Ant-Man is it

Eyeamok · Post #261 » by **Eyeamok** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 3:38 pm

Quentin wrote:
Big J wrote:I’m the OP here, and I will give the man props for making the shots he actually makes on these 3-14 shooting nights exciting as hell.

He said after the game he didn't care about the dunk, was more concerned about his missing shots. After that, he was filmed on the court working on his shooting.

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Sustained growth is very seldom linear. I love to see stuff like this. He is putting in the work to get better not just now but in the future. Good for him.

FinnTheHuman · Post #262 » by **FinnTheHuman** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 3:38 pm

Quentin wrote:
Big J wrote:Another 3-13 game.

Big J ain't it I guess?

More like Big Va-J-J :lol:

oldshoolballer · Post #263 » by **oldshoolballer** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 3:53 pm

Klomp wrote:

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Edwards really shows how stupid most of these threads are. Rookies are rookies most of them need 3 years to develop.

Post #264 » by **Klomp** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:15 pm

Wonder what people think of these numbers now with a little NBA tape to back them up

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NYKnickerbocker · Post #265 » by **NYKnickerbocker** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:19 pm

Klomp wrote:Wonder what people think of these numbers now with a little NBA tape to back them up

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I mean I don’t think people questioned the physical aspect for him lol. It was alway upstairs. His shot selection, decision making, defense, motor, drive.

He has all the tools to be a star/superstar. People thought/think he’s a space cadet. The jury still out on that. Buts he’s been proving them wrong as of late

Post #266 » by **Klomp** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:25 pm

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HotelVitale · Post #267 » by **HotelVitale** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:37 pm

NYKnickerbocker wrote:
Klomp wrote:Wonder what people think of these numbers now with a little NBA tape to back them up
I mean I don’t think people questioned the physical aspect for him lol. It was alway upstairs. His shot selection, decision making, defense, motor, drive. He has all the tools to be a star/superstar. People thought/think he’s a space cadet. The jury still out on that. Buts he’s been proving them wrong as of late

That's sort of true, but people spilled a lot of ink here creating a caricature of him as, like, incapable of understanding what a bad shot is or not knowing how to avoid dribbling the ball off his foot. It was typical realgm board stuff, finding a reason to say someone was awful or an idiot or a 100% bust waiting to happen, instead of looking at the say more complex and subtle things that might have him succeed or fail to live up to his potential.

I also don't think Edwards plays particularly stupid ball, think it's more that he's not a pass-first guy and he also doesn't yet know how to use what he's got in the best way (he also misses a lot of shots that look pretty good and make-able for him). A lot of that is muscle memory and physical skill/intelligence rather than pure intellect. (Remember that Lamelo Ball--who shows special BBIQ--gave pretty miserable, immature interviews too.)

life_saver · Post #268 » by **life_saver** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:41 pm

imo Ant still takes some bad shots but he has definitely cut down the number of bad shots. He is driving more and passing has improved (still has some way to go). His two man game with KAT yesterday was pretty damn good.

turnaroundJ · Post #269 » by **turnaroundJ** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:47 pm

Klomp wrote:Wonder what people think of these numbers now with a little NBA tape to back them up

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Man I hope he stays healthy. You don’t often see a guy who can accelerate like Wall but slow down like Harden.

ItsDanger · Post #270 » by **ItsDanger** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:54 pm

You can review thread for who has zero credibility. Its very common for young guys to struggle early in pro career. Zero patience. Couldn't even give the guy a month? Minnesota has a chance to be really good next season.

Shock Defeat · Post #271 » by **Shock Defeat** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:09 pm

The only thing holding Ant back is work ethic. He was on record as saying he didn't love the game before. Athletically he has all the tools to be a star if he wants to put the work in and his mentality is correct.

vagelis · Post #272 » by **vagelis** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:23 pm

This draft class was very strong. The specialists seem to not read the prospects right.
Lamelo and Edwards are special.
This draft class is better than next years, I have told that a few months ago

Quentin · Post #273 » by **Quentin** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:28 pm

Shock Defeat wrote:The only thing holding Ant back is work ethic. He was on record as saying he didn't love the game before. Athletically he has all the tools to be a star if he wants to put the work in and his mentality is correct.

