Two Way Contract: The KJ Simpson Thread

[Snidely FC]

I was an early Cody Williams fan so I watched a lot of Colorado games

KJ Simpson is a major ball hog

basically froze out Cody half the time and was in my eyes a contributor to Cody being marginalized when he returned from injury

don't believe me go back and watch some of Colorado's tournament games

Hornets picked the wrong player from Colorado

[MPM]

I was an early Cody Williams fan so I watched a lot of Colorado games

KJ Simpson is a major ball hog

basically froze out Cody half the time and was in my eyes a contributor to Cody being marginalized when he returned from injury

don't believe me go back and watch some of Colorado's tournament games

Hornets picked the wrong player from Colorado

Summer league rock star - gonna shoot 25 times per game while Salaun goes 1-4.

[EmpireFalls]

Just a quick comparison for all the Reed pumpers:

https://www.tankathon.com/players/compare?players=reed-sheppard--kj-simpson

[fatlever]

New front office seemingly putting a little emphasis on character

I mean, if you spent 3 years in Boulder and you aren't a pothead... well, that's quite the achievement

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[MasterIchiro]

Per Bleacher Report

Summer League PG?

Swarm PG?

Maybe the new front office actually sees a need.

There is quickness to everything in KJ Simpson's game, whether that's his pace and tight handles or his blink-and-he's-by-you drives and shot release. He can isolate, create out of pick-and-rolls, shine in transition and make simple, quick reads as a passer.

But he's small (6'0", 187 lbs) and not super athletic, so he'll have a defensive target on him as soon as he hits the NBA hardwood.

His physical challenges are real, and they are substantial. Nevertheless, the Hornets could be smart for betting on Simpson's competitiveness, creativity and confidence.

[vorbis]

my early thoughts are that he's good

[MasterIchiro]

New front office seemingly putting a little emphasis on character

I mean, if you spent 3 years in Boulder and you aren't a pothead... well, that's quite the achievement

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More like a **** failure.

[Vanderbilt_Grad]

Like this pick.

[MasterIchiro]

Summer league rock star - gonna shoot 25 times per game while Salaun goes 1-4.

If he looks like JT Thor out there, I'm going to die.

Even though it's early, and I had my doubts with Miller after the Summer League debauchery, haven't learned my lesson. It doesn't help that Salaun has been described as raw while Miller was dubbed NBA-ready as a shooter.

I. Will. Die.

If he even slightly resembles Thor.

On the spot.

Ha. I've already braced myself for a low-stat summer for Dijon.

NBA summer league is the polar opposite of Euro ball. It'll be like nothing he's ever seen. A play-the-wrong-way cluster ****. Second pass? Heck, good luck with a first pass. If he puts up numbers it'll be a pleasant surprise - at least this is how I'm pre-justifying it. Will be looking for defensive/hustle stat stuff, ability to grab and go, push the pace, hit open shots when he gets them, etc.

On the other hand, KJ looks/sounds like a player that should be able to take advantage. If he doesn't, dark days ahead for lil' man.

We should've picked up Shariffe Cooper. We can't expect our prospects and higher picks to adjust when they have no floor general.

It was an injustice to their transition and stunted their development.

This guy looks perfect for a Gleague team. You see these little guys torching the Swarm regularly and you're like dang, how come this guy can't play in the NBA?

[luciano-davidwesley]

Read on Twitter

Well damn I love that

How can you not root for this guy

[fatlever]

very very likeable dude

[Chapelchilla]

I think he going to be sneaky good. Hopefully able to replace Micic as the back up PG after next year.

[countryboi]

Bet he sees the floor more consistently than Salaun next season.

[BatumtheGlue]

As a 2nd rounder i like this guy.

[LofJ]

I'm glad the new regime went back to drafting an upperclassman in the 2nd. All of the recent players we drafted in the 2nd that got 2nd contracts were all upperclassmen. Graham, McDaniels, Richards, and Martin were all either seniors or juniors.

In general it's rare for a freshman or sophomore drafted in the 2nd to stick in the league. The guys that stick are usually older or international players. Draymond Green, Jokic, Brunson, Middleton, and Ginobli all fit this description.

[Snidely FC]

He’s 6’0 with a ball dominant 26.7% usage rate

Is that what this team needs

[Diop]

He’s 6’0 with a ball dominant 26.7% usage rate

Is that what this team needs

I think it’s the attitude they wanted. Supports the better culture.

[Hornet Mania]

For what it's worth he did say he's ready to do whatever the team needs. Seems he has a good attitude unless he's just faking, so the coaches just need to set expectations and enforce them. If he ices everyone out and chucks it's up to Lee to put him on the bench and/or tell him that's not what is needed from him in the pros.

[Bassman]

I think KJ needs to do what he’s committed to doing…work his tail off, bring the dedication and competitive fierceness, listen to his coaches and just go for it. If he can stick, it’s most likely as a deep reserve. If somehow he beats the odds, becomes a poor man’s Sheppard, wonderful.

[Robot Rock]

Will not play in summer league due to injury. Already out. A true Hornet!