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MVPofDC wrote:The fact that we're trying to tell ourselves its ok to drink the Thomas Bryant kool-aid shows just how badly free agency has been for us
JAR69 wrote:MVPofDC wrote:The fact that we're trying to tell ourselves its ok to drink the Thomas Bryant kool-aid shows just how badly free agency has been for us
The two aren't mutually exclusive. It is OK to drink the TB kool-aid because he is a genuine developmental big, something we haven't had around here in far too long. It is also true that free agency has gone badly.
MVPofDC wrote:JAR69 wrote:MVPofDC wrote:The fact that we're trying to tell ourselves its ok to drink the Thomas Bryant kool-aid shows just how badly free agency has been for us
The two aren't mutually exclusive. It is OK to drink the TB kool-aid because he is a genuine developmental big, something we haven't had around here in far too long. It is also true that free agency has gone badly.
I'm just having a hard time getting excited over a developmental big of TB's caliber when our team has two legitimate All-Stars and LeBron James just left the Eastern Conference.
Rafael122 wrote:
NatP4 wrote:That’s nonsense, it’s the type of move we would be applauding if another team made it.
I just enjoy trolling. I have decided that the Wizards are going to continue to disappoint me so that I have the right to amuse myself and anyone else who reads my post.NatP4 wrote:That’s nonsense, it’s the type of move we would be applauding if another team made it.
Pretty much I agreeI_Like_Dirt wrote:NatP4 wrote:That’s nonsense, it’s the type of move we would be applauding if another team made it.
Speak for yourself. Thomas Bryant is irrelevant.
Rob Pelinka on Thomas Bryant.
In particular with Thomas Bryant, we all know the game is about shooting bigs. It was just stretch fours at one point, now you’ve got to have stretch fours and stretch fives, and Thomas Bryant is a seven-foot stretch five. Gunnar Peterson and our weight staff have done an unbelievable job just getting him locked in to being an ‘NBA strong’ player. His body fat went way down under 10 percent, he’s eating clean and you can just see the wiry, strong way he’s growing into his body.”
He’s just an unbelievable, almost intoxicating 3-point shooter from the top of the key. It’s almost automatic. As he grows into his body and the pace of the NBA game you can see Lonzo coming off that high ball screen, you can see Kuz in the space that Thomas Bryant will open up for our cutters and our slashers. We do feel like he’s going to be a big piece of the future and how we want to play, and how we want to build this.”
USA Celtics in full effect. Amazing chemistry building experience right there for the main core of the team
payitforward wrote:Bryant isn't as glued to the ground as some of you seem to think. Here are the '17 Combine measurements:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2709370-nba-combine-results-2017-friday-measurements-highlights-and-top-prospects
Don't get me wrong... he's not a high flyer. But take a look at Harry Giles, Tony Bradley -- & Moritz Wagner, whom some of you were excited to acquire.
Look at his G League highlights -- ok, obviously they're "highlights" so they show him at his best. But he shoots the 3 well, & he looks to have good court awareness, & he is extremely intense. Nor does he look like he's wearing "ankle weights." Again, he's not a high flyer but he's pretty bouncy in the way he plays. Plus, he is really big & long.
Bryant had a terrific Freshman year. He actually declined some as a Sophomore (don't know why), but he has promise -- he's not even 21 yet, btw.
Oh, I forgot -- soon Ernie will be announcing that "we've had our eye on Thomas Bryant for a while. We actually considered taking him in R1 last year, until someone reminded us that we didn't have a pick. So we were pleased when he became available, & we acted quickly to take advantage of the opportunity."
Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Rafael122 wrote:
Now that the Wizards have Thomas Bryant, the rest of the league can
It's a good thing to have Jeff Green and Markieff Morris in contract years because those guys can teach players like Thomas Bryant how to become good ProsIllmatic12 wrote:I didn't know much of anything about this guy but I've been doing some background research. Looking at Bryant on the film, he's got a great frame and tools for his age. He isn't laterally fast, but can run the open floor very well in a straight line and he's vertically explosive for alley oops and rebounds. His 3pt shot mechanics look effortless, and he plays with an edge which is good since he lacks elite talent. There's a whole lot to like there for sure. If he fails, it'll probably be because he doesn't seem to have the footspeed to defend on the perimeter. But he's not as slow & awkward as say, Andrew Nicholson was - I could see a more athletic Gorgui Dieng-type as a model if Bryant develops into a useful rotation piece.
It sounds like the Lakers were pretty high on Thomas Bryant and were figuring him into their longterm plans, at least until the Lebron signing obviously accelerated their timeline. From earlier this summer:Rob Pelinka on Thomas Bryant.
In particular with Thomas Bryant, we all know the game is about shooting bigs. It was just stretch fours at one point, now you’ve got to have stretch fours and stretch fives, and Thomas Bryant is a seven-foot stretch five. Gunnar Peterson and our weight staff have done an unbelievable job just getting him locked in to being an ‘NBA strong’ player. His body fat went way down under 10 percent, he’s eating clean and you can just see the wiry, strong way he’s growing into his body.”
He’s just an unbelievable, almost intoxicating 3-point shooter from the top of the key. It’s almost automatic. As he grows into his body and the pace of the NBA game you can see Lonzo coming off that high ball screen, you can see Kuz in the space that Thomas Bryant will open up for our cutters and our slashers. We do feel like he’s going to be a big piece of the future and how we want to play, and how we want to build this.”
LA was suddenly forced to cut him to clear capspace, and honestly it sounds like the Wizards were pretty lucky to find a young prospect (he's only 20 !) like Bryant available on the waiver wire. Players like this are exactly why we needed the DC GoGo - bring him in and develop him patiently. By midseason he could be getting spot minutes on the big club