Sports Illustrated “ Da Silva Continues to Flourish “ now in Rookie Of The Year race!!

[three3d]

https://www.si.com/nba/draft/nba-rookies/tristan-da-silva-continues-to-flourish-with-larger-role-for-magic


Da Silva is finally getting some deserved recognition from National Media and Sports Writers as he’s establishing himself as one of the top rookies so far from his draft class. Also I’ve been watching Rookie Of The Year odds and he’s finally shown up on Hard Rock Live at +3000 odds. I expected Da Silva would play well this year but I can say he’s definitely exceeded my expectations. To have Coach Mosley draw up the last play of the game for him against the Nets shows how good he is and how much the Coaching Staff trusts him already.

[RichCollab]

https://www.si.com/nba/draft/nba-rookies/tristan-da-silva-continues-to-flourish-with-larger-role-for-magic


Da Silva is finally getting some deserved recognition from National Media and Sports Writers as he’s establishing himself as one of the top rookies so far from his draft class. Also I’ve been watching Rookie Of The Year odds and he’s finally shown up on Hard Rock Live at +3000 odds. I expected Da Silva would play well this year but I can say he’s definitely exceeded my expectations. To have Coach Mosley draw up the last play of the game for him against the Nets shows how good he is and how much the Coaching Staff trusts him already.

We may have to trade him if he becomes to good. If he is ok with being 6th man, then we can keep him based on salary.

I’m not sure 3 large wings in the starting lineup works.

I hope it’s a problem that happens because it’s a great problem to have. I would like him to focus on shooting though as he seems to be strong there.

[three3d]

https://www.si.com/nba/draft/nba-rookies/tristan-da-silva-continues-to-flourish-with-larger-role-for-magic


Da Silva is finally getting some deserved recognition from National Media and Sports Writers as he’s establishing himself as one of the top rookies so far from his draft class. Also I’ve been watching Rookie Of The Year odds and he’s finally shown up on Hard Rock Live at +3000 odds. I expected Da Silva would play well this year but I can say he’s definitely exceeded my expectations. To have Coach Mosley draw up the last play of the game for him against the Nets shows how good he is and how much the Coaching Staff trusts him already.

We may have to trade him if he becomes to good. If he is ok with being 6th man, then we can keep him based on salary.

I’m not sure 3 large wings in the starting lineup works.

I hope it’s a problem that happens because it’s a great problem to have. I would like him to focus on shooting though as he seems to be strong there.

As long as Paolo and Franz are healthy he’ll be relegated to the bench. Not bad to have that as the 6th man up but I do wonder if in the future there’s a way to play him as a 6’9” hybrid sg-sf on the court at the same time as Paolo and Franz. He’s such a smart basketball player and passer right now and he has a nice soft shot that falls. With Paolo, Franz, and Goga on the court at the same time with Da Silva he’ll get such easy wide open buckets.

[Idiosyncratic]

https://www.si.com/nba/draft/nba-rookies/tristan-da-silva-continues-to-flourish-with-larger-role-for-magic


Da Silva is finally getting some deserved recognition from National Media and Sports Writers as he’s establishing himself as one of the top rookies so far from his draft class. Also I’ve been watching Rookie Of The Year odds and he’s finally shown up on Hard Rock Live at +3000 odds. I expected Da Silva would play well this year but I can say he’s definitely exceeded my expectations. To have Coach Mosley draw up the last play of the game for him against the Nets shows how good he is and how much the Coaching Staff trusts him already.

We may have to trade him if he becomes to good. If he is ok with being 6th man, then we can keep him based on salary.

I’m not sure 3 large wings in the starting lineup works.

I hope it’s a problem that happens because it’s a great problem to have. I would like him to focus on shooting though as he seems to be strong there.

Think we will see some small ball with Paolo at the 5 as Paolo gets older, especially if Da Silva becomes a significantly above average player. Really that lineup would barely even constitute as small.

