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Where's the love for Mays?

Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:11 pm
Posted by lsufan_26
Member since Feb 2004
12559 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:11 pm
From all of the posts and threads I've read, Smart has been getting almost all of the praise. I know Ja'vonte was the obvious MVP of the game, but Skylar quietly had 23 points and played the ENTIRE game. I realize Smart basically did too besides a minute on the bench, but Mays didn't get rest outside of halftime.

Mays played great on-ball and help defense as usual. I know he didn't have a great shooting game, but he still shot 33.3% from deep and hit a clutch 3 to tie the game with a little over a minute left in regulation. He also had some great drives that didn't fall but drew fouls to help get us into the bonus, hence the 10 points from the line.

Great game overall by our Tigers but wanted to give a huge shoutout to our backcourt for balling out
This post was edited on 2/23/19 at 4:14 pm
Posted by Cincinnati Bowtie
Sparta
Member since May 2008
11951 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:13 pm to
Mays is a gym rat and will do anything to help his team. Thankfully, his decision making has improved. Not a chance we’re within 20 today without him.
Posted by TigerFan1111
University of LSU
Member since Jul 2014
576 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:14 pm to
Mays was fantastic but smart was dynamite baby
Posted by Big EZ Tiger
Member since Jul 2010
24265 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:14 pm to
Mays was phenomenal in the 1st half and played a hell of a game.
Posted by Metaloctopus
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2018
5898 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:16 pm to
He did play well, overall. He, Smart and Kavell, with his offensive rebounds and put backs, were the difference in the game.
Posted by LsuTool
Member since Oct 2009
34844 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:16 pm to
He balled out today

Happy for him
Posted by DRock88
Member since Aug 2015
9445 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:17 pm to
They carried the team together today. I think everybody has grown to expect a steady performance from Mays. He just gets it done. Smart has had his ups and downs, but is a phenom - this was Smart's coming out party, putting everyone on notice that he can throttle it when he's locked in.
Posted by pellietigersaint
Tiger Stadium
Member since Aug 2005
19043 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:17 pm to
I got love for mays..... Always have. Even last year when you couldn't finish anything at The rim. Dude has always been a grinder. 4 years players who do it the right way..... I always miss those guys the most.
Posted by AustinKnight
Austin, TX
Member since May 2012
5842 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:18 pm to
Lunch pail Kinda Guy
Posted by geauxcoco
Greenville, SC
Member since Apr 2007
11022 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:19 pm to
Mays was feeling it tonight. At one point he made a sick move to drive down the lane for a lay up. After the shot I noticed he did a 4 4 with his right hand. Did anyone else see this? He had his best friend out there with him tonight no doubt. He played so smooth.....so proud of Mays, he is doing all of this while studying pre-med. Tiger through and through
Posted by otowntiger
O-Town
Member since Jan 2004
15648 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:21 pm to
I’m here! He’s my favorite player! Love the guy!
Posted by Chasin Tail
Grassy Key
Member since Feb 2019
1081 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:27 pm to
While Waters and Reid may be the two most talented players, Mays is the heart and soul of this team and the glue that keeps everything together.
Posted by lsufan_26
Member since Feb 2004
12559 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:47 pm to
Agreed
Posted by drizztiger
Deal With it!
Member since Mar 2007
36830 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:52 pm to
I Mays!

Thank goodness he's a Junior. (poking fun at myself)

Posted by Hot Carl
Prayers up for 3
Member since Dec 2005
58990 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:59 pm to
He had 2 bad turnovers in OT that we had to overcome that I think may have soured some folks on his overall game, which was great.

I’m still shocked we won without Waters and Reid basically being a 6’11” ghost the entire game. Great, great team win.
Posted by Britgirl
Ascension
Member since Jan 2013
1176 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:59 pm to
quote:

After the shot I noticed he did a 4 4 with his right hand. Did anyone else see this?


I saw it. He does that quite often. Wonderful young man, who is still hurting.
Posted by lsufan_26
Member since Feb 2004
12559 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 6:17 pm to
Posted by SouthdownsTiger4178
Member since Jun 2018
1951 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 6:23 pm to
Last year I was guilty of not fully appreciating this dude.

Such a dumbass I was...this kid has blossomed into a fantastic player and oh btw carries a 4+ grade average in fricking pre-med.

Posted by Cadello
Eunice
Member since Dec 2007
47794 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 6:25 pm to
Mays is my favorite player on this team.

When he gets into rhythm he shoots lights out.
Posted by otowntiger
O-Town
Member since Jan 2004
15648 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 6:26 pm to
quote:

this kid has blossomed into a fantastic player and oh btw carries a 4+ grade average in fricking pre-med.
he is amazing.
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