional defender.

Offensively, he just needs to develop more skills. Rico Hines can help him by letting him download Hines’ "6'9 offensive move package," similar to how he helped players like Siakam and OG become solid offensive threats.

Defensively, he needs to get stronger and gain more experience.

Overall, I think he's a high-quality signing for us on a two-way contract. I believe it's only a matter of time before he becomes a better shooting version of Oubre.


He's not on Oubre's level athletically.

What about Julian Champagnie?

Very similar size and below average athleticism as Julian.

If Edwards gains maturity and confidence and works hard, he could be a JC tier player IMO.
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Post#23 » by 76ciology » Tue Sep 17, 2024 1:45 pm

Kobblehead wrote:
76ciology wrote:Justin Edwards has the tools to become a good shooter and a versatile multi-positional defender.

Offensively, he just needs to develop more skills. Rico Hines can help him by letting him download Hines’ "6'9 offensive move package," similar to how he helped players like Siakam and OG become solid offensive threats.

Defensively, he needs to get stronger and gain more experience.

Overall, I think he's a high-quality signing for us on a two-way contract. I believe it's only a matter of time before he becomes a better shooting version of Oubre.


He's not on Oubre's level athletically.

What about Julian Champagnie?

Very similar size and below average athleticism as Julian.

If Edwards gains maturity and confidence and works hard, he could be a JC tier player IMO.


How about Isaiah Joe 2.0?
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Post#24 » by Jailblazers7 » Tue Sep 17, 2024 2:17 pm

The guy I keep comparing Edwards to is Khris Middleton. Similar body type & his movement/athleticism on the court reminds me of him. He’s obviously got a very long way to go as a shot maker to warrant that comparison tho.
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Post#25 » by ExplosionsInDaSky » Wed Jan 15, 2025 3:32 pm

Wanted to bump this after the recent performances we've been getting from him. It's been an unexpected bright spot. I know we're losing, but he looks good out there. I watched one sequence where he was defending JWill last night and he was all over him, stayed disciplined, didn't foul...I thought he had him, but Williams made an incredible turnaround J on him. It was a case of great defense vrs greater offense. The fact that he is a willing defender and a bit tenacious is uplifting. Nick Nurse will probably never play him again. He'll get Council'd, but it was fun to watch last night.
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Post#26 » by Iscull » Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:37 pm

ExplosionsInDaSky wrote:Wanted to bump this after the recent performances we've been getting from him. It's been an unexpected bright spot. I know we're losing, but he looks good out there. I watched one sequence where he was defending JWill last night and he was all over him, stayed disciplined, didn't foul...I thought he had him, but Williams made an incredible turnaround J on him. It was a case of great defense vrs greater offense. The fact that he is a willing defender and a bit tenacious is uplifting. Nick Nurse will probably never play him again. He'll get Council'd, but it was fun to watch last night.


Anyone who's 21 years old and scores 20+ points against a legit NBA team deserves some respect. He was fairly efficient as well (A lot more than PG lmao)
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Post#27 » by MikRay » Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:48 pm

Looks good
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Post#28 » by elchengue20 » Fri Jan 17, 2025 11:54 pm

I'm hoping we may have something here, let's give him a good run of playing time this season to figure it out.
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Post#29 » by 76ciology » Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:58 am

76ciology wrote:Justin Edwards has the tools to become a good shooter and a versatile multi-positional defender.

Offensively, he just needs to develop more skills. Rico Hines can help him by letting him download Hines’ "6'9 offensive move package," similar to how he helped players like Siakam and OG become solid offensive threats.

Defensively, he needs to get stronger and gain more experience.

Overall, I think he's a high-quality signing for us on a two-way contract. I believe it's only a matter of time before he becomes a better shooting version of Oubre.


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Post#30 » by Eyeamok » Sat Jan 18, 2025 3:33 am

It's all fun and games until the opposing team starts game planning for you. But with that said I wish him all the best as a member of this team.
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Post#31 » by ExplosionsInDaSky » Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:43 am

Eyeamok wrote:It's all fun and games until the opposing team starts game planning for you. But with that said I wish him all the best as a member of this team.


If hope he's eventually good enough for teams to start game planning for.
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Post#32 » by Eyeamok » Sun Jan 26, 2025 5:17 am

He played well in the win against the Cavs and seems to be eating into Councils minutes. Keep up the good work young fella.
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Post#33 » by elchengue20 » Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:35 pm

Looking better and better, i believe we probably found a legit player here.

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