Jimmer....

SacSanity · Post #1 » by **SacSanity** » Fri Apr 6, 2012 6:44 am

I know he is a rookie and everything and you have to give him some slack but this guy.... He looks lost and then when he finally makes one shot he decides to go green light and doesnt stop. This guy makes horrible decision when he has to handle the ball. I hope I'm wrong but I dont see him going anywhere...

kevin44 · Post #2 » by **kevin44** » Fri Apr 6, 2012 5:09 pm

The problem I see with Jimmer is he can't defend, he's not a great passer, & he can't knock down shots when they throw him in there. He might improve over time, but unless he becomes a great not good shooter he won't be around much longer.

bjax24 · Post #3 » by **bjax24** » Fri Apr 6, 2012 7:59 pm

Jimmer's decision making with the ball>>> Tyreke and Thorntons combined. I think people on here have been way too hard hon him. He will be fine he's a rookie. If we could survive with Mike Bibby's "defense" when Jimmer breaks out we will survive with that.

SacSanity · Post #4 » by **SacSanity** » Fri Apr 6, 2012 8:35 pm

Bro be real Tyreke has been solid as a ball handler and off the ball. Jimmer is scared of NBA comp and you can tell in his gameplay. For example in last nights game he got outlet-ted the ball near mid court on the sideline, blake mobbed up on him and cp3 came to. Jimmer couldnt get by griffin and had to call a time out. Thats just the most recent example of it. He is basically a poor mans j.j reddick

bjax24 · Post #5 » by **bjax24** » Fri Apr 6, 2012 11:12 pm

SacTown916 wrote:Bro be real Tyreke has been solid as a ball handler and off the ball. Jimmer is scared of NBA comp and you can tell in his gameplay. For example in last nights game he got outlet-ted the ball near mid court on the sideline, blake mobbed up on him and cp3 came to. Jimmer couldnt get by griffin and had to call a time out. Thats just the most recent example of it. He is basically a poor mans j.j reddick

I've seen that happen to many players. I will take that happening occasionallly to Tyreke dribble dribble dribble dribble, fadeway jumper/layup missed due to trying to get fancy/brick.

SacKingZZZ · Post #6 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Fri Apr 6, 2012 11:26 pm

In a lot of ways what they are having him do is outside of his comfort area. This could be good for him in the long run, but I never judge a player until they get a legit shot to play, with a consistent role and consistent time. So far the only thing that might be coming to light is that Jimmer going from 20+ shots a game in college to limited time and role with expectations of production might be a problem for him right now. No shocker.

deadenddude · Post #7 » by **deadenddude** » Sat Apr 7, 2012 3:25 am

Plenty of players, even some great had bad rookie years, so I'm not worried. It's not like Jimmer has been a complete disaster. He's had some good games and overall shows a high basketball IQ and has a good work ethic. It's just going to take him some time to adjust to the NBA.

Little Digger · Post #8 » by **Little Digger** » Sat Apr 7, 2012 4:27 pm

Not a Jimmer fan at all. He's a fan favorite and we all should know why, but IMO he's not a legit NBA talent.

Does he really have a high bball IQ? Go back and watch the clipper game again. Jimmer took some really stupid shots. He does this on a consistant basis. Defensively, he forgot to gaurd Chris Paul at the most critical stage of the game. I just don't see what some of you see in him.

TheExpert91 · Post #9 » by **TheExpert91** » Sat Apr 7, 2012 4:47 pm

To be honest with you guys...I feel like Jimmer is the odd man out on this team. When I watch him on the court he looks super uncomfortable with his teammates and when he has a bad game he probably feels like everybody hates him. But the biggest issue he has to face is...HE IS THE ONLY WHITE PLAYER ON THE ROSTER!!!...Think about that....He went from being the MAN on a white college team(sorry to say that, but its true) and a white university to being the only white player on an NBA roster in a predominantly black league. i think that affects him alot.

RekeHavoc · Post #10 » by **RekeHavoc** » Sat Apr 7, 2012 7:47 pm

Joe Hollywood wrote:Not a Jimmer fan at all. He's a fan favorite and we all should know why, but IMO he's not a legit NBA talent.

Does he really have a high bball IQ? Go back and watch the clipper game again. Jimmer took some really stupid shots. He does this on a consistant basis. Defensively, he forgot to gaurd Chris Paul at the most critical stage of the game. I just don't see what some of you see in him.

Dude he's a rookie who was guarding a top 5 PG in the NBA, it happens. Out of all those shots I saw only 1 or 2 that I thought were really bad shots. He has made some goood passes and good decisions when he's gotten to play, and just a game or 2 before the Clip game he had a good game with like 19 points. He will be fine IMO. I seriously don't get all this hate for a freaking rookie.

bjax24 · Post #11 » by **bjax24** » Sat Apr 7, 2012 9:46 pm

I could completely seeing Jimmer asking Smart what he needs to do and coming out as an MIP candidate next year, he has great work ethic. Not saying that is going to happen but I could really see it.

