Official Scottie Barnes Thread 2

[brownbobcat]

Just imagine how good he will be once he gets some offseason rico runs in.

We're just scratching the surface here. But he's already shown glimpses of everything from passing, handling, rebounding, above the break 3s, midrange pullups, floaters etc. Once he refines his game, which with come experience and hardwork, the sky is the limit given his physical profile.

Now we see what he's capable of, I have no idea why it matters to some people whether he's scoring 12 or 18 per night or how that's indicative of development. I would've been ecstatic with 10/5/2 - stick him in the hyperbolic time chamber now for all I care.

[mdenny]

Scottie has shown us he can score when he focuses on it. It’s something he can do if necessary. He still needs to improve in that regard, but I don’t mind his points going down as his assists go up. Especially now that we have all our main players back. I think the best version of Barnes averages 5+ assists per game, and he should be able to get there this season…maybe even getting 6/game if things break well. His playmaking and passes help make our offence work when we have so many weapons. The way he’s playing now is very smart and it helps our team win.

I’m more concerned about what seem to be problems with his biomechanics. I saw it in summer league too. It looks like sometimes he can’t move that well…but then he bounces back from it. It’s confounding. I’d like to see him work with a specialist in the off-season to see if there is something going on with his gait.

I hear you. One of the reasons scotty is so promising imo is because he's the kind of player who have can have a huge impact even if he doesn't score. Players like jalen green can't have a "good game" if they shoot poorly. Scottie can.

Also hear u about his movement. I think it's possibly good news that he plays upright. But it doesn't seem like he bends his knees very much when he should. I thought the upright thing could be a good sign because he's more of a cerebral player than a bulldog. I think it alsi contributes to the lack of explosiveness that many of us have noticed. He doesn't bend his knees when he launches himself. But that might just be the type of player he is and i'm fine with that. I prefer court vision to explosiveness.

But sometimes you HAVE to get low on defense. When scottie gets low....it looks more like he's bending at the back instead of the knees. And when he's in this position it looks like his head is out ahead of his core. Perhaps just another way of saying "not properly balanced".

I figure if there is any validity to what i'm saying (very possibly not lol) then i'm sure the coaching staff and trainers are well aware of it. I'm sure there's tons of training techniques to correct for it.

[LoveMyRaps]

That bucket over Whiteside was a thing of beauty last night. Made it look so easy over the 7 Footer.

[-NSX-]

Is it me? Or does he seem less aggressive ever since OG came back. He use to always take the mismatches to the basket and get an easy basket. Now it seems like he's always trying to pass it and defer to OG, Siakam and Fred.

If Devonte Graham is guarding you, you get your buckets!

[Bruin]

Struggled tonight but it’s alright. It’s part of being a rookie. Cant really expect him to be great every game

[Reeko]

He's a bit banged up, we're back at full strength, and he might be hitting a bit of a rookie wall. This is just a valley before another peak.

[Tor_Raps]

Today was probably one of Scotties worse games as a pro so far. Hopefully he bounces back because we'll never everyone against the Suns.

[gp2015]

Scottie seems to be getting a bit lost on his role in the offense now (other than when he's playing the point) with everyone being healthy. It will probably take some time.

[DelAbbot]

SB 10 shots vs 45 shots for FVV+PS

[Kingsway_fan]

Learning year for scottie in a playoff bound team with two big dogs...

[AfricanSensation]

Come on the guy was terrible. Nothing to do with shots. Terrible decision making and defence. He is a rookie playing way more than he should and nights like this will happen. To need to sugar coat it.

[microjacklin]

He's not only bad on offence but also pretty non-factor on defense in this game
I would call "lazy" if compare to his early season performance and recent Boucher's hustle

[DelAbbot]

Is it me? Or does he seem less aggressive ever since OG came back. He use to always take the mismatches to the basket and get an easy basket. Now it seems like he's always trying to pass it and defer to OG, Siakam and Fred.

There is a pecking order

[vulture]

Throwing a no look pass in the 4th quarter of a close game for a turnover will surely get you benched.

[C.Boshly]

SB 10 shots vs 45 shots for FVV+PS

What’s your point? FVV and PS are better players than SB and should take more shots. This is the NBA if SB is gunna be the leader he’s gunna have to earn/take it.

[Los_29]

SB 10 shots vs 45 shots for FVV+PS

What’s your point? FVV and PS are better players than SB and should take more shots. This is the NBA if SB is gunna be the leader he’s gunna have to earn/take it.

Exactly, Pascal and FVV are just significantly better players than Scottie at this point. Scottie’s time will come. He’s 20 years old and giving him too much responsibility on offense is one surefire way to ruin the kid.

[Kingsway_fan]

Sun's will be a good test for scottie... he has to find his spots where he can succeed... play better d and rebound and make good passes...

[kalel123]

Is it me? Or does he seem less aggressive ever since OG came back. He use to always take the mismatches to the basket and get an easy basket. Now it seems like he's always trying to pass it and defer to OG, Siakam and Fred.

If Devonte Graham is guarding you, you get your buckets!

He's always been less assertive than he should be on offense and he was learning to take more initiative with OG or Siakam out but with everyone back, now he's falling back to his old habits. That's something he's going to have to learn.

[alienchild]

SB 10 shots vs 45 shots for FVV+PS

Thank heavens your feet have 10 toes to count his shot's , because if he took more, you'd have start counting on your fingers which would screw up your typing skills. We'd miss the comedy you're providing.

[Kingsway_fan]

10 for 30 his last three games... rookie wall?