Doesn't mean he doesn't have work ethic. Plus that quote gets WAY too much play. This was a month ago.....

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Sprewell4Three · Post #274 » by **Sprewell4Three** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:35 pm

I always was perplexed why Edwards wasn’t driving more. He’s much powerful and quicker then his matchups. Him settling for deep 3s is giving defenses a break.

shakes0 · Post #275 » by **shakes0** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:45 pm

ItsDanger wrote:You can review thread for who has zero credibility. Its very common for young guys to struggle early in pro career. Zero patience. Couldn't even give the guy a month? Minnesota has a chance to be really good next season.

reminds me of all the threads from November of 2018 saying Trae Young couldn't shoot and was a bust.

Shock Defeat · Post #276 » by **Shock Defeat** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:51 pm

Quentin wrote:
Shock Defeat wrote:The only thing holding Ant back is work ethic. He was on record as saying he didn't love the game before. Athletically he has all the tools to be a star if he wants to put the work in and his mentality is correct.

Doesn't mean he doesn't have work ethic. Plus that quote gets WAY too much play. This was a month ago.....

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Easy to shoot some jumpers after a game when you are still fresh to the league, young, healthy, and full of energy.

What happens when he gets paid and/or suffers a serious injury which tests his entire body/mental strength. Will he rehab right? Or will he half-ass it? How much does he want greatness?

Quentin · Post #277 » by **Quentin** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:03 pm

Shock Defeat wrote:
Quentin wrote:
Shock Defeat wrote:The only thing holding Ant back is work ethic. He was on record as saying he didn't love the game before. Athletically he has all the tools to be a star if he wants to put the work in and his mentality is correct.

Doesn't mean he doesn't have work ethic. Plus that quote gets WAY too much play. This was a month ago.....

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Easy to shoot some jumpers after a game when you are still fresh to the league, young, healthy, and full of energy.

What happens when he gets paid and/or suffers a serious injury which tests his entire body/mental strength. Will he rehab right? Or will he half-ass it? How much does he want greatness?

All I know is you don't have that answer. It also shouldn't be a question as there is no reason for it.

clyde21 · Post #278 » by **clyde21** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:25 pm

Shock Defeat wrote:
Quentin wrote:
Shock Defeat wrote:The only thing holding Ant back is work ethic. He was on record as saying he didn't love the game before. Athletically he has all the tools to be a star if he wants to put the work in and his mentality is correct.

Doesn't mean he doesn't have work ethic. Plus that quote gets WAY too much play. This was a month ago.....

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Easy to shoot some jumpers after a game when you are still fresh to the league, young, healthy, and full of energy.

What happens when he gets paid and/or suffers a serious injury which tests his entire body/mental strength. Will he rehab right? Or will he half-ass it? How much does he want greatness?

you can ask this question about every single rookie ever.

Shock Defeat · Post #279 » by **Shock Defeat** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:26 pm

Quentin wrote:
Shock Defeat wrote:
Quentin wrote:
Doesn't mean he doesn't have work ethic. Plus that quote gets WAY too much play. This was a month ago.....

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Easy to shoot some jumpers after a game when you are still fresh to the league, young, healthy, and full of energy.

What happens when he gets paid and/or suffers a serious injury which tests his entire body/mental strength. Will he rehab right? Or will he half-ass it? How much does he want greatness?

All I know is you don't have that answer. It also shouldn't be a question as there is no reason for it.

There is a reason for it. He said he didn't like basketball.

Dan Z · Post #280 » by **Dan Z** » Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:38 pm

Shock Defeat wrote:
Quentin wrote:
Shock Defeat wrote:The only thing holding Ant back is work ethic. He was on record as saying he didn't love the game before. Athletically he has all the tools to be a star if he wants to put the work in and his mentality is correct.

Doesn't mean he doesn't have work ethic. Plus that quote gets WAY too much play. This was a month ago.....

Read on Twitter
?s=20

Easy to shoot some jumpers after a game when you are still fresh to the league, young, healthy, and full of energy.

What happens when he gets paid and/or suffers a serious injury which tests his entire body/mental strength. Will he rehab right? Or will he half-ass it? How much does he want greatness?

He's young. We won't know the answer to those questions until it happens.

What's wrong with Edwards putting in extra shooting after a game?