The Anthony Black Thread

basketballRob · Post #1261 » by **basketballRob** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:48 pm

My main point is that you can't say that a 19-year-old who plays against starters will have a career similar to Ennis or Dante Exum.

For one, ABs defense is going to keep him on the floor. Two, he looks like he completely defers on offense. If he were on a bad team, I think they'd ask him to take it to the basket more where he's a good finisher and draws fouls at a high rate.

AB will finish this season and still be younger than Suggs and Cole at the start of their rookie seasons. I think AB will have 3-4 years of big gains.

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Skybox · Post #1262 » by **Skybox** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:14 pm

fendilim wrote:
Skybox wrote:
basketballRob wrote:Like when I said Suggs would shoot 35% this season when he was shooting 20% early on.

Black is going to be really good. It's still possible he could make an all-star team or two.

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If you throw enough s**t at the wall…some of it will stick.

Well, Rob can be right.

What if we traded Paolo and/or Franz…

A broken clock is right twice a day

I Rasharted · Post #1263 » by **I Rasharted** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:24 pm

basketballRob wrote:My main point is that you can't say that a 19-year-old who plays against starters will have a career similar to Ennis or Dante Exum.

For one, ABs defense is going to keep him on the floor. Two, he looks like he completely defers on offense. If he were on a bad team, I think they'd ask him to take it to the basket more where he's a good finisher and draws fouls at a high rate.

AB will finish this season and still be younger than Suggs and Cole at the start of their rookie seasons. I think AB will have 3-4 years of big gains.

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Agree on Black. Kid has a lot of potential.

RookieStar · Post #1264 » by **RookieStar** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:22 pm

fendilim wrote:
Skybox wrote:
basketballRob wrote:Like when I said Suggs would shoot 35% this season when he was shooting 20% early on.

Black is going to be really good. It's still possible he could make an all-star team or two.

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If you throw enough s**t at the wall…some of it will stick.

Well, Rob can be right.

What if we traded Paolo and/or Franz…

For Luka or Hali right? Then im sorry to say Black will still have a hard time being 2nd best player :lol:

Post #1265 » by **Bensational** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:31 am

I’m excited to see what Black can do with his game over the next couple of seasons. He’s built to play bully ball which is our strength, he just has to learn how to work a defense to get into his spots. When the game slows down for him, lookout.

MasterGMer · Post #1266 » by **MasterGMer** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:59 am

Black just didn't have to be an offensive juggernaut on this basketball team. His role is 3&D. However, in comparing him and Markelle, I am more inclined to AB.

fendilim · Post #1267 » by **fendilim** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:07 am

https://youtu.be/vdaUI06IgM8?si=OAjTE9_XKMjXBE4Y

AaronB · Post #1268 » by **AaronB** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:03 am

Skybox wrote:
basketballRob wrote:
RookieStar wrote:
Cmon rob... some of your hot takes are just sooo....
Like when I said Suggs would shoot 35% this season when he was shooting 20% early on.

Black is going to be really good. It's still possible he could make an all-star team or two.

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If you throw enough s**t at the wall…some of it will stick.

The irony of this statement is beyond the calculation of mere mortals.

Skybox · Post #1269 » by **Skybox** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:10 pm

AaronB wrote:
Skybox wrote:
basketballRob wrote:Like when I said Suggs would shoot 35% this season when he was shooting 20% early on.

Black is going to be really good. It's still possible he could make an all-star team or two.

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If you throw enough s**t at the wall…some of it will stick.

The irony of this statement is beyond the calculation of mere mortals.

Can't argue...I take my shots :lol:

JBSouthpaw · Post #1270 » by **JBSouthpaw** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:43 pm

MasterGMer wrote:Black just didn't have to be an offensive juggle-nut on this basketball team. His role is 3&D. However, in comparing him and Markelle, I am more inclined to AB.

hehe.....Juggle-nut...

I Rasharted · Post #1271 » by **I Rasharted** » Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:21 am

JBSouthpaw wrote:
MasterGMer wrote:Black just didn't have to be an offensive juggle-nut on this basketball team. His role is 3&D. However, in comparing him and Markelle, I am more inclined to AB.

hehe.....Juggle-nut...

Nyce_1 · Post #1272 » by **Nyce_1** » Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:45 am

Bensational wrote:I’m excited to see what Black can do with his game over the next couple of seasons. He’s built to play bully ball which is our strength, he just has to learn how to work a defense to get into his spots. When the game slows down for him, lookout.

+1

basketballRob · Post #1273 » by **basketballRob** » Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:41 pm

I'm pretty sure he had 3 steals and 1 block in the 3 quarter. The Magic held the Cavs to 15 in the quarter.

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JoshuaPotter · Post #1274 » by **JoshuaPotter** » Tue Dec 12, 2023 1:33 pm

basketballRob wrote:I'm pretty sure he had 3 steals and 1 block in the 3 quarter. The Magic held the Cavs to 15 in the quarter.

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No we must curse him and say that he isn't coming along after going from 3rd string to starter.

Kidding of course.

jonbob17 · Post #1275 » by **jonbob17** » Tue Dec 12, 2023 2:00 pm

Bensational wrote:I’m excited to see what Black can do with his game over the next couple of seasons. He’s built to play bully ball which is our strength, he just has to learn how to work a defense to get into his spots. When the game slows down for him, lookout.

To my eyes, the game already looks slow for him. some of the reads he makes are so fast, frankly he looks like the fastest processor of the game on our team, like maybe not even close, I'd say Ingles but his super power might be patience coupled with his feel and vision.

With that said , AB can't shoot (yet) he has made plenty of rookie mistakes, sloppy turnovers, caught cheating or out of position on defense. He's also made some crazy defensive plays, and is really good on man.

When Black gets to averaging 14 points a game, he's going to be a cheat code. Up Up Down Down, L/R/L/R BA...too long of a nickname?

cedric76 · Post #1276 » by **cedric76** » Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:07 am

Great video on Black

https://youtu.be/nCuydWtN1dU?si=x2rIqUh3Ad8sMC2y

OrlDave · Post #1277 » by **OrlDave** » Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:33 pm

Imagine Black and Suggs next year after another year of seasoning. I think opposing guards would be lucky to get off a shot much less take over a game. A backcourt of 6'5" and 6'7" capable of staying with anyone is just insane. If Black can follow Jalen's route and get a 35% 3point shot to go with his slashing, we'll be in good shape for a long time.

Post #1278 » by **eyriq** » Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:08 pm

cedric76 wrote:Great video on Black

https://youtu.be/nCuydWtN1dU?si=x2rIqUh3Ad8sMC2y

That does provide a great framework for thinking about Black's archetype. Love the fit with Suggs, Franz, and Paolo.

RichCollab · Post #1279 » by **RichCollab** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:32 am

Black can be as good as Suggs or better on defense without sacrificing his body as much.

His length and natural instincts gives him an edge.

Suggs game is based on dedication,reading, effort, and putting his body on the line.

Black can become a marvel on defense if he wants too.

JoshuaPotter · Post #1280 » by **JoshuaPotter** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:46 pm

The beginning of Black being removed from the SL might happen tonight. I hope it doesn't though. He hasn't been a numbers monster. He has helped contribute to W and played a role.

Tells me that if he figures a couple of things out he has a long long career ahead of him.