Hawkins Starting

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Very encouraging to see Hawkins step up as the 3rd scoring option while CJ is out. Way to take advantage of the opportunity!

 

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[selles]

To me the big question about Hawk was how he'd fit in with NBA physicality given his frame. Watching him against OKC was a revelation - he 100% belonged regardless of how he was shooting. Very excited to watch what he does from here.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Rumor has it, he’s good

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Looks like Dennis Smith Jr. more than Hawk lol

 

[superjohn]

 

[Huskyforlife]

He really mouths defenders like nobody I’ve ever seen. He’s better with a man in his face.

 

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He really mouths defenders like nobody I’ve ever seen. He’s better with a man in his face.

Just might be a better idea to leave him open funny enough. Lol

 

[YellowMamba]

Could not be more happy for him...he is loved by his team!

“He’s fearless,” Pelicans coach Willie Green said of Hawkins. “When he’s open he’s going to shoot it. He’s aggressive and the beauty of it is Brandon, Z, all of his teammates are looking for him.”

 

[YellowMamba]

the announcers are calling him "Hawkeye".....'Hawkeye for 3!'

 

[REB1094]

Jordan absolutely deserves this. He’s a rookie demanding the ball from guys like Zion Williamson, and the team already trusts him enough to listen. 31 points and 7 threes, wow!

 

[caw]

I wish Zion would find a dietician and a trainer. Dude could be so good and Hawkins plays well off him. As it is now Zion and their center together are just way too slow.

 

[tzznandrew]

He really mouths defenders like nobody I’ve ever seen. He’s better with a man in his face.

He shot incredibly well on contested 3s at UConn as well. It was something scouts liked.

 

[Waquoit]

His % numbers probably won't improve as he's going to be putting up a ton of shots. Good to get the experience but he may struggle.

When I read this I was thinking "if he can get his % to 36 or 37, he'll be fine". He did so in one game!

 

[Excalibur]

When I read this I was thinking "if he can get his % to 36 or 37, he'll be fine". He did so in one game!

Yeah I may have to take a major L on that prediction . . .

 

[Edward Sargent]

Hawk with 20 3 points made ties Laurie Maarkanen for most in first 7 games of career

 

[Waquoit]

Yeah I may have to take a major L on that prediction . . .

Hey, if I was so sure he would find the range so quickly I would have said so before the game. I'm just thrilled he did. I think his stat line has made me as happy as the UConn performance last night.

 

[auror]

Zion out again tonight and Herb Jones is questionable. The rest of their guys are still out, too. So a lot of Hawk tonight for sure.

 

[HailUConn]

I thought this is worth posting:

 

[dennismenace]

Looks like a gunslinger in a western. New Sheriff in town.