Rookie impressions thread: PRESEASON/REGULAR SEASON

defhalotones · Post #241 » by **defhalotones** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 3:01 am

Yeeeaahh, that Giannis kid could become something special. If he does, I hope to god he stays in Milwaukee. They deserve some star power for once.

And I'm not worried about Bennett being out of shape. Waiters was out of shape preseason last year due to injury and he played himself into shape pretty well.

Jazzfan12 · Post #242 » by **Jazzfan12** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 5:09 am

Alex Len got a DNP tonight, how has he played so far in the preseason?

Andi Obst · Post #243 » by **Andi Obst** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 6:01 am

H2tObes wrote:Giannis Looks like a effin' stud. Hard to believe this kid is only 18, have never seen an 18 year old do some of the things that he has pulled off on the court

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0aPXO2UwLY[/youtube]

Funny how they just call him "the rookie" in the beginning. That's like me playing My Player in 2K...they just can't pronounce my name :lol:

Dame Lizard · Post #244 » by **Dame Lizard** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:09 am

Agreed, Giannis looks absolutely incredible. If he can put on some muscle (whilst retaining/improving explosiveness) he could be absolutely brilliant. Love what I'm seeing.

I'm a Portland fan, no question about that, but Orlando and Milwaukee are two Eastern teams I'm rooting for due to their really impressive young cores.

deepeeenn · Post #245 » by **deepeeenn** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 9:02 am

Jazzfan12 wrote:Alex Len got a DNP tonight, how has he played so far in the preseason?

Honestly, He looks like he likes to play dirty.

Watch the game against the Blazers and he was holding Meyers Leonard at half court in transition, Meyers got a tech because he pushed back after refs didn't see the hold.

Also I noticed (and recorded) a sequence where, against Spurs' bigman Aron Baynes, Baynes was boxing out for a D-Board, Len for some reason slips and falls to the ground behind him. While the ball goes in transition to the Spurs, Len on the ground, uses his knee and arm to pull Baynes to the ground.

I'm going to watch him to see If this carries on.

Brauer · Post #246 » by **Brauer** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:49 am

Glad to see Giannis playing well. Wasn't sure how he'd do in the NBA, but expected a good role player off the bench at worst. Hope the best for him.

Post #247 » by **DeBlazerRiddem** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 6:16 pm

dpnim wrote:
Jazzfan12 wrote:Alex Len got a DNP tonight, how has he played so far in the preseason?

Honestly, He looks like he likes to play dirty.

Watch the game against the Blazers and he was holding Meyers Leonard at half court in transition, Meyers got a tech because he pushed back after refs didn't see the hold.

Also I noticed (and recorded) a sequence where, against Spurs' bigman Aron Baynes, Baynes was boxing out for a D-Board, Len for some reason slips and falls to the ground behind him. While the ball goes in transition to the Spurs, Len on the ground, uses his knee and arm to pull Baynes to the ground.

I'm going to watch him to see If this carries on.

The ref's were just flat our ridiculous that game. I don't remember much about Len, but he does seem to play physical and a little dirty. Gotta watch his fouls, but it isn't the worst thing to have a bruising center.

EastSideBucksFan · Post #248 » by **EastSideBucksFan** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:50 pm

Couple of dunks from last night.

His arms are really long. He barely needs to jump to dunk it.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmBuDmaj50I&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

I've got some nice video highlights of Gianni's here as well

http://twitpic.com/photos/brewcitypaul

EastSideBucksFan · Post #249 » by **EastSideBucksFan** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:51 pm

defhalotones wrote:Yeeeaahh, that Giannis kid could become something special. If he does, I hope to god he stays in Milwaukee. They deserve some star power for once.

That's the nicest thing I've ever read on RealGM about Milwaukee.

Thanks.

Niko23 · Post #250 » by **Niko23** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:43 pm

Regarding Bennett's conditioning - I agree he does not look that good. They mentioned during the game that he he has only been playing 5 on 5 since the end of Sept. Also - the Cavs had a full practice that day (not sure what Mike Brown was thinking) so a person like AB in poor condition will look like crap. In all honestly - the entire team looked gassed. Lets hope they can turn it around coming against DET. I will be at the game on Sat against Indy so it will be my first time seeing Bennett up close

Sixteen · Post #251 » by **Sixteen** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:04 pm

defhalotones wrote:Yeeeaahh, that Giannis kid could become something special. If he does, I hope to god he stays in Milwaukee. They deserve some star power for once.

And I'm not worried about Bennett being out of shape. Waiters was out of shape preseason last year due to injury and he played himself into shape pretty well.

Huh? Oscar Robertson? Ray Allen? Glenn Robinson? That's not star power?

TheNewEra · Post #252 » by **TheNewEra** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:25 pm

Kareem too for the Bucks.

NamelessHero · Post #253 » by **NamelessHero** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:06 am

I am eager to see oladipo vs beverly.. starting in a couple of minutes now...

NamelessHero · Post #254 » by **NamelessHero** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:15 am

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NamelessHero · Post #255 » by **NamelessHero** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:36 am

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EastSideBucksFan · Post #256 » by **EastSideBucksFan** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:56 am

Ramen Noodles wrote:
defhalotones wrote:Yeeeaahh, that Giannis kid could become something special. If he does, I hope to god he stays in Milwaukee. They deserve some star power for once.

And I'm not worried about Bennett being out of shape. Waiters was out of shape preseason last year due to injury and he played himself into shape pretty well.

Huh? Oscar Robertson? Ray Allen? Glenn Robinson? That's not star power?

We've had 3 winning seasons in the last 24 years dude.

Glenn Robinson and Ray Allen have been gone for 10 years.

We haven't had an All Star since Redd in 2004. Longest stretch in the league besides the Kings I think.

j-ragg · Post #257 » by **j-ragg** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:03 am

Good to see Dwight still blows in the post.

EastSideBucksFan · Post #258 » by **EastSideBucksFan** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:35 am

EastSideBucksFan · Post #259 » by **EastSideBucksFan** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:36 am

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1813 ... witter.com

j-ragg · Post #260 » by **j-ragg** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:47 am

j-ragg wrote:Good to see Dwight still blows in the post.

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