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Not sure if I saw this right but it looks like Hassan diarra is starting over castle in those exhibition games. Any thoughts?
Don’t read too much into it.Not sure if I saw this right but it looks like Hassan diarra is starting over castle in those exhibition games. Any thoughts?
Hopefully just for preseason. Newton didn’t come back to start on the bench and Castle didn’t come here to back up Diarra.Not sure if I saw this right but it looks like Hassan diarra is starting over castle in those exhibition games. Any thoughts?
Absolutely. Learning to be a pitbullGetting his feet wet.
No thoughts about him starting, per se, but I’m excited for Diarra to take on more of a role this year, especially as one of the team’s defensive playmakers.Not sure if I saw this right but it looks like Hassan diarra is starting over castle in those exhibition games. Any thoughts?
He definitely has an important role to play this year as that defensive stopper and is really valuable in stretches. I'm hoping we see more consistency from his offensive game. He showed some flashes on that side of the ball last year, but far too often was just relegated to bringing the ball up the court and struggled to score/facilitate.No thoughts about him starting, per se, but I’m excited for Diarra to take on more of a role this year, especially as one of the team’s defensive playmakers.
He’s one of those guys who can jumpstart a game in an instant.
Newton started all 3 games. He is a lock to start this season. Can anyone make a case that he won't start and play big minutes?Hopefully just for preseason. Newton didn’t come back to start on the bench and Castle didn’t come here to back up Diarra.
That's so condescending. The man has a ring. It's more like I said before, RHIP. The new guys haven't earned anything yet.It's called throwing a Senior a bone on an exhibition swing.
I was going to respond with something similar to this but I will add that I think DH should have a private meeting with Hassan and tell him that his greatest contribution to this year’s team could end up being an absolute relentless dog to Stephon in practice. In somewhat of a lead by example bell cow prodding type fashion. If he elevates Castles game and gets him to play every play like the game is on the line then this team has no ceiling.Diarra would be well served to watch tape of Ricky Moore and be that player.
Put all his energy on the court in to dogging opposing guards and take opportunistic shots.
And yes, getting his FT percentage up.
Do those things and he getting 10-15 mog depending on match ups.
There is a role on this team for his skill set. Except for improving FT's, for this season, he is a classic case of someone who needs to work on his strength and not worry about trying to make your weaknesses better.
Outside of a major injury there isn't a path to 25 mpg for him.
Hurley isn’t going to give Castle the job based on his recruiting ranking. If Diarra or Ball outplay him, they deserve it. Reports were that Castle is occasionally brilliant and has to get over his tendency to coast. When he plays hard all the time on both ends he will likely force his way into the starting 5.
Hurley is also looking for a leader. Alex and Donovan are both in that boat too but Ive seen quotes from Hurley saying they aren't "there" yet (not about playing ability, about vocal ability) the only other candidate he mentions was Diarra. I assume he is trying to build something there, no matter if Hass starts or comes off bench. I don't think this is a knock on Castle at all. It is just team building stuff during the summer.