Which Recently Signed YoungBuck Has Taken Biggest Backwards Step?

OrangeBlueSkies · Post #1 » by **OrangeBlueSkies** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 3:22 am

I’m looking at Michael Porter Jr., Mikal Bridges, and to a smaller degree Jaren Jackson Jr., due to him being always injured I guess just playing is a step forward… any other guys you want to add to the discussion , Heurter?

leolozon · Post #2 » by **leolozon** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 3:32 am

MPJ has been atrociously bad, but it has to get better.

Still, it's always weird to see a guy get a max after playing the equivalent of one year of starters' minutes.

OrangeBlueSkies · Post #3 » by **OrangeBlueSkies** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 4:51 am

leolozon wrote:MPJ has been atrociously bad, but it has to get better.

Still, it's always weird to see a guy get a max after playing the equivalent of one year of starters' minutes.

Duncan Robinson another guy I could add to the list. Collins is the only guy I can say is earning his money 10 games through the season ( of the guys who got big money this off-season after their rookie contract)

asas · Post #4 » by **asas** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 4:55 am

MPJ will be the worst no matter what, he isn't really adding much to his game. Selfish volume shooter that thinks he's already a superstar and the team is holding him back.

I'll add that I don't think the Nuggets will have a problem with his contract because he will ask out at some point.

MemphisX · Post #5 » by **MemphisX** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 5:17 am

OrangeBlueSkies wrote:I’m looking at Michael Porter Jr., Mikal Bridges, and to a smaller degree Jaren Jackson Jr., due to him being always injured I guess just playing is a step forward… any other guys you want to add to the discussion , Heurter?

Jaren Jackson has literally had one injury that happened to be in a Covid shortened season.

Post #6 » by **The Rebel** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 5:38 am

leolozon wrote:MPJ has been atrociously bad, but it has to get better.

Still, it's always weird to see a guy get a max after playing the equivalent of one year of starters' minutes.

asas wrote:MPJ will be the worst no matter what, he isn't really adding much to his game. Selfish volume shooter that thinks he's already a superstar and the team is holding him back.

I'll add that I don't think the Nuggets will have a problem with his contract because he will ask out at some point.

It is funny how the only people bitching about MPJ are not Nuggets fans and obviously do not watch the Nuggets. His outside shot has been bad, his ball handling, passing, and defense have all obviously improved considerably. Sometimes outside shooters struggle, his shot will start falling soon enough.

Also where does this idea that MPj is going to force his way out of Denver even come from?

Ayt · Post #7 » by **Ayt** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 5:57 am

OrangeBlueSkies wrote:
leolozon wrote:MPJ has been atrociously bad, but it has to get better.

Still, it's always weird to see a guy get a max after playing the equivalent of one year of starters' minutes.

Duncan Robinson another guy I could add to the list. Collins is the only guy I can say is earning his money 10 games through the season ( of the guys who got big money this off-season after their rookie contract)

It seems to me that Mikal Bridges is doing exactly what he was paid to do.

tarantism · Post #8 » by **tarantism** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 7:41 am

Ayt wrote:
OrangeBlueSkies wrote:
leolozon wrote:MPJ has been atrociously bad, but it has to get better.

Still, it's always weird to see a guy get a max after playing the equivalent of one year of starters' minutes.

Duncan Robinson another guy I could add to the list. Collins is the only guy I can say is earning his money 10 games through the season ( of the guys who got big money this off-season after their rookie contract)

It seems to me that Mikal Bridges is doing exactly what he was paid to do.

Good defense, shooting 44% from three, and high IQ plays on both sides of the court. Yeah he's doing fine, not sure why he's included here.

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QingJames · Post #9 » by **QingJames** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 1:37 pm

OrangeBlueSkies wrote:
leolozon wrote:MPJ has been atrociously bad, but it has to get better.

Still, it's always weird to see a guy get a max after playing the equivalent of one year of starters' minutes.

Duncan Robinson another guy I could add to the list. Collins is the only guy I can say is earning his money 10 games through the season ( of the guys who got big money this off-season after their rookie contract)

I would say GTJ is earning his money too. $18 million a year isn’t pocket change, but he’s been pretty elite defensively so far.

Statlanta · Post #10 » by **Statlanta** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 1:42 pm

The Nuggets front office bought the media's Kool-aid when it came to Michael Porter Jr.

OrangeBlueSkies · Post #11 » by **OrangeBlueSkies** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 2:07 pm

QingJames wrote:
OrangeBlueSkies wrote:
leolozon wrote:MPJ has been atrociously bad, but it has to get better.

Still, it's always weird to see a guy get a max after playing the equivalent of one year of starters' minutes.

Duncan Robinson another guy I could add to the list. Collins is the only guy I can say is earning his money 10 games through the season ( of the guys who got big money this off-season after their rookie contract)

I would say GTJ is earning his money too. $18 million a year isn’t pocket change, but he’s been pretty elite defensively so far.

He has been tremendous for Toronto thus far. Can’t wait to watch them and the Nets battle later today