Tyreke Evans ROTY & 20/5/5 Watch
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Just as an aside (that I can't even prove, because I'm too lazy too look it up): I'm pretty sure that the stat that has the most consisten correlation with winning the ROY is scoring. Over the last few years, I believe, the ROY has basically always been handed out to the top scorer of the rookies. Since Havoc leads all rookies (and is 16th among all players), I don't mind that too much.
Other food for thought: A couple of weeks ago, I noticed that, statistically (and in no other way, mind you) Tyreke was playing basically the exact same as Derrick Rose, only with better rebounding (and defense). He is shooting a little worse, averages a few more turnovers, but even those things are nearly dead even. Which is to say that our rookie is right now playing as good, if not better than the reigning ROY. How on earth can anybody pretend that there's even grounds for a discussion as to who should win this year. Mindboggling!
Other food for thought: A couple of weeks ago, I noticed that, statistically (and in no other way, mind you) Tyreke was playing basically the exact same as Derrick Rose, only with better rebounding (and defense). He is shooting a little worse, averages a few more turnovers, but even those things are nearly dead even. Which is to say that our rookie is right now playing as good, if not better than the reigning ROY. How on earth can anybody pretend that there's even grounds for a discussion as to who should win this year. Mindboggling!
All this nonsense about Curry or Jennings winning ROY is just that, nonsense. There's no chance that happens. Curry, as good as he has been lately, still hasn't been playing as well as Tyreke, and Jennings just flat out can't buy a basket to save his life after his early hot streak. For what it's worth, I was listening to Grant's show on Thursday (almost never listen to it), and he said that every person he's spoken with, that has a vote for ROY, is casting it for Evans. Evans is going to win, and it's not going to be all that close.
Edit: At this point, all that's left to question is "will he average 20 a game?" He already has the assists, and very nearly the rebounds. Stats are a silly thing to root for (besides wins), but it'd be nice if his ROY season was mentioned in the same breath as Oscar, Lebron, and Jordan (coincidentally guys who all either have, or will have an argument for GOAT).
Edit: At this point, all that's left to question is "will he average 20 a game?" He already has the assists, and very nearly the rebounds. Stats are a silly thing to root for (besides wins), but it'd be nice if his ROY season was mentioned in the same breath as Oscar, Lebron, and Jordan (coincidentally guys who all either have, or will have an argument for GOAT).
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I wasn't really into basketball until the 2000s, didn't realize that Grant Hill was that close.
Just checked and he missed it by 6 points. Wow, that sucks.
I'm hoping that Tyreke has a REALLY good game in one of the upcoming games. Problem is, we have San Antonio, Dallas and the Lakers in that group.
Just checked and he missed it by 6 points. Wow, that sucks.
I'm hoping that Tyreke has a REALLY good game in one of the upcoming games. Problem is, we have San Antonio, Dallas and the Lakers in that group.
I don't care how many Shots Reke takes in order to score 20+ points in all of the remaining games. He's been averaging a good FG percentage for the year anyway. He needs to do this 20-5-5 thing. All the other guys better clear out and let him go to work. I hope someone's talking to him about the 20-5-5 too and make Reke make the 20-5-5 as a personal goal for the season.
I think eveyone does, whether they say it or not.
I also think Portland has been maybe the toughest matchup for him all season long -- Battier of course, but that was one game. But Portland has it schemed right, they blatantly lack respect for our other options and are willing to cheat a much as necessary, and they have figured out that interior defense = winning and just absolutely insisted on having a big shotblocker (and two 6'11" guys) in there at all times no matter what fate threw at them.
And you throw in it being a long tough season, Reke never looking quite comfortable since the mugging, and the pressure from the chase, and its just tough right now. The shaky jumper has been as defining for Reke this season as the unstoppable to the basket game. It gives teams an out, and they are so scared of his driving ability, and so UNscared of the rest of our team, that they take that out every game. Sure Reke could toss up 20 jumpers a night in response, but its just not there right now. He could shoot 5-21 every night that way, and there just isn't much of that kind of selfishness to the kid. He's really going to have to grit his teeth and summon up a last burst to make this happen against good competition down the stretch. And I think he is going to be very very glad for this season to be over, take his two weeks of rest or whatever, and then head down to L.A. for his training montage. Relentless as he's been, its been a physically and mentally battering year for kid who can't even drink yet, and I'm sure he just wants to go lay down somewhere and sleep for a week.
I also think Portland has been maybe the toughest matchup for him all season long -- Battier of course, but that was one game. But Portland has it schemed right, they blatantly lack respect for our other options and are willing to cheat a much as necessary, and they have figured out that interior defense = winning and just absolutely insisted on having a big shotblocker (and two 6'11" guys) in there at all times no matter what fate threw at them.
And you throw in it being a long tough season, Reke never looking quite comfortable since the mugging, and the pressure from the chase, and its just tough right now. The shaky jumper has been as defining for Reke this season as the unstoppable to the basket game. It gives teams an out, and they are so scared of his driving ability, and so UNscared of the rest of our team, that they take that out every game. Sure Reke could toss up 20 jumpers a night in response, but its just not there right now. He could shoot 5-21 every night that way, and there just isn't much of that kind of selfishness to the kid. He's really going to have to grit his teeth and summon up a last burst to make this happen against good competition down the stretch. And I think he is going to be very very glad for this season to be over, take his two weeks of rest or whatever, and then head down to L.A. for his training montage. Relentless as he's been, its been a physically and mentally battering year for kid who can't even drink yet, and I'm sure he just wants to go lay down somewhere and sleep for a week.
George Hill rolled his ankle today against he lakers. He'll miss the rest of the road trip. Most likely the spurs will start Mason Jr. or Keith Bogans in his place. Assuming Tyreke won't be switched to chase around Manu, he should have a easier time than usual on defense.
Reke has stated before that Tony Parker is the hardest player he's had to defend so with Parker out with a finger injury, that helps too. An easier time on the defensive end should give Reke more energy for offense. Hopefully he has a similar offensive #s game like last time he dropped 32 on the Spurs. I highly believe Tyreke will get the 20 pts average. After all, he is a special player. He'll come through.
Reke has stated before that Tony Parker is the hardest player he's had to defend so with Parker out with a finger injury, that helps too. An easier time on the defensive end should give Reke more energy for offense. Hopefully he has a similar offensive #s game like last time he dropped 32 on the Spurs. I highly believe Tyreke will get the 20 pts average. After all, he is a special player. He'll come through.