[RichCollab]

https://www.si.com/nba/draft/nba-rookies/tristan-da-silva-continues-to-flourish-with-larger-role-for-magic


Da Silva is finally getting some deserved recognition from National Media and Sports Writers as he’s establishing himself as one of the top rookies so far from his draft class. Also I’ve been watching Rookie Of The Year odds and he’s finally shown up on Hard Rock Live at +3000 odds. I expected Da Silva would play well this year but I can say he’s definitely exceeded my expectations. To have Coach Mosley draw up the last play of the game for him against the Nets shows how good he is and how much the Coaching Staff trusts him already.

We may have to trade him if he becomes to good. If he is ok with being 6th man, then we can keep him based on salary.

I’m not sure 3 large wings in the starting lineup works.

I hope it’s a problem that happens because it’s a great problem to have. I would like him to focus on shooting though as he seems to be strong there.

Think we will see some small ball with Paolo at the 5 as Paolo gets older, especially if Da Silva becomes a significantly above average player. Really that lineup would barely even constitute as small.

Yeah especially if other teams go small ball. TDS, Franz, and Paolo as SF, PF, and center when the opponent doesn’t play a center could be scary.

[three3d]

https://youtu.be/eD9QWQIQTI8?si=tHxHPoMwOZS2ATbc

THIS PLAY AT THE 48 SECOND MARK!!! That is great recognition and the perfect pass. You run that same action and play with Paolo and Franz and have a spot up shooter like Suggs or KCP in the corner lol go ahead defense pick your poison. The triangle offense would be really hard to stop with these guys.

We don’t have to be a great three point shooting team, we just have to be a smart team. That was probably one of the easiest buckets WCJ has ever got, just have to pick and roll, pick and pop, run off screens. Shooting 3 pointers is lazy offense and it does the defense a favor. If these young guys and coaches would realize what a nightmare they are when they attack. They would wear a defense out on the offensive end and that going to make them playing defense themselves easier.

[Idiosyncratic]

https://youtu.be/eD9QWQIQTI8?si=tHxHPoMwOZS2ATbc

THIS PLAY AT THE 48 SECOND MARK!!! That is great recognition and the perfect pass. You run that same action and play with Paolo and Franz and have a spot up shooter like Suggs or KCP in the corner lol go ahead defense pick your poison. The triangle offense would be really hard to stop with these guys.

We don’t have to be a great three point shooting team, we just have to be a smart team. That was probably one of the easiest buckets WCJ has ever got, just have to pick and roll, pick and pop, run off screens. Shooting 3 pointers is lazy offense and it does the defense a favor. If these young guys and coaches would realize what a nightmare they are when they attack. They would wear a defense out on the offensive end and that going to make them playing defense themselves easier.

I mean that is also lazy defense and defensive miscommunication by one of the worst defenses in the league. Two players running at TDS like he's Steph with Keon Johnson not helping off of non-shooter Goga in the corner lol.

I get what you're saying though.

[Optimus_Steel]

When I saw Tristan handling the ball late vs Boston I realized the coaching staff really trust him. Vs Bkl they sat Cole and handed Tristan the keys and it paid off massively.

[three3d]

https://youtu.be/eD9QWQIQTI8?si=tHxHPoMwOZS2ATbc

THIS PLAY AT THE 48 SECOND MARK!!! That is great recognition and the perfect pass. You run that same action and play with Paolo and Franz and have a spot up shooter like Suggs or KCP in the corner lol go ahead defense pick your poison. The triangle offense would be really hard to stop with these guys.

We don’t have to be a great three point shooting team, we just have to be a smart team. That was probably one of the easiest buckets WCJ has ever got, just have to pick and roll, pick and pop, run off screens. Shooting 3 pointers is lazy offense and it does the defense a favor. If these young guys and coaches would realize what a nightmare they are when they attack. They would wear a defense out on the offensive end and that going to make them playing defense themselves easier.

I mean that is also lazy defense and defensive miscommunication by one of the worst defenses in the league. Two players running at TDS like he's Steph with Keon Johnson not helping off of non-shooter Goga in the corner lol.

I get what you're saying though.

