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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1321 » by minimus » Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:58 pm

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walk with me wrote:I’m curious how belly is going to fit in when he plays again. I kind of believing the rumors about him tampering with the timing of his return because how convenient that he returns for the xmas game.

If he disturbs our current rhythm I’ll be pissed.


Current rhythm? Common, there is no rhythm outside of Jimmy brilliance and Taj hard work. All other guys struggling one night and shining next one. Today we escaped against tanking team because Jimmy got support from Dieng and Jones who hit that 3s, defended and passed the ball. Bjelica brings this type of versatility that give us stability on both ends of the floor, because he does so many things well. Plus consistent 3point shooting. I can see him playing extremely well in lineup with Dieng, MGH, Crawford and Tyus. By the way Bjelica was the only one who looked to feed Shabazz in the post. Without Bjelica Shabazz disappeared.


That’s not the point I’m making

Jamal is playing perfectly off the bench right now
Gorgui is finally starting to figure out how to play off the bench and how he fits in with the unit he plays with
Tyus is solid regardless

I hope that belly doesn’t interrupt the progress Jamal and belly have made. That’s all I’m saying. Jamal has quietly become automatic. Gorgui can be better but he now has an identity with Jamal of the P&R. I hope that belly doesn’t ruin that.

Lmao feeding the post isn’t rocket science.


You can ruin chemistry if you can't pass the ball and have low basketball IQ. Does it sound like Bjelica? That is the reason why Shabazz has been out rotation. If feeding the post is not rocket science why we struggle to give enough touches to KAT and Wiggins in the post? Gorgui inability to defend mobile 4s coupled with Taj and Dieng inability to hit open corner 3s is part of out losses to PHO, PHI, MIA. I'm not saying that Gorgui has been all bad, but Bjelica provides us with another dimension and I really think that he is that missing piece to start being a consistent team.
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1322 » by walk with me » Sun Dec 24, 2017 3:46 pm

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You can ruin chemistry if you can't pass the ball and have low basketball IQ. Does it sound like Bjelica? That is the reason why Shabazz has been out rotation. If feeding the post is not rocket science why we struggle to give enough touches to KAT and Wiggins in the post? Gorgui inability to defend mobile 4s coupled with Taj and Dieng inability to hit open corner 3s is part of out losses to PHO, PHI, MIA. I'm not saying that Gorgui has been all bad, but Bjelica provides us with another dimension and I really think that he is that missing piece to start being a consistent team.



That’s not what the offense has commanded for. Any idiot can pass the ball into the post. If Kat and Wiggins are not placed on the block for offense to be ran through them, then you won’t see post passing lol. Wiggins 90% of the game is on the perimeter and Kat is on the outside a lot of the time also.

You’re acting like I’m saying belly is a cancer. Im just curious about how he’ll be reimplemented into the line up since Jamal and gorgui have a good thing going offensively. I’m also a little bitter that belly magically is ready for the xmas game. Feels like his agent hoped we struggled some only to reimplement him during a showcase game. That’s the pessimist in me speaking.
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1323 » by K4P » Tue Dec 26, 2017 2:37 am

So any news on a return date?
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1324 » by Worm Guts » Tue Dec 26, 2017 2:39 am

KAT4PREZ wrote:So any news on a return date?


I heard possibly tonight or the game after.
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Post#1325 » by Klomp » Tue Dec 26, 2017 3:24 am

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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1326 » by Vindicater » Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:51 pm

Has come back pretty good.

Think he will take another step in the second half of the season with some consistent playing time behind him.
"That's why the last two years weren't guaranteed," Walsh said. "Either way, he knew it could have happened either way."
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Post#1327 » by Tukkerwolf » Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:19 pm

His shooting has been godlike. Season TS% of .646.....
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Post#1328 » by Vindicater » Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:04 pm

Tukkerwolf wrote:His shooting has been godlike. Season TS% of .646.....


I just feel comfortable with him having the ball. Really hope we don't lose him in the offseason.
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1329 » by LibertyPrime » Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:33 pm

I've been flogging the "play Bjelly with the starters" drum for a while now, and it's nice to see it pay off (unlike some of my other, dumber ideas), not just because it's good for his game, but also because it suggests we don't have to ride Jimmy quite as hard as we have been. If Bjelica earns Thibs' trust and can put in a good 10 more minutes per game, it might mean Jimmy plays more games later in the season.
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1330 » by Crazy-Canuck » Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:52 am

I thought we played our best ball last year when bjelly started because I thought Lavine was that bad. I was wrong.

