The ROTY/Rookie Discussion Thread, Part II

Black Mage · Post #221 » by **Black Mage** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:07 am

simmbiid wrote:
clyde21 wrote:The haircut heard around the world.

The haircut that broke the internet.

Lonzo going for a reverse jinx Sampson move.

Black Mage · Post #222 » by **Black Mage** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:10 am

NaturalThunder wrote:You know, I could give ESPN a pass for writing a needless article about Ball getting a haircut. I can't give them a pass for making it one of their "Top Headlines".

And ESPN can't figure out why they keep losing subscribers... :nonono:

Catchall · Post #223 » by **Catchall** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:44 am

Donovan Mitchell starts at PG for Rubio and puts up 15/7/8 with a block and a steal.

RaptorsLife · Post #224 » by **RaptorsLife** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 3:53 am

Read on Twitter

Post #225 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:09 am

Duke4life831 wrote:Just so everyone doesnt have to look it up. Here are some of the rookies RPM ratings.

Spoiler:
Tatum: 1.48 (9th for SFs)
Markkanen: 1.08
Simmons: 1.02 (10th for PGs)
Frank: -0.46
Collins: -1.07
Isaac: -1.20
Kuzma: -1.27
Mitchell: -1.45
Ball: -1.55
DSJ: -2.27
Jackson: -3.33
Fox: -4.98

Those tend to be the most talked about rookies. Also I dont think its really a shocker who the only 3 rookies are that have a +RPM. I think most people's eye test backup those 3 guys having the best starts to the year.

RPM ratings updated today (seems to be weekly)—

Simmons: 1.75 (37th overall)
Tatum: 1.62 (42nd)
Anunoby: 1.51 (47th)
Markannen: 0.93 (77th)
Ntilikina: -0.75
Mitchell: -1.37
Isaac: -1.39
Kuzma: -1.45
Collins: -1.82
Ball:-2.55
DSJ: -2.94
Fultz: -3.14
Monk: -3.16
Jackson: -4.51
Fox: -5.00

Including a new rookie team performer in OG.

PhilBlackson · Post #226 » by **PhilBlackson** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:54 am

I'm actually starting to feel bad for Lonzo.

Michael Lucky · Post #227 » by **Michael Lucky** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:56 am

30/10 game for Kuzma. 28 points in the second half.

KobeBryant24 · Post #228 » by **KobeBryant24** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:57 am

PhilBlackson wrote:I'm actually starting to feel bad for Lonzo.

Why bc he cant score? Hes doing everything else lol relax

But more important Kuzma with his first 30 pt game

Post #229 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:01 am

Michael Lucky wrote:30/10 game for Kuzma. 28 points in the second half.

He good. Saw how he started then went to work and when I got here checked again he was cooking.

postaboy84 · Post #230 » by **postaboy84** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:06 am

PhilBlackson wrote:I'm actually starting to feel bad for Lonzo.

Why you feel sorry? He's making millions. Beside, he played well. Looks like the Lakers were playing Lonzo mostly off ball throughout the game. Lakers lost because they can't shoot threes and free throws. They're almost last in the NBA that categories.

clyde21 · Post #231 » by **clyde21** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:08 am

Did the #LonzoCut work?

postaboy84 · Post #232 » by **postaboy84** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:09 am

Michael Lucky wrote:30/10 game for Kuzma. 28 points in the second half.

Best rookie in this draft class. He's averaging like 20 points and 8 rebs per game ever since he became a starter. He's legit.

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BloodNinja · Post #233 » by **BloodNinja** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:11 am

clyde21 wrote:Did the #LonzoCut work?

Shot 43% so looks like it did. Can he maintain this incredible hot streak?

Hipster Doofus · Post #234 » by **Hipster Doofus** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:11 am

Kuzma killin it. Fantastic rookie campaign by him so far. Good shooter, great size, plays aggressive and with purpose.

Ballerhogger · Post #235 » by **Ballerhogger** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:12 am

Kuzma 30 and 10 looking a prime ROY

Kalela · Post #236 » by **Kalela** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:14 am

Michael Lucky wrote:30/10 game for Kuzma. 28 points in the second half.

That is impressive. Is he the first rookie this year to score 30 points in a game? If I am not mistaken, Ingram, Simmons and Brown, the top 3 picks from last year haven't had a 30 point game yet. :lol:

Post #237 » by **Prez** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:15 am

PhilBlackson wrote:I'm actually starting to feel bad for Lonzo.

Same. From the very little interviews and media stuff I've seen directly involving him he seems like a good dude. Quiet, good teammate, etc. I do think he's going to be good but right now it's tough to watch at times. You can tell his confidence is taking big hits.

dukes_wild · Post #238 » by **dukes_wild** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:19 am

Loving OG. He probably won't ever be as flashy of a box score guy as some of these other rookies like Simmons, Markkanen, Tatum etc but the when he's on the floor for whatever reason our team plays so much better. His defense is good, offensively he knows his role and he's smart, will make the extra pass, take the open shot, etc. He has the realistic potential to be one of the league's most elite "role players"

I beg to differ · Post #239 » by **I beg to differ** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:20 am

Did the #LonzoCut work?

Shot 43% so looks like it did. Can he maintain this incredible hot streak?

Lonzo shot 38% TS for this game. League average is 55%

cksdayoff · Post #240 » by **cksdayoff** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:36 am

why would you feel sorry for a guy who has his own shoe, his own reality show, his own rap single, and most importantly his own emoji app (for both ios and android). the guy has his priorities in order, that's for sure

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