GDT...someone gotta do it. Port vs Raps

[Tripod]

The org probably put the hand injury out there to the media to 1. shield him from the poor play criticism and 2. hope to convince him to finally sit out some games if not the rest of the season

Like he has been holding his right hand in games for months so it's obviously been an issue for awhile. Temple even mentioned it a few weeks ago.

Sure, I'm just reading into the timing of it. They could have brought it up much earlier so why wait till he's been playing terribly to finally bring it up?

They have mentioned it on the broadcast a few times. But certainly social media is mentioning it more now

[kalel123]

All I know is this super max **** gotta go. Or at least toughen it up to two All-NBA in first 4 years so only the most deserving get it and you nip it in the bud with the false hope BS that's messing with some of these guys' heads including Barnes. And I thought what Haliburton was doing was bad. This guy has no chance and he's still got it in his head that he's gotta play these games.

[Naysorn]

what did everyone eat today?

[YogurtProducer]

Lmao down 5 regulars Scottie was outscored by everyone besides Swider. He needs to do some serious soul searching in the offseason and have a real plan for next year.

Once FVV is gone and stops holding him back he will blossom, don’t worry.

[kalel123]

So I guess this thing is going to linger in the offseason so he's going to be resting it when he should be working on his game?

[Raptors_Dynasty]

It’s okay, once his finger heals he’ll finally be the face of the league next season. Be patient guys, believe!

[JRoy]

sharpe 3pt shooting

22/23, 36% on 3.5 3fa
23/24, 33.3% on 5.6 3fa
24/25, 30.8% on 6.4 3fa

not a good trend

I think he will most likely be fine. He takes a lot of self created ones and having an off year from the corners. The shot mechanics and 82% and 79% from the line last 2 seasons probably is an indicator that he should at least be average there eventually.

He has the green light.

[Dennis 37]

Lmao down 5 regulars Scottie was outscored by everyone besides Swider. He needs to do some serious soul searching in the offseason and have a real plan for next year.

Once FVV is gone and stops holding him back he will blossom, don’t worry.

FVV sucking is not related to Scottie's up and down play.

FVV had to go. We're not paying 40 million to someone who thinks it wise to drive into 3 taller players regardless of how Scottie plays.

I see Scottie as needing a reason to compete hard. He knows the goals of the franchise, which is to lose. He's not a rookie competing for future minutes. He's not RJ who could be in competition with BI for a starting spot.

[Madvillainy2004]

Lmao down 5 regulars Scottie was outscored by everyone besides Swider. He needs to do some serious soul searching in the offseason and have a real plan for next year.

Once FVV is gone and stops holding him back he will blossom, don’t worry.

FVV sucking is not related to Scottie's up and down play.

FVV had to go. We're not paying 40 million to someone who thinks it wise to drive into 3 taller players regardless of how Scottie plays.

I see Scottie as needing a reason to compete hard. He knows the goals of the franchise, which is to lose. He's not a rookie competing for future minutes. He's not RJ who could be in competition with BI for a starting spot.

I'm so done with this excuse. What good team has Scottie been on? The one where Pascal/Fred were the best players lol. He should be hungry to put up big numbers on a losing team like lots of stars can do. So many young guys would kill to have this opportunity. Especially since he has free reign to do whatever he wants on offense. Lack of talent is one thing but I think what you're saying is even worst. Scottie Barnes a guy who has never led a team to anything needs a winning environment to be good? Well he should lead by example then lmao instead of sulking around the court. And Scottie is waaaaaaay closer to the bench than BI lmao

[WaltFrazier]

Banton’s been terrible lol.

23 points?

He's also 8-19 with 6 turnovers

Yeah I was just watching bits of the game. Seemed like everytime I looked he scored our made an alley oop pass. He got more minutes than usual, maybe because it was in Toronto

[Pattycakes]

23 points?

He's also 8-19 with 6 turnovers

Yeah I was just watching bits of the game. Seemed like everytime I looked he scored our made an alley oop pass. He got more minutes than usual, maybe because it was in Toronto

No it’s cause Portland starting pg and backup pg are injured

[Basketball_Jones]

Kobe/Ochai are really nice plug and play system guys that will look better with a real offensive star. I’m hopeful Ingram is that guy because it’s bleak if it’s supposed to be Scottie/RJ/or Quick. Masai read the room correctly imo and is no longer hanging his hat on this or the draft to save us. Continue being proactive.

[Thaddy]

Kobe/Ochai are really nice plug and play system guys that will look better with a real offensive star. I’m hopeful Ingram is that guy because it’s bleak if it’s supposed to be Scottie/RJ/or Quick. Masai read the room correctly imo and is no longer hanging his hat on this or the draft to save us. Continue being proactive.

Using them instead of Dick and the previous version of RJ would be addition by subtraction. Defense and shooting are primary skills in the NBA. After those are nba ready then you focus on handles and the other stuff.