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Preseason take aways
Posted on 10/14/22 at 9:50 pm
Posted on 10/14/22 at 9:50 pm
- Zion was pretty rusty. I think he'll get his magic touch around the basket back with enough game time, I just don't know how long it will take.
- Trey will be as impactful for the Pels this year as Herb was last year. He's a solid secondary defender and rebounder, and oh yeah, he's also an elite long range sniper that can take it to the basket too.
- Dyson will be as impactful for the Pels this year as Jose was last year.
- This team is deep and can survive injuries to one or more of the big 3 better than most would think. They may not replace the points, but if any of CJ/BI/Zion go down, the guys getting more minutes are high motor defensive guys. They'll lean into the defense and make it work.
Sons, I am excite!
- Trey will be as impactful for the Pels this year as Herb was last year. He's a solid secondary defender and rebounder, and oh yeah, he's also an elite long range sniper that can take it to the basket too.
- Dyson will be as impactful for the Pels this year as Jose was last year.
- This team is deep and can survive injuries to one or more of the big 3 better than most would think. They may not replace the points, but if any of CJ/BI/Zion go down, the guys getting more minutes are high motor defensive guys. They'll lean into the defense and make it work.
Sons, I am excite!
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Posted on 10/14/22 at 9:55 pm to TigerinATL
The way willie and co are coaching these guys, I honestly don’t dislike anyone on the team to see the floor…besides temple. He can stay player coaching 
Everyone else has shown flashes on the back end. Guys truly seem to be having fun and just play well together. So much firepower on offense. Team is gonna be really fun to watch.
Everyone else has shown flashes on the back end. Guys truly seem to be having fun and just play well together. So much firepower on offense. Team is gonna be really fun to watch.
Posted on 10/14/22 at 9:56 pm to TigerinATL
PELS STACKED
LEAGUE ….
LEAGUE ….
Posted on 10/14/22 at 10:04 pm to TigerinATL
- CJ will be playing into shape during live fire
- Trey I hope will carry this huge jump over to real games
- BI looks like BI
- JV looked the most fluid tonight of any of the pre season games he played in which is great
- Herb clearly has added a shot to his game. Still needs some work
- Zion will be fine.
Obviously the starters are:
CJ
Herb
BI
Zion
JV
However I think CJ comes off the floor first for Trey and you get 3-4 minutes with:
Herb
BI
Trey
Zion
JV
And then I think you follow through with the Bench:
Dyson
Jose
Trey
Larry
I genuinely believe you just tack on the minutes you were going to give Jaxson to Trey and see how that works.
- Trey I hope will carry this huge jump over to real games
- BI looks like BI
- JV looked the most fluid tonight of any of the pre season games he played in which is great
- Herb clearly has added a shot to his game. Still needs some work
- Zion will be fine.
Obviously the starters are:
CJ
Herb
BI
Zion
JV
However I think CJ comes off the floor first for Trey and you get 3-4 minutes with:
Herb
BI
Trey
Zion
JV
And then I think you follow through with the Bench:
Dyson
Jose
Trey
Larry
I genuinely believe you just tack on the minutes you were going to give Jaxson to Trey and see how that works.
Posted on 10/14/22 at 10:12 pm to TigerinATL
My main take away is I'm now looking forward to our bench minutes. We are going to have some massive talent advantages against opponents 6-11 on the roster. We're going to blow some people out when our starters start hot
Posted on 10/14/22 at 10:20 pm to 50_Tiger
quote:
However I think CJ comes off the floor first for Trey
I think Trey comes in for Zion, so that Zion can then lead the 2nd unit.
Posted on 10/14/22 at 10:57 pm to TigerinATL
My preseason take away, is that this team is better and deeper than the team that won 2 play-in games and took Phoenix to 6 games last year. What more could you ask for? Zion returning is icing on the cake.
It's gonna be a good year sons
It's gonna be a good year sons
Posted on 10/14/22 at 11:47 pm to TigerinATL
This team is nowhere near a title
Posted on 10/14/22 at 11:53 pm to Pelefraan 1
You have no way of knowing that. Yes, there is some luck involved but this team has the pieces needed to win a title if everything goes right. Talent isn’t the issue. Health and seeding/matchups will determine how far they will go.
Posted on 10/15/22 at 12:09 am to Pelefraan 1
quote:
This team is nowhere near a title
Who said they were? What’s the opposite of looking for a silver lining? That’s what you’re doing. Seeking misery.
Posted on 10/15/22 at 12:25 am to TigerinATL
We are getting Victor Wembanyama and this will be the most lopsided trade in history.
Posted on 10/15/22 at 1:00 am to Pelefraan 1
quote:
This team is nowhere near a title
I don’t think they’re a contender yet but to say they’re nowhere near it is just being negative to be negative or to troll.
