Bruno Caboclo discussion thread

IMAN5 · Post #381 » by **IMAN5** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:27 pm

gbball wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9gXg7n1PDc&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

Enjoy!

MEDIC · Post #382 » by **MEDIC** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:43 pm

gbball wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9gXg7n1PDc&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

Enjoy!

Thanks. Been wanting to see this again.

No idea how he missed this dunk. Just the angle that he threw it in I guess.

It was sweet regardless. He got up high on that one & it's nice to see that he can get up well off one foot. Head was pretty much at the rim.

TheGoodDoctor · Post #383 » by **TheGoodDoctor** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:47 pm

MEDIC wrote:
gbball wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9gXg7n1PDc&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

Enjoy!

Thanks. Been wanting to see this again.

No idea how he missed this dunk.

If you let the footage run it was actually a pitch out to the 3pt line off the rim.

#selfless

#wethenorth

polo007 · Post #384 » by **polo007** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:58 pm

http://pmd.fan590.com/audio_on_demand-3 ... erview.mp3

Raptors assistant coach assesses Caboclo

Jesse Mermuys, assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors, discusses the team's performance at the NBA Summer League, with a particular focus on the club's top pick this past draft, Bruno Caboclo.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #385 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:04 pm

Masai thought Bruno would average 1 point a game in SL.

gutobr · Post #386 » by **gutobr** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:32 pm

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ilpG53eAZ4[/youtube]

yesterday

12 points 4 TO 2 REB 1 STEAL 3-7fg 2-6 3PT 4-4 LL

finished with 11.8ppg 2.0rpg 0.5apg 3.7tpg 1.0spg

41% de 2 points, 34% of 3 and 84% of FT line

MEDIC · Post #387 » by **MEDIC** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:02 am

gutobr wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ilpG53eAZ4[/youtube]

yesterday

12 points 4 TO 2 REB 1 STEAL 3-7fg 2-6 3PT 4-4 LL

finished with 11.8ppg 2.0rpg 0.5apg 3.7tpg 1.0spg

41% de 2 points, 34% of 3 and 84% of FT line

Nice. He definitely looked better than I thought he would. Inconsistent, but that was to be expected.

He actually has some NBA offensive skill right now, but you couldn't play him significant minutes this season because he'd get roasted defensively.

Let's hope for some blowout wins this season so we can watch Bruno get some burn.

gutobr · Post #388 » by **gutobr** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:36 am

MEDIC wrote:
gutobr wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ilpG53eAZ4[/youtube]

yesterday

12 points 4 TO 2 REB 1 STEAL 3-7fg 2-6 3PT 4-4 LL

finished with 11.8ppg 2.0rpg 0.5apg 3.7tpg 1.0spg

41% de 2 points, 34% of 3 and 84% of FT line

Nice. He definitely looked better than I thought he would. Inconsistent, but that was to be expected.

He actually has some NBA offensive skill right now, but you couldn't play him significant minutes this season because he'd get roasted defensively.

Let's hope for some blowout wins this season so we can watch Bruno get some burn.

agreed. Full video. Best moments.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIq6wM6lHUg[/youtube]

sinoboy · Post #389 » by **sinoboy** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:03 am

I think someone has mentioned this before, but I'd be extremely happy if Bruno could become a Tayshaun Prince-like player in his prime. Ultimate glue guy who does a little bit of everything on offense and is an exceptional defensive player (4x all-d 2nd team).

All the tools are there: long arms, quick feet (although not elite), nice shooting touch, ok handle, etc. Prince was never the quickest or most athletic guy, but he really understands how to use angles and positioning to maximize his length advantage. It's really up to our training staff to keep developing Bruno's skill sets and most importantly, mindset.

For those of you who don't remember Prince in his prime, here's a pretty good highlight:

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVgG9In_Nfo[/youtube]

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #390 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:11 am

Bruno can shoot. He's got sniper potential.

CrookedJ · Post #391 » by **CrookedJ** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:11 am

MEDIC wrote:Nice. He definitely looked better than I thought he would. Inconsistent, but that was to be expected.

He actually has some NBA offensive skill right now, but you couldn't play him significant minutes this season because he'd get roasted defensively.

Let's hope for some blowout wins this season so we can watch Bruno get some burn.

He can be like Darko. The human victory cigar!

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OAKLEY_2 · Post #392 » by **OAKLEY_2** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:04 am

Because of his length you could see how a D1 team would recruit him. Without having played in a league like that it amazes me how they are able to gauge him as a prospect. He just walked into summer league and made a respectable show of things with so little experience at any significant level. One tourney MVP and then not much else on the resume... Intriguing prospect way outside the box.

MEDIC · Post #393 » by **MEDIC** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:27 am

With his length, agility & soft touch, he should be able to finish around the rim in a variety of ways. We are already seeing it a little bit in SL.

