Heslip can shoot like a mad man but that is basically the only thing he can do, and at 6 foot 1 without having anything remotely close to a point guard skill set or defensive value he seems like he will really struggle in the NBA. but inspite of all that i would like to see him get a chance, for limited minutes as a points provider from the bench, hr can give as shooting we desperetly need and it can't get much worse than Sessions on defense.
Eric Moreland on the Kings/Bighorns merry-go-round
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If you are ever in the area and want to see the Big Horns let me know, I can always get tickets there. I've only watched them play Santa Cruz because Thompson2 and Curry2 was on that team lol. I only really got to see some of Ndiaya that was it
Same with you Cruzdude. I wouldn't seeing some Big Horns vs the Defenders... Defenders looked good last year
Same with you Cruzdude. I wouldn't seeing some Big Horns vs the Defenders... Defenders looked good last year
Hi there. Newbie member here lol
As you can tell I want Michael Malone to play Eric Moreland because I truly think he can become a really good player for this team in Sacramento
I dont think he should start right away but give him like 20 minutes to start off and once Big Cuz returns play the 2 together and I say watch out Western conference
Just curious what your thoughts are
As you can tell I want Michael Malone to play Eric Moreland because I truly think he can become a really good player for this team in Sacramento
I dont think he should start right away but give him like 20 minutes to start off and once Big Cuz returns play the 2 together and I say watch out Western conference
Just curious what your thoughts are
Sorry, but I see no reason for that kind of comment.
Eric Moreland WAS NOT NBA ready when he came into the NBA. By shuttling him back and forth between Sacramento and Reno, they're at least giving him more of an opportunity to step on a court and play, something that wouldn't happen if he were sitting at the end of the Kings bench.
It's pretty obvious you're here because you're a Moreland fan. Well, for most of us here it's about the name on the front of the jersey and not the back. We'll root for Moreland and most of us wanted the Kings to get him, but we're not about to pronounce him as the answer to all our problems.
Let him learn to crawl before you enter him in that marathon.
Eric Moreland WAS NOT NBA ready when he came into the NBA. By shuttling him back and forth between Sacramento and Reno, they're at least giving him more of an opportunity to step on a court and play, something that wouldn't happen if he were sitting at the end of the Kings bench.
It's pretty obvious you're here because you're a Moreland fan. Well, for most of us here it's about the name on the front of the jersey and not the back. We'll root for Moreland and most of us wanted the Kings to get him, but we're not about to pronounce him as the answer to all our problems.
Let him learn to crawl before you enter him in that marathon.
I get it I get it and I agree
Hes a rookie but I became a fan of him during the summer and thought he could fit well with Cuz starting this season and I felt he would get that chance. Since there's not much at that position right now I feel it wouldnt hurt to play him.
I mean this team lost to the Lakers so of course it cant hurt to change it up a little
Hes a rookie but I became a fan of him during the summer and thought he could fit well with Cuz starting this season and I felt he would get that chance. Since there's not much at that position right now I feel it wouldnt hurt to play him.
I mean this team lost to the Lakers so of course it cant hurt to change it up a little
JT- One of the best post defenders in the league (shoddy shooting and occasional dumb move be damned)
Reggie Evans- One of the best per-minute rebounders in the HISTORY of the NBA.
Carl Landry- Proven veteran post scorer, fits Malones system (I guess)
Ryan Hollins- The only non-undersized big on our active roster not named JT. Aside from that, a nice guy or something.
Eric Moreland- Underweight rookie. Potential rim protector. Also, in case I haven't mentioned it, an admitted multi-year developmental project.
I hope Moreland pans out as much as everyone else but let's focus on him playing good enough in garbage time to warrant more minutes before we try to pull him up into the rotation, let alone play him beside Boogie for 25 minutes a night.
Reggie Evans- One of the best per-minute rebounders in the HISTORY of the NBA.
Carl Landry- Proven veteran post scorer, fits Malones system (I guess)
Ryan Hollins- The only non-undersized big on our active roster not named JT. Aside from that, a nice guy or something.
Eric Moreland- Underweight rookie. Potential rim protector. Also, in case I haven't mentioned it, an admitted multi-year developmental project.
I hope Moreland pans out as much as everyone else but let's focus on him playing good enough in garbage time to warrant more minutes before we try to pull him up into the rotation, let alone play him beside Boogie for 25 minutes a night.