They’re still a piece or two away and maybe some more growth from our younger guys (Zion, Herb, Trey, Jose and Dyson) but they’re not far away. At all
Posted on 10/15/22 at 1:35 am to TigerinATL
Random takeaway. Larry Nance is legitimately good. We saw some of that in the playoffs with his defense and rebounding. But he was kind of rusty offensively. He looked very fluid to me in preseason and just very comfortable overall. His shot also looks smoother and more reliable.
He gets guys in the right spots and actions, has a nice pick and roll game w Jose, and is the type of heady player that can run read and react impromptu type 2-3 man actions on offense. Jose and Nance are a dynamic duo on our bench, because they are both incredibly high basketball IQ players that will often be facing off against young guns on other teams that have no idea how to play winning basketball.
Larry Nance is a very solid player when healthy. He might be a top 3 plus/minus guy on our entire team this season. And that’s just his on the floor contribution. I think he is even more valuable off the court and in the locker room. He’s basically like a more outspoken Temple, that can play winning basketball.
He gets guys in the right spots and actions, has a nice pick and roll game w Jose, and is the type of heady player that can run read and react impromptu type 2-3 man actions on offense. Jose and Nance are a dynamic duo on our bench, because they are both incredibly high basketball IQ players that will often be facing off against young guns on other teams that have no idea how to play winning basketball.
Larry Nance is a very solid player when healthy. He might be a top 3 plus/minus guy on our entire team this season. And that’s just his on the floor contribution. I think he is even more valuable off the court and in the locker room. He’s basically like a more outspoken Temple, that can play winning basketball.
This post was edited on 10/15/22 at 1:38 am
Posted on 10/15/22 at 4:37 am to TigerinATL
I saw a lot of improvement from Naji on the offensive end. If he can carry that over to the regular season, all of a sudden the pels have a legit physical stopper who can score at different levels. Scary. Game changing scary.
Some stats to back it up why not:
He shot 52% from the field and 36% from 3
His career average is 40% from the field and 27% from 3
Some stats to back it up why not:
He shot 52% from the field and 36% from 3
His career average is 40% from the field and 27% from 3
This post was edited on 10/15/22 at 4:50 am
Posted on 10/15/22 at 7:27 am to klew5
Naji Jordan is could actually be good is what you’re telling me??
Posted on 10/15/22 at 7:57 am to klew5
quote:
I saw a lot of improvement from Naji on the offensive end. If he can carry that over to the regular seaso
Let’s temper this one. He always balls out in non reg season play and then it’s just never there when it matters.
Posted on 10/15/22 at 8:02 am to YungBuck
you need players like Naji
cheap, reliable, high energy, well liked, content to play spot minutes. In other words, he does not force you to decide between him and another player for his roster spot
I wish we could have seen Lewis play. He’s a guy (along with Hayes & temple) where you DO have to make a roster decision. if Trey winds up taking a leap, then you have to play him. Billy can take spot/rotation frontcourt minutes. Zion can spot at the 5 in small ball. You have nance who needs 20 minutes
nothing there for Hayes?
same for Lewis. Regardless of game situation I think you play dyson even if Lewis were a go. Herb will lead the team in minutes. You can’t take Jose’s minutes. Graham needs minutes. Nothing there for Lewis?
they are both hurt but that’s my main preseason takeaway. Pels have enough depth to make their 2019 and 2020 1st round picks superfluous
cheap, reliable, high energy, well liked, content to play spot minutes. In other words, he does not force you to decide between him and another player for his roster spot
I wish we could have seen Lewis play. He’s a guy (along with Hayes & temple) where you DO have to make a roster decision. if Trey winds up taking a leap, then you have to play him. Billy can take spot/rotation frontcourt minutes. Zion can spot at the 5 in small ball. You have nance who needs 20 minutes
nothing there for Hayes?
same for Lewis. Regardless of game situation I think you play dyson even if Lewis were a go. Herb will lead the team in minutes. You can’t take Jose’s minutes. Graham needs minutes. Nothing there for Lewis?
they are both hurt but that’s my main preseason takeaway. Pels have enough depth to make their 2019 and 2020 1st round picks superfluous
Posted on 10/15/22 at 8:09 am to cgrand
quote:
you need players like Naji cheap, reliable, high energy, well liked, content to play spot minutes. In other words, he does not force you to decide between him and another player for his roster spot
Agreed. Naji’s biggest attributes are energy, athleticism, and most importantly AVAILABILITY! The regular season is long and we will need Naji (like others have said) to just be available to beat on other teams and eat up minutes when needed.
Posted on 10/15/22 at 8:14 am to STEVED00
Don’t know if you took my post the wrong way, I love having Naji on the roster for his energy and helping team chemistry.
I do dislike when he tries playing hero ball, but if he actually starts producing when he does that may be a pleasant surprise
I do dislike when he tries playing hero ball, but if he actually starts producing when he does that may be a pleasant surprise
Posted on 10/15/22 at 8:20 am to TigerinATL
Herb has progressed and will surprise again. I know he airballed a 3pter last night and badly missed on another in another game but this will improve. He's inserting himself into the offense and his cutting and slashing has looked great.That pull up jumper in lane is everything Zion needs to take note of and implement.
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