2021-22 Rookie Thread

Bruin · Post #561 » by **Bruin** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:02 am

Stickmann wrote:giddey the most promising rookie okc drafted since mitch mcgary. He throws luka type passes on the regular.

Damn haven’t heard that name in a while

What’s he up to now?

Stickmann · Post #562 » by **Stickmann** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:02 am

PrinceAli wrote:
Stickmann wrote:giddey the most promising rookie okc drafted since mitch mcgary. He throws luka type passes on the regular.

Damn haven’t heard that name in a while

What’s he up to now?

professional bowling player last i heard

Bruin · Post #563 » by **Bruin** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:05 am

Stickmann wrote:
PrinceAli wrote:
Stickmann wrote:giddey the most promising rookie okc drafted since mitch mcgary. He throws luka type passes on the regular.

Damn haven’t heard that name in a while

What’s he up to now?

professional bowling player last i heard

Lol wtf. Ok that’s the last thing I was expecting

vandeep · Post #564 » by **vandeep** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:20 am

Scottie Barnes is the **** future!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

everdiso · Post #565 » by **everdiso** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:21 am

Creativetran wrote:
everdiso wrote:Eh, scottie is hardly playing on a "well-oiled" squad right now.
Why did you change the original post from saying system to squad? Obviously your SYSTEM is better, even though the squad isn't quite there...your just being bias to try to make a point.

Because imo "system" was a weasel word underplaying the raps situation this year

HumbleRen · Post #566 » by **HumbleRen** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:36 am

Scottie, Mobley and Giddey have separated themselves from everyone else imo.

Wagner and Duarte with the honorable mention.

NoDopeOnSundays · Post #567 » by **NoDopeOnSundays** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:39 am

Scottie is in a great situation in Toronto in that they have the best developmental staff in the NBA in my opinion, and if anyone can improve his shot it's them. His biggest weakness is something they have a proven track record with fixing, OG was a horrible shooter coming into the NBA. If your starting point for a player that's 19 is that they're 6'9" with a 7'3" wingspan, can run offense, has a great motor and a high IQ, you draft them and bank on your developmental staff which is what Masai did.

He's a stud, never understood why people wanted the Raptors to take Suggs over him.

lobosloboslobos · Post #568 » by **lobosloboslobos** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:43 am

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:Scottie is in a great situation in Toronto in that they have the best developmental staff in the NBA in my opinion, and if anyone can improve his shot it's them. His biggest weakness is something they have a proven track record with fixing, OG was a horrible shooter coming into the NBA. If your starting point for a player that's 19 is that they're 6'9" with a 7'3" wingspan, can run offense, has a great motor and a high IQ, you draft them and bank on your developmental staff which is what Masai did.

He's a stud, never understood why people wanted the Raptors to take Suggs over him.

Scottie's offensive game has been a revelation. remarkably he is shooting over 50% on the season while averaging 18 points a game. nothing to fix. just needs more reps...

namlede · Post #569 » by **namlede** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:46 am

Giddey is super impressive, especially considering he is over a year younger than most rookies in this class. Heck he is younger than Chet Holmgren and only 1 month older than Paolo Banchero...

turnaroundJ · Post #570 » by **turnaroundJ** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:47 am

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:Scottie is in a great situation in Toronto in that they have the best developmental staff in the NBA in my opinion, and if anyone can improve his shot it's them. His biggest weakness is something they have a proven track record with fixing, OG was a horrible shooter coming into the NBA. If your starting point for a player that's 19 is that they're 6'9" with a 7'3" wingspan, can run offense, has a great motor and a high IQ, you draft them and bank on your developmental staff which is what Masai did.

He's a stud, never understood why people wanted the Raptors to take Suggs over him.

I thought he was 6'7? He looks massive though, but just one of those short neck guys.

Roger Murdock · Post #571 » by **Roger Murdock** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:47 am

Clippers first 7 shots

5 shot contests from Mobley and a block

everdiso · Post #572 » by **everdiso** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:47 am

Dalano "Simmons with a 3pt shot" Banton coming in HOT.

ForeverTFC · Post #573 » by **ForeverTFC** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:00 am

Scottie killing it. I’m anxious but excited to see how he plays when teams start scheming for him.

With that said, I still understand why you take Cade over him and while I disagree, I can see an argument for Green. But there’s just no justifiable reason for why Mobley didn’t go #1. Guy is just so special and unique.

kdthunderup · Post #574 » by **kdthunderup** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:03 am

Nearly all the top rookies sans Suggs have come out the gates and have looked really promising. It’s usually always a mixed bag this early on.

mediocrityrules · Post #575 » by **mediocrityrules** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:04 am

namlede wrote:Giddey is super impressive, especially considering he is over a year younger than most rookies in this class. Heck he is younger than Chet Holmgren and only 1 month older than Paolo Banchero...

He's taken to the speed of the game so well. It really helps when you come from playing in a professional league where you're already playing against big, seasoned bodies. I think he just turned 19 a couple of weeks ago.

CptCrunch · Post #576 » by **CptCrunch** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:04 am

Evan Mobley is the NBA DPOY right now.

Adopt_Me_Masai · Post #577 » by **Adopt_Me_Masai** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:11 am

lobosloboslobos wrote:
NoDopeOnSundays wrote:Scottie is in a great situation in Toronto in that they have the best developmental staff in the NBA in my opinion, and if anyone can improve his shot it's them. His biggest weakness is something they have a proven track record with fixing, OG was a horrible shooter coming into the NBA. If your starting point for a player that's 19 is that they're 6'9" with a 7'3" wingspan, can run offense, has a great motor and a high IQ, you draft them and bank on your developmental staff which is what Masai did.

He's a stud, never understood why people wanted the Raptors to take Suggs over him.

Scottie's offensive game has been a revelation. remarkably he is shooting over 50% on the season while averaging 18 points a game. nothing to fix. just needs more reps...

There were several things to fix mechanically about Scottie's shot. What's amazing is the pace in which he's incorporated the changes. They've changed his stance - his toes no longer pointed directly toward the basket (which is how it's often taught) because his shooting window was misaligned (by window I mean from shoulder to elbow and elbow to hand), now it's better aligned to the basket. He also had a tendency to collapse his knees inward (knee "valgus") which looks much better.

One thing he always had going for him was a high release point so his shot will be hard to block. His technique is really solid out to 18 feet or so, can break down as it nears the 3 point line. Repetition and extra core strength will get him there. Might not shoot a high % of 3s this year when all is said and done but I see that being his big leap next year.

LBJKB24MJ23 · Post #578 » by **LBJKB24MJ23** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:16 am

kdthunderup wrote:Nearly all the top rookies sans Suggs have come out the gates and have looked really promising. It’s usually always a mixed bag this early on.

and Cade

Adopt_Me_Masai · Post #579 » by **Adopt_Me_Masai** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:17 am

kdthunderup wrote:Nearly all the top rookies sans Suggs have come out the gates and have looked really promising. It’s usually always a mixed bag this early on.

Seriously I'm so happy Giddey is doing well. He was #6 on my big board and I felt so vindicated when a smart GM like Sam Presti agreed with me lol. I even got him on 2/3 fantasy teams and named one of them Giddey Up!

Mobley and Barnes the most consistent for sure but Green and Giddey doing so well, especially considering their team context. Great draft class.

Madhouse · Post #580 » by **Madhouse** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:20 am

Mobley might have a spotty offense at times but his defense is ridiculous.

Who will be the three best rookies?