The OFFICIAL Rookie impressions thread pt. II

TheKingOfVa360 · Post #601 » by **TheKingOfVa360** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:54 pm

Onioneer wrote:Free Drummond

Yeah it makes no sense that he isn't starting for the Pistons. The Pistons front line will be one of the best in the NBA soon.

boogie-reke · Post #602 » by **boogie-reke** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:10 pm

The starting bit doesn't matter, you can start on the bench and still log minutes.

It's him not getting 25 minutes a game every night.

MrBigShot · Post #603 » by **MrBigShot** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:39 pm

I'm okay with him in 20-22 mins for game for now. I don't think we are going to make the playoffs...if Monroe, Knight, Singler and Drummond gain chemistry and take a step forward as players by the end of this year, then I think the season was relatively successful.

At first I felt that we had a small chance at the 7th or 8th seed and wanted to start him, but since that isn't going to happen...might as well bring him along slowly. He's earned all his mins so far, and he will continue to earn more.

Post #604 » by **UGA Hayes** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:59 pm

To be fair I think it takes some guts to possibly thinking long term with Drummond and taking time with him, potentially at risk to his job if the team doesn't become competitive for the playoffs. Of course he could just be an idiot and not realize how well he is playing, but I suspect he is trying to maximize his learning while Drummond is still amenable and impressionable. Lord knows we've seem some talented guys pickup horrible habits when given free reign (Hello Sacramento), so it might not be the worst thing in the world to put a carrot all there even if in actuality he has earned increased minutes. Detroit is playing better now, and on a team that has been in a persistent state of munity a part of me wonders if Frank hasn't deliberately lost some battles in regards to playing time to win the war.

Roger Murdock · Post #605 » by **Roger Murdock** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:07 am

I think its smart to be patient and let Drummond develop naturally rather than asking too much out of him at this point.

Knicks2DaHouse · Post #606 » by **Knicks2DaHouse** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:18 am

David West is abusing Anthony Davis

Blkbrd671 · Post #607 » by **Blkbrd671** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:19 am

Piston fans don't care about Drummond starting the game, they care about him finishing the game. something frank refuses to do

Post #608 » by **roc** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:34 am

As a Piston fan I don't care if he starts or finishes games right now, that will come soon enough. He does get a bit tired with too many minutes right now anyway so bringing him along at a pace that slowly increases his minutes over the course of the season is fine by me.

dballislife · Post #609 » by **dballislife** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:40 am

look out, waiters might have his first +.500 fg% game in like 20

ComboGuardCity · Post #610 » by **ComboGuardCity** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:05 am

Knicks2DaHouse wrote:David West is abusing Anthony Davis

West went bonkers on dre as well.

JungleCat022 · Post #611 » by **JungleCat022** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:13 am

Zeller: 10 points, 11 boards, 6 fouls

Waiters: 18 points, 5 rebounds, 9-17 shooting

Americafkya · Post #612 » by **Americafkya** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:20 am

I know it is only the suns defense, but Lillard has been very impressive. All I have to say, thank you.

a_sensei · Post #613 » by **a_sensei** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:25 am

Lillard with 25/7 on only 13 shots. Took over in the 4th Quarter.

BigLurch92 · Post #614 » by **BigLurch92** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:55 am

Agreed. His step-back J in the 4th tonight to seal the momentum was so reminiscent of B.Roy it is unbelievable. Besides the point, the kid was a steal. As a Blazers fan i can't tell you how happy I am that he is ours.

DusterBuster · Post #615 » by **DusterBuster** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:59 am

Nice to see Lill break out of his little shooting slump he was in for a couple games. You'd swear this kid has been in the NBA for a couple years with the way he plays.

BIRDMAN BIRDMAN · Post #616 » by **BIRDMAN BIRDMAN** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:04 am

Im a big Lillard fan, wow this dude is amazing.

Initially, I wasnt sold much but then sometime last month, used Portland on 2k and went ham with this dude. Then followed his progress in the real stuff and became a fan. What a gem by the Blazers.

Shem · Post #617 » by **Shem** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 12:39 pm

Damian Lillard's 25 points and 7 assists against the Suns:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge4QOa67zg8[/youtube]

orangeparka · Post #618 » by **orangeparka** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 12:45 pm

Lillard's shot was ON. Nice to see him have a good scoring game after struggling the past few.

Dude owned Dragic/Telfair all night.

Chocobanana · Post #619 » by **Chocobanana** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 1:25 pm

I've watched a few games where Davis played. Davis' defense isn't as good as I thought it would be. It's probably just because he's played only 15 games though.

DusterBuster · Post #620 » by **DusterBuster** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:30 pm

Chocobanana wrote:I've watched a few games where Davis played. Davis' defense isn't as good as I thought it would be. It's probably just because he's played only 15 games though.

It's a rookie thing. So few rookies are ever absolutely dominate their rookie year. You gotta look at defensive potential more than defensive production in their rookie season. I honestly can't think of a single rookie that was dominate defensively. Even Dwight was a bit raw in that respect his first season. There's so many little nuances that go into playing defense on the NBA level that the only way to really learn and grow in that area is through experience.

I wouldn't worry about it much with Davis. Assuming he can stay healthy, I don't doubt that will improve. I still see just a ton of a young KG in him.