Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
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Ugh got my Plumlees and Morris confused for a second. I meant Marshall, no wait Mason, no wait Miles.
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Eddie Johnson was all over the Kings as a whole, based on the narrative that it was a major mistake to let IT walk. It wasn't just Ben, who he talked down, but DC, Gay and even DMC.
Just a pure home announcer exaggerating the strength of their own roster big time. I like Phoenix but i doubt that this PG-heavy Playstyle will lead to success in the playoffs versus strong defensive teams like the Spurs or Grizzlies. Everything is based on the perimeter game and floor spacing, while the Kings prove right now, that you can still pound the ball inside and have success in the contemporary NBA.
Yes yes yes. That move had me thinking maybe we have a 12-15 ppg shooting guard already on the roster. He just needs confidence. That play is at around 45 seconds. Almost looked like a travel.There was a particular possession in the OKC game in which Ben got the ball at the top of the 3 point line and tried to drive to his right, was cut off, and shot a step back jumper from the baseline. The amount of space that he covered with this step back move was incredible.
He and Harpring are two of the absolute worst color analysts in the league who happen to be ex-players. Sean Elliot is pretty poor too.While watching some of the earlier PHX games this year, to see how IT was fitting in and they are a fun team to watch, listening to EJ....he's kind of an ass. Most announcers or color men don't just dump on the opposing team players. EJ does and it just comes across as unprofessional. I'm going to guess his ego is rather large.
Heinsohn. No one will ever be worse than Heinsohn.He and Harpring are two of the absolute worst color analysts in the league who happen to be ex-players. Sean Elliot is pretty poor too.
He's still an upgrade over Calvin Murphy.don't forget Clyde...he is annoying to listen to
There was a particular possession in the OKC game in which Ben got the ball at the top of the 3 point line and tried to drive to his right, was cut off, and shot a step back jumper from the baseline. The amount of space that he covered with this step back move was incredible.
Yes yes yes. That move had me thinking maybe we have a 12-15 ppg shooting guard already on the roster. He just needs confidence. That play is at around 45 seconds. Almost looked like a travel.
If he hits his first shot, he's on his way, if not, it gets ugly.
Yes yes yes. That move had me thinking maybe we have a 12-15 ppg shooting guard already on the roster. He just needs confidence. That play is at around 45 seconds. Almost looked like a travel.
If he hits his first shot, he's on his way, if not, it gets ugly.
He looks to be so much more under control in these highlights than any game I've seen him play in with the Kings so far. He might be starting to learn patience.
I wonder if Cuz and Gay got in his ear a bit and pumped his confidence up.
That's a distinct possibility.![]()
Defensively is where I have been impressed with Ben the last few games. He seems to be picking up the defensive schemes faster than the offensive sets. That is fine for now. We really need him to be a good perimeter defender first and scorer second. He is starting to become more confident in his shot and certainly has shown confidence in his man defense. I say lets wait another 20 games and see how he is playing then. People are always too quick to judge these young kids. He'd be a junior in college for GAWD's sake ! Give him some time to get comfortable and used to the NBA game and he is already showing progress. It takes some longer to learn that others. Ben strikes me as someone who might take a little longer to get the system, but once he does he is going to be just fine.
He'll never be a Doug Christie type. Doug could handle the ball and pass. I don't see that out of Ben. I do see a better shooter than Doug.
Yes yes yes. That move had me thinking maybe we have a 12-15 ppg shooting guard already on the roster. He just needs confidence. That play is at around 45 seconds. Almost looked like a travel.
If he hits his first shot, he's on his way, if not, it gets ugly.
Doug was the 3rd/4th best passer on one of the top passing teams to ever play in this league. A big part of his playmaking ability was his ability to create off the bounce. As a younger player he regularly ran the point. I actually think he was a better passer than Bibby and the reason he didn't average more assists is because Mike was handling the rock most of the time we weren't playing through Webb/Vlade.Still too early to tell. There is nothing that tells us he can't pass.
I still don't see these "tools" that everyone talks about but I'm waiting patiently.
You don't see the athleticism and length? Are you blind?