The Official 2015 Las Vegas Summer League Thread

Pjax4Prez · Post #1401 » by **Pjax4Prez** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:30 pm

D-Lo looks a lot better today to be honest. Seems to be taking his time instead of rushing to make a play.

NBA Fan 1234 · Post #1402 » by **NBA Fan 1234** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:45 pm

Pjax4Prez wrote:D-Lo looks a lot better today to be honest. Seems to be taking his time instead of rushing to make a play.

It's also kinda hard to see what kind of player he will be when he's playing next to a 2nd year player who did great as a rookie (and shouldn't be playing in SL, really...). He hasn't been given the reigns as Mudiay has.

Pjax4Prez · Post #1403 » by **Pjax4Prez** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:51 pm

Knickstape1214 wrote:
Pjax4Prez wrote:D-Lo looks a lot better today to be honest. Seems to be taking his time instead of rushing to make a play.

It's also kinda hard to see what kind of player he will be when he's playing next to a 2nd year player who did great as a rookie (and shouldn't be playing in SL, really...). He hasn't been given the reigns as Mudiay has.

True, especially since JC is so aggressive and Randle also wants to bring the ball up court every other play.

NYKnicksTAPE · Post #1404 » by **NYKnicksTAPE** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:55 pm

These are the worst refs in history...straight trash...can't go 2 possessions without calling a foul

NYKnicksTAPE · Post #1405 » by **NYKnicksTAPE** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:59 pm

I can't watch this sh*t anymore. What time does Mudiay play?

E-Balla · Post #1406 » by **E-Balla** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:59 pm

NYKnicksTAPE wrote:Damn, I just read that 15 of Okafor's 75 fga have been blocked...Lawd have mercy, I didn't know it was that bad

Yeah he goes up waaaay too weak. He'll learn though.

Worst_to_First · Post #1407 » by **Worst_to_First** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 12:12 am

Not the way I wanted to see my guy KAT go out in SL. 9pts on 2-8 FG with only 4rebs in almost 25mins of play. Also a poor 5-9 from the FT line. Consistency has always been a problem for him. Has to address this in the NBA if he wants to achieve his potential in becoming a franchise player.

Pjax4Prez · Post #1408 » by **Pjax4Prez** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 12:13 am

D-lo been hitting a few jumpers in this lakers game. Still delivering passes that his teammates aren't finishing.

kane · Post #1409 » by **kane** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 12:20 am

Is D-lo his new handle? Lol well it's nice to see him have at least one good SL game I mean he was the second pick after all .....

Post #1410 » by **moocow007** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:31 am

Watching the Raptors vs. Blazers. Noguiera looks like he's put on some weight and has figured out how to play a little bit. Daniel Orton (anyone remember him?) looks like he's a different person. No longer trying to go for the Oliver Miller build. Now looks more like an NFL defensive end.

Rasho Brezec · Post #1411 » by **Rasho Brezec** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 9:57 am

Josh Richardson looks NBA ready. I wanted us to get him. Of course Riley drafted him.

camillepd · Post #1412 » by **camillepd** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 12:13 pm

OK4 will be great but 2 things to watch out for. When he gets tired he doesn't much lift so his shots get blocked more easily and he will have to work hard to keep up his conditioning because of his body type.

camillepd · Post #1413 » by **camillepd** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 10:28 pm

How New York’s summer-league players might fit with the team:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-kristaps-porzingis-jerian-grant-might-fit-with-the-knicks-1437162051

nykballa2k4 · Post #1414 » by **nykballa2k4** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 10:42 pm

camillepd wrote:How New York’s summer-league players might fit with the team:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-kristaps-porzingis-jerian-grant-might-fit-with-the-knicks-1437162051

Accurate and fair. I like it!! worth the click. Basically favors Galloway, Grant, KP, Ndour. Wear and Antetokblahblah expendilble. I think they should have given Early more credit for his modest improvement in handle, but is what it is.

Think if we can recoup assets for Thanisis we MUST. Everyone else, we can try to hold through camp. Let Wear, Ndour, Ledo battle. I think we gotta keep Early and Galloway, treat them like parts of the core. Could walk away from this summer with 5 prospects for our rotation to go along with the 6 vets we have (RoLo, O'Quin, Williams, Melo, Afflalo, Calderon).

br7knicks · Post #1415 » by **br7knicks** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:23 pm

just catching up on knicks SL games. i'm liking this guy kirk. he seems to play smart, and knows his role, in that he doesn't try to force anything or do too much.

any chance he makes the roster? he doesn't seem athletic. haven't seen enough of him defensively as a banger. seems to have some range. i'm going to read up on him a bit more, and rewatch some of the knicks SL games. just wanted to know what KT, or Ibrah thought of him. you guys seem to know your college boys well.

br7knicks · Post #1416 » by **br7knicks** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:27 pm

dude has a huge wingspan

br7knicks · Post #1417 » by **br7knicks** » Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:34 pm

reading about kirk on DE. i was right about his big wing span and underwhelming athleticism, as well as his ability to score within 15 feet.

can he pass from the post? he might be a nice option for offensive in the second unit if they're going to run the triangle. after reading about him, he sounds like "an enigma." perfect word for him. while he's not athletic, doesn't utilize his body well, and isn't the most gifted player, he seems smart and cunning, which is important for the triangle and a winning team. not saying he'll be the difference maker, but is he worth a roster spot? at this point, i'd probably take him over ledo.

nykballa2k4 · Post #1418 » by **nykballa2k4** » Sun Jul 19, 2015 12:23 am

br7knicks wrote:just catching up on knicks SL games. i'm liking this guy kirk. he seems to play smart, and knows his role, in that he doesn't try to force anything or do too much.

any chance he makes the roster? he doesn't seem athletic. haven't seen enough of him defensively as a banger. seems to have some range. i'm going to read up on him a bit more, and rewatch some of the knicks SL games. just wanted to know what KT, or Ibrah thought of him. you guys seem to know your college boys well.

He appears Brad Millerian. However in this era you either are a shot blocker OR a charge taker. With his athleticism he should be an MVP in another country. He may have a chance here if he can lose some weight.

br7knicks · Post #1419 » by **br7knicks** » Sun Jul 19, 2015 12:32 am

nykballa2k4 wrote:
br7knicks wrote:just catching up on knicks SL games. i'm liking this guy kirk. he seems to play smart, and knows his role, in that he doesn't try to force anything or do too much.

any chance he makes the roster? he doesn't seem athletic. haven't seen enough of him defensively as a banger. seems to have some range. i'm going to read up on him a bit more, and rewatch some of the knicks SL games. just wanted to know what KT, or Ibrah thought of him. you guys seem to know your college boys well.

He appears Brad Millerian. However in this era you either are a shot blocker OR a charge taker. With his athleticism he should be an MVP in another country. He may have a chance here if he can lose some weight.

Yeah, that's what I was reading. Too much weight. But he seems smart. I think that should play some kind of role

NBA Fan 1234 · Post #1420 » by **NBA Fan 1234** » Sun Jul 19, 2015 12:33 am

Eh, I wasn't a fan of Kirk...at all. Did basically nothing that impressed me.