Rookie impressions thread: PRESEASON/REGULAR SEASON

BaunceyChillups · Post #421 » by **BaunceyChillups** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 1:37 am

Welp, outside of that one quarter where he was guarded by AAA defender Andrew Nicholson, Bennett had a miserable pre-season and pretty much corroborated many of the issues people had with him in college.

Apollo64 · Post #422 » by **Apollo64** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:15 am

If Adams doesn't play at least 20 mins right off the bat, it'd be a travesty.

Post #423 » by **Young_Star11** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:44 am

Apollo64 wrote:If Adams doesn't play at least 20 mins right off the bat, it'd be a travesty.

I think at least whilst Westbrook is out OKC will have to trust their young guys more. Guys like Jackson/Lamb will get the opportunity to have break-out seasons and Brooks has another chance to stop his infatuation with Perkins.

Post #424 » by **kingkirk** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 9:55 am

Apollo64 wrote:If Adams doesn't play at least 20 mins right off the bat, it'd be a travesty.

I agree, but i have no faith in Scott Brooks.

Adams has been super impressive in the preseason.

kenifpassion · Post #425 » by **kenifpassion** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:35 pm

Bennet sucks

tranjSAIC · Post #426 » by **tranjSAIC** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:45 pm

KingCuban wrote:
Apollo64 wrote:If Adams doesn't play at least 20 mins right off the bat, it'd be a travesty.

I agree, but i have no faith in Scott Brooks.

Adams has been super impressive in the preseason.

I see Perkins still getting most of the minutes at center, damn what a shame OKC has turned out to be. I had hopes they would be the team to derail Miami's dynasty.

Kabookalu · Post #427 » by **Kabookalu** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 5:16 pm

tranjSAIC wrote:I see Perkins still getting most of the minutes at center, damn what a shame OKC has turned out to be. I had hopes they would be the team to derail Miami's dynasty.

I'm not even a Thunder fun and it's already making me so mad that Adams isn't going to get the minutes he deserves. This guy's going to have a huge impact for them.

Greatest what ifs in NBA history:

- Len Bias hadn't overdosed
- T-Mac stayed in Toronto
- The Blazers picked Jordan
- Magic didn't contract HIV
- Brooks didn't start Perkins

mcfly1204 · Post #428 » by **mcfly1204** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 5:21 pm

I more or less saw what I expected out of Bennett. Young athletic guy who is an above average rebounder and also has the talent to score from just about anywhere on the floor. Is he in good shape right now? Nope. Will that change as the season goes on? Every indicator I have seen says yes. Once he gets into game shape, it will be a lot more clear why Cleveland took him #1 overall.

AddiFB · Post #429 » by **AddiFB** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 5:44 pm

Great read on Oladipo

http://espn.go.com/nba/preview2013/stor ... ando-magic

Liver_Pooty · Post #430 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:06 pm

Cody Zeller is going to be a stud.

Jazzfan12 · Post #431 » by **Jazzfan12** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:40 pm

Alex Len finished the preseason with a Vesely:

14 points, 18 fouls

detroitKG · Post #432 » by **detroitKG** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 9:09 pm

KCP with a very nice game. I like him a lot long term! Plays both ends well and hustles like hell every game.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7sgJggP-as[/youtube]

Dame Lizard · Post #433 » by **Dame Lizard** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 5:38 am

Rudy Gobert looking like a terrific pick by the Jazz. Considering how little they gave up for him, it was an awesome gamble!

IBProfane · Post #434 » by **IBProfane** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 8:06 am

MY GOD THIS RUDY GOBERT! I thought this man was supposed to be a 3-4 year project? If we re-did the draft today, I think Gobert goes in the top 5.

Minas · Post #435 » by **Minas** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 8:52 am

detroitKG wrote:KCP with a very nice game. I like him a lot long term! Plays both ends well and hustles like hell every game.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7sgJggP-as[/youtube]

Very impressed with this game. I think once KCP finds his shot he will be a very productive player for us and one of the better picks of this draft. He has already shown to be a very good rebounder and defender and he's excellent in transition.

Xsy · Post #436 » by **Xsy** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 1:13 pm

Gobert went for 16 pts (8-10), 8 rbds, and 3 blcks in 24 minutes.

His progress is easing the pain of losing Trey Burke so early.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTgDO-Q1HRg[/youtube]

mitrandil20 · Post #437 » by **mitrandil20** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 1:30 pm

how long is his wingspan? he raises his arms and just dunk it

Xsy · Post #438 » by **Xsy** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 1:42 pm

mitrandil20 wrote:how long is his wingspan? he raises his arms and just dunk it

7'2" tall, with a 7'9" wingspan.

mitrandil20 · Post #439 » by **mitrandil20** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:09 pm

Xsy wrote:
mitrandil20 wrote:how long is his wingspan? he raises his arms and just dunk it

7'2" tall, with a 7'9" wingspan.

Thank you!
It sounds quite a lot

Imagine if he bulks up a bit maintaing agility. How is he seen as ceiling?

Catchall · Post #440 » by **Catchall** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:43 pm

Gobert is definitely quicker and more engaged than people thought before the draft. Jerry Sloan apparently saw a workout with him and Dieng over the summer and recommended him. It seems like Gobert can get from above the foul line to a dunk at the rim in two steps.