Better Than Zion: The Jalen McDaniels Thread

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Jalen McDaniels >>>>>> Vince Carter

[JMAC3]

He played 16 mins and scored 5 pts on 4 shots not an amazing debut.

[Chapelchilla]

He played 16 mins and scored 5 pts on 4 shots not an amazing debut.

We did a great job getting a top 35 pick and another future pick for an entirely average 2nd string type player.

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I've always believed that "STATS" are the best way to HIDE the TRUTH.

[JMAC3]

He played 16 mins and scored 5 pts on 4 shots not an amazing debut.

We did a great job getting a top 35 pick and another future pick for an entirely average 2nd string type player.

I think he is ideally the 8th or 9th man on a solid playoff team. He was awesome for us in that role and as the 52nd pick.

He wasn't awesome when you we asked him to play 26+ mins a night and be a guy that stared 40% of his games. Soon we will find out he wanted to be paid like he is more of a 6th man type.

[HornetJail]

it would be cool if we just re-signed him this summer (if he wanted to be here obviously)

[JMAC3]

28 mins, 8 points, 5 boards and 3 assists

Pj 36 mins, 22 points, 7 boards and 5 assists

[JMAC3]

McDaniels has 13 points total in 2 games for Sixers.

Meanwhile PJ has scored ...
17 pts on 7/14 shooting
22 points on 8/14 shooting
22 points on 9/13 shooting

There's more to the game than just scoring. In addition the Sixers are a better team and you are comparing a starter on a terrible team to a rotation player on a contender. PJ's numbers and usage would come down a lot if he was playing for the Sixers.

I would agree, PJ would probably have much better advanced numbers on a good team with a smaller role and easier shots. Meanwhile McDaniels had an opportunity to play a lot more this year for Hornets and did not excel in a starter role.

Moving this to right thread, but adding to the totals after tonight.

McDaniels 4 pts in 13 mins for Sixers in game 3.

PJ in 5th game since trade 22 points on 14 shots and 9 boards, 3blocks.

[Diop]

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[fatlever]

4 fouls, two turnovers in 38 seconds. thats amazing

[JMAC3]

Getting our own second back for him is looking like a win.

Averaging 16mpg and 5 ppg for the Sixers.

[Chapelchilla]

Getting our own second back for him is looking like a win.

Averaging 16mpg and 5 ppg for the Sixers.

Yep, He is a barely playable skinny legged dude looking for a good pay day. We were super lucky to get the 34th pick for him.

[JMAC3]

Not even saying he is awful, but no way he is proving to be worth nearly 15 million per year which was getting rumored.

[HornetJail]

Not even saying he is awful, but no way he is proving to be worth nearly 15 million per year which was getting rumored.

15M?

you thinking of the other McDaniels?

Jalen's ceiling was always the MLE. If he's able to carve out a 15-20 min role as a defender who doesn't suck on offense he may still get that.

[Diop]

he's having a good game now in the starting lineup

[JMAC3]

he's having a good game now in the starting lineup

About time, this is his 10th game.

Has 18/8 with 8 mins to go.

[JMAC3]

Came back down to earth tonight with 5 pts in 17 mins.

[Diop]

yeah he was back to off the bench, he knows his role i guess.

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