OFFICIAL SUMMER LEAGUE GAME 2 THREAD: Wiz vs. Minnesota

Post #61 » by **Rafael122** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:46 am

I think Birch is a keeper, seems to have potential on the defensive end, needs work on his post moves. But as a 5th-6th big, he wouldn't be so bad.

80sballboy · Post #62 » by **80sballboy** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:47 am

jmnvcavs wrote:
80sballboy wrote:
jmnvcavs wrote:Sorry I keep stopping by guys. I'm a huge Burton supporter watched him all 4 years in college. Hoping he has a good showing. Sucks because he isn't playing his game at all. He just dribbles up the court and passes it to porter or rice jr. His strengths on offense are out of the pick n roll / attack and dish off / and shooting off the dribble.

He hasn't showed much in limited time.

It's his fault he is playing not to make mistakes, but in reality he is hurting his chances to make a roster.

There were some people on this board that wanted to sign him right away before he showed anything in summer league. Like I said before, it looks like he's not comfortable setting people up and is used to being the lead guard on a weak team.

JWizmentality · Post #63 » by **JWizmentality** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:48 am

Want to see how adjusts when his J isn't falling.

JWizmentality · Post #64 » by **JWizmentality** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:49 am

Birch with 3 blks. Only player worth a look so far.

80sballboy · Post #65 » by **80sballboy** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:49 am

Rafael122 wrote:I think Birch is a keeper, seems to have potential on the defensive end, needs work on his post moves. But as a 5th-6th big, he wouldn't be so bad.

Not bad. Three blocks in first half and four rebounds playing more 5 with Orton out. His offense is raw but he has some moves. I think with that thin frame, he'll need to develop a mid-range jumper. Def. showing some promise.

nuposse04 · Post #66 » by **nuposse04** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:51 am

Was expecting more out of Deonte, maybe its cause he has to get a considerable amount of burn with all that awfulness. Birch looks great.

jmnvcavs · Post #67 » by **jmnvcavs** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:54 am

80sballboy wrote:
jmnvcavs wrote:
80sballboy wrote:
He hasn't showed much in limited time.

It's his fault he is playing not to make mistakes, but in reality he is hurting his chances to make a roster.

There were some people on this board that wanted to sign him right away before he showed anything in summer league. Like I said before, it looks like he's not comfortable setting people up and is used to being the lead guard on a weak team.

The way he had to play will hurt him college because not only was his teammates bad, but coaching as well. So he never really played within a system and literally the only play Nevada ran was set a pick for Deonte and let him do his thing. Or he would just his man off the dribble and create his own looks.

80sballboy · Post #68 » by **80sballboy** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:00 am

Rice is starting to go Jordan Crawford in this game. :roll:

80sballboy · Post #69 » by **80sballboy** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:07 am

Rice has 20 points on 6 of 9 shooting. Other than awful 3 point shot on break, he's been best player.

doclinkin · Post #70 » by **doclinkin** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:08 am

Love watching my foster son GRjr dominate lesser competition like he does.

80sballboy · Post #71 » by **80sballboy** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:11 am

Nice finish and one by Otto. Now 5 of 13 from the field with 11 pts before FT.

relinquishy · Post #72 » by **relinquishy** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:13 am

It looks like we have a couple good, young, up-and-comers.

relinquishy · Post #73 » by **relinquishy** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:14 am

phew, just got poked in the eye

80sballboy · Post #74 » by **80sballboy** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:26 am

Fesenko might be the worst big man I've ever seen.

JWizmentality · Post #75 » by **JWizmentality** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:30 am

Summer league refs be like "Don't shuffle those feet"

Jesus, we get it. Ya'll are sticklers for the travel.

80sballboy · Post #76 » by **80sballboy** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:36 am

There you go Otto. Birch a little quiet in the second half but I think he's close to getting a camp invite. Other than that, not sure who else we'll be looking at. I think we can use a quick 3rd point guard and I don't see one on this roster.

J-Ves · Post #77 » by **J-Ves** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:36 am

Porter is money when he gets space

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JWizmentality · Post #78 » by **JWizmentality** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:38 am

J-Ves wrote:Porter is money when he gets space

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I'm excited that Pierce is going to mentoring him. 8-)

JWizmentality · Post #79 » by **JWizmentality** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:40 am

Good god refs just let them play.

gambitx777 · Post #80 » by **gambitx777** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:54 am

I really like what we saw from Burton on D, that is something that is not going to be hindered by him having been the best player on his really sup par collage team. But everything else........

Rice had a nice game, porter still did well even if it was not as good as the last game and I like what we see of Birch.