Two Way Contract: The KJ Simpson Thread

Post #1 » by **yosemiteben** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:15 pm

Hope you good at the basketball playing

amcoolio · Post #2 » by **amcoolio** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:16 pm

Robot Rock · Post #3 » by **Robot Rock** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:17 pm

Nick Smith competition.

amcoolio · Post #4 » by **amcoolio** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:19 pm

Looks like he could have been a lot higher in the draft with those stats and profile but unfortunately didn't grow anymore past high school

Post #5 » by **yosemiteben** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:24 pm

Aquafina - the KJ Simpson thread?

https://youtu.be/PGxTlh-cDvQ?t=101

JMAC3 · Post #6 » by **JMAC3** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:25 pm

I am pretty meh on him, but he at least gives us a decent point guard for summer league and more pg depth probably on a 2way in case Melo gets hurt.

Post #7 » by **JDR720** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:38 pm

Pretty impressive that he averaged almost 6 rebounds despite being only 6 feet tall.

To me this also confirmed Reed was our top target since we picked an even smaller, but still very good shooting PG. Obviously size isn't an issue.

This could be bad for Nick Smith/Bryce though. Taking Reed would've been one thing, but there's not much of a reason to add another smaller guard in the 2nd round.

Post #8 » by **fatlever** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:41 pm

summer league point guard - kj simpson

countryboi · Post #9 » by **countryboi** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:43 pm

He can shoot and create his own shot, this scouting report sounds like Kemba lite

EmpireFalls · Post #10 » by **EmpireFalls** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:49 pm

I guess it makes sense to get a handcuff to Salaun who’s going to get him. Good shots and get accustomed to high level passing down in Greensboro.

Hope he works out.

wilson115 · Post #11 » by **wilson115** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:51 pm

He's really good and battled through some adversity to get here. Hope he succeeds.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2024-nba-draft-kj-simpson-is-a-small-guard-but-teams-that-pass-on-him-could-be-making-a-big-mistake/

Spoiler:

SWedd523 · Post #12 » by **SWedd523** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:56 pm

Another undersized combo guard to add to the stable

Somebody please do a sanity check on fats

EmpireFalls · Post #13 » by **EmpireFalls** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:33 pm

I will say this guys. If you were in love with Reed Sheppard (I wasn’t) you should love love love the KJ Simpson pick.

Read on Twitter

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Chapelchilla · Post #14 » by **Chapelchilla** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:44 pm

I think this is a good pick. Love the quote from his coach too -
Boyle is sure that he is "NBA ready, mentally and physically," like Derrick White and Spencer Dinwiddie were when they left Colorado.

"He's done a great job with his body, he doesn't party, he doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke," Boyle said. "He acts like a pro, even though he's been in college, and that's very unusual."

We are apparently FINALLY emphasizing getting good character people rather than just talented ones. I think that will help.

Post #15 » by **Walt Cronkite** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:00 pm

Maybe he'll stick.

JMAC3 · Post #16 » by **JMAC3** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:34 pm

I need to look more into him, I was surprised he had 11 dunks this year at just 6 ft tall, 6'4 wingspan. 40.5 inch Vert.
He also had the fastest lane agility score.

amcoolio · Post #17 » by **amcoolio** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:40 pm

Watching videos he is very similar to Sheppard lol, just older and not as defensively gifted

Post #18 » by **yosemiteben** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:42 pm

Read on Twitter

Well damn I love that

LofJ · Post #19 » by **LofJ** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 12:06 am

Gratitude and appreciation is the attitude that will take you places, I like him.

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Bassman · Post #20 » by **Bassman** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 12:23 am

wilson115 wrote:He's really good and battled through some adversity to get here. Hope he succeeds.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2024-nba-draft-kj-simpson-is-a-small-guard-but-teams-that-pass-on-him-could-be-making-a-big-mistake/

Spoiler:

Watch on YouTube

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Oh my gosh…I love this kid! What a story, and what a competitor. Great character. Will he succeed? Have no idea but I’m pulling for him like crazy. He is a first round talent in a compact car.

This shows again, for better or worse, several of the key ingredients Peterson sought in our picks: COMPETITIVENESS, CHARACTER, DESIRE.