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Re: Summer Runs and Random Player Sightings 

Post#1622 » by dTox » Wed Aug 27, 2025 12:44 am

Why the hell can't Scottie hire a good trainer like Hanlen instead of the YMCA trainer from Florida every freaking year

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Re: Summer Runs and Random Player Sightings 

Post#1624 » by HangTime » Wed Aug 27, 2025 1:22 am

dTox wrote:
Why the hell can't Scottie hire a good trainer like Handle instead of the YMCA trainer from Florida every freaking year

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I'd rather he stay with this main trainer.
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Post#1625 » by DreamTeam09 » Wed Aug 27, 2025 1:35 am

He's one of the biggest SG in the league lol lol such an advantage for us
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Post#1626 » by HumbleRen » Wed Aug 27, 2025 2:26 am

I know it’s just workouts but his pull up form looks more smoother opposed to it being very stiff like it normally is.

RJ’s a hard worker, no doubting that.
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Post#1627 » by LoveMyRaps » Wed Aug 27, 2025 4:11 am

HumbleRen wrote:I know it’s just workouts but his pull up form looks more smoother opposed to it being very stiff like it normally is.

RJ’s a hard worker, no doubting that.


Contrary to popular belief, which you also share, I do think he can improve and that there’s still untapped upside.

Tbf, it’s mainly his defence that I see him improving.
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Post#1628 » by HumbleRen » Wed Aug 27, 2025 6:00 am

LoveMyRaps wrote:
HumbleRen wrote:I know it’s just workouts but his pull up form looks more smoother opposed to it being very stiff like it normally is.

RJ’s a hard worker, no doubting that.


Contrary to popular belief, which you also share, I do think he can improve and that there’s still untapped upside.

Tbf, it’s mainly his defence that I see him improving.


I think he can be more impactful on offence in a lesser role, I got 0 hopes with the defence though for myself lol.
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Post#1629 » by TheGeneral99 » Wed Aug 27, 2025 2:00 pm



One thing I would love to see more from RJ is finishing and driving with his right hand.

He's great with his left, but seems to be overly dominant with it.

Anyways, I'm excited for RJ, people forget this dude is only 25 and just averaged 21, 6 and 5 on solid shooting splits. That's not easy to do in this league.
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Post#1630 » by mademan » Wed Aug 27, 2025 5:24 pm

Im not a big RJ fan, but there is a reason he was drafted 4th overall. He has real talent and the size/athletic package and he showed better defense to end the year. Can he put it all together? Im dubious, but i understand the faith some people have.
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Post#1631 » by mtcan » Wed Aug 27, 2025 6:48 pm

I'm cheering for his success. Yes part of the reason is because he is homegrown talent...but also that is he a good kid, a hard worker (as we can see from those videos) and he is excited to play for his home country and city.
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Post#1632 » by TheGeneral99 » Wed Aug 27, 2025 10:31 pm

mademan wrote:Im not a big RJ fan, but there is a reason he was drafted 4th overall. He has real talent and the size/athletic package and he showed better defense to end the year. Can he put it all together? Im dubious, but i understand the faith some people have.


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Post#1633 » by mathgeek » Wed Aug 27, 2025 10:54 pm

RJ is clearly working on his weakness which is the mid range game. That type of game will help his offense elevate to the next level. Look at what it did to Derozan who was a non shooter and bad dribbler. RJ right now either drives hard or shoots the open 3. He doesn't really have an in between game or a back to the basket fadeaway.
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Post#1634 » by gha4life » Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:32 am

mathgeek wrote:RJ is clearly working on his weakness which is the mid range game. That type of game will help his offense elevate to the next level. Look at what it did to Derozan who was a non shooter and bad dribbler. RJ right now either drives hard or shoots the open 3. He doesn't really have an in between game or a back to the basket fadeaway.



Yup he badly needs a mid range game
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Post#1635 » by TheGeneral99 » Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:00 pm

Is Gradey still practicing his backflips?
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Post#1636 » by TheGeneral99 » Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:02 pm

mathgeek wrote:RJ is clearly working on his weakness which is the mid range game. That type of game will help his offense elevate to the next level. Look at what it did to Derozan who was a non shooter and bad dribbler. RJ right now either drives hard or shoots the open 3. He doesn't really have an in between game or a back to the basket fadeaway.


Derozan actually came into the league with a decent mid-range jumper, but he was still quite raw overall in terms of footwork and handles. His handles were not above average until around 2013 and by 2015 his handles were very good. Also by 2014, his footwork was significantly improved and he developed a wide array of post-moves, step backs, spin moves, up and unders etc. which made a very good mid-range player. The dude worked hard on his offensive weaknesses.
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Post#1637 » by djsunyc » Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:44 pm

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Post#1638 » by DemHeavyHands » Thu Sep 11, 2025 12:39 am

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN6qXLeAVDU/?igsh=cHV1bGExNTIydno5

Did we discuss this highlight reel yet? Just saw it today
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Post#1639 » by DreamTeam09 » Thu Sep 11, 2025 12:47 am

DemHeavyHands wrote:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN6qXLeAVDU/?igsh=cHV1bGExNTIydno5

Did we discuss this highlight reel yet? Just saw it today


wow, shot looks a lot smoother. He's picking up the ball with his wrist loaded, and letting it fly. Even off the dribble, that's impressive, looks like his trainer unlocked something
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Re: Summer Runs and Random Player Sightings 

Post#1640 » by hellrazor04 » Thu Sep 11, 2025 12:01 pm



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