Hawkins assigned to G-League 12/28

[Hoophound]

They got bad press and pressure from fans. It was a dumb move.

 

[gtcam]

A little adversity may be good for him. I spoke with some people who felt he has coddled by his parents throughout his career might not be ready. Needs to add some weight in the off-season, I don’t think he can defend at a NBA level right now. Also needs to keep working on his ball handling, i’d make him the g league point guard and force him to get better. I don’t see where he “lit it up” he was the least efficient offensive player they had.

Wrong
Ive followed Hawk since he was a sophomore in Baltimore and have spoken to his parents but don't know them.
I do know a few who grew up around Hawk and while he was/is protected by his parents he wasn't coddled.
His father worked him hard.

 

[caw]

Wrong
Ive followed Hawk since he was a sophomore in Baltimore and have spoken to his parents but don't know them.
I do know a few who grew up around Hawk and while he was/is protected by his parents he wasn't coddled.
His father worked him hard.

I mean even without knowing them I saw the piece done about Hawk during the tournament. When you compare your father to Dan Hurley and say their similarities are why you chose to play for Hurley, I doubt you were coddled.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Great call by the organization. He totally belongs in the GL.

 

[Waquoit]

I mean even without knowing them I saw the piece done about Hawk during the tournament. When you compare your father to Dan Hurley and say their similarities are why you chose to play for Hurley, I doubt you were coddled.

Just another example of talking out of one's ass.

 

[Palatine]

It a bad move if they are just going stuff Hawkins on the bench.

 

[F101Voodoo]

Now Hawkins has been recalled from the G League due to an injury hence he is needed again with the big boys. I could be wrong but I think he was recalled Vriday or yesterday morning. I must admit that I was wrong once.

 

[Waquoit]

It a bad move if they are just going stuff Hawkins on the bench.

I dunno, he's showed he has nothing to learn there.

 

[Huskyforlife]

It a bad move if they are just going stuff Hawkins on the bench.

Agreed, it’s much better for him wherever he plays more. He needs to get used to NBA physicality on defense, which G League experience would still help with.

 

[aceboon]

It was always going to be a quick trip, guys go down to get reps and are then brought back

 

[RichZ]

It was always going to be a quick trip, guys go down to get reps and are then brought back

But he was down in G for one game.

 

[aceboon]

But he was down in G for one game.

How does this contradict what I said? Reps doesn't mean games, go down to the G and play 30+ minutes and get up 20+ shot attempts=reps. I think if boneyarders followed the NBA they would realize that this is common with rookies and 2nd year players if they're not seeing a ton of minutes and/or stuck in a logjam. Moses Moody was a lottery pick and he was doing this in his 2nd year due to the Warriors logjam at guard/wings.

 

[caw]

He's just a very weird situation with a team that thinks they have the talent to be good, were pretty healthy and playing decently when Zion isn't being fat and lazy. He's the only "unproven" player on the roster as a rookie and has multiple players with good stats and experience ahead of him at his position. On the flipside, he's also obviously way too good for the g-league.

They really need a trade to consolidate their assets because they have a lot of really good pieces but their stars are a) a lazy and b) a guy who should be a second/third best player on a contender at best but might just be a good stats/bad team player.

 

[djct1999]

How does this contradict what I said? Reps doesn't mean games, go down to the G and play 30+ minutes and get up 20+ shot attempts=reps. I think if boneyarders followed the NBA they would realize that this is common with rookies and 2nd year players if they're not seeing a ton of minutes and/or stuck in a logjam. Moses Moody was a lottery pick and he was doing this in his 2nd year due to the Warriors logjam at guard/wings.

Especially after, right or wrong, the player logs some dnp’s. I am far more curious as why Jordan isn’t getting any time in that rotation than a single game in the g league. Getting sent down then being recalled after 1 game was probably communicated and preplanned even before he dominated. Jordan has to remain patient. As the season progress, things will open up again for him.