Derrick Jones Jr.

Kind of. I think Ingram might be even a little scrawnier though. But maybe it's the extra height that makes it seem that way to me? Either way, we need to feed that kid.

Mulhollanddrive · Post #91 » by **Mulhollanddrive** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 2:41 am

DJJ could be making 30k next year, crazy he could be playing for his career in a dunk contest.

LukasBMW · Post #92 » by **LukasBMW** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 6:20 am

He lost because of his planning, not his talent.

He tried a variation of the same dunk too many times.

And bringing out 3 people only to fail twice and send one back??? Should have figured that out in practice.

If he had a few more ticks up his sleeve, he would have won.

Post #93 » by **bwgood77** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:34 pm

Read on Twitter

Post #94 » by **ATTL** » Wed Mar 1, 2017 3:40 pm

http://fansided.com/2017/03/01/derrick-jones-phoenix-suns-dleague-nba-potential/

LukasBMW · Post #95 » by **LukasBMW** » Wed Mar 1, 2017 4:13 pm

The only reason he can jump so high is because he doesn't weigh anything. :lol:

He might be the most skinny pro player I've ever seen. If he bulks up, that might help him on defense, but his vertical will go from 47" to 42" and he won't be able to catch some of these ridiculous lobs.

Gerald Green, Shawn Marion, Chriss...all those guys could jump. DJ Jr. can almost fly. :lol:

darealjuice · Post #96 » by **darealjuice** » Wed Mar 1, 2017 4:13 pm

ATTL wrote:http://fansided.com/2017/03/01/derrick-jones-phoenix-suns-dleague-nba-potential/

Long but good read. Jones definitely has a lot of potential, and as far as raw athleticism he's second to no one on the team, including Quese. Major win for our coaching staff if they can mold those raw abilities into a good basketball player, but it's going to take time. Hopefully we see some pounds added to that skinny frame over the offseason, if we want him to develop into a 3-and-D guy he needs to add a good bit of weight. I expect that he'll play in Summer League this year since he missed out last year.

WeekapaugGroove · Post #97 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Wed Mar 1, 2017 4:38 pm

darealjuice wrote:
ATTL wrote:http://fansided.com/2017/03/01/derrick-jones-phoenix-suns-dleague-nba-potential/

Long but good read. Jones definitely has a lot of potential, and as far as raw athleticism he's second to no one on the team, including Quese. Major win for our coaching staff if they can mold those raw abilities into a good basketball player, but it's going to take time. Hopefully we see some pounds added to that skinny frame over the offseason, if we want him to develop into a 3-and-D guy he needs to add a good bit of weight. I expect that he'll play in Summer League this year since he missed out last year.

Was just about to post this article. Great work by the guys at Fansided.

In retrospect it's kind of crazy no team took a 2nd round flyer on this guy. He has the physical tools you just don't see and can't teach. Seems like the exact type of guy you draft in the 50's and see if you can develop.

Post #98 » by **bwgood77** » Wed Mar 1, 2017 5:09 pm

WeekapaugGroove wrote:
darealjuice wrote:
ATTL wrote:http://fansided.com/2017/03/01/derrick-jones-phoenix-suns-dleague-nba-potential/

Long but good read. Jones definitely has a lot of potential, and as far as raw athleticism he's second to no one on the team, including Quese. Major win for our coaching staff if they can mold those raw abilities into a good basketball player, but it's going to take time. Hopefully we see some pounds added to that skinny frame over the offseason, if we want him to develop into a 3-and-D guy he needs to add a good bit of weight. I expect that he'll play in Summer League this year since he missed out last year.

Was just about to post this article. Great work by the guys at Fansided.

In retrospect it's kind of crazy no team took a 2nd round flyer on this guy. He has the physical tools you just don't see and can't teach. Seems like the exact type of guy you draft in the 50's and see if you can develop.

Like maybe we can find with our Toronto picks.

kennydorglas · Post #99 » by **kennydorglas** » Wed Mar 1, 2017 6:38 pm

LukasBMW wrote:The only reason he can jump so high is because he doesn't weigh anything.

He might be the most skinny pro player I've ever seen. If he bulks up, that might help him on defense, but his vertical will go from 47" to 42" and he won't be able to catch some of these ridiculous lobs.

Gerald Green, Shawn Marion, Chriss...all those guys could jump. DJ Jr. can almost fly.

Would be interesting to see Ingram testing athletically and compare those two
They weighted the same and Ingram is actually taller than DSJr.

TheFire · Post #100 » by **TheFire** » Fri Mar 3, 2017 10:21 pm

I was really impressed by his defense last night. He moved his feet to stay in front of his man, and his length gave the Hornets serious problems. I definitely can see him develop into a 3 and D player who can run the floor and catch lobs. Put some muscle on him and have him work on his outside shooting, and we may have a real player here. He just turned 20 years old!