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Jeremy Lamb's year summed up in one play

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SkyWalker2011 said:
I don't think people are trying to rip into the guy personally. It's just the whole steel was unnecessary and showed bad sportsmanship. Not to mention he missed it which just looked foolish on top of that. If he had made it he would have just looked like a bully.
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understandable... but it's one play and i'm sure he was frustrated.... doesn't mean he single-handedly tanked a season a la jerome...

he was the wingman on a NC team last year... and we did lose our best player and undisputed leader from that team.... that's what hurt us more than anything i think... that sums up our season more
 
People perceive lambs nonchalance as not caring. I'm sure he cares very much but I don't blame people for thinking other wise
 
wpq4elamin said:
I don't think you can compare Jeremy to Jerome at all.... Rudy maybe, but Jerome def not...

People want Jeremy to be something he's not- he's a shooting guard who needs to work off the ball, as he did last year. He needs a guy like kemba to be the man while he makes 3's and gets to the middle for his floater when they can't send 2 defenders his way...

Jeremy is a great player, but he doesn't have the mentality of a ben gordon or even a ray/rip....

some people are going a little nutso here trying to rip jeremy.... he missed a dunk at the end he shouldn't have taken... so what.... be more upset about the bad 3's shabazz and jeremy took when we were down by 6
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You hit the nail on the head. The hate for him is out of line IMO and I'm not one to protect every player that puts on a Husky uniform. He's nothing like Jerome or Rudy IMO. Rudy was in another stratosphere talent-wise but I'm not too hard on his time here anyway. Dyson loafed, had a terrible basketball IQ, fooled half our fanbase into thinking he was some tough/warrior-type and made bone-headed plays on the regular.

It's simple IMO, most of fanbase had ridiculous expectations for Lamb coming into this season. He had an extreme up-and-down freshman year and then had a great run last March as Kemba's wingman. Almost all of his looks were created by Kemba, after Kemba broke down the initial defense. He shot a ridiculous % last March because of Kemba. The funny thing is that even last year people were getting on him, in a semi-joking way, for not looking for his shot enough. The same carried over to this year, only this year it was out of necessity.

Fast forward to this season - being THE guy is an entirely different animal obviously. Lamb isn't great at creating his own shot, has never been able to get to the FT line with any sort of regularity and he was in a shooting slump most of the year. And of course the opposition focused on stopping him all year. He's a nice college player for sure, but he's not one of our all-time studs that will tear up any defense. There is no way I'd classify him as "having all the talent in the world." He still needs to put on weight, learn to get to the line, improve his driving ability, etc. I would have liked to see him be more aggressive like everyone else on here but geez, he's a 19 year old kid still learning to play the game. If he decides to go pro I'll remember his UConn career fondly. And he'll be just fine in the NBA as a role player given the nature of the pro game. That being said I would not take him in the lottery of I'm an NBA GM.
 
I think a contributing factor to jeremys disappointing play this year was the fact that we didn't have a legitimate 2 gaurd behind.him. there were times last year when he would struggle defensively fighting through screens and JC would bench him (Texas game). Add to that the boatright suspensions Jeremy could get away with his lack of effort on defense without worrying about losing minutes to someone else, just my thoughts
 
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The man is content with his one ring. Guess he didn't care to have his number retired.
 
it wasn't just the dunk, his play this whole season has been insignificant. don't throw meaningless stats at me either
 
Bryan Lord said:
People perceive lambs nonchalance as not caring. I'm sure he cares very much but I don't blame people for thinking other wise
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His attempted dunk at the end of the game proves he didn't care deep down. He wasn't upset about the loss, obviously.
 
That last play was petty and embarrassing. It reeked of poor sportsmanship. Not many players would do that. Steal the ball when a team is simply dribbling out the clock with the game already won. Simply petty and disappointing.

I had such fond memories of Lamb's floaters, 3s, dunks, stretch-armstrong-snatch-rebounds, etc. That play just tainted it all for me. Over time that will fade and the good will be remembered. Just very dissapointed with him. I heard a story about how he wouldn't sign something for some guys kid even when his teammates encouraged him to stop and do so. I didn't want to believe that and chalk it up to maybe it was just a bad day, but his demeanor during the season and that last play makes me wonder about his character. I hope he is and/or grows into a special person who looks out for the good of others even when it costs him some. A lot of athletes are like that giving a lot of their time, energies and emotions. Guys like Ray Allen. Okay, I'm spiraling here, but that last play really bothered me.
 
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DogMania said:
That last play was petty and embarrassing. It reeked of poor sportsmanship. Not many players would do that. Steal the ball when a team is simply dribbling out the clock with the game already won. Simply petty and disappointing.

I had such fond memories of Lamb's floaters, 3s, dunks, stretch-armstrong-snatch-rebounds, etc. That play just tainted it all for me. Over time that will fade and the good will be remembered. Just very dissapointed with him. I heard a story about how he wouldn't sign something for some guys kid even when his teammates encouraged him to stop and do so. I didn't want to believe that and chalk it up to maybe it