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HangTime wrote:Does anyone else want to see a few possession of CMB guarding Jokic? Just see see how he plays it.
TheDunc wrote:Anybody who isnt excited for raptors ball this year is nuts, alot of interesting things to look forward too with this group.
My main excitement is the addition of BI and CMB. One legit all star player when healthy and CMB who will surprise many with his advanced IQ and be in the conversation for ROY even if he doesnt average 15ppg
TheDunc wrote:Anybody who isnt excited for raptors ball this year is nuts, alot of interesting things to look forward too with this group.
My main excitement is the addition of BI and CMB. One legit all star player when healthy and CMB who will surprise many with his advanced IQ and be in the conversation for ROY even if he doesnt average 15ppg
HangTime wrote:There 2 things I'm seeing tell me if you can project it as well .
1) I see Ja'kobe as the clear "favourite" of the non-rookie bench guys, and it's a way to throw off the media, and the rest of the league (for now anyway).
He's like the Wildcard player.
So, They want to stress test him as a "lead guy", with the 3rd group (Lawson is like the pressure release if something goes wrong). Give him those more intense on-ball reps.
It's like the same way they stress tested Scottie last season, but in more controlled environment.
look at this way,
-The starters are figuring out their chemistry, but they are a high level.
-The 2nd unit has a lot of cohesion, plus Mamu's new spacing.
When Ja'kobe plays with the 2nd unit (For Gradey) he's blending in, tilting more offense.
Then when he joins the 1st unit (for RJ), he's connective on offence, and defending the lead ball handler, giving IQ some breathing room on denfece.
We are really developing him infront of everyone, and they don't even see it.
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2) Let CMB run the 2nd unit. I know he's a rookie, but he doesn't seem like one, we can see if his hub skiil set plays right away.
On offence
Guards aren't physical enough, and most big have hard time with footwork on the perimeter.
On denfece
He can move his feet with guards.
And throw his weight around with bigs,
his long arms are a bonus.
Mistach nightmare while being a willing passer, and another option if play breaks down, or a reset.
That's Another reason I think he should be in the 6th man of the year category.
Just by his effectiveness, might not get the traditional numbers for it.
It's like we drafted a guy that's ending his rookie contract, not starting it.
WiggOuts wrote:HangTime wrote:There 2 things I'm seeing tell me if you can project it as well .
1) I see Ja'kobe as the clear "favourite" of the non-rookie bench guys, and it's a way to throw off the media, and the rest of the league (for now anyway).
He's like the Wildcard player.
So, They want to stress test him as a "lead guy", with the 3rd group (Lawson is like the pressure release if something goes wrong). Give him those more intense on-ball reps.
It's like the same way they stress tested Scottie last season, but in more controlled environment.
look at this way,
-The starters are figuring out their chemistry, but they are a high level.
-The 2nd unit has a lot of cohesion, plus Mamu's new spacing.
When Ja'kobe plays with the 2nd unit (For Gradey) he's blending in, tilting more offense.
Then when he joins the 1st unit (for RJ), he's connective on offence, and defending the lead ball handler, giving IQ some breathing room on denfece.
We are really developing him infront of everyone, and they don't even see it.
_____________________
2) Let CMB run the 2nd unit. I know he's a rookie, but he doesn't seem like one, we can see if his hub skiil set plays right away.
On offence
Guards aren't physical enough, and most big have hard time with footwork on the perimeter.
On denfece
He can move his feet with guards.
And throw his weight around with bigs,
his long arms are a bonus.
Mistach nightmare while being a willing passer, and another option if play breaks down, or a reset.
That's Another reason I think he should be in the 6th man of the year category.
Just by his effectiveness, might not get the traditional numbers for it.
It's like we drafted a guy that's ending his rookie contract, not starting it.
I really like Walter and I think he's a legit pro to be...but I just don't think they're gonna give him a huge opportunity this season ahead of Gradey. We have an obvious glut in this area and not everyone is going to get significant minutes baring injuries. I think Walter will have to take the back seat a bit to start. Gradey was drafted a year ahead so I think they prioritize him a bit more first. This is kind of the fair way to handle it
CMB is great but there is no way he "runs" the 2nd unit as a rookie...I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say about him but by no means is he a PG or even a point forward (at this stage of his career) thats capable of doing that. You gotta put these guys in situations to help them succeed not fail, thats how you ruin a guys confidence. I'd love to fast forward the process on this guy but doing that isn't a guarantee to yield results. Fortunately we can and should bring him along a bit slower and see how he responds, if he hints at needing more than great.
The wife and I drove 6 hours to Vancouver in 2014 when we were living in my little hometown for the Kings game and damn that was exactly 11 years ago!! Lol. So 11 years ago today I got to meet bad boy and always a favourite Raptor James Johnson and T-Ross! I dunno how to post a photo on here anymore lol but I got a cool photo. Can't wait for this game boys!!
mihaic wrote:F22_Raptor wrote:https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/a-lot-of-losing-basketball-former-raptor-bruce-brown-happy-about-return-to-nuggets/
Summary: metric system too hard
https://www.talkbasket.net/203406-bruce-brown-admits-he-wanted-back-to-denver-after-raptors-move
Summary: too cold, no ESPN
Adding the green font to the Summaries was a good choice. I think Bruce didn't say or do anything disrespectful about Toronto.
You can't possibly blame him for wanting to reunite with Jokic. A good season in Denver riding Jokic, and he'll get paid again. Heck, he might even get another ring in the process.
mihaic wrote:All right here comes the most important game of the 25/26 season, to date.
hyper316 wrote:mihaic wrote:All right here comes the most important game of the 25/26 season, to date.
Must win game.
mtcan wrote:I'd like to ask kindly that the Vancouver fans boo the **** out of Bruce Brown. Thanks.
Shakril wrote:mtcan wrote:I'd like to ask kindly that the Vancouver fans boo the **** out of Bruce Brown. Thanks.
Why? Only cause he didnt want to play for a losing team?