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Kings Assign @EricMoreland15 to @RenoBighorns. He is averaging 14.4ppg, 13.6rpg & 2.0bpg in Reno this season.
Kings Assign @EricMoreland15 to @RenoBighorns. He is averaging 14.4ppg, 13.6rpg & 2.0bpg in Reno this season.
Comment from an Eastern Conference scout on Reno's Brady Heslip the NBDL's leading scorer at 33.3 pts/gm as reported by Chris Mannix in Sports Illustrated:
"I don't think he is an NBA guy... But he's a product of Reno's gimmicky, amateurish system...No defense being played... They're using the D-League for God knows what reason".
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Scout's Take: Brady Heslip
by Chris Mannix
An Eastern Conference scout on Reno’s Brady Heslip, the NBDL’s leading scorer (33.3 points), who is shooting 54.7 percent from three-point range on 15.1 attempts per game.
"I don’t think he is an NBA guy. He’s the best shooter in the D-League, by far. But he’s a product of Reno's gimmicky, amateurish system. It’s run-and-gun and shoot the first open three. He has the leeway to take ridiculous shots that no NBA team would ever let him take. There is no defense being played. The stats are all inflated. Reno is affiliated with the Kings, and for some reason they hired a Division III assistant coach [David Arseneault Jr.] and wanted him to play this system thinking it would draw fans, instead of using a system that will develop players. They are using the D-League for God knows what reason.
"Heslip is feisty, he’s tough, he plays hard and he’s gritty. But he is 6-2, he can’t play point guard and he’s not athletic enough to do it on defense every night. He can dribble up the floor and initiate the offense, but it’s not going to be pretty. A Norris Cole picks him up full court, an Avery Bradley, and he is not getting it up past half court.
"I don’t see him as a call-up. A guy like Jimmer Fredette can get his own shot off the bounce a little better. Jimmer also plays the pick-and-roll a little bit. The real comparison is Troy Daniels, from last year. He played at Rio Grande, which also played that kind of fast pace. His numbers were inflated. The difference is Troy is a legit 6-4, 6-5. This guy is just too small."
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The Bighorns have essentially become the laughingstock of the NBA. Why? The Kings need big time help especially bench scoring. Moreland gets cycled up to Reno every weekend for their games but if it is an amateurish, shooting free-for-all, what is he going to learn there? He is in uniform on Kings bench for Laker and Rocket games but never gets minutes. Neither is McCallum. What gives? Does no one ask Malone or PDA whats going on up there?
"I don't think he is an NBA guy... But he's a product of Reno's gimmicky, amateurish system...No defense being played... They're using the D-League for God knows what reason".
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Scout's Take: Brady Heslip
by Chris Mannix
An Eastern Conference scout on Reno’s Brady Heslip, the NBDL’s leading scorer (33.3 points), who is shooting 54.7 percent from three-point range on 15.1 attempts per game.
"I don’t think he is an NBA guy. He’s the best shooter in the D-League, by far. But he’s a product of Reno's gimmicky, amateurish system. It’s run-and-gun and shoot the first open three. He has the leeway to take ridiculous shots that no NBA team would ever let him take. There is no defense being played. The stats are all inflated. Reno is affiliated with the Kings, and for some reason they hired a Division III assistant coach [David Arseneault Jr.] and wanted him to play this system thinking it would draw fans, instead of using a system that will develop players. They are using the D-League for God knows what reason.
"Heslip is feisty, he’s tough, he plays hard and he’s gritty. But he is 6-2, he can’t play point guard and he’s not athletic enough to do it on defense every night. He can dribble up the floor and initiate the offense, but it’s not going to be pretty. A Norris Cole picks him up full court, an Avery Bradley, and he is not getting it up past half court.
"I don’t see him as a call-up. A guy like Jimmer Fredette can get his own shot off the bounce a little better. Jimmer also plays the pick-and-roll a little bit. The real comparison is Troy Daniels, from last year. He played at Rio Grande, which also played that kind of fast pace. His numbers were inflated. The difference is Troy is a legit 6-4, 6-5. This guy is just too small."
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The Bighorns have essentially become the laughingstock of the NBA. Why? The Kings need big time help especially bench scoring. Moreland gets cycled up to Reno every weekend for their games but if it is an amateurish, shooting free-for-all, what is he going to learn there? He is in uniform on Kings bench for Laker and Rocket games but never gets minutes. Neither is McCallum. What gives? Does no one ask Malone or PDA whats going on up there?