Yes but his ability to recognize that right away is impressive. He didn’t think about it, it was instinctual and it was a beautiful simple play. Defense in the NBA is watered down and lazy. When you make guys have to play defense mistakes are going to happen like that each and every game. You just have to run an offense that’s going to promote the likeliness of a mistake being made. A mistake we have two All Stars capable of exploiting. Paolo and Franz both try to do this on their own regularly in different ways. Paolo is a bull with speed but needs to work on his strength, Franz has really good footwork and is crafty for a 6’10” guy he’s just smooth.

[three3d]

When I saw Tristan handling the ball late vs Boston I realized the coaching staff really trust him. Vs Bkl they sat Cole and handed Tristan the keys and it paid off massively.

Think about what it says that Coach Moe called his number for the last play to win the game against the Nets. On top of that the fact Coal improvised the play and yet TdS didn’t get pissed and quit on the play he was able to still assist on it with the screen and make it happen.

[Skybox]

TdS doesn't need to start for years...but, clearly, we've seen Franz be effective (maybe MOST effective) when he's clearly the PG and initiating from the perimeter. Franz can also guard anyone from 1-some 4's, so talent can be rearranged in a lot of ways with this squad. IMO, TdS is part of the "core" of this team and can sort of be penciled in for years. Not necessarily starting but just a solid piece.

Are any of the people worried about TdS outgrowing his role also advocating for Cam Johnson and his $22m?...because that's a no for the same, even less sensible reason.

[VFX]

Best non lotto pick this FO has made. He is real.

[JoshuaPotter]

TdS doesn't need to start for years...but, clearly, we've seen Franz be effective (maybe MOST effective) when he's clearly the PG and initiating from the perimeter. Franz can also guard anyone from 1-some 4's, so talent can be rearranged in a lot of ways with this squad. IMO, TdS is part of the "core" of this team and can sort of be penciled in for years. Not necessarily starting but just a solid piece.

Are any of the people worried about TdS outgrowing his role also advocating for Cam Johnson and his $22m?...because that's a no for the same, even less sensible reason.

Agree. I will also say it as it is, and he is hot on an injured team and on paper has no business with this being the norm. So, in that regard, it is a pleasant surprise. Much like Bol-Bol has a period where he provided he could ball in a specific role. I think the same thing of TDS.

TDS is exactly what the NBA likes though. He is potentially a low ++ two way player.

[three3d]

TdS doesn't need to start for years...but, clearly, we've seen Franz be effective (maybe MOST effective) when he's clearly the PG and initiating from the perimeter. Franz can also guard anyone from 1-some 4's, so talent can be rearranged in a lot of ways with this squad. IMO, TdS is part of the "core" of this team and can sort of be penciled in for years. Not necessarily starting but just a solid piece.

Are any of the people worried about TdS outgrowing his role also advocating for Cam Johnson and his $22m?...because that's a no for the same, even less sensible reason.

Agree. I will also say it as it is, and he is hot on an injured team and on paper has no business with this being the norm. So, in that regard, it is a pleasant surprise. Much like Bol-Bol has a period where he provided he could ball in a specific role. I think the same thing of TDS.

TDS is exactly what the NBA likes though. He is potentially a low ++ two way player.

I do think this could be the norm for him. What he’s been able to do without Paolo and Franz on the court will only be easier once those guys are back. Once defenses go back to double and triple teaming Paolo or packing the paint it’s going to make it easier for TdS to do what he’s doing already. He’s excelled in the opportunity and he’s showing no moment has been too big.

[pepe1991]

He is 23, he is doing what he should be doing.
As for ROY, this is lamest draft class since 2013 or even 2000. Hell, might be lamest draft class ever.

When you look at people in race for ROY and their stats it's depressing. I love Castle, he ain't good enough to win ROY today, Sarr is 7 footer alergic to contact, Edey like most + 7 foot players probably won't collect enough games.

Missi is part of a team that just dropped 19 out of past 21 games. Giving defensive minded, challenged 6'11 player ROY would be slap in a face.

Silver, stand up and do the right thing for once and crown nobody ROY, it will help you avoid another MCW embarrassment

[basketballRob]

He is 23, he is doing what he should be doing.
As for ROY, this is lamest draft class since 2013 or even 2000. Hell, might be lamest draft class ever.