Sacramento_King · Post #12 » by **Sacramento_King** » Sat Apr 7, 2012 10:27 pm

TheExpert91 wrote:To be honest with you guys...I feel like Jimmer is the odd man out on this team. When I watch him on the court he looks super uncomfortable with his teammates and when he has a bad game he probably feels like everybody hates him. But the biggest issue he has to face is...HE IS THE ONLY WHITE PLAYER ON THE ROSTER!!!...Think about that....He went from being the MAN on a white college team(sorry to say that, but its true) and a white university to being the only white player on an NBA roster in a predominantly black league. i think that affects him alot.

While I don't agree with all of it, I do agree that it looks like his team doesn't really have his back. The level of disgust on Reke's face when Jimmer gets caught deep in the paint or misses a quick three. Funny cause the entire team gets into moments where they make a mental mistake or go one on one or force the issue but he gets the most heat for it. I feel there is some definite jealousy going on.

TheExpert91 · Post #13 » by **TheExpert91** » Sat Apr 7, 2012 11:38 pm

Sacramento_King wrote:
TheExpert91 wrote:To be honest with you guys...I feel like Jimmer is the odd man out on this team. When I watch him on the court he looks super uncomfortable with his teammates and when he has a bad game he probably feels like everybody hates him. But the biggest issue he has to face is...HE IS THE ONLY WHITE PLAYER ON THE ROSTER!!!...Think about that....He went from being the MAN on a white college team(sorry to say that, but its true) and a white university to being the only white player on an NBA roster in a predominantly black league. i think that affects him alot.

While I don't agree with all of it, I do agree that it looks like his team doesn't really have his back. The level of disgust on Reke's face when Jimmer gets caught deep in the paint or misses a quick three. Funny cause the entire team gets into moments where they make a mental mistake or go one on one or force the issue but he gets the most heat for it. I feel there is some definite jealousy going on.

Right. I might be wrong about my racial view about this matter but I just can't see how it wouldn't affect him. My issue is concentrated on how he copes with his teammates off the court.

peachbucket · Post #14 » by **peachbucket** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 3:34 am

Just watched the last two Kings games and WOW...I can't remember the last time I have seen a top collegiate player so physically overwhelmed his rookie season in the NBA. He clearly lacks the size,strength, and speed to defend the 1 or the 2 and will always be a liability on defense. This means he will have to become a drop dead three point shooter just to get on the court. I think his ceiling is much lower than JJ Reddick at this point.

I don't understand the mentality of feeding him to the wolves and destroying his confidence to the point where he can't make a 18ft jumper...the right way to develop young players is to keep them on the bench till they are ready to contribute. Sadly, I think this will be his first and only NBA contract.

rockmanslim · Post #15 » by **rockmanslim** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 3:57 am

peachbucket wrote:Just watched the last two Kings games and WOW...I can't remember the last time I have seen a top collegiate player so physically overwhelmed his rookie season in the NBA. He clearly lacks the size,strength, and speed to defend the 1 or the 2 and will always be a liability on defense. This means he will have to become a drop dead three point shooter just to get on the court. I think his ceiling is much lower than JJ Reddick at this point.

I don't understand the mentality of feeding him to the wolves and destroying his confidence to the point where he can't make a 18ft jumper...the right way to develop young players is to keep them on the bench till they are ready to contribute. Sadly, I think this will be his first and only NBA contract.

Redick also lacks size, speed, and strength, and also struggled defensively his first few seasons. Defensively, comparing at similar points in their careers, they're even.

On offense, Jimmer's game is more diverse than Redick's. I'd say his ceiling is at Redick, maybe slightly above Redick, because of this.

boogie-reke · Post #16 » by **boogie-reke** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 4:07 am

He just can't get a shot up unless he's wide open yet.

He seems so hesitant and scared from being blocked and just needs so much space to shoot. that's the biggest knock I have on him so far offensively besides the ball handling.

LongLiveIverson · Post #17 » by **LongLiveIverson** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 4:17 am

The thing that bugs me the most about this pick was that it was a total pr move by the front office. Just imagine how great a fit guys like Faried or Biyombo would have been..

boogie-reke · Post #18 » by **boogie-reke** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 4:21 am

Faried would have been amazing.

to think we also got Salmons in that deal just makes me sick, even tho he improoved as the season went on.

RIPskaterdude · Post #19 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 8:03 am

Teach me how to be a B-B-B-B-Bust!

deadenddude · Post #20 » by **deadenddude** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 9:18 am

Sacramento_King wrote:
TheExpert91 wrote:To be honest with you guys...I feel like Jimmer is the odd man out on this team. When I watch him on the court he looks super uncomfortable with his teammates and when he has a bad game he probably feels like everybody hates him. But the biggest issue he has to face is...HE IS THE ONLY WHITE PLAYER ON THE ROSTER!!!...Think about that....He went from being the MAN on a white college team(sorry to say that, but its true) and a white university to being the only white player on an NBA roster in a predominantly black league. i think that affects him alot.

While I don't agree with all of it, I do agree that it looks like his team doesn't really have his back. The level of disgust on Reke's face when Jimmer gets caught deep in the paint or misses a quick three. Funny cause the entire team gets into moments where they make a mental mistake or go one on one or force the issue but he gets the most heat for it. I feel there is some definite jealousy going on.

Yeah, Tyreke has no room to be upset by anything Jimmer does. i cringe every time Tyreke drives into a crown of defenders. Jimmer doesn't do anything that frustrate me that much.