The Anthony Black Thread

JoshuaPotter · Post #1201 » by **JoshuaPotter** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:37 pm

eyriq wrote:Does AB have a 20 point game during his rookie campaign?

If we can stuff Fultz in a bag for the rest of the season? Book it.

Post #1202 » by **eyriq** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:48 pm

JoshuaPotter wrote:
eyriq wrote:Does AB have a 20 point game during his rookie campaign?

If we can stuff Fultz in a bag for the rest of the season? Book it.

I think so, too. He's a free throw merchant which will be critical.

RichCollab · Post #1203 » by **RichCollab** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:03 pm

Is Black a PG? Black does some amazing stuff and love his composure as a rookie.

I’m still trying to decide if he is in fact a PG.

MasterGMer · Post #1204 » by **MasterGMer** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:15 pm

RichCollab wrote:Is Black a PG? Black does some amazing stuff and love his composure as a rookie.

I’m still trying to decide if he is in fact a PG.

Black is not a PG for us this year. When he dribbles the ball upcourt, he passes to Paolo or Franz. He rarely played in Pick and Rolls. He rarely use the dribble to attack the hoop. His job is not to be ball dominate but his biggest value is on defense. Right now, he is a 3&D player for us. He is not a PG!

RichCollab · Post #1205 » by **RichCollab** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:17 pm

MasterGMer wrote:
RichCollab wrote:Is Black a PG? Black does some amazing stuff and love his composure as a rookie.

I’m still trying to decide if he is in fact a PG.

Black is not a PG for us this year. When he dribbles the ball upcourt, he passes to Paolo or Franz. He rarely played in Pick and Rolls. He rarely use the dribble to attack the hoop. His job is not to be ball dominate but his biggest value is on defense. Right now, he is a 3&D player for us. He is not a PG!

Was he really a PG in college? Also, he isn’t a sure thing from 3. I’m hoping he can keep it at 30% but the law of averages may have different thoughts.

MasterGMer · Post #1206 » by **MasterGMer** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:20 pm

RichCollab wrote:
MasterGMer wrote:
RichCollab wrote:Is Black a PG? Black does some amazing stuff and love his composure as a rookie.

I’m still trying to decide if he is in fact a PG.

Black is not a PG for us this year. When he dribbles the ball upcourt, he passes to Paolo or Franz. He rarely played in Pick and Rolls. He rarely use the dribble to attack the hoop. His job is not to be ball dominate but his biggest value is on defense. Right now, he is a 3&D player for us. He is not a PG!

Was he really a PG in college? Also, he isn’t a sure thing from 3. I’m hoping he can keep it at 30% but the law of averages may have different thoughts.

I rarely watched him when he was in College. So I do not know. But dude has length and size for a 1 guard. Plus he has the ability to attack the hoop, just not often, which is part of the game I want him to do more. Just use his offensive talent to make a impact cause we do need it from time to time

RichCollab · Post #1207 » by **RichCollab** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:27 pm

MasterGMer wrote:
RichCollab wrote:
MasterGMer wrote:
Black is not a PG for us this year. When he dribbles the ball upcourt, he passes to Paolo or Franz. He rarely played in Pick and Rolls. He rarely use the dribble to attack the hoop. His job is not to be ball dominate but his biggest value is on defense. Right now, he is a 3&D player for us. He is not a PG!

Was he really a PG in college? Also, he isn’t a sure thing from 3. I’m hoping he can keep it at 30% but the law of averages may have different thoughts.

I rarely watched him when he was in College. So I do not know. But dude has length and size for a 1 guard. Plus he has the ability to attack the hoop, just not often, which is part of the game I want him to do more. Just use his offensive talent to make a impact cause we do need it from time to time

Length and size make you a PG?

MasterGMer · Post #1208 » by **MasterGMer** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:32 pm

RichCollab wrote:
MasterGMer wrote:
RichCollab wrote:
Was he really a PG in college? Also, he isn’t a sure thing from 3. I’m hoping he can keep it at 30% but the law of averages may have different thoughts.

I rarely watched him when he was in College. So I do not know. But dude has length and size for a 1 guard. Plus he has the ability to attack the hoop, just not often, which is part of the game I want him to do more. Just use his offensive talent to make a impact cause we do need it from time to time

Length and size make you a PG?