Can we fast forward to year 4 already?

Post #394 » by **Double Helix** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:37 am

MEDIC wrote:With his length, agility & soft touch, he should be able to finish around the rim in a variety of ways. We are already seeing it a little bit in SL.

Can we fast forward to year 4 already?

I wish. 4 summers of focused training on various weakness with experts. 4 years of strength and conditioning training. 4 years of maturity, wisdom, confidence and experience. And what's crazy is that in 4 years, after all that, he will be Terrence Ross' age today!

MEDIC · Post #395 » by **MEDIC** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:39 am

I'm not saying it will happen, but it would be pretty damn funny if Bruno became a better pro than Wiggins (after all of the "tank for Wiggins" hype around here this season).

Risk101 · Post #396 » by **Risk101** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:43 am

sinoboy wrote:I think someone has mentioned this before, but I'd be extremely happy if Bruno could become a Tayshaun Prince-like player in his prime. Ultimate glue guy who does a little bit of everything on offense and is an exceptional defensive player (4x all-d 2nd team).

All the tools are there: long arms, quick feet (although not elite), nice shooting touch, ok handle, etc. Prince was never the quickest or most athletic guy, but he really understands how to use angles and positioning to maximize his length advantage. It's really up to our training staff to keep developing Bruno's skill sets and most importantly, mindset.

For those of you who don't remember Prince in his prime, here's a pretty good highlight:

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVgG9In_Nfo[/youtube]

Wow what a great highlight reel by Prince. Such a humble quiet guy. True definition of a professional.

I agree with the assessment. It's still to early to tell if Bruno will be an effective player on the offensive end but he looks like he can be a monster on the defensive end. I'll be happy with that.

Chevy Chase · Post #397 » by **Chevy Chase** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:44 am

MEDIC wrote:I'm not saying it will happen, but it would be pretty damn funny if Bruno became a better pro than Wiggins (after all of the "tank for Wiggins" hype around here this season).

From what I can see, its not out of the realm of possibility. With his length and arms and shot mechanics, he'l be able to get his shot off anytime he wants regardless of how close he's being guarded. This will make him invaluable in late game situations. BUT like Andrea, always being able to shoot isn't necessarily a good thing. He must learn when to take that shot. Some never do.

anotherhomer · Post #398 » by **anotherhomer** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:49 am

that's a pretty reasonable expectation....

i'm not expecting too much, just a 3 and D guy who does everything well

he has ways to go on the bball IQ side of things

sinoboy wrote:I think someone has mentioned this before, but I'd be extremely happy if Bruno could become a Tayshaun Prince-like player in his prime. Ultimate glue guy who does a little bit of everything on offense and is an exceptional defensive player (4x all-d 2nd team).

All the tools are there: long arms, quick feet (although not elite), nice shooting touch, ok handle, etc. Prince was never the quickest or most athletic guy, but he really understands how to use angles and positioning to maximize his length advantage. It's really up to our training staff to keep developing Bruno's skill sets and most importantly, mindset.

For those of you who don't remember Prince in his prime, here's a pretty good highlight:

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVgG9In_Nfo[/youtube]

Kabookalu · Post #399 » by **Kabookalu** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:50 am

MEDIC wrote:I'm not saying it will happen, but it would be pretty damn funny if Bruno became a better pro than Wiggins (after all of the "tank for Wiggins" hype around here this season).

I'm taking Wiggins 10 times out of 10 between him and Bruno. However there's a possibility Bruno makes it close for one reason, he's not as naive as Wiggins. Bruno has shown more passion and emotion than I've seen from Wiggins. He also has a willingness to take over the game, which Wiggins is capable of but seldom shows. Wiggins tries too hard fitting in and that may hold back from being the superstar he can become. Bruno is a fighter.

MEDIC · Post #400 » by **MEDIC** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 3:08 am

Choker wrote:
MEDIC wrote:I'm not saying it will happen, but it would be pretty damn funny if Bruno became a better pro than Wiggins (after all of the "tank for Wiggins" hype around here this season).

I'm taking Wiggins 10 times out of 10 between him and Bruno. However there's a possibility Bruno makes it close for one reason, he's not as naive as Wiggins. Bruno has shown more passion and emotion than I've seen from Wiggins. He also has a willingness to take over the game, which Wiggins is capable of but seldom shows. Wiggins tries too hard fitting in and that may hold back from being the superstar he can become. Bruno is a fighter.

There is a reason Wiggins was the number one overall pick. I think he will be a multiple time all star by the end of his career. But nobody knows what will actually happen. He's not as raw as Bruno, but he is pretty raw himself.

Wiggins has such a massive head start on Bruno, they aren't even close (language, body strength & actual basketball experience).

Bruno seems to be ahead of Andrew with his 3 point shooting, but that's about it.

On a scale from one to five, how high are you on Bruno?