Rookie Play, Highlights & Discussion

basketballRob · Post #221 » by **basketballRob** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 1:42 am

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basketballRob · Post #222 » by **basketballRob** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:30 am

Cole Anthony with the game winner.

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cjx · Post #223 » by **cjx** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 6:06 am

Pokusevski, along with SGA, will lead the Thunder to the playoffs as a 7th seed, book it! He's undeniably the real deal, folks!

vagelis · Post #224 » by **vagelis** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 6:51 am

Cole Anthony seems not like a rookie. He seems that he can be a leader. Orlando needed a scorer and did the best selection.
Great player. Explosive, skilled, scorer.
May be him the ROY

Post #225 » by **Clyde Frazier** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 7:36 am

It's weird how some people can't accept that right now lamelo is a truly gifted passer who can't really shoot. If someone posts an amazing pass of his, it literally doesn't matter if he shot 1-10. Doesn't make the pass any less impressive and vice versa.

[Yes, I know he's getting crazy hype which can be annoying, still doesn't make the above any less true.]

basketballRob · Post #226 » by **basketballRob** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:24 am

Clyde Frazier wrote:It's weird how some people can't accept that right now lamelo is a truly gifted passer who can't really shoot. If someone posts an amazing pass of his, it literally doesn't matter if he shot 1-10. Doesn't make the pass any less impressive and vice versa.

[Yes, I know he's getting crazy hype which can be annoying, still doesn't make the above any less true.]

I knows people like to pile on the youngest players in the draft when they struggle. Last year it was Barrett, before that it was Ingram and DLo.

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arusinov · Post #227 » by **arusinov** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:43 am

Deni Avdija's averages in the pre-season: 10.3 pts on 64% TS% (5/11 3P, 7/11 2P, 2/5 - FT), 6.3 reb, 2.3 ast (1.7 tov), 1.7 stl per game, and good defense.

Post #228 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:09 pm

cjx wrote:Pokusevski, along with SGA, will lead the Thunder to the playoffs as a 7th seed, book it! He's undeniably the real deal, folks!

Pokusevski has some really unique skills but despite the behind the back dribbles and quick release three point shots, why do people think he's good now? His inexperience shows and he's pretty lost defensively. I'm going to enjoy watching him this year but let's pump the brakes. Maledon looks like more NBA ready at the moment.

OrlMagic05 · Post #229 » by **OrlMagic05** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:35 pm

Cole Anthony does not look like a rookie. His game is very mature and doesnt try to force too much which is rare for a rookie. in 4 games he averaged 14ppg 49% FG 47%3pt 3.8ast. Not bad for the 15th pick.

Clocian · Post #230 » by **Clocian** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 6:17 pm

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Post #231 » by **The Rebel** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:21 pm

Curmudgeon wrote:So here's a question: which this year's rookies are most likely to be rotation players in the EC and WC finals and in the NBA finals? The answer is Payton Pritchard, although I think Tyrese Maxey and Sam Merrill have an outside chance.

Facu Campazzo looks to be a rotation player, and Bol and Nnaji are competing for rotation minutes with Green for the Nuggets so 2 of the 3 have a chance.

oldshoolballer · Post #232 » by **oldshoolballer** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:06 am

Looking good Theo Maledon Cole Anthony Deni Avdija Patrick Williams Devin Vassell Immanuel Quickley Issac Okoro Al Pokuseuski Precious Achiuwa Desmond Bane Malachi Flynn Payton Pritchard
Growing pains Anthony Edwards Lamelo Ball Killian Hayes Obi Toppin Jalen Smith
This draft was much deeper than we were told imo.

Post #233 » by **Marcus** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 6:38 am

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arusinov · Post #234 » by **arusinov** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:40 am

Some Deni Avdija's highlights from pair of games against Detroit

pull-up 3pt:

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steal and score in fast break:

assist:

c&s 3P:

post-up:

attacking the rim:

Lost Angel · Post #235 » by **Lost Angel** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:00 pm

Cole making some people look silly. He grew up around the NBA, it’s in his pedigree, he probably has a great circle around him also.

