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Post#1 » by Paradise » Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:09 pm

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”Coach Kenny, he was actually hands on, he was the one instructing me through the entire workout. That was different for me” Okafor said in his introduction to the media. “Usually it’s the assistant coaches who handle that.”

He added, “To see the head coach out there, working with me, helping me shoot, running with me, guarding me a few times – it was different. I enjoyed it.”

“All three of us worked together yesterday morning,” said Stauskas. “I don’t know how, they said they got back from Mexico City pretty late. But he was in here yesterday morning and we got a good workout in.”

“I’m very excited,” said Stauskas. “From talking with coach (Kenny) Atkinson, the offense that they run here, I feel like I’m very suitable for that. It’s something I’m comfortable doing. When I first came here, I can’t remember who it was, someone told me to shoot to kill. I think that’s a good motto to live by and I’m excited to get involved in that.”
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Post#2 » by ZemGOAT » Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:24 pm

Im so excited for this game
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Post#3 » by 3pt_chucker » Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:27 pm

Does anyone want cheap tix to the game? I have last minute plans, so looking to offload a couple tix.
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Post#4 » by Keith Van Horn » Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:32 pm

Looking forward to tonight. Not gauging Okafor based on final stats over these first few games he plays in, but rather how comfortable and together he appears to be when he's on the court. i.e. is he spacing properly, filling the lanes on the fast breaks, making the effort on the defensive end.
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Re: GT: Wizards (14-12) @ Brooklyn (10-15) Tuesday, Dec 12, 7:30pm EST #OKA4Debut 

Post#5 » by CalamityX12 » Tue Dec 12, 2017 7:11 pm

Devils or Nets....

so tough to chose.....
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Post#6 » by MrDollarBills » Tue Dec 12, 2017 7:25 pm

I'm judging his effort and how he adjusts to correction. Not much else until he learns the offense.
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Post#7 » by Mosdefinition » Tue Dec 12, 2017 7:51 pm

Any word at all on dlo time table
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Post#8 » by JojoSlimbiid » Tue Dec 12, 2017 7:55 pm

I'm in. Hope to be proven wrong and see this kid in the league 15+ years.
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Post#9 » by CalamityX12 » Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:17 pm

Lets limit expectations for Rental tonight... idk how much usage would Kenny give him in his first night....

I would like to see an experiment of both Fro and Rental out there.
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Post#10 » by Born_Ready » Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:34 pm

On paper the addition of Okafor could be colossal for the long term progression of such a young team. He's going to help the offense in a lot of areas that are currently weak in my honest opinion. I got my popcorn ready to see how the rest of the season unfolds for him.

I was talking to my brother yesterday regarding this trade. We were discussing how everyone will probably be gauging Okafor's production but not really all that concerned about Nik Stauskas. I for one am intrigued by him coming over in the trade as well. I am hopeful Kenny can get him shooting the ball better and at a higher percentage with just a little adjustment and development.

I am also curious to know if Philly threw him in as a part of the trade to balance out numbers- or was Marks the Magician wanting to add another shooter to this rotation, knowing he should be able to contribute right away. While he is definitely not JJ Redick, but I'm hopeful new surroundings, new coaches, and we the loyal fans will help him adapt on and off the court. I hope the fans make them both feel welcome tonight. I'm giddy to watch it all unfold.
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Post#11 » by TheNetsFan » Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:01 pm

Born_Ready wrote:I am also curious to know if Philly threw him in as a part of the trade to balance out numbers- or was Marks the Magician wanting to add another shooter to this rotation, knowing he should be able to contribute right away. While he is definitely not JJ Redick, but I'm hopeful new surroundings, new coaches, and we the loyal fans will help him adapt on and off the court. I hope the fans make them both feel welcome tonight. I'm giddy to watch it all unfold.
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Post#12 » by XDevilBoiX » Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:11 pm

Stauskas wasn’t the shooter here with us, we desperately need scorers off the bench. I hope they both turn it around for you guys. I will be watching tonight to see how Okafor do. Good luck!
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Post#14 » by Keith Van Horn » Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:55 pm

Otto Porter...

But hard to argue we got Demare and a first for... who was it again? Hamilton right? What a fleecing.


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Post#15 » by Paradise » Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:30 pm

Hold the phone on the debut...

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Post#16 » by MrDollarBills » Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:34 pm

CalamityX12 wrote:Lets limit expectations for Rental tonight... idk how much usage would Kenny give him in his first night....

I would like to see an experiment of both Fro and Rental out there.


There's a reason why Kenny played Jarrett and Mozgov at the same time the other day :nod:
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Post#17 » by MrDollarBills » Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:38 pm

Paradise wrote:Hold the phone on the debut...

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That's fair. It's not as if these guys went through training camp and know the drill. That's why I said i'd judge Okafor by effort and how he adjusts to being corrected. It's be unfeasible to expect him to come in and hit the ground running.
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Post#18 » by Paradise » Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:42 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
Paradise wrote:Hold the phone on the debut...

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That's fair. It's not as if these guys went through training camp and know the drill. That's why I said i'd judge Okafor by effort and how he adjusts to being corrected. It's be unfeasible to expect him to come in and hit the ground running.


I feel it but this is a sellout tonight and the fans online are itching for it including Philly fans. I’m sure he knows that and I don’t recall Dinwiddie sitting after we signed him and waived Yogi. So, I can see why some are annoyed by the hold up. It’s in the best interest for him to watch them in practice but it’s also in the fans interest who would like to see him in person.

This is where sports science can get you in trouble sometimes because I’m fairly sure we’re not beating Washington with Acy, Zeller stinking up the joint.
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Post#19 » by KlicKlac » Wed Dec 13, 2017 12:33 am

so pumped up. Wanna see okafor plus allen
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Post#20 » by Paradise » Wed Dec 13, 2017 12:40 am

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