Welcome Back Jakob!

LoveMyRaps · Post #21 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:13 am

Raptorfan2012 wrote: Basketball is entertainment, it’s supposed to be fun no matter what.

v1n5anity · Post #22 » by **v1n5anity** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:15 am

Love getting him back. Just a bad timing because we're trying to tank. Not that he really moves the needle, but he increases our chances of winning games compared to having Birch.

LoveMyRaps · Post #23 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:16 am

SFour wrote:I haven't watched much of Poeltl with the Spurs, so I'm interested to see how he's improved.

I feel that most of this team's problems stemmed from not having a real starting center, so now there's no more excuses.

He's one of the best offensive rebounders in the league.
One of the best defensive bigs in the league.
Some coaches (e.g. Mike Malone) believe he's the most underrated player in the league.

And the best part...
He's shooting 70% from the FT line in his last 24 games.

lolwut · Post #24 » by **lolwut** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:16 am

My avatar is relevant again!

RaptorLakerJay · Post #25 » by **RaptorLakerJay** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:21 am

duppyy wrote:Let’s see how Nurse uses him lol

Here's what Nick said about Jak before last game.

Read on Twitter

redeye514 · Post #26 » by **redeye514** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:22 am

Ive wanted one of Poetle / Turner on this team for 2 years now, so glad it finally happened. He’s still young… finishes at the rim well.. boards.. has good passing from the high post / top of key… has good speed.. can manage perimeter defence on switches (albeit not great).. a lot to like. Has some flaws for sure (No 3, bad FT, not the greatest rim protector).. but he’s definitely a nice piece to have.

Our big / forward rotation looks solid for the next 3 years (Poetle / Siakam / Barnes / Precious) .. Koloko likely finds his way into that mix too.

Tortiglioni · Post #27 » by **Tortiglioni** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:22 am

I just ran into him in the street.

James_Raptors · Post #28 » by **James_Raptors** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:26 am

Welcome back fam!
We missed you.

In The City · Post #29 » by **In The City** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:28 am

I really like this move. I've praying for Poeltl all year. Give these boys a real chance with a proper big. Pascal, Fred, and Poeltl (bench mob) reunited. OG, Barnes, and Trent are elite elite players. Everybody wanted our guys remember? Now our team makes sense and we have a credible top 8 line-up. Our wings won't have to guard 250 pound centres, then run out to contest the 3 constantly and get exhausted. I think morale is going to be great here. Hoping for a strong run and catch 6th place. Let's go!

Inklink · Post #30 » by **Inklink** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:29 am

Tortiglioni wrote:I just ran into him in the street.

LMAO everything's coming full circle.

Def Leppard · Post #31 » by **Def Leppard** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:30 am

We got better, haters ain't going to like it!!!

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jepjep · Post #32 » by **jepjep** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:30 am

RaptorLakerJay wrote:
duppyy wrote:Let’s see how Nurse uses him lol

Here's what Nick said about Jak before last game.

Read on Twitter

Code for, he can play 40 min every night just like the rest of the starters

Madvillainy2004 · Post #33 » by **Madvillainy2004** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:34 am

Should lower the starter mins now too which is good. Were basically adding 30-34 mpg for Birchs 0 mpg so that should balance the rotation a bit more as well.

Dalek · Post #34 » by **Dalek** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:39 am

Jakob Poeltl was one of my favorite prospects when he got here, and now he has developed into a solid C. Seeing him with Pascal getting that chemistry on court will be fun.

Watch on YouTube

My suggestion for game-ops: Every time there is a "Poeltl Jam" they play "Evenflow" by Pearl Jam. We need this if the Raps are going retro.

Kingsway_fan · Post #35 » by **Kingsway_fan** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:49 am

The only player i wanted back was Norm... athletic, scorer who shoots a good percentage.... not has beens

Bank Shot · Post #36 » by **Bank Shot** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 5:01 am

Glad to have him back. I wish we made the move for him earlier. Yak has turned into a really good player. Great defender at the most important defensive position and a nice offensive player despite the lack of a J. I think a lot people who didn't follow him in SA will be surprised at what he can do on offense.

links135 · Post #37 » by **links135** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 5:05 am

jepjep wrote:
RaptorLakerJay wrote:
duppyy wrote:Let’s see how Nurse uses him lol

Here's what Nick said about Jak before last game.

Read on Twitter

Code for, he can play 40 min every night just like the rest of the starters

He only plays 26 minutes a game lol. We'll probably see Siakam more at the 3.

I'd say he'd play max 30 minutes a game and probably sit much of the late 4th depending on match up.

I mean we didn't give up anyone playing for him.

XTC · Post #38 » by **XTC** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 5:10 am

It's fair for Masai to give this core a chance. They showed something last season, and most of their problems where attributed to not having a starting center.

Masai has shown he's not scared to pull the trigger to kick start something (Demar trade). We have so many pieces other teams covet, why not give this core a chance? I'm personally excited that we got Jakob back. It will be interesting to see if he still has that chemistry with Pascal.

mrdressup · Post #39 » by **mrdressup** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 5:26 am

I'm hoping a watchable brand of basketball ensues. We have the talent if only Fred could manage the distribution. Hopefully it's not against Fred's religion to pass to Jak who's a decent roller. Not getting my hopes up, though. DHO to iso has killed the spark on this team, and I blame that on a culture of fear of turning over the ball. We'd be an awesome team with peak Lowry. Hoping for Barnes Poeltl chemistry...

ratul · Post #40 » by **ratul** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:19 am

Jak was fun to watch. Welcome back bro. We need norm yes. Bring back the mob!