The Magic needed some energy with all their bad luck recently. Happy for them.

Cole should be the starting PG next to Fultz at SG

UcanUwill · Post #236 » by **UcanUwill** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:22 pm

Clocian wrote:

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I know nothing about Bulls rookies, but I hope they all steals, just because I want Karnisovas to succeed. That new FO gained some Lithuanian fans I tell ya, we were one step behind Serbs, but we hope our guy ends up better than Vlade :lol:

DroseReturnChi · Post #237 » by **DroseReturnChi** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:52 pm

UcanUwill wrote:I know nothing about Bulls rookies, but I hope they all steals, just because I want Karnisovas to succeed. That new FO gained some Lithuanian fans I tell ya, we were one step behind Serbs, but we hope our guy ends up better than Vlade

No. Idc if Carter, White bust because they are a byproduct, relic of the past. Hated those picks so much cried and nearly unfollowed.
All I care is PWill being that stud, best two way all NBA and go 1vs5 supersaiyan mode he becomes next Doncic superstars beg to join to form a superteam. High picks is good but since AK is like nearly Masai's level witnessed by Jokic pick, would want 3 frps/early seconds so he snag one sleeper.

DroseReturnChi · Post #238 » by **DroseReturnChi** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:57 pm

arusinov wrote:Deni Avdija's averages in the pre-season: 10.3 pts on 64% TS% (5/11 3P, 7/11 2P, 2/5 - FT), 6.3 reb, 2.3 ast (1.7 tov), 1.7 stl per game, and good defense.

Whats interesting is that AK picked Pwill in favor of Vassell and Deni because hes like a improved version of them.
Very surprised those two are shooting very well considering they have all broken forms and are physically not NBA ready.
Their ft/3pt shooting should be carefully monitored because their future is dependent on it.
Pwill doesnt even have to be elite unlike those two bc of his DPOY potential but his 84% FT guarantees he will be at least avg shooter.

But, Pwill is honestly the same project he is not a Doncic level surefire superstar it will be interesting how they all pan out.

arusinov · Post #239 » by **arusinov** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 2:47 pm

DroseReturnChi wrote:
arusinov wrote:Deni Avdija's averages in the pre-season: 10.3 pts on 64% TS% (5/11 3P, 7/11 2P, 2/5 - FT), 6.3 reb, 2.3 ast (1.7 tov), 1.7 stl per game, and good defense.

Whats interesting is that AK picked Pwill in favor of Vassell and Deni because hes like a improved version of them.
Very surprised those two are shooting very well considering they have all broken forms and are physically not NBA ready.
Their ft/3pt shooting should be carefully monitored because their future is dependent on it.
Pwill doesnt even have to be elite unlike those two bc of his DPOY potential but his 84% FT guarantees he will be at least avg shooter.

But, Pwill is honestly the same project he is not a Doncic level surefire superstar it will be interesting how they all pan out.

I don't think he's "a improved version of " of them. Deni's greatest strength is certainly his point forward capabilities which I don't think Williams has even somehow comparable.

I also don't think that FT% is best predictor for everything including everything

But what I really don't understand - where is from the idea that Deni is "physically not NBA ready". He is 6'9" 225 lbs forward which played with and against best players which you can find outside NBA. He is one of fastest 6'8"+ NBA players in open court, he's quite athletic (not freak athlete like Williams for example but still very good athlete), physically strong and very well trained

OrlMagic05 · Post #240 » by **OrlMagic05** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:56 pm

Lost Angel wrote:Cole making some people look silly. He grew up around the NBA, it’s in his pedigree, he probably has a great circle around him also.

The Magic needed some energy with all their bad luck recently. Happy for them.

Cole should be the starting PG next to Fultz at SG

This is what most Magic fans are hoping for. If Fultz gets more confident in his 3ball and continues to knock them down, I see this happening sooner rather than later.

Who are your top 3?