The Gradey Dick Thread

sbsat · Post #1481 » by **sbsat** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:20 am

Anyone who followed him in college, has his shot mechanics changed? His **** never looks like its going in even the rotation on the ball seems wrong

C_Money · Post #1482 » by **C_Money** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:23 am

sbsat wrote:Anyone who followed him in college, has his shot mechanics changed? His **** never looks like its going in even the rotation on the ball seems wrong

It looks the same to me but Sam Dekker tweeted that we’ve changed his shot.

Randle McMurphy · Post #1483 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:33 am

C_Money wrote:
sbsat wrote:Anyone who followed him in college, has his shot mechanics changed? His **** never looks like its going in even the rotation on the ball seems wrong

It looks the same to me but Sam Dekker tweeted that we’ve changed his shot.

I still think it's mental, but that wouldn't surprise me considering how bad he's been. Shooters don't often forget how to shoot this badly. Somebody should do a video comparison.

Randle McMurphy · Post #1484 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:34 am

Blazing_royale wrote:I hope he's not the second coming of Adam Morrison

Adam Morrison was a top 3 pick who had serious injuries (ACL tear) and had a completely different style of game, so I'm not sure how the comparison even works?

XTC · Post #1485 » by **XTC** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:17 am

They changed his shooting form and I don't know why. He had a nice quick stroke in college. He had a slight slingshot motion, but it wasn't too bad. Desmond Bane also has that same slingshot and he's one of the better shooters in the league.

Maybe this pays off in the future, but this is concerning

KL78192020 · Post #1486 » by **KL78192020** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:25 am

Syd-TK3 wrote:Jordan Hawkins the other arguably best shooter in the draft has been amazing

Typically guys can create for others, defend, rebound, attack the rim and get to the free throw line, anything else if their shot isnt falling.

Gradey is a one trick pony who cant pull of his one trick.

Kevin Willis · Post #1487 » by **Kevin Willis** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:36 am

Combine

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fPDloZIZ_xk

Analysis

Watch on YouTube

Shot change

Read on Twitter

Obvious changes - no dip before, looks like he's using two fingers on release instead of one (hard to tell), given the NBA 3 pt line is further out it might be necessary to change his shooting to increase his range, his hand action is different. If they're going to change it, now is the time. Probably have to give him a few games to work it out. RH Jr. should play up here while Dick gets some run in 905. He's a confident guy, doubt he will lose any confidence.

Kevin Willis · Post #1488 » by **Kevin Willis** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:46 am

It feels like they want to make his stroke more Klay like.

Watch on YouTube

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manjusaka · Post #1489 » by **manjusaka** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 10:28 am

We altered SB’s shooting form since his rookie year. We finally seeing the results this year. Hope it wouldn’t take that long for Gradey.

TNRaps4life · Post #1490 » by **TNRaps4life** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 11:37 am

Patience people. The shot will come back.

Post #1491 » by **Reeko** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 12:23 pm

HumbleRen wrote:So basically we have to wait 2-3 years for Gradey to get to Hawkins level ? Damn lol.

Hawkins is like a year and a half older than Gradey. Just because they were both drafted as freshman doesn't mean that they're at the same stage of development.

ash_k · Post #1492 » by **ash_k** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:00 pm

not worried about 1-for-12, Gradey is probably feeling like the worst player on earth right now and that's basketball for you...it will pass, he will adapt...He will be fine, that Sixers game showed us a glimpse of what he could provide and more.. I wish we had picked Hawkins just because of his shooting style, not necessarily because of the 'final version' of the player. Hang in there Gradey, it is going to be okay :lol:

Boogie! · Post #1493 » by **Boogie!** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:36 pm

Jadoogar wrote:
___Rand___ wrote:Grady is a boy from Kansas who's been dropped in the middle of a strange big city in a foreign land. He's just not home, he's uncomfortable, he's unsure of anything including the thing he knows best - basketball. Right now he needs a lot of encouragement from teammates, coaches, and FO. Have faith in him. This is a huge coaching moment. A young promising rookie needs wise counsel. This is Darko time.
LoL we used to say this stuff about bargnani

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Except Bargnani was significantly better as a rookie.

___Rand___ · Post #1494 » by **___Rand___** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:07 pm

Sam Dekker was saying Dick changed his shooting form.

Current:

Read on Twitter

College:

Watch on YouTube

blastttOFF · Post #1495 » by **blastttOFF** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:10 pm

Looking like a bust

Prestige · Post #1496 » by **Prestige** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:10 pm

From last night..

Watch on YouTube

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sbsat · Post #1497 » by **sbsat** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:17 pm

___Rand___ wrote:Sam Dekker was saying Dick changed his shooting form.

Current:

Read on Twitter

College:

Watch on YouTube

It does look like it changed. Less straight up. The raptors should not be trying to teach anyone to shoot

Tortiglioni · Post #1498 » by **Tortiglioni** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:25 pm

Is there another prospect archetype more likely to bust than the 'White college shooter"?

Basketball_Jones · Post #1499 » by **Basketball_Jones** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:26 pm

So his form has changed and I also feel there’s a mental hurdle of shooting over nba sized defenders.

Boogie! · Post #1500 » by **Boogie!** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:30 pm

Basketball_Jones wrote:So his form has changed and I also feel there’s a mental hurdle of shooting over nba sized defenders.

This isn't Lonzo ball though. This dude was a shooter coming out of college. That was his nba skill. It's alarming how much he's steugglkmg with that one skill.