Hawkins Starting

[Excalibur]

That team is cursed by injuries. I hope they don't overplay Hawkins.

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.

 

[auror]

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.

I think they'll improve from 31%, because he's generally shooting pretty open shots and he's still adjusting to NBA line, but I agree he probably won't get near 40% or anything.

 

[JakeTheDog]

Jordan is playing well against the Nuggets tonight.

 

[superjohn]

Jordan is playing well against the Nuggets tonight.

Just saw that, he's having himself a first half against the champs!

 

[auror]

Hawk going OFF. 4/5 from 3 as Pels beating defending champs Denver on the road by 20 approaching halftime.

 

[husky429]

I've never seen someone make the game look as easy as Jokic. He reads the game with a higher IQ than any big I've ever seen.

Hawkins looking strong. He'll be in the league for a minute if he keeps improving like this.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I've never seen someone make the game look as easy as Jokic. He reads the game with a higher IQ than any big I've ever seen.

Hawkins looking strong. He'll be in the league for a minute if he keeps improving like this.

Sabonis, pre knee injury with USSR is pretty much only big man comp for Joker. Sabonis was a better athlete though.

 

[husky429]

16/3/3 at half. 60% shooting. Looks Klay-esque tonight.

 

[aceboon]

His career high 16th point(s)

 

[Phoenixhusky]

The NBA spacing is perfect for Hawkins.

 

[husky429]

What's a good modern NBA comp for Hawkins. Herro?

 

[HU5KIES]

He's killing it. For any box score watchers, one 3 point attempt was a 3/4 court shot at end of the half.

 

[aceboon]

What's a good modern NBA comp for Hawkins. Herro?

I think Herro is a much better passer, Herro operates really well off the high ball screen kicking it out to shooters or hitting the roll man

 

[Matrim55]

What's a good modern NBA comp for Hawkins. Herro?

Malik Monk. Though Hawk seems to be making a much smoother transition to the league than Monk did.

 

[Kembacity]

Sabonis, pre knee injury with USSR is pretty much only big man comp for Joker. Sabonis was a better athlete though.

Was he as good a shooter though? Every time I watch Jokic it’s amazing

 

[Matrim55]

Was he as good a shooter though? Every time I watch Jokic it’s amazing

Sabonis was better defensively because of his length and athleticism. Jokic is better at everything else.

I don’t think he’ll be able to work himself into the GOAT convo, but that next tier — with guys like Magic, Larry, Shaq, Wilt & Duncan — is there for him if he can stay healthy the next 5 years.

 

[auror]

as Pels beating defending champs Denver on the road by 20 approaching halftime.

And the Nuggets are ahead before the 3Q is over. Hawk 1/4 from 3 this half.

 

[BGesus4]

29 and counting

 

[caw]

I must have the Nuggets TV feed, I don't think they have mentioned Hawk but they are in love with Strawther.

 

[auror]

Up to 31 on 7/13 from 3 for Hawkins.

 

[Dandy]

I think Hawkins must be the first Husky to drop 30 in the NBA since Kemba. Got to love his work ethic.

 

[SouleMan]

And apparently his getting fouled on a 3 regularly is going to translate, lol

 

[Rocktheworld]

Sucks it’s gotta happen in a losing effort to Denver

 

[caw]

7/14 from three today. Up to 20/55 for the season from three or 36.6 percent.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I think Hawkins must be the first Husky to drop 30 in the NBA since Kemba. Got to love his work ethic.

It’s very nice to see a Husky have immediate success in the NBA. It’s been a bit of a rough go in that department recently.