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Re: Summer League 

Post#21 » by WeekapaugGroove » Fri Jul 11, 2025 3:45 pm

Just a reminder that summer league is typically brutal for bigs. Its disorganized with guys not used to playing together and guards fighting for a chance in the league tend to look for their shot first.
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Post#22 » by KdoubleDees23 » Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:44 pm

WeekapaugGroove wrote:Just a reminder that summer league is typically brutal for bigs. Its disorganized with guys not used to playing together and guards fighting for a chance in the league tend to look for their shot first.


Even if Maluach gets 5/5 I am fine! I understand this.

I want to see Fleming drop 20 points tonight though!
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Post#23 » by WeekapaugGroove » Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:52 pm

KdoubleDees23 wrote:
WeekapaugGroove wrote:Just a reminder that summer league is typically brutal for bigs. Its disorganized with guys not used to playing together and guards fighting for a chance in the league tend to look for their shot first.


Even if Maluach gets 5/5 I am fine! I understand this.

I want to see Fleming drop 20 points tonight though!


Flemming is actually the type to really struggle in an environment like this since he has zero ability to create his own shot. Maybe the scrub suns guards will surprise us :)
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Re: Summer League - Game 1, Friday, July 11th, 6pm PT - Wizards at Suns, ESPN+ 

Post#24 » by MrMiyagi » Sat Jul 12, 2025 1:06 am

Cooper Flagg is a fraud /s
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Post#26 » by KdoubleDees23 » Sat Jul 12, 2025 1:27 am

MrMiyagi wrote:Cooper Flagg is a fraud /s


Did you watch the game ? Shots weren’t hitting but his flow and game looked good
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Post#27 » by KdoubleDees23 » Sat Jul 12, 2025 1:31 am

Brea is a stud
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Post#28 » by starbosa10 » Sat Jul 12, 2025 1:57 am

KdoubleDees23 wrote:Brea is a stud


such a clean shot
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Re: Summer League - Game 1, Friday, July 11th, 6pm PT - Wizards at Suns, ESPN+ 

Post#29 » by Qwigglez » Sat Jul 12, 2025 2:01 am

Brea's a killer. Just don't pass the ball :lol:
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Re: Summer League - Game 1, Friday, July 11th, 6pm PT - Wizards at Suns, ESPN+ 

Post#30 » by MrMiyagi » Sat Jul 12, 2025 2:04 am

KdoubleDees23 wrote:
MrMiyagi wrote:Cooper Flagg is a fraud /s


Did you watch the game ? Shots weren’t hitting but his flow and game looked good
Did you see the /s denoting sarcasm?
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Post#31 » by Mr Puddles » Sat Jul 12, 2025 2:23 am

I've only been watching since mid way through the second, but I'm liking Dunn's aggressiveness. His offensive game looks much better than last year (especially compared to summer league last year).

Brea looks great, prettiest shot in the league right now.

This is not the best platform for Maluach to showcase, especially going up against Sarr who is probably the most talented player from last year's draft class, but his mobility looks really good for a guy his size.
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Post#32 » by Qwigglez » Sat Jul 12, 2025 2:34 am

Moses Wood has been making plays. No clue who the guy is, but I feel like he's making an impact, despite his poor shooting so far.
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Post#33 » by bigfoot » Sat Jul 12, 2025 2:45 am

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Re: Summer League - Game 1, Friday, July 11th, 6pm PT - Wizards at Suns, ESPN+ 

Post#34 » by darealjuice » Sat Jul 12, 2025 3:14 am

Nice win against a lot of high draft picks. Dunn looks like a much better player than last Summer already. Love the energy that Oso plays with.

Brea can shoot the ball, love his shooting form. Maluach is definitely a work in progress, not a fan of how much he floated around outside of the paint but sounds like they want him to get some shots up. You can see flashes though.
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Post#35 » by sunsbum » Sat Jul 12, 2025 3:16 am

darealjuice wrote:Nice win against a lot of high draft picks. Dunn looks like a much better player than last Summer already. Love the energy that Oso plays with.

Brea can shoot the ball, love his shooting form. Maluach is definitely a work in progress, not a fan of how much he floated around outside of the paint but sounds like they want him to get some shots up. You can see flashes though.
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Post#36 » by Saberestar » Sat Jul 12, 2025 3:18 am

Ryan Dunn looks "too good to be in Summer League".
Oso is the king of intangibles, he does so many small stuff on the court.

I love Brea's game. His 3p shooting is beautiful.

Maluach is an exciting player to watch. He was a bit nervous at the beginning but he played much better in the 2nd half. I really like his skillset and his demeanor.

And props to Collins. Good PG.
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Post#37 » by Fo-Real » Sat Jul 12, 2025 3:26 am

Oso been working on his dribble.
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Post#38 » by lilfishi22 » Sat Jul 12, 2025 3:41 am

Maluach looked a step slow and a step out of breath. Definitely a work in progress
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Post#39 » by bigfoot » Sat Jul 12, 2025 3:45 am

lilfishi22 wrote:Maluach looked a step slow and a step out of breath. Definitely a work in progress


Playing basketball for only five years. He still has a lot of room for growth. One thing I notice was just his presence diverted drives and attacks on the rim.
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Re: Summer League - Game 1, Friday, July 11th, 6pm PT - Wizards at Suns, ESPN+ 

Post#40 » by Fo-Real » Sat Jul 12, 2025 3:45 am

lilfishi22 wrote:Maluach looked a step slow and a step out of breath. Definitely a work in progress


Thought he did a great job of not backing down after a few plays didn't go his way. Came back with his head up and made plays.

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