The Official NBA Season Thread: NBA Cup Begins | Embiid Debut | Klay Return
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Wow towns did all that to lose to charlotte smh
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I’m exaggerating. Some dudes putting up 8-15 3s though. KAT hit like 10 to get his 62 so, go figure. I’m just saying, it can be done with or without the 3. I’m just tired of bad shooters hoisting up 3s.
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Big Purr really dropped 60 only to get benched in crunch time 
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Big Purr really dropped 60 only to get benched in crunch time
And got criticized by his coach. That’s probably the first time someone scored 50+ and got scolded. More so because of the loss possibly but, that’s on par for KAT.
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I know the game has “evolved” but seeing numbers like 9/42 on 3pt attempts will always be wild to me idc what the analytics say.
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Pop was just talking about that the other day.
These kids might be more athletically gifted and skilled than ever but they also come into the league a bit rawer than before it feels like when it comes to fundamentals.
These kids might be more athletically gifted and skilled than ever but they also come into the league a bit rawer than before it feels like when it comes to fundamentals.
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Grassroots basketball is individual skill development so it makes sense.
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KAT might as well ask for a trade
Embiid putting up 70 with only 2 threes attempted is insane
Embiid putting up 70 with only 2 threes attempted is insane
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As well as lower attention spans and retention of information
I think that's part of the reason why G League Ignite players have struggled in the league. They were so athletically advantaged in the G they could just get by on that. Once they get to the league, they had to adjust to the pace and length of the game, and they have struggled since they never learned the fundamentals.
I have a whole issue with the Ignite, they're just not setting them up for success. College/overseas is the best way to go if you're a young prospect.
I have a whole issue with the Ignite, they're just not setting them up for success. College/overseas is the best way to go if you're a young prospect.
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Going to disagree. There hasn’t been a life changing prospect in the G for one. For two, it’s European players coming here and struggling in college. The adjustment from the G to the league is going to be tough for everyone. Sharife cooper is like the best PG in the G, big difference between him and even a Malcolm Brogdon.
Of course you need to teach fundamentals at the pro level. Screening as a big in HS ain’t the same as it is in college and isn’t the same in the league
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I see where you're coming from, but the hype for Jalen Green and Scoot was unreal heading into the league. They were thought of as for sure NBA stars (I still believe in JG, but it ain't looking good). Kuminga was hyped as well, tho not to the level of those two.
I'm just saying that the idea of the Ignite is good, but the execution has been subpar at best.
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“Lamelo is as capable at defense as Edwards”
Minny should've subbed Ant out too. Maybe Kyle Anderson could've guarded elite scorer Brandon Miller. Switching on those screens?
That's elite defense? Aite.
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But thing is though guys go into college super hyped too and don’t even make it to the league. The top ranked players don’t always end up in the league. Kuminga been solid but still raw. Don’t think a year at wherever he could have gone to school changes anything especially if it’s still the GSW timeline.
Killian Hayes cant dribble with his right hand or shoot. Even with all the European fundamentals. Deni getting better but he can’t dribble. It’s year 4 and he’s finally making 3s (American skill work)
College development though is real for guys like Jalen Williams. I’ll give you that.
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LOL true, you make good points. In general player development is lacking for sure. The league has to step in and do something, idk what tho.
