Raptors sign Markquis Nowell

Tripod · Post #161 » by **Tripod** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 3:54 pm

What I noticed in the highlights was when he penatrated into the paint, he had his head up looking for an open man. He didn't put his head down and make the decision that he was going to try and beat his man and force up a shot.

I hope he gets the 2nd unit and we play pressure defense with this dude annoying the hell out of guys.

Backcountry · Post #162 » by **Backcountry** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:05 pm

He was amazing to watch in the tournament. Super high BBIQ. Like a high-speed chess player seeing the game unfold in front of him, always thinking ahead of everyone else. Unfortunately he's also very small. That might not hurt him on the offensive end, but it seems like people will hunt him on defense. But you really gotta root for the little guy in a game of giants.

Chpwags · Post #163 » by **Chpwags** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:14 pm

Even if he is not an NBA point guard because of his height he will be useful in the g league running the team and making them play the right way. If you want to develope players in the g league you want a point guard who can run an offense and put players in the right spot on the floor.

And1Skip · Post #164 » by **And1Skip** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:38 pm

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StopitLeo · Post #165 » by **StopitLeo** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:57 pm

Tripod wrote:What I noticed in the highlights was when he penatrated into the paint, he had his head up looking for an open man. He didn't put his head down and make the decision that he was going to try and beat his man and force up a shot.

I hope he gets the 2nd unit and we play pressure defense with this dude annoying the hell out of guys.

Trying to score seems like the last option in his mind when he drives. He's kind of like Nash in that way, before people decided a guy with 50/40/90 potential should shoot more.

SFour · Post #166 » by **SFour** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:09 pm

His passing ability is next level...something you can't teach, you either have it or you don't

SharoneWright · Post #167 » by **SharoneWright** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:34 pm

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Sandman88 · Post #168 » by **Sandman88** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:35 pm

If this guy was 2 inches taller he’d be a top 10 pick. Sign me up

WuTang_CMB · Post #169 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:37 pm

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OakleyDokely · Post #170 » by **OakleyDokely** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:42 pm

He's 5'7 but the chip on his shoulder makes him 6'4.

I'm going to try and go and see him with the 905.

DrCoach · Post #171 » by **DrCoach** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 6:23 pm

Damon stoudamire

Badonkadonk · Post #172 » by **Badonkadonk** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 6:32 pm

aminiaturebuddha wrote:
Dalek wrote:Remembering the game against Kentucky, he cooked Cason Wallace, so it makes me feel infinitely better.

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The play right before half that starts at 1:05 of this video is just so impressive. Kentucky is playing the clock, and blitz him with two defenders above the 3-point line, trying to take the ball out of his hands so it ends up with a lesser playmaker with almost no time on the clock. He calmly sniffs it out, gets around both guys, then draws a third defender and finds a wide open teammate cutting to the hoop for a buzzer beating lob dunk. Unbelievable poise and overall court sense on that play.

That was an amazing read.

Size aside, he's going to need to shoot better from range if he's going to have any hope. He's played 5 (!) years of college, big sample size suggesting he's a mid-30s shooter from 3, and his body was also more mature playing against mostly younger guys especially the last 2 years.

I'm rooting for him, if he can hit Fred's peak on C&S and pull-up 3s he can carve out a role in the league.

YogurtProducer · Post #173 » by **YogurtProducer** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 6:44 pm

Gonna be fun to root for this guy. IDK if he is gonna make it, but it is hard to not root for dudes with absolutely everything working against them

REJECTEDBYCLARK · Post #174 » by **REJECTEDBYCLARK** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 6:45 pm

Sandman88 wrote:If this guy was 2 inches taller he’d be a top 10 pick. Sign me up

This is not true but I get your general viewpoint

NBA Sheady · Post #175 » by **NBA Sheady** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:22 pm

God Squad wrote:First off, I'm a little surprised he was signed so soon after. Must have been a shared interest type of thing. This kid honestly surprised the hell out of me during the tourney. He was amazing even with his height deficiencies. Now I'm worried about the size as everyone should be, but he plays with a poise and toughness that should help him out tremendously.

As far back as Colangelo he had a list of guys he thought might slip out of the draft. Teams are prepared to make these signings well before the draft.

God Squad · Post #176 » by **God Squad** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:24 pm

MadDogSHWA wrote:
God Squad wrote:First off, I'm a little surprised he was signed so soon after. Must have been a shared interest type of thing. This kid honestly surprised the hell out of me during the tourney. He was amazing even with his height deficiencies. Now I'm worried about the size as everyone should be, but he plays with a poise and toughness that should help him out tremendously.

As far back as Colangelo he had a list of guys he thought might slip out of the draft. Teams are prepared to make these signings well before the draft.

Of course, but you don't usually get your guy. They have the freedom to sign with whoever reaches out/best deal. Clearly there was mutual interest there. But yeah, all teams have a board of potential undrafted FA.

mtcan · Post #177 » by **mtcan** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:37 pm

I see Scottie Barnes passing in Fred VanVleet or Cory Joseph's body

Bruin · Post #178 » by **Bruin** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:08 pm

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Bruin · Post #180 » by **Bruin** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:38 pm

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