[Game] Kings @ Nuggets, 12/23/2020 6PM PST, 9PM EST
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As for Haliburton, he is special. This is a guy that could definitely be a star. He has all the confidence in the world right now and does not get shaken, and for a rookie that's a great thing to have. Like what Trae had a couple years back. He came into the league confident in his game, and know he could light it up. I see the same confidence in Haliburton that I saw in Young.
I think that he did better than he gets credit for, but he still made some really crazy head scratchers. Like Papagianis really didn't cost us anybody but it was still a bad pick. We could have done better with the #10 pick than what we got, though Barnes was part of that so the fact that JJ is out of the league (or did someone pick him up?) doesn't matter as much. BUT - He certainly would have put this team into luxury cap territory re-signing Giles and Bogi whereas now we have the main core and a ton of trade or cap flexibility.
I am fine if we ditch Luke (hell I want to smack him in the face for how he wears his mask) but I don't think last season was a very fair way to evaluate given the amount of injury struggles and the fact that our big FA signing decided to basically quit after he got paid. The commentators did point out that he had more wins in his first season with the team than anyone since Theus, which was astounding. And obviously a huge disappointment after letting Joerger go, but it is some perspective I guess, when you factor in all the bad bounced that happened. I do think he has a much better team of assistants this year so we'll see. Already the team looks like they understand how to rebound.
I am fine if we ditch Luke (hell I want to smack him in the face for how he wears his mask) but I don't think last season was a very fair way to evaluate given the amount of injury struggles and the fact that our big FA signing decided to basically quit after he got paid. The commentators did point out that he had more wins in his first season with the team than anyone since Theus, which was astounding. And obviously a huge disappointment after letting Joerger go, but it is some perspective I guess, when you factor in all the bad bounced that happened. I do think he has a much better team of assistants this year so we'll see. Already the team looks like they understand how to rebound.
I like what he's shown. I'd expect more of a legit 2 way player that impacts the game far beyond his numbers. He doesn't look to have the iso makeup to be a true first option. Honestly, that's probably better for the team anyway considering the fit. He's got that glue potential for sure. Which is exactly what the team needs.
I was impressed with Bagley's effort. He was making mistakes but kept playing super hard. As the game went on you could see him start to get his sea legs and he looked closer to the guy we saw his rookie year. Will be interested to see how he looks in a few games and when he doesn't have to deal with a 7'0 280 lbs basketball savant.
True but this is where you and I differ. Those injuries did make things tougher but the play style and lineups to use were clearly indicated in his 5 man advanced stats. He did everything in his power to not travel the most successful path. And tonight potentially only foul trouble created a scenario where you have Whitesides defense on the interior with Barnes' switch ability and shot creating ability in your front line.
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