James Bouknight Highlights

[andy34]

Here's highlights from James' game last night

 

[Kenny11]

 

[Kenny11]

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He’s obviously frustrated with lack of playing time despite giving the right answers publicly.

 

[Kenny11]

Just checked hornets twitter btw. They are even angrier than us after 2 straight losses. And they want Borrego gone.

 

[Kmba2Rmemba]

Absolute clown organization

 

[RayRay]

I was watching the game on league pass, and honestly, I’d be furious if I was Bouk too. Coach puts him in with 14 seconds left in the 3rd Q, rozier takes a shot, nothing abnormal, then suddenly coach sends Bouk to the bench and puts in two guys to start the 4th that have been behind Bouk in the rotation recently in Richards and Ish. It was odd, and I’m sure that set Bouk off. It was odd for Borrego to do what he did. I’m sure there’s more to it then that though.

 

[Kenny11]

I was watching the game on league pass, and honestly, I’d be furious if I was Bouk too. Coach puts him in with 14 seconds left in the 3rd Q, rozier takes a shot, nothing abnormal, then suddenly coach sends Bouk to the bench and puts in two guys to start the 4th that have been behind Bouk in the rotation recently in Richards and Ish. It was odd, and I’m sure that set Bouk off. It was odd for Borrego to do what he did. I’m sure there’s more to it then that though.

It’s way past time to have Bouknight be part of the regular rotation. When he gets minutes he usually plays well and makes things happen. I’m glad he’s a competitor and an alpha instead of cherishing the role of being the bench elaborate handshake guy.

 

[LIuconn]

Trade him

 

[Thirty Three]

 

[djct1999]

Not a good look for any of them. Hopefully there is movement this week. Either for James or or Borrego. This isnt sustainable and will only manifest with time.

 

[UofCT]

 

[UconnU]

I’ve watched most Hornets games and I am a huge believer in Bouk but he’s just not ready to play meaningful minutes for a good team. He has a lot of trouble staying in front of guys at this level. His attitude on the bench could improve as well, his body language is horrendous, he’s often completely disengaged in the game.

 

[Kenny11]

I think part of book’s frustration is that Borrego has said this same exact thing multiple times this year.

 

[dogpause]

I’ve watched most Hornets games and I am a huge believer in Bouk but he’s just not ready to play meaningful minutes for a good team. He has a lot of trouble staying in front of guys at this level. His attitude on the bench could improve as well, his body language is horrendous, he’s often completely disengaged in the game.

Of all the players I've ever watched, Bouk is the one whose body language and facial expressions are most misleading. I realize people are going to make judgements based on what they see, but in Bouk's case, what you see is not really what you get.

 

[Incursio007]

I’ve watched most Hornets games and I am a huge believer in Bouk but he’s just not ready to play meaningful minutes for a good team. He has a lot of trouble staying in front of guys at this level. His attitude on the bench could improve as well, his body language is horrendous, he’s often completely disengaged in the game.

His defense could certainly improve, but it’s not like many other rookies are killing it defensively either…the guy who won ROY last year is a subpar defender at best. He wasn’t drafted for his outstanding defense, but his ability to score & that is something the hornets desperately need.

 

[MexicoHusky]

Maybe Bouk is the next Sprewell. No shame there.

 

[ToolzieFan]

 

[husky429]

This is like saying "when Bouknight plays well, his stats are good"... no duh.

Well, yeah. When he capitalizes on opportunities it's a good thing. The problem is that he's not capitalizing on his opportunities a great deal of the time--especially on the defensive end.

 

[ToolzieFan]

This is like saying "when Bouknight plays well, his stats are good"... no duh.

Well, yeah. When he capitalizes on opportunities it's a good thing. The problem is that he's not capitalizing on his opportunities a great deal of the time--especially on the defensive end.

I understand the selected stats are misleading, and five games isn’t much of a sample size. Playing well leads to more playing time. Still, I don’t think it’s crazy that he could be more productive with more consistent playing time.

It looked like he’s played no more than 7 minutes in 13 games. I haven’t watched more than a few minutes here and there. Has his defense been so bad that he’s unplayable? That’s a sincere question that I’m hoping someone can answer.

 

[Magic32]

A good little story on the incident.

James Bouknight Has Sideline Altercation With Head Coach

The 11th pick in last year's draft has seen limited playing time in 25 games.

www.hoopsrumors.com

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

I don't think Bouknight is the only guy who's frustrated with Borrego.

 

[Jkiller]

Not sure if anyone saw this article… What do you make of this situation, would you prefer he gets traded? Is that really what’s best for him?

Confrontation between coach James Borrego and James Bouknight

Rookie guard James Bouknight appeared to get into an argument with Borrego on the bench at the end of the third quarter and had to be held back. Bouknight was sent back to the locker room and did n…

hoopshype.com

 

[WeAreUCONN]

Not sure if anyone saw this article… What do you make of this situation, would you prefer he gets traded? Is that really what’s best for him?

Confrontation between coach James Borrego and James Bouknight

Rookie guard James Bouknight appeared to get into an argument with Borrego on the bench at the end of the third quarter and had to be held back. Bouknight was sent back to the locker room and did n…

hoopshype.com

I was never a fan of Bouknight. I always felt he should have been better than he was and did more than he did. When I look at my list of top 50 Huskies, James isn’t in there. Too many young people think they are entitled and deserve everything before working for and earning anything. There’s a reason the coach doesn’t play him many minutes.

 

[BackAftaThis]

They’re not trading a first round pick halfway through his rookie season