Officially Waived: The Kai Jones Thread

Post #221 » by **Diop** » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:50 am

Wouldn’t surprise me if Washington and Richards are back next game as well

Snidely FC · Post #222 » by **Snidely FC** » Sun Jan 2, 2022 2:31 pm

ESPN+ on Kai Jones at the recent G League Showcase

Kai Jones | 6-10 | PF-C | Charlotte Hornets | Age: 20.9 | No. 19 pick
Averaging 10 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists in 25 minutes over two games in Vegas, Jones showed both what makes him an intriguing long-term prospect for Charlotte as a rim-running, lob-catching center while also proving he's still a ways away from being able to contribute consistently at the NBA level. With elite feet getting out of screens, Jones caught multiple lobs well above the rim, made 2 of 4 triples (he's now up to 43% from 3 on the year), and blocked four shots in two games thanks to his length and quickness. He's also still too sped up playing off the catch or out of handoffs, has issues defending without fouling at times and is still learning the nuances of team defense. The 20-year-old doesn't appear poised to jump into the Hornets rotation and make a major impact this season, but if he can continue developing in Greensboro, he could eventually give LaMelo Ball and coach James Borrego something they don't have on this Hornets roster: a rim-running, lob-catching, switchable center who can step out and make an occasional 3. -- Mike Schmitz

MasterIchiro · Post #223 » by **MasterIchiro** » Sun Jan 2, 2022 3:59 pm

The early returns look promising. I believe in this dude. Kai has the same standing reach as Jarrett Allen and comparable if not superior athleticism but imagine if he fills out. Imagine if Jarrett Allen could hit threes. For me Kai Jones projects somewhere between Myles Turner and Jarrett Allen as an archetype if all goes well. I think every young player JB has worked with has responded to their development plan. Kupchak is plucking starters from the second round. I can't wait to see how Kai Jones turns out. My guess is, pick 19 will look unfair to fans of other teams 2-3 years from now.

Post #224 » by **BigSlam** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 3:11 am

Another one bites the dust:

Hornets' Kai Jones placed in health and safety protocol

https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2022/01/12/hornets-kai-jones-placed-in-health-and-safety-protocol/

HornetJail · Post #225 » by **HornetJail** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 4:37 pm

speaking of Kai, the pick we traded to New York for him now goes to the Atlanta Hawks for Cam Reddish.

Chapelchilla · Post #226 » by **Chapelchilla** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:25 pm

KEMBAtheMETEOR wrote:speaking of Kai, the pick we traded to New York for him now goes to the Atlanta Hawks for Cam Reddish.

The Knicks also traded Kevin Knox in that deal so it is not so 1 for 1.

HornetJail · Post #227 » by **HornetJail** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:44 pm

Chapelchilla wrote:
KEMBAtheMETEOR wrote:speaking of Kai, the pick we traded to New York for him now goes to the Atlanta Hawks for Cam Reddish.

The Knicks also traded Kevin Knox in that deal so it is not so 1 for 1.

Knox is nothing more than required salary matching

SWedd523 · Post #228 » by **SWedd523** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:05 pm

KEMBAtheMETEOR wrote:speaking of Kai, the pick we traded to New York for him now goes to the Atlanta Hawks for Cam Reddish.

I'd rather have the pick than Reddish

HornetJail · Post #229 » by **HornetJail** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:28 pm

SWedd523 wrote:
KEMBAtheMETEOR wrote:speaking of Kai, the pick we traded to New York for him now goes to the Atlanta Hawks for Cam Reddish.

I'd rather have the pick than Reddish

agree. I don't think Reddish is good yet. Long term I think I'd rather have Kai over either one, but we'll have to wait and see on that.

JMAC3 · Post #230 » by **JMAC3** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 7:54 pm

For Atlanta, I would rather have pick because its more universally valuable in a trade vs a team maybe or maybe not liking Reddish. However, its unlikely the 20th pick in the draft is more valuable over next few years than Reddish.

Knicks won the trade, but if Atlanta can flip the pick for a win-now guy I like it for them too.

Post #231 » by **luciano-davidwesley** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 11:38 pm

KEMBAtheMETEOR wrote:
SWedd523 wrote:
KEMBAtheMETEOR wrote:speaking of Kai, the pick we traded to New York for him now goes to the Atlanta Hawks for Cam Reddish.

I'd rather have the pick than Reddish

agree. I don't think Reddish is good yet. Long term I think I'd rather have Kai over either one, but we'll have to wait and see on that.

I'd rather have the pick than Kai or Reddish.

Post #232 » by **Diop** » Fri Jan 14, 2022 3:28 am

Surely the pick is Atlanta preparing for a bigger trade. I’m predicting Simmons for Collins and picks

Post #233 » by **fatlever** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 9:53 pm

for those who watch swarm games, agree or disagree with plowright?

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Post #234 » by **BigSlam** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 10:32 pm

100% agree.

It absolutely looks like he’s trying to do less, and by doing so is doing more.

Sitting in the dunkers spot, taking advantage with his quickness and twitch, rotating well and is still playing with obscene energy and effort.

KembaWalker · Post #235 » by **KembaWalker** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 12:40 am

sounds like exactly what we need

CuseMayne · Post #236 » by **CuseMayne** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 4:31 am

How'd he do tonight? The Swarm's website doesn't have the box score up for the game tonight.

Snidely FC · Post #237 » by **Snidely FC** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 5:13 am

CuseMayne wrote:How'd he do tonight? The Swarm's website doesn't have the box score up for the game tonight.

21 pts 11 rbs in 38 mins
https://gleague.nba.com/games/20220203/GBODEL/

CuseMayne · Post #238 » by **CuseMayne** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 6:38 am

Feel good about him. Seems to be improving. One time can he be what we need down the line??? Prayers up.

Post #239 » by **BigSlam** » Sat Feb 5, 2022 2:36 am

Tonight:
39 mins
27 points
17 rebounds
1 assist
3 blocks

Swarm win.

https://gleague.nba.com/games/20220204/WISGBO/

KembaWalker · Post #240 » by **KembaWalker** » Sat Feb 5, 2022 2:37 am

BigSlam wrote:Tonight:
39 mins
27 points
17 rebounds
1 assist
3 blocks

Swarm win.

can he grow an afro and be ready to play tomorrow