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Post#81 » by okboomer » Thu Jun 26, 2025 11:30 pm

Ive seen him wear a long sleeve shirt under his uniform a few times. This is probably the most concerning thing about him.
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Post#83 » by 76ciology » Fri Jun 27, 2025 2:07 am

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Rico Hines vids with VJ probably dropping 1-2 weeks from now
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Post#84 » by Covi_Marsh » Fri Jun 27, 2025 2:24 am

76ciology wrote:
Covi_Marsh wrote:


Rico Hines vids with VJ probably dropping 1-2 weeks from now


Him and Maxey with Drew Helen after that :lol:
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Post#85 » by 76ciology » Fri Jun 27, 2025 2:29 am

Covi_Marsh wrote:
76ciology wrote:
Covi_Marsh wrote:


Rico Hines vids with VJ probably dropping 1-2 weeks from now


Him and Maxey with Drew Helen after that :lol:


Just a couple of Drew Hanlen offseasons away from being an allstar.
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Post#86 » by Iverson Armband » Fri Jun 27, 2025 2:30 am

The more I watch him, I think a comp for him is a shorter Jaylen Brown. Surprised nobody has mentioned that.
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Post#87 » by 76ciology » Fri Jun 27, 2025 2:48 am

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I got something for you
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Post#88 » by MVP1992 » Fri Jun 27, 2025 2:50 am

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Post#89 » by Covi_Marsh » Fri Jun 27, 2025 2:52 am

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I got something for you


I did watch that most of it. It definitely highlights his struggles in isolation and on ball shooting. His defense and offensive rebounding were great lol. Catch and shoot 3 and passing were good.
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I got something for you


I did watch that most of it. It definitely highlights his struggles in isolation and on ball shooting. His defense and offensive rebounding were great lol. Catch and shoot 3 and passing were good.


He has narrow shoulders, which limits his ability to create space or clean shots against a defender close by. He’ll need to get stronger (he hasn’t been injected HGH yet) and learn how to use subtle tricks, like push-offs, leverage, and lower-body positioning to generate space. He also has to learn how to leverage his quickness by decel and using pump fakes.
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Post#91 » by okboomer » Fri Jun 27, 2025 3:08 am

One thing that I dont think has been mentioned is Tyrese and Jared should get better from him defending them in practice.
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Post#92 » by Iverson Armband » Fri Jun 27, 2025 3:43 am

76ciology wrote:
Covi_Marsh wrote:
76ciology wrote:
I got something for you


I did watch that most of it. It definitely highlights his struggles in isolation and on ball shooting. His defense and offensive rebounding were great lol. Catch and shoot 3 and passing were good.


He has narrow shoulders, which limits his ability to create space or clean shots against a defender close by. He’ll need to get stronger (he hasn’t been injected HGH yet) and learn how to use subtle tricks, like push-offs, leverage, and lower-body positioning to generate space. He also has to learn how to leverage his quickness by decel and using pump fakes.

That’s A LOT to improve on. He looks terrible offensively in that video. Yikes.
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Post#93 » by 76ciology » Fri Jun 27, 2025 4:03 am

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I did watch that most of it. It definitely highlights his struggles in isolation and on ball shooting. His defense and offensive rebounding were great lol. Catch and shoot 3 and passing were good.


He has narrow shoulders, which limits his ability to create space or clean shots against a defender close by. He’ll need to get stronger (he hasn’t been injected HGH yet) and learn how to use subtle tricks, like push-offs, leverage, and lower-body positioning to generate space. He also has to learn how to leverage his quickness by decel and using pump fakes.

That’s A LOT to improve on. He looks terrible offensively in that video. Yikes.


It’s not a major concern, most players eventually develop those tricks with more reps and see how they measure against NBA level opponents and adjust to it in order to survive.

As for the clips, I’m not just watching to see if the shots go in. If you go back to last year McCain wasn’t also making his shots and looked worse on these type of runs. I’m confident he’ll improve as a shooter.

