The Gradey Dick Thread Part 2

ImaBeatDatAzz · Post #1101 » by **ImaBeatDatAzz** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 2:54 am

Why did we pass on whitmore. Horrible management

PushDaRock · Post #1102 » by **PushDaRock** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 2:59 am

ImaBeatDatAzz wrote:Why did we pass on whitmore. Horrible management

why did almost the entire league?

REJECTEDBYCLARK · Post #1103 » by **REJECTEDBYCLARK** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 3:01 am

Can we hire this guy to train Gradey?

Watch on YouTube

hype_2004 · Post #1104 » by **hype_2004** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 3:21 am

This kid fukin sucks

ForeverTFC · Post #1105 » by **ForeverTFC** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 3:22 am

ImaBeatDatAzz wrote:Why did we pass on whitmore. Horrible management

For the millionth time, you can't pick a guy that is falling because of medical red flags when you haven't worked him out and don't have his medicals.

Childs · Post #1106 » by **Childs** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 3:23 am

I don't really have him higher then a bench/rotational player. If he makes that, I guess its a success.

hype_2004 · Post #1107 » by **hype_2004** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 3:42 am

Did we draft this kid based on his hustle? :lol:

damn that shot is broken, just brick upon brick. Anyone can hustle but not everyone can truly shoot

LoveMyRaps · Post #1108 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 3:45 am

Masai spoke about potentially utilizing the picks in a trade. Hopefully we can substitute one of those picks (say the OKC first) with Dick instead.

Chalky_White · Post #1109 » by **Chalky_White** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 4:39 am

I remember losing my mind in the groupchat on draft night cause i could not honestly believe they decided to draft Gradey. Granted a lot of that was the reporting indicating that Bufkin was their target so when he fell i thought that Bufkin was the pick, but i also didnt understand spending a lottery a pick on a guy who seemed like the next Duncan robinson when there were some higher ceiling guys available.

Shooters who cant defend are available every year in FA for the midlevel or slightly more.

Scase · Post #1110 » by **Scase** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 4:44 am

Annnnd he's back to being ass.

bballsparkin · Post #1111 » by **bballsparkin** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 4:46 am

I thought he looked good. Needs to bulk up, majorly work on his handle and hopefully one day hit shots. He had nice steals, taking the charges and other little things. Still looks lost at times on both ends. Hopefully he's an astute student.

C_Money · Post #1112 » by **C_Money** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 4:51 am

I don’t think we have to wait until year 3 on this one. Sometimes you can tell right from the rookie season that a guy doesn’t have starter potential.

PushDaRock · Post #1113 » by **PushDaRock** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 4:53 am

He missed a few bunnies and all his threes but he grabbed 7 boards, picked up 3 steals and drew 2 charges so he was at least active out there.

hype_2004 · Post #1114 » by **hype_2004** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 4:56 am

PushDaRock wrote:He missed a few bunnies and all his threes but he grabbed 7 boards, picked up 3 steals and drew 2 charges so he was at least active out there.

Did we draft this kid for his hustle? :lol:

disoblige · Post #1115 » by **disoblige** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 5:03 am

Gradey is down to earth and coachable guy. I think he will do fine in a few years. He is playing within his role unlike GTJ.

Thaddy · Post #1116 » by **Thaddy** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 5:03 am

hype_2004 wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:He missed a few bunnies and all his threes but he grabbed 7 boards, picked up 3 steals and drew 2 charges so he was at least active out there.

Did we draft this kid for his hustle?

He's 19 and he's built like a 16 year old. It's obviously a body issue and he will need to gain an upwards of 20lbs. Otherwise most players are just going to try and run through him.

Chuck Everett · Post #1117 » by **Chuck Everett** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 5:04 am

Needs a lot of work this offseason. I wonder what an extra 10-15 lbs of muscle would do for him, because a lot of his issues seem to stem from having an underdeveloped body. It's already impossible to defend because of the rules, so when you couple that with his lack of strength, it's a killer.

Even during the Hawks broadcast, Dominique Wilkins mentioned how Gradey needed to get in the weight room.

disoblige · Post #1118 » by **disoblige** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 5:11 am

He needs to add more arc to his shot like how Fred did. He is terrified of getting blocked.

PushDaRock · Post #1119 » by **PushDaRock** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 5:12 am

hype_2004 wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:He missed a few bunnies and all his threes but he grabbed 7 boards, picked up 3 steals and drew 2 charges so he was at least active out there.

Did we draft this kid for his hustle?

Does it matter? We aren't winning anything anytime soon, might as well have some patience and give him a chance to figure it out.

hype_2004 · Post #1120 » by **hype_2004** » Sat Feb 3, 2024 6:05 am

PushDaRock wrote:
hype_2004 wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:He missed a few bunnies and all his threes but he grabbed 7 boards, picked up 3 steals and drew 2 charges so he was at least active out there.

Did we draft this kid for his hustle?

Does it matter? We aren't winning anything anytime soon, might as well have some patience and give him a chance to figure it out.

Just give this kid the LeBron diet of eating Clen and continue to Tren hard Anavar give up on being the best he can be.