The Leandro Bolmaro thread

ChiefKeith91 · Post #321 » by **ChiefKeith91** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 7:01 pm

Klomp wrote:

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Leo and Knight will have the same path as McDaniels and Nowell last year. They’ll get they’re opportunities in December and January and make the most of it then be apart of the rotation.

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jpatrick · Post #322 » by **jpatrick** » Sun Nov 7, 2021 7:49 pm

Bolmaro could become a Lonzo Ball type guard, which would be a nice fit next to Ant. Like Ball, he’s got a really good feel for the game and tries hard on D but will probably never be good enough on ball for that to be his role.

Like Ball, he really needs to work on that jumper. Needs to be able to shoot it on high volume. Also needs to tighten up the handle. When I watched him last year he really struggled to use his left.

minimus · Post #323 » by **minimus** » Mon Nov 8, 2021 8:13 am

jpatrick wrote:Bolmaro could become a Lonzo Ball type guard, which would be a nice fit next to Ant. Like Ball, he’s got a really good feel for the game and tries hard on D but will probably never be good enough on ball for that to be his role.

Like Ball, he really needs to work on that jumper. Needs to be able to shoot it on high volume. Also needs to tighten up the handle. When I watched him last year he really struggled to use his left.

Never thought of this comparison, but it makes sense. Lonzo Ball + Anthony Edwards combo at PG/SG is very intriguing.

winforlose · Post #324 » by **winforlose** » Mon Nov 8, 2021 10:22 am

Bolmaro needs minutes in the big leagues. His G league performances show he is ready. I don’t think he will thrive right away with the MN Wolves, but given a chance to adjust he will be better than Prince by a wide margin and provide a lot of what we need. A solid handle, smart BBIQ player, who moves well without the ball, and can hit a reasonable percentage of his shots from all over the floor. His defense seems on track with what we need for point of attack and switchability. The bottom line is he should be getting Princes minutes.

Post #325 » by **Klomp** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:13 am

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I feel like this is going to be the game until whenever he makes his way into the regular rotation. No Iowa games until we return from the West Coast. 15th and 17th both Minnesota and Iowa play the same nights, but I bet he's in Iowa. Then up for next 4-5 Minnesota games.

Rinse. Repeat.

winforlose · Post #326 » by **winforlose** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:14 am

Klomp wrote:

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I feel like this is going to be the game until whenever he makes his way into the regular rotation. No Iowa games until we return from the West Coast. 15th and 17th both Minnesota and Iowa play the same nights, but I bet he's in Iowa. Then up for next 4-5 Minnesota games.

Rinse. Repeat.

At least until Finch gets fed up with Prince and gives Bolmaro his minutes.

wolfen · Post #327 » by **wolfen** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:21 pm

In Leo we trust! Don't be surprised if he turns things around for the squad...

winforlose · Post #328 » by **winforlose** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:36 pm

wolfen wrote:In Leo we trust! Don't be surprised if he turns things around for the squad...

Prince is broken at this point. Give Leo princes minutes at 3 and move MCD to the backup 4 to make it work. Starting lineup Beverly, Dlo, Ant, V8, KAT. Backups Nowell, Beverly, Bolmaro, MCD, Naz. Best bet at this point.

WhimperWolf · Post #329 » by **WhimperWolf** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:58 pm

Where do you stick Beas?

winforlose · Post #330 » by **winforlose** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:27 pm

WhimperWolf wrote:Where do you stick Beas?

My bad, I meant Beverly starts and Beasley is the backup 2.

Post #331 » by **Mamba4Goat** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 12:29 am

Unless things go south (like they have been) and Minnesota looks to pack it in I can’t imagine a world where Bolmaro jumps Jake Layman in the “should replace Prince in the rotation” line. Watching Bolmaro in Iowa it looks like he’s too good for the G-League but not ready yet for the NBA. Like playing with Barcelona again this season with more minutes and an expanded role would’ve been perfect for him.

Post #332 » by **Klomp** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 12:58 am

Mamba4Goat wrote:Unless things go south (like they have been) and Minnesota looks to pack it in I can’t imagine a world where Bolmaro jumps Jake Layman in the “should replace Prince in the rotation” line. Watching Bolmaro in Iowa it looks like he’s too good for the G-League but not ready yet for the NBA. Like playing with Barcelona again this season with more minutes and an expanded role would’ve been perfect for him.

