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I said this before, you could tell in the first game there were niggas who was like, he aint about to show me up, and they was going extra hard on Zion. The pelicans just went through a buncha shit with their franchise player forcing his way out, and they trying to do a rebrand. A hurt zion doesnt help that cause b/c some insecure second year player dont wanna be a highlight
#1hiphopjunki3
Go Spurs Go!!
I kinda hear where you are coming from but I disagree.
If you haven't signed your contract or have some type of injuries I can understand not playing in Summer League. One of the reasons most teams would like to have their players attended and take part in the games is to see what things their players are good and bad at in a some what NBA game setting. Practice can only help so much if you aren't applying the things you learned in a game setting.
Yeah there is preseason to learn things but the rookies are still a little bit more behind the 8 ball due to not really playing an actual competitive game. That's why Mitchell and Trier stated what they did. Playing Summer League could also help players land more lucrative endorsements if they really show out while there
Players could get hurt practicing, vacationing or chilling at home relaxing so using getting hurt as an excuse when you already signed a contract isn't the best excuse. Not to mention if you do get hurt the team is still paying for the surgery and your time. Lol.
good counter
i would also argue, if you a team in rebuilding, how much is a rookie gonna show you in a 2 week tournament vs an 82 game season?
There will be things learned on the fly that SL just not gonna cover. I get it though, its a chance for the fans to get an early peek at the new crop of rookies, but like i said, they going against dudes on the bubble and in some cases 2nd and 3rd year players.
#1hiphopjunki3
Go Spurs Go!!
I'm not even looking at it from a fan perspective. Lol
Playing against those grown men who are hungry as hell to get a roster spot is a huge step up from the NCAA players most of these young men faced before. It's a pretty good way to see how some of these guys will deal with the step up in competition and being challenged. I agree a few games isn't going to show everything but it can help coaching staffs and the players learn some stuff.
The talent level only gets tougher after the Summer League and if some players struggle early it can be a great teaching moment, it could help some under confident players see they might belong or humble some overconfident players which makes them more open to coaching
Fuck that nigga
southsil4lil
We eat so many shrimp I got iodine poisoning
Its insane dude is only 21 years old...I still think he wouldve been worth a flier on a low risk high reward shit but dude can go overseas, polish/work on his game and give it another try in 2-3 years
oldman_Ghost!
If u Google who gives a fuck. My name ain't there!
Good looks on the video....I hope there wont be another lockout...shit
Shawn Kemp still hasn't recovered!!
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I hit like on this post and a few seconds later took the like away.
Just couldnt do it.
Fuck Kanter.
southsil4lil
We eat so many shrimp I got iodine poisoning
Excellent pick up for Detroit, thought they were going to have to rely on Zaza or Thon Maker for backup center
It wasnt by no means perfect by any means but considering the circumstance I think the Pistons had a solid offseason
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