We "Don't" Want the Monk: The Malik Monk Thread

316Hornets · Post #1081 » by **316Hornets** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 1:32 am

Looking at Monk's stats and they are almost identical to last years. I thought for sure he'd show some progress, but it appears it's going to take more time. His defense is really concerning and I'd be down to trade him if the right offer came along. We are a playoff team and Monk just doesn't appear like he'll be a positive addition this season.

GiggitySmalls · Post #1082 » by **GiggitySmalls** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:47 am

Monk is 20. How long have we waited on MKG?

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Post #1083 » by **fatlever** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:29 pm

i dont have high hopes, but whatever. i hope he figures it out.

Buzzzz · Post #1084 » by **Buzzzz** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 10:31 pm

I see this year as a rookie year for him after how he was used last year.

Post #1085 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:37 pm

Buzzzz wrote:I see this year as a rookie year for him after how he was used last year.

I don't understand this perspective.

What do you mean "how he was used last year"?

How was he used last year?
He missed the summer with an injury.
He obviously wasn't ready for any sort of responsibility/extended PT.
You could argue he is not ready for the responsibility/extended PT he is getting this year.

Hornet Mania · Post #1086 » by **Hornet Mania** » Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:50 pm

I don't want to rehash the entire "should we/shouldn't we play Monk" saga from last year, but I'll just say he gets a little extra slack from me since this is his first stint actually being treated like a useful contributor with consistent minutes. Even after a full year he's still seeing situations (like closing out games) for the first time, and feeling them out.

My beef with Cliff not playing him was less that he was 'ready' and more that MCW totally sucked. If MCW were actually decent I'd understand, but he is a trash player and even if Monk was out there screwing around it would be a wash with the upside he might improve with experience.

Braggins · Post #1087 » by **Braggins** » Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:24 am

fatlever wrote:i dont have high hopes, but whatever. i hope he figures it out.

If it makes you feel any better, Mitchell's shooting splits are almost as bad (41/30/83) and he just had a game with 35 shots (13 made) and 0 assists.

amcoolio · Post #1088 » by **amcoolio** » Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:22 pm

Monk's shot just needs to fall, it would cure all his ills.

DY_nasty · Post #1089 » by **DY_nasty** » Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:36 pm

i'm more concerned about his ability to get to the rim over anything else

there have a been a few scenarios this year were kemba would bring the ball up waiting to get doubled high - and we'd expect it. the ball moves to monk and its essentially 4 on 3 in our advantage. What does he do?

absolutely nothing. i don't know if he's thinking too much or what but he's gotta make something out of that. also, his shot would probably start falling if he got to the line to build a rhythm but he only likes to go up strong when its a highlight. any other drive at the rim is either an ugly floater or free food for help defenders.

Post #1090 » by **fatlever** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 6:29 am

7-for-45 last 5 games; 2-for-25 from 3... so much for 2nd year improvement. bacon time.

Braggins · Post #1091 » by **Braggins** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:29 am

fatlever wrote:7-for-45 last 5 games; 2-for-25 from 3... so much for 2nd year improvement. bacon time.

Gary Neal mode activated

Chapelchilla · Post #1092 » by **Chapelchilla** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:44 pm

time to send him out while he still has "potential" as a plus

Post #1093 » by **fatlever** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:04 pm

13 straight misses in a row and counting...

Liver_Pooty · Post #1094 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:22 pm

fatlever wrote:13 straight misses in a row and counting...

16 straight from 3 isnt it?

Post #1095 » by **fatlever** » Sat Nov 24, 2018 6:17 pm

Time for some new thread name ideas

Bacon stole my job
Another wasted pick
Maybe Clifford was right
0-for-November
Uptown junk
Just wait til next year
Cho's last stand
The Cho-sen one
Matching salary
Trade filler
Not Donovan Mitchell
Clifford standing on a table screaming at Michael Jordan in the War Room on draft night

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DY_nasty · Post #1096 » by **DY_nasty** » Sat Nov 24, 2018 7:53 pm

monk for nerlens noel

who says no

SeanBobcats · Post #1097 » by **SeanBobcats** » Sat Nov 24, 2018 8:22 pm

DY_nasty wrote:monk for nerlens noel

who says no

I hope this is a joke lol

MasterIchiro · Post #1098 » by **MasterIchiro** » Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:52 pm

So Monk just had a great game and lit up from 3. It's like fans feel shocked when a 20 year old scorer is inconsistent. When Kemba was 20 he was just starting his Junior year at UConn. But oh yeah, Monk is junk.

MasterIchiro · Post #1099 » by **MasterIchiro** » Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:53 pm

How a out Monk: Perennial 6th Man of the Year hopeful, just like Kemba.

All the experts here would love that.

Post #1100 » by **yosemiteben** » Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:59 pm

It's not just that his shooting is inconsistent, it's that his shooting is really where all of his value is. Kemba could always handle the ball and bring intensity and was effective on D (most of the time). If Monk is not hitting, he really doesn't add anything and we're better off with someone else on the floor.