Bjelly is that good. Its going suck if we cant re-sign him next year.
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1331 » by theGreatRC » Wed Mar 14, 2018 3:05 am

Crazy-Canuck wrote:I thought we played our best ball last year when bjelly started because I thought Lavine was that bad. I was wrong.

Bjelly is that good. Its going suck if we cant re-sign him next year.


There's no way Thibs can let him go
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1332 » by Klomp » Wed Mar 14, 2018 3:31 am

I'm telling ya, I think it's because he's at SF. I think we need to seriously consider keeping him there.
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1333 » by life_saver » Wed Mar 14, 2018 3:44 am

Klomp wrote:I'm telling ya, I think it's because he's at SF. I think we need to seriously consider keeping him there.

but how are we going to find cap space for that? If we can somehow clear off Dieng then it's a possibility but who is gonna take Dieng on that deal though :banghead:
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Post#1334 » by life_saver » Wed Mar 14, 2018 3:46 am

I really love Bjeli...got to keep him here. He is going to be really integral if we wanna progress as a team. Not just his 3 point shooting, I am really impressed with Bjeli's defense and passing in last few games
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1335 » by Crazy-Canuck » Wed Mar 14, 2018 3:49 am

Klomp wrote:I'm telling ya, I think it's because he's at SF. I think we need to seriously consider keeping him there.


I think its more because of his role.

Much like last year, he can space the floor and do the little things and not have to be relied upon to do too much. He helps fill in for the weaknesses of kat and wiggs. Its kind of how tyus can fit well with the starters.

On the bench they have to fill different roles and have no one to play off of. They dont really pass him the ball in the isocrawford centric bench unit.

Eventually (in the future and hopefully) I see Bjelly starting at PF and taj taking more of that bench and closer role for us much like his time in chicago.
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1336 » by TaylorTag » Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:08 pm

how can we afford to bring him back?

I feel like it should be a priority for us, but not sure how we can make the numbers work
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1337 » by FinnTheHuman » Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:05 pm

MPLSwolves wrote:how can we afford to bring him back?

I feel like it should be a priority for us, but not sure how we can make the numbers work


Gotta trade the OKC 1st with Dieng to free up cap space realistically.
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1338 » by TaylorTag » Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:37 pm

FinnTheHuman wrote:
MPLSwolves wrote:how can we afford to bring him back?

I feel like it should be a priority for us, but not sure how we can make the numbers work


Gotta trade the OKC 1st with Dieng to free up cap space realistically.

Id be down for that
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1339 » by wolfen » Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:50 pm

MPLSwolves wrote:
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MPLSwolves wrote:how can we afford to bring him back?

I feel like it should be a priority for us, but not sure how we can make the numbers work


Gotta trade the OKC 1st with Dieng to free up cap space realistically.

Id be down for that


Guys let's not go overboard on Belly here. He's had a nice run here lately but the larger body of work proves his worth. He's not going to get Dieng money, not even close. His high 3 pt shooting % this year might drive his price up a bit, but teams aren't going to be knocking down his door. It would be nice to get Gorgs off the books but hell no to dumping a first round pick. What would you expect to get back for Gorgs and a 1st that would bring back LESS money? Gorgs is a solid player. You trade a 1st and a solid player you're going to get back probably something better than Gorgs, which likely would cost you MORE than Gorgs...
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Re: Nemanja Bjelica 

Post#1340 » by TaylorTag » Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:58 pm

wolfen wrote:
MPLSwolves wrote:
FinnTheHuman wrote:
Gotta trade the OKC 1st with Dieng to free up cap space realistically.

Id be down for that


Guys let's not go overboard on Belly here. He's had a nice run here lately but the larger body of work proves his worth. He's not going to get Dieng money, not even close. His high 3 pt shooting % this year might drive his price up a bit, but teams aren't going to be knocking down his door. It would be nice to get Gorgs off the books but hell no to dumping a first round pick. What would you expect to get back for Gorgs and a 1st that would bring back LESS money? Gorgs is a solid player. You trade a 1st and a solid player you're going to get back probably something better than Gorgs, which likely would cost you MORE than Gorgs...

I like Dieng but do think his contract is crippling us. Getting him off the books should be a priority, especially with Patton waiting in the wing. As far as the 1st round pick, I think I'd prefer Bjelica than whatever prospect we get with a later pick

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