What I’m really looking at are his biomechanics, shot creation ability, and guard-like playmaking skills, traits that are clearly present, even if they’re overlooked by people who haven’t taken the time to study his game closely
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Post#94 » by Iverson Armband » Fri Jun 27, 2025 4:10 am

76ciology wrote:
Iverson Armband wrote:
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He has narrow shoulders, which limits his ability to create space or clean shots against a defender close by. He’ll need to get stronger (he hasn’t been injected HGH yet) and learn how to use subtle tricks, like push-offs, leverage, and lower-body positioning to generate space. He also has to learn how to leverage his quickness by decel and using pump fakes.

That’s A LOT to improve on. He looks terrible offensively in that video. Yikes.


It’s not a major concern, most players eventually develop those tricks with more reps and see how they measure against NBA level opponents and adjust to it in order to survive.

As for the clips, I’m not just watching to see if the shots go in. If you go back to last year McCain wasn’t also making his shots and looked worse on these type of runs. I’m confident he’ll improve as a shooter.

What I’m really looking at are his biomechanics, shot creation ability, and guard-like playmaking skills, traits that are clearly present, even if they’re overlooked by people who haven’t taken the time to study his game closely


McCain had a history of being an elite shooter. And it wasn’t just the shot. He got ripped a few times due to his weak handle and smoked a pretty routine left handed layup.

You’re not even trying to be the least bit objective. All spin.
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Post#95 » by 76ciology » Fri Jun 27, 2025 4:20 am

Iverson Armband wrote:
76ciology wrote:
Iverson Armband wrote:That’s A LOT to improve on. He looks terrible offensively in that video. Yikes.


It’s not a major concern, most players eventually develop those tricks with more reps and see how they measure against NBA level opponents and adjust to it in order to survive.

As for the clips, I’m not just watching to see if the shots go in. If you go back to last year McCain wasn’t also making his shots and looked worse on these type of runs. I’m confident he’ll improve as a shooter.

What I’m really looking at are his biomechanics, shot creation ability, and guard-like playmaking skills, traits that are clearly present, even if they’re overlooked by people who haven’t taken the time to study his game closely


McCain had a history of being an elite shooter. And it wasn’t just the shot. He got ripped a few times due to his weak handle and smoked a pretty routine left handed layup.

You’re not even trying to be the least bit objective. All spin.


We’ll see. Personally, I don’t think his handle is as bad as critics suggest. He already shows more bag than he gets credit for, and I think it’s fair to say, just as many scouts have, that he has the foundation to develop into a solid ball handler. It’s just not consistently tight yet.
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Post#96 » by eyeatoma » Fri Jun 27, 2025 4:36 am

76ciology wrote:
Covi_Marsh wrote:
76ciology wrote:
Rico Hines vids with VJ probably dropping 1-2 weeks from now


Him and Maxey with Drew Helen after that


Just a couple of Drew Hanlen offseasons away from being an allstar.
I do have hope for this. If there is anyone who can make him to a star it's Drew.

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Post#97 » by Sixersftw » Fri Jun 27, 2025 2:59 pm

A lot of analysis from a run and shoot. I'm with 7ciology, those clips are about watching how he moves and seeing if he can see little glimpses of order in a chaotic game.
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Post#98 » by Negrodamus » Fri Jun 27, 2025 3:26 pm

VJ is ready to crawl through glass to fit in with this team and help us win now. "I put myself last".

Ace is preparing to hold Utah hostage because he didn't want to go there.
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Post#99 » by Sixersftw » Fri Jun 27, 2025 3:43 pm

Negrodamus wrote:VJ is ready to crawl through glass to fit in with this team and help us win now. "I put myself last".

Ace is preparing to hold Utah hostage because he didn't want to go there.

The war is over soldier, you vanquished the Bailievers.

His Agent is an absolute moron. I don't feel like its the kid but this is some high level bag fumbling.
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Post#100 » by Negrodamus » Fri Jun 27, 2025 3:55 pm

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