**Official Summer League 2024 Thread**

Black Mage · Post #281 » by **Black Mage** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:13 am

76ciology wrote:McCain has tired legs and his shots are falling short.

Yup. 3 nights in a row. They are running this team very differently from past years. Lineup staying consistent; they aren't benching guys for "rest."

The only thing I wish they would try is moving McCain to primary ballhandler and move Aluma into Edward's spot. Not going to happen in Utah, but maybe they tweak things in Vegas.

HotelVitale · Post #282 » by **HotelVitale** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:13 am

Council’s crossover is pretty sick, and he’s so wide and strong that he only needs to get a little separation off it to turn the corner. Probably too turnover-prone a move for him to use it to consistently create but it’s a fun weapon.

Black Mage · Post #283 » by **Black Mage** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:16 am

Is anyone else noticing that Dowtin appears to look down when driving the lane? He seems to focus so much on keeping his dribble that he doesn't keep his head up.

mjkvol · Post #284 » by **mjkvol** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:16 am

Jailblazers7 wrote:I could see Dowtin sticking around on a two way contract. He’d be a useful call up option in case we get hit with the injury bug.

He seems like he might be a serviceable backup in a pinch, but he just doesn't look like an NBA player.

HotelVitale · Post #285 » by **HotelVitale** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:18 am

Black Mage wrote:
76ciology wrote:McCain has tired legs and his shots are falling short.

Yup. 3 nights in a row. They are running this team very differently from past years. Lineup staying consistent; they aren't benching guys for "rest."

The only thing I wish they would try is moving McCain to primary ballhandler and move Aluma into Edward's spot. Not going to happen in Utah, but maybe they tweak things in Vegas.

These games would be much more watchable if McCain was initiating, not even sure he’d be better overall but just showing basic awareness of more than two defenders and one other guy on your team makes a play so much better to sit through.

MikRay · Post #286 » by **MikRay** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:29 am

There is no one on this summer league team that will contribute anything this year and that’s actually a good thing because they’re probably a top four or five team in the NBA - at worst. If healthy, we can make it to the eastern conference finals.

HotelVitale · Post #287 » by **HotelVitale** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:30 am

Cody Williams is a full on project huh. Big time bust potential for a top 10 pick.

76ciology · Post #288 » by **76ciology** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:36 am

David Jones is not an NBA caliber player

76ciology · Post #289 » by **76ciology** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:40 am

These refs are bias favoring the Jazz being the home team thats why Keyonte is getting calls like he’s Trae Young

Negrodamus · Post #290 » by **Negrodamus** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:42 am

God, that form is ugly. I can’t ever feel confident on Council’s shot.

Negrodamus · Post #291 » by **Negrodamus** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:43 am

Jones is Shake without the 7ft wingspan.

Black Mage · Post #292 » by **Black Mage** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:51 am

Over the course of 3 games; the player I'm most intrigued by (outside of Council) is Bona.

As for the refs, I'd like to see them call the jaywalking style moving screens every big on Utah does this entire game.

I know Dowtin is getting his tonight; but I really don't see his game translating to the regular season. He's a G-leaguer level player.

::EDIT:: They need to lose RJ's plane ticket to Vegas.

MikRay · Post #293 » by **MikRay** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:52 am

Negrodamus wrote:God, that form is ugly. I can’t ever feel confident on Council’s shot.

He won’t get any meaningful playing time unless we have a couple guys hurt. Our roster is a lot better this year.

76ciology · Post #294 » by **76ciology** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:02 am

Black Mage wrote:Over the course of 3 games; the player I'm most intrigued by (outside of Council) is Bona.

As for the refs, I'd like to see them call the jaywalking style moving screens every big on Utah does this entire game.

I know Dowtin is getting his tonight; but I really don't see his game translating to the regular season. He's a G-leaguer level player.

::EDIT:: They need to lose RJ's plane ticket to Vegas.

76ciology · Post #295 » by **76ciology** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:05 am

MikRay wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:God, that form is ugly. I can’t ever feel confident on Council’s shot.

He won’t get any meaningful playing time unless we have a couple guys hurt. Our roster is a lot better this year.

Council's shot has improved; he can get to the line and is a strong defender.

Oubre and Caleb are inconsistent shooters, so I can see Eric Gordon and Ricky Council taking their minutes if Oubre and Caleb's shooting negatively impacts the team's spacing.

76ciology · Post #296 » by **76ciology** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:07 am

Black Mage wrote:Does anyone else feel like Bona looks like Patric Ewing from certain angles?

He reminds me more of Michael Foster Jr.

76ciology · Post #297 » by **76ciology** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:10 am

Black Mage wrote:Over the course of 3 games; the player I'm most intrigued by (outside of Council) is Bona.

As for the refs, I'd like to see them call the jaywalking style moving screens every big on Utah does this entire game.

I know Dowtin is getting his tonight; but I really don't see his game translating to the regular season. He's a G-leaguer level player.

::EDIT:: They need to lose RJ's plane ticket to Vegas.

Im excited to see Yves Missi play and see how big is the difference between Bona and Missi.

phifans · Post #298 » by **phifans** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:11 am

MikRay wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:God, that form is ugly. I can’t ever feel confident on Council’s shot.

He won’t get any meaningful playing time unless we have a couple guys hurt. Our roster is a lot better this year.

LoL we now have like 10 guys totally on our roster including McCain and Bona who can't even contribute in near future ...

Negrodamus · Post #299 » by **Negrodamus** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:11 am

76ciology wrote:
MikRay wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:God, that form is ugly. I can’t ever feel confident on Council’s shot.

He won’t get any meaningful playing time unless we have a couple guys hurt. Our roster is a lot better this year.

Council's shot has improved; he can get to the line and is a strong defender.

Oubre and Caleb are inconsistent shooters, so I can see Eric Gordon and Ricky Council taking their minutes if Oubre and Caleb's shooting negatively impacts the team's spacing.

Yea, but the ball has side spin confusingly. It doesn’t feel reliable. Love his driving game and love that he’s willing to let it fly, but I don’t feel confidence in him being a +36% 3FG on volume.

76ciology · Post #300 » by **76ciology** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 4:06 am

Negrodamus wrote:
76ciology wrote:
MikRay wrote:
He won’t get any meaningful playing time unless we have a couple guys hurt. Our roster is a lot better this year.

Council's shot has improved; he can get to the line and is a strong defender.

Oubre and Caleb are inconsistent shooters, so I can see Eric Gordon and Ricky Council taking their minutes if Oubre and Caleb's shooting negatively impacts the team's spacing.

Yea, but the ball has side spin confusingly. It doesn’t feel reliable. Love his driving game and love that he’s willing to let it fly, but I don’t feel confidence in him being a +36% 3FG on volume.

Both the eye test and the numbers play a role, but I place more value on his shooting numbers. I like the arc of his shot, and he’s also making three-pointers off the dribble and with slight contests.