Welcome To Charlotte: Ish Smith (FA Signing)

Post #41 » by **BigSlam** » Thu Oct 14, 2021 3:35 pm

Thoughts on Ish so far as our back up point guard?

Post #42 » by **fatlever** » Thu Oct 14, 2021 3:51 pm

huge reach. 3rd string pg, change of pace. no size, cant shoot. huge downgrade from graham. very concerning, along with entire bench.

Roll Tide 09 · Post #43 » by **Roll Tide 09** » Fri Oct 15, 2021 1:07 am

I know he’s short, but if scoring was a concern, we should have signed Isaiah Thomas.

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HornetJail · Post #44 » by **HornetJail** » Fri Oct 15, 2021 2:01 am

fatlever wrote:huge reach. 3rd string pg, change of pace. no size, cant shoot. huge downgrade from graham. very concerning, along with entire bench.

I haven't watched a second of the preseason, but this is exactly what I would've expected... it's who he's always been. Having a starting level backup like Devonte' was such a refreshing change compared to our last decade+ of mediocre/bad backups at that spot.

Robot Rock · Post #45 » by **Robot Rock** » Mon Oct 18, 2021 4:47 pm

Relax, guys. The off-season has just started. Mitch has plenty of time and he has a plan.

HornetJail · Post #46 » by **HornetJail** » Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:13 pm

Robot Rock wrote:Relax, guys. The off-season has just started. Mitch has plenty of time and he has a plan.

if that plan is to be the 9th and 10th seed for his 4th straight season, he's right on track.

SWedd523 · Post #47 » by **SWedd523** » Mon Oct 18, 2021 9:46 pm

Robot Rock wrote:Relax, guys. The off-season has just started. Mitch has plenty of time and he has a plan.

bruh the season hasn't even started yet and you're already this **** negative?

i thought fats was in a bad place

Robot Rock · Post #48 » by **Robot Rock** » Mon Oct 18, 2021 9:56 pm

SWedd523 wrote:
Robot Rock wrote:Relax, guys. The off-season has just started. Mitch has plenty of time and he has a plan.

bruh the season hasn't even started yet and you're already this **** negative?

i thought fats was in a bad place

I know, I know. Trust in Mitch, the season hasn’t started yet, we’re not making somebody like Ish Smith our backup PG.

Post #49 » by **yosemiteben** » Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:15 pm

Robot Rock wrote:
SWedd523 wrote:
Robot Rock wrote:Relax, guys. The off-season has just started. Mitch has plenty of time and he has a plan.

bruh the season hasn't even started yet and you're already this **** negative?

i thought fats was in a bad place

I know, I know. Trust in Mitch, the season hasn’t started yet, we’re not making somebody like Ish Smith our backup PG.

I'm not sure who you're mocking here but literally no one is saying this.

Post #50 » by **fatlever** » Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:16 pm

i'm happy. i just have zero expectations for this franchise. cant hurt me that way.

Robot Rock · Post #51 » by **Robot Rock** » Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:18 pm

yosemiteben wrote:
Robot Rock wrote:
SWedd523 wrote:bruh the season hasn't even started yet and you're already this **** negative?

i thought fats was in a bad place

I know, I know. Trust in Mitch, the season hasn’t started yet, we’re not making somebody like Ish Smith our backup PG.

I'm not sure who you're mocking here but literally no one is saying this.

Might wanna check that. I’ve been told all 3 things within the last two months.

Post #52 » by **yosemiteben** » Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:20 pm

Robot Rock wrote:
yosemiteben wrote:
Robot Rock wrote:
I know, I know. Trust in Mitch, the season hasn’t started yet, we’re not making somebody like Ish Smith our backup PG.

I'm not sure who you're mocking here but literally no one is saying this.

Might wanna check that. I’ve been told all 3 things within the last two months.

I don't really care what you were told 2 months ago. Just say your point without trolling.

Robot Rock · Post #53 » by **Robot Rock** » Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:12 pm

yosemiteben wrote:
Robot Rock wrote:
yosemiteben wrote:I'm not sure who you're mocking here but literally no one is saying this.

Might wanna check that. I’ve been told all 3 things within the last two months.

I don't really care what you were told 2 months ago. Just say your point without trolling.

Then stop caring when I point it out, I guess? You can decide not to engage.

LofJ · Post #54 » by **LofJ** » Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:19 pm

LaMelo, Hayward, or Rozier can all be the lead playmakers for the bench. And Bouknight has shown a lot more ability in that area than I was expecting. Backup point guard isn't a concern of mine, our paper soft frontcourt sans Plumdog millionaire is what worries me.

Post #55 » by **yosemiteben** » Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:24 pm

Robot Rock wrote:
yosemiteben wrote:
Robot Rock wrote:
Might wanna check that. I’ve been told all 3 things within the last two months.

I don't really care what you were told 2 months ago. Just say your point without trolling.

Then stop caring when I point it out, I guess? You can decide not to engage.

I'm a mod, so it's kinda my job to pay attention to trolling and warn those that do it.

Consider yourself warned.

You can express any opinion you want. Just don't troll and mock others.

penquin11 · Post #56 » by **penquin11** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:52 pm

All the hate against Ish in this thread is REALLY REALLY not aging well. It's early but he's been brilliant.

Post #57 » by **BigSlam** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:37 am

Said it the other day - he reminds me SO much of an old man version of rookie Walker.

The pace he plays at with the unpredictability keeps defenses guessing and on their heels and allows him to probe and cause havoc.

He's found himself in the ideal situation as well - with LaMelo's passing everyone is always ready, so Ish can play at his frantic pace and know that his teammates wont just sit back and watch, they should always be locked in and ready.

Post #58 » by **Diop** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:54 am

Bonnell was right!

For those of you who know me, know how rare it is for me to say that.

Bonnell wanted Ish smith at Charlotte years ago, (before he blocked me on Twitter) I believe it was while he was at philly.

I can now see why, he is a very handy guard to have, I hope he stays fit and balls out all year

Post #59 » by **BigSlam** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:01 am

Diop wrote:Bonnell was right!

For those of you who know me, know how rare it is for me to say that.

Bonnell wanted Ish smith at Charlotte years ago, (before he blocked me on Twitter) I believe it was while he was at philly.

I can now see why, he is a very handy guard to have, I hope he stays fit and balls out all year

It's funny - I've always though that Mills would be such a perfect back up PG for us with his shooting (not just because of the Aussie thing!!) - and the FO seemed to have made plays for him in the past.

But with this current roster, Ish might actually be a better fit than Mills?

Post #60 » by **Diop** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:02 am

BigSlam wrote:
Diop wrote:Bonnell was right!

For those of you who know me, know how rare it is for me to say that.

Bonnell wanted Ish smith at Charlotte years ago, (before he blocked me on Twitter) I believe it was while he was at philly.

I can now see why, he is a very handy guard to have, I hope he stays fit and balls out all year

It's funny - I've always though that Mills would be such a perfect back up PG for us with his shooting (not just because of the Aussie thing!!) - and the FO seemed to have made plays for him in the past.

But with this current roster, Ish might actually be a better fit than Mills?

Yeah, he has the water bug fast moves and is a better passer than mills, who has always been best as a small shooting guard