Masai Approval Rating

[Duffman100]

One of the best shooters in the league is a bit overrated, made 2 FG and 1 being a 3 aren't really a high volume in January (5.4 points average). February played better with more volume, having 11 points average, and he is at most rookie of the month runner up, but that shooting didn't sustain to March before those throw away games, and summer league didn't show his strength neither.

I see Walter showed more versatile skills and being a year younger.

What skills?

Ball penetration and get to the line (rim pressure). And wouldn't be surprised his defense is better near the average.

So Dick is the better shooter, passer and likely better rebounder.

Walter is better at drawing fouls and potentially attacking the closeout. His ISO is just as bad as Dick.

I don't see there being a much of a difference on defense at all.

[C_Money]

I’m still very sceptical about Masai. My trust level with him is at a 6 out of 10. He’s shown some signs that he’s turned it around but has also showed signs that his best days are behind him.

[Indeed]

What skills?

Ball penetration and get to the line (rim pressure). And wouldn't be surprised his defense is better near the average.

So Dick is the better shooter, passer and likely better rebounder.

Walter is better at drawing fouls and potentially attacking the closeout. His ISO is just as bad as Dick.

I don't see there being a much of a difference on defense at all.

Dick isn't necessary the better shooter. Dick has a quicker release, while Walter is known to be a sharp shooter who can take contested shots.

[Scase]

Ball penetration and get to the line (rim pressure). And wouldn't be surprised his defense is better near the average.

So Dick is the better shooter, passer and likely better rebounder.

Walter is better at drawing fouls and potentially attacking the closeout. His ISO is just as bad as Dick.

I don't see there being a much of a difference on defense at all.

Dick isn't necessary the better shooter. Dick has a quicker release, while Walter is known to be a sharp shooter who can take contested shots.

What in the hell are you talking about lmao.

Dick shot 40% from 3 in college, Walter shot 34%. Dick 44% FG%, Walter 37%. FT%, Dick 85%, walter 79%.

Like by literally every metric Gradey was a substantially better shooter in college. And Gradey has shown he can also knock down shot in the NBA, with a small sample size mind you.

Why are you just making up things that can easily be debunked by basic stats lol?

[Duffman100]

Ball penetration and get to the line (rim pressure). And wouldn't be surprised his defense is better near the average.

So Dick is the better shooter, passer and likely better rebounder.

Walter is better at drawing fouls and potentially attacking the closeout. His ISO is just as bad as Dick.

I don't see there being a much of a difference on defense at all.

Dick isn't necessary the better shooter. Dick has a quicker release, while Walter is known to be a sharp shooter who can take contested shots.

I mean, numbers (college) would suggest that Dick is far better shooter. I'd be surprised if Walter ends up shooting 37% from 3 in his rookie year or has a month over 40%.

[Indeed]

So Dick is the better shooter, passer and likely better rebounder.

Walter is better at drawing fouls and potentially attacking the closeout. His ISO is just as bad as Dick.

I don't see there being a much of a difference on defense at all.

Dick isn't necessary the better shooter. Dick has a quicker release, while Walter is known to be a sharp shooter who can take contested shots.

I mean, numbers (college) would suggest that Dick is far better shooter. I'd be surprised if Walter ends up shooting 37% from 3 in his rookie year or has a month over 40%.

You probably didn't follow them on draft scouting, where Walter is known to have shoot more contested shots.
Also, based on college stats, Walter would be a better rebounder, and as people know rebounding would translate from college

[Scase]

Dick isn't necessary the better shooter. Dick has a quicker release, while Walter is known to be a sharp shooter who can take contested shots.

I mean, numbers (college) would suggest that Dick is far better shooter. I'd be surprised if Walter ends up shooting 37% from 3 in his rookie year or has a month over 40%.

You probably didn't follow them on draft scouting, where Walter is known to have shoot more contested shots.
Also, based on college stats, Walter would be a better rebounder, and as people know rebounding would translate from college

My guy....Walter, 4.4RPG, Dick, 5.1RPG.

Per40...Walter, 5.5RPG, Dick, 6.3RPG.
Per100...Walter, 8.2RPG, Dick, 9.0RPG.

Again, these are easily refuted statements. Why do you feel the need to just make stuff up?

[GreatWhiteStiff]

He makes good moves sometimes, but why trade first rounders, for bust defensive prospects and no defence journeymen? In fact I don't like any deal he's made recently where he's traded FRP, which he really likes to do. Are we rebuilding? Apparently not. I'm not so sure.

[DreamTeam09]

He makes good moves sometimes, but why trade first rounders, for bust defensive prospects and no defence journeymen? In fact I don't like any deal he's made recently where he's traded FRP, which he really likes to do. Are we rebuilding? Apparently not. I'm not so sure.

The pick he's traded has turned into Malachi Braham for Koloko, we won that trade, unfortunately Koloko had some unforseen health circumstances, hopefully we get him back in the fold.

2nd first he traded was for Jakob - in a weak draft that's more than fair

Last 1st he traded turned into Isiah Collier, the former projected top5 pick who fell to 29 in a weak draft because he can't shoot, unsure about his defensive upside if any, & a up n down **** freshman szn at a crappy school. 1

[Indeed]

He makes good moves sometimes, but why trade first rounders, for bust defensive prospects and no defence journeymen? In fact I don't like any deal he's made recently where he's traded FRP, which he really likes to do. Are we rebuilding? Apparently not. I'm not so sure.

The pick he's traded has turned into Malachi Braham for Koloko, we won that trade, unfortunately Koloko had some unforseen health circumstances, hopefully we get him back in the fold.

2nd first he traded was for Jakob - in a weak draft that's more than fair

Last 1st he traded turned into Isiah Collier, the former projected top5 pick who fell to 29 in a weak draft because he can't shoot, unsure about his defensive upside if any, & a up n down **** freshman szn at a crappy school. 1

I don't think we won that trade, and the point of the trade is to get under the tax, which seems to be a priority for them.

[DreamTeam09]

He makes good moves sometimes, but why trade first rounders, for bust defensive prospects and no defence journeymen? In fact I don't like any deal he's made recently where he's traded FRP, which he really likes to do. Are we rebuilding? Apparently not. I'm not so sure.

The pick he's traded has turned into Malachi Braham for Koloko, we won that trade, unfortunately Koloko had some unforseen health circumstances, hopefully we get him back in the fold.

2nd first he traded was for Jakob - in a weak draft that's more than fair

Last 1st he traded turned into Isiah Collier, the former projected top5 pick who fell to 29 in a weak draft because he can't shoot, unsure about his defensive upside if any, & a up n down **** freshman szn at a crappy school. 1

I don't think we won that trade, and the point of the trade is to get under the tax, which seems to be a priority for them.

The Spurs themselves would take a healthy koloko over a healthy Braham right now
& Why would we wanna be over the tax at any point in the last little whileb

[Vampirate]

Ball penetration and get to the line (rim pressure). And wouldn't be surprised his defense is better near the average.

So Dick is the better shooter, passer and likely better rebounder.

Walter is better at drawing fouls and potentially attacking the closeout. His ISO is just as bad as Dick.

I don't see there being a much of a difference on defense at all.

Dick isn't necessary the better shooter. Dick has a quicker release, while Walter is known to be a sharp shooter who can take contested shots.

There was a point in time last year when Gradey couldn't make a 3 and people were complaining about it.

He still finished shooting 36.5% from 3 despite that.

Walter isn't the shooter Gradey is

Walter 37/34/79 vs Gradey 44/40/85

Can Walter become better? Sure, but play a season first.