When you look at people in race for ROY and their stats it's depressing. I love Castle, he ain't good enough to win ROY today, Sarr is 7 footer alergic to contact, Edey like most + 7 foot players probably won't collect enough games.

Missi is part of a team that just dropped 19 out of past 21 games. Giving defensive minded, challenged 6'11 player ROY would be slap in a face.

Silver, stand up and do the right thing for once and crown nobody ROY, it will help you avoid another MCW embarrassment

Edey is the favorite now. He'll be 23 in May.

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[Skybox]

TdS doesn't need to start for years...but, clearly, we've seen Franz be effective (maybe MOST effective) when he's clearly the PG and initiating from the perimeter. Franz can also guard anyone from 1-some 4's, so talent can be rearranged in a lot of ways with this squad. IMO, TdS is part of the "core" of this team and can sort of be penciled in for years. Not necessarily starting but just a solid piece.

Are any of the people worried about TdS outgrowing his role also advocating for Cam Johnson and his $22m?...because that's a no for the same, even less sensible reason.

Agree. I will also say it as it is, and he is hot on an injured team and on paper has no business with this being the norm. So, in that regard, it is a pleasant surprise. Much like Bol-Bol has a period where he provided he could ball in a specific role. I think the same thing of TDS.

TDS is exactly what the NBA likes though. He is potentially a low ++ two way player.

Please don't put Bol Bol's name in the same paragraph as TdS. Tristan is a skilled, poised basketball player. Bol was a sideshow even when he was effective. Every time he lucked into an uncontested rebound (any 6'2, 200lb guard can box his scrawny ass into the 4th row), dribbled head-high the length of the court, staring at his feet, and crashed into a crowd of defenders and, somehow, miraculously, got the ball to bounce around the rim and fall in - the whole bench erupted in laughs and high-fives. They knew who he was and so did the Coach, who ended the sideshow shortly after having a good laugh for a while. I'm not picking on Bol, because of the way he looks - he just isn't very good and I'm amazed he's still on a roster. TdS has sustainable skills, tremendous poise & maturity. He will, likely, never be an All-Star, but he's a solid rotation guy for a team at any level.

There's nothing TdS is presently doing that doesn't seem sustainable or look like luck. He's playing against starters on good teams with his own team depleted of talent and he's delivering in a variety of ways. He was a very logical pick from early in the pre-draft process and we were lucky he lasted to our pick and he's even better than projected already.

[zaymon]

TdS doesn't need to start for years...but, clearly, we've seen Franz be effective (maybe MOST effective) when he's clearly the PG and initiating from the perimeter. Franz can also guard anyone from 1-some 4's, so talent can be rearranged in a lot of ways with this squad. IMO, TdS is part of the "core" of this team and can sort of be penciled in for years. Not necessarily starting but just a solid piece.

Are any of the people worried about TdS outgrowing his role also advocating for Cam Johnson and his $22m?...because that's a no for the same, even less sensible reason.

Being third best wing on a team is kind of important role. Much more important than third guard or center. I think he has potential to finish against some matchups.

[RichCollab]

TdS doesn't need to start for years...but, clearly, we've seen Franz be effective (maybe MOST effective) when he's clearly the PG and initiating from the perimeter. Franz can also guard anyone from 1-some 4's, so talent can be rearranged in a lot of ways with this squad. IMO, TdS is part of the "core" of this team and can sort of be penciled in for years. Not necessarily starting but just a solid piece.

Are any of the people worried about TdS outgrowing his role also advocating for Cam Johnson and his $22m?...because that's a no for the same, even less sensible reason.

Agree. I will also say it as it is, and he is hot on an injured team and on paper has no business with this being the norm. So, in that regard, it is a pleasant surprise. Much like Bol-Bol has a period where he provided he could ball in a specific role. I think the same thing of TDS.

TDS is exactly what the NBA likes though. He is potentially a low ++ two way player.

How the hell did Bol Bol join in this conversation

[three3d]

Can we attribute 2 wins directly to TdS at least so far this season?
-Nets game ?
-Celtics game ?