I agree, but mainly because they are different play styles. Bolmaro is more in the Edwards/Russell/Nowell role, while Prince is in the McDaniels/Beasley/Layman role.

shrink · Post #333 » by **shrink** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 12:41 am

Finch: “Hey Leandro - you don’t know anything about all these banana peels left on our locker room floor, do you?”

TheProdigy · Post #334 » by **TheProdigy** » Sun Nov 28, 2021 4:59 pm

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He played 17 minutes and only scored 3 points, but it is clear as day that Bolmaro is going to be a really good player in the NBA. He has surprising agility for being 6'7, and his motor seems to run at 100% non-stop. Add that to the fact that he is already very intelligent in terms of positioning and angles, and he has the potential to be the type of guy that can provide positive impact even when his shot isn't falling. He is a reluctant shooter at this point, but I have confidence that he can be an above average shooter eventually given his shooting %s in the Euroleague and G League (small sample size though). He has a somewhat slow release, but he gets consistent rotation on the ball and his form looks decent. This isn't a Culver situation.

When Bolmaro and Edwards were on the floor together as the 1-2, Philly had a VERY difficult time getting any production from their guards. Bolmaro's length and tenacity really disrupted Philly's offensive rhythm while he was in the game. I think we would have blown out the Sixers if the refs hadn't bailed out Embiid repeatedly in the 2nd half.

Finch is bringing Bolmaro along slowly which is the right approach in my opinion. That being said, he is clearly our best backup option at point guard with Beverley out, so he deserves minutes in the rotation now at least until Beverley is back.

life_saver · Post #335 » by **life_saver** » Sun Nov 28, 2021 5:36 pm

yeah...yesterday was the first time I saw him play in non-garbage time and I think he should be preferred over JMac as backup to Pat Bev..his defensive intensity yesterday was excellent but has a long way to go offensively

Shaka_Zulu · Post #336 » by **Shaka_Zulu** » Sun Nov 28, 2021 6:21 pm

He keeps ball moving, but he was a scared little puppy on offense. Super unwilling to take a shot or drive.

That **** won't fly if he doesn't over his yips or trust in his offensive game more.

DaMplsKid · Post #337 » by **DaMplsKid** » Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:17 pm

life_saver wrote:yeah...yesterday was the first time I saw him play in non-garbage time and I think he should be preferred over JMac as backup to Pat Bev..his defensive intensity yesterday was excellent but has a long way to go offensively

I don't think his offensive needs that much work to be honest. You have to understand the nerves of been that first NBA game where you are playing major minutes. He made some very good passes and kept the ball moving. Sure he didn't score/shoot but not really what we need him to do. I think his basketball IQ was a plus out there on offensive he might be the best passer into the post we have on the team. We will see if his minutes pick up, I would like to play him over Jmac or Okogie so far.

winforlose · Post #338 » by **winforlose** » Sat Dec 4, 2021 5:41 pm

So we have been using Leo as a backup PG, and at times it seems to work well. Given this, are we ready to call Leo a 1 or are we playing him out of position?

Post #339 » by **Klomp** » Sat Dec 4, 2021 8:14 pm

I think the biggest thing to draw is that he hasn't looked out of place against NBA talent and especially against NBA athleticism. That was a big worry coming in for many.

TheProdigy · Post #340 » by **TheProdigy** » Sun Dec 5, 2021 1:59 pm

Klomp wrote:I think the biggest thing to draw is that he hasn't looked out of place against NBA talent and especially against NBA athleticism. That was a big worry coming in for many.

Not only has he not looked out of place, but as a 20 year old he already has above average skill levels in multiple areas. When I watch him play, the first thing that pops into my head is "controlled chaos". He plays with so much energy, but at the same time he is almost always in the right position. He also has a crisp handle for a 6'7 guy and the offense seems to calm down when he's in the game.

On defense, he's a surprisingly good man to man defender and team defender. In the last game against the Nets, he made Harden WORK for his points.

Since Beverley has been out, Bolmaro has been a positive contributor. If we look at the last 5 games (and not the previous games when he got garbage time minutes), he is +18 in +/-. Small sample size and there is always noise in +/-, but definitely something to keep an eye on for the rest of the season.