2016-17 Rookie Watch thread

Post #181 » by **GimmeDat** » Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:56 pm

Dunn's going to be one of the best PG defenders in the league imo.

vi3t · Post #182 » by **vi3t** » Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:15 am

Chuck Everett wrote:Baker and Van Vleet look like they are both going to make the team.

two undrafted players, win for Wichita State

LukasBMW · Post #183 » by **LukasBMW** » Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:21 am

Klomp wrote:Kris Dunn played a lot better last night. Here are his highlights, with a few clips from last year's ROY mixed in...

Watch on YouTube

Super jealous of your team.

Towns - Could be the best player in the NBA very soon.
Dunn- all star potential
Wiggins - all star potential
Shabazz - Solid solid player. 6th man of the year potential
LeVine - Athletic freak.

Truthfully, I think all of the above could make at least one all star team in their career.

I'm hoping you guys make the playoffs this year so you don't get any more damn lottery picks. LOL.

Post #184 » by **magnumt** » Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:46 am

Green89 wrote:
Black Jack wrote:I love names like Mindaugus Kuzminskas, it's so fun hearing announcers butcher them

On Jaylen Brown, this is just a thought, but I met him over the summer in Berkeley and my impression was (a) the kid is huge for a guard and (b) he seems super mature and intelligent. I liked his game in college and think he'll do well.

He'll be playing the 3 and even the 4.

Hornachek even toyed with idea of using him at time at SG, due to his size, passing, and quickness.

--Mags

MotownMadness · Post #185 » by **MotownMadness** » Sun Oct 23, 2016 3:14 am

Towns is going to be amazing. He literally can do everything and I didn't realize what a good passer he is and how good of handles he has.

Johnny Firpo · Post #186 » by **Johnny Firpo** » Sun Oct 23, 2016 2:54 pm

magnumt wrote:
Green89 wrote:
Black Jack wrote:I love names like Mindaugus Kuzminskas, it's so fun hearing announcers butcher them

On Jaylen Brown, this is just a thought, but I met him over the summer in Berkeley and my impression was (a) the kid is huge for a guard and (b) he seems super mature and intelligent. I liked his game in college and think he'll do well.

He'll be playing the 3 and even the 4.

Hornachek even toyed with idea of using him at time at SG, due to his size, passing, and quickness.

--Mags

I believe they were talking about Brown, not Kuzminskas. Or did Brown somehow end up on the Knicks? I don't see it after a Google search (hasn't watched too much preseason games, waiting for the real thing).

Kolkmania · Post #187 » by **Kolkmania** » Mon Oct 24, 2016 7:29 am

Klomp wrote:Kris Dunn played a lot better last night. Here are the highlights of last year's ROY, with a few clips from Dunn mixed in...

Watch on YouTube

Fixed that for you :wink:

. Towns might be a top 10 player already, perhaps the most all rounded center in the NBA.

Saric and Embiid had terrific preseasons. Both shooting low percentages, but showed everything the Sixers fans hoped for. Embiid showcasing his footwork and defensive instincts, Saric his potential as a stretch forward, passing skills and attitude on the court. Embiid/Towns will be a fun match-up.

JellosJigglin · Post #188 » by **JellosJigglin** » Mon Oct 24, 2016 4:39 pm

Towns is the unicorn we've all been dreaming about for years, and will go down as one of the greatest centers ever. Crazy to say about a 2nd year player. Just glad he isn't a rookie anymore so he can't dominate this thread 2 years in a row :lol:

Fo-Real · Post #189 » by **Fo-Real** » Mon Oct 24, 2016 7:47 pm

I think the Suns really got away with a good one trading up to take Marquese Chriss, kid looks like he is ready to contribute this year.

BloodNinja · Post #190 » by **BloodNinja** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:56 am

JellosJigglin wrote:Towns is the unicorn we've all been dreaming about for years, and will go down as one of the greatest centers ever. Crazy to say about a 2nd year player. Just glad he isn't a rookie anymore so he can't dominate this thread 2 years in a row

I'm just glad that he's on a T'Wolves team that is turning its fortunes around with better decision making. His career will not go to waste in Minny and that's great for their fans.

JellosJigglin · Post #191 » by **JellosJigglin** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 4:53 pm

BloodNinja wrote:
JellosJigglin wrote:Towns is the unicorn we've all been dreaming about for years, and will go down as one of the greatest centers ever. Crazy to say about a 2nd year player. Just glad he isn't a rookie anymore so he can't dominate this thread 2 years in a row

I'm just glad that he's on a T'Wolves team that is turning its fortunes around with better decision making. His career will not go to waste in Minny and that's great for their fans.

That Love trade was one of the best things that could've happened to them. KAT might've been stuck in a situation like KP with the Knicks, with old vets thinking they're a "superteam". Instead, he gets to grow and develop chemistry with a young nucleus. Good for Wolves fans. They're in a good place.

F N 11 · Post #192 » by **F N 11** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:48 pm

Can wait for Grizz vs Wolves to scout the Grizz and watch the young Wolves.

yanuary · Post #193 » by **yanuary** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:04 am

Brandon Ingram had impressive 1st half in NBA, and nice all-around game vs Rox. Good decisions, drives, nice efficency and of course defensive plays.

gaspar · Post #194 » by **gaspar** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:13 am

Watch on YouTube

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gaspar · Post #195 » by **gaspar** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:18 am

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Post #196 » by **Klomp** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:31 am

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Kabookalu · Post #197 » by **Kabookalu** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 10:29 am

Well, Poeltl looked awful, but Siakim looked like he could be our starting PF for the entire season. Super fast, extremely mobile, good basketball IQ, insane motor, I can't believe we got this guy with our late first and it was considered a "reach".

blazeyo · Post #198 » by **blazeyo** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:45 pm

Choker wrote:Well, Poeltl looked awful, but Siakim looked like he could be our starting PF for the entire season. Super fast, extremely mobile, good basketball IQ, insane motor, I can't believe we got this guy with our late first and it was considered a "reach".

Go look at his advacned stats for the game.
200 ORTG.

PerkinsFor3 · Post #199 » by **PerkinsFor3** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:00 pm

blazeyo wrote:
Choker wrote:Well, Poeltl looked awful, but Siakim looked like he could be our starting PF for the entire season. Super fast, extremely mobile, good basketball IQ, insane motor, I can't believe we got this guy with our late first and it was considered a "reach".

Go look at his advacned stats for the game.
200 ORTG.

Nik Stauskas is 7th in ORTG....

emi_b7 · Post #200 » by **emi_b7** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 4:37 pm

blazeyo wrote:
Choker wrote:Well, Poeltl looked awful, but Siakim looked like he could be our starting PF for the entire season. Super fast, extremely mobile, good basketball IQ, insane motor, I can't believe we got this guy with our late first and it was considered a "reach".

Go look at his advacned stats for the game.
200 ORTG.

Not to take anything away from Siakam but I don't think ORTG is a stat meant to be used for single games, cmon now.

Who will make the All Rookie 1st Team?