Yes, modern day NBA, yes. It is not a requirement but definitely a big plus

MasterGMer · Post #1209 » by **MasterGMer** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:38 pm

RichCollab wrote:
MasterGMer wrote:
RichCollab wrote:
Was he really a PG in college? Also, he isn’t a sure thing from 3. I’m hoping he can keep it at 30% but the law of averages may have different thoughts.

I rarely watched him when he was in College. So I do not know. But dude has length and size for a 1 guard. Plus he has the ability to attack the hoop, just not often, which is part of the game I want him to do more. Just use his offensive talent to make a impact cause we do need it from time to time

Length and size make you a PG?

Traditional days of defining Positions especially Point Guards have now changed. For instance, positionless basketball. But what defines PG? I can say 30 head coaches in the league probably have 30 different definitions and philosophies about Point Guard. Is it Jerry Sloan's Pick and Roll offense in Utah? Is it Mike D'Antoni's offense in Phoenix and Houston? Is it Phil Jackson's offense in Chicago and LA? Or Steve Kerr's offense with Stephen Curry? The game changes and certainly PG position changes

RichCollab · Post #1210 » by **RichCollab** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:27 pm

Orlando needs elite shooting and the ability to create their own shots. Above average playmaker

Post #1211 » by **Knightro** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:45 pm

RichCollab wrote:Is Black a PG? Black does some amazing stuff and love his composure as a rookie.

I’m still trying to decide if he is in fact a PG.

Right now with what they’re currently asking him to do? No.

As he gets more comfortable he needs to be on the basketball more.

RichCollab · Post #1212 » by **RichCollab** » Thu Nov 16, 2023 12:17 am

Knightro wrote:
RichCollab wrote:Is Black a PG? Black does some amazing stuff and love his composure as a rookie.

I’m still trying to decide if he is in fact a PG.

Right now with what they’re currently asking him to do? No.

As he gets more comfortable he needs to be on the basketball more.

Fair

Skin · Post #1213 » by **Skin** » Thu Nov 16, 2023 5:34 am

Gotta hit them end of game free throws... I don't care if you're in high school. damn

Post #1214 » by **eyriq** » Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:32 am

Skin wrote:Gotta hit them end of game free throws... I don't care if you're in high school. damn

You're gonna hate on every mistake because you didn't like him as a prospect.

Skybox · Post #1215 » by **Skybox** » Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:10 am

eyriq wrote:
Skin wrote:Gotta hit them end of game free throws... I don't care if you're in high school. damn
You're gonna hate on every mistake because you didn't like him as a prospect.

Subconscious support of Fultz…ironic that it’s free throws :lol:

Bergmaniac · Post #1216 » by **Bergmaniac** » Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:10 pm

eyriq wrote:Does AB have a 20 point game during his rookie campaign?

He'd have to change his mindset for this to happen, he won't get a 20 points game if he only shoots when he gets a pass in the corner and is wide open or when he gets a layup right at the basket.

pepe1991 · Post #1217 » by **pepe1991** » Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:26 pm

Bergmaniac wrote:
eyriq wrote:Does AB have a 20 point game during his rookie campaign?

He'd have to change his mindset for this to happen, he won't get a 20 points game if he only shoots when he gets a pass in the corner and or when he gets a layup right at the basket.

Black only attemped 3 shots whole season that weren't layups or 3s :lol:

basketballRob · Post #1218 » by **basketballRob** » Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:29 pm

Derozan is a similarly sized player who was 6 months older in his rookie season.

https://stathead.com/basketball/versus-finder.cgi?request=1&seasons_type=perchoice&player_id1=derozde01&p1yrfrom=2010&p1yrto=2010&player_id2=blackan01&p2yrfrom=2024&p2yrto=2024

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p0peye · Post #1219 » by **p0peye** » Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:03 pm

Anthony Black is a PG in the mold of Shaun Livingston. Disruptive defensively, but calm presence on offense. That much I got from what limited time I've had to watch him play.

KillMonger · Post #1220 » by **KillMonger** » Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:59 pm

Read on Twitter

Cares a lot about the game.....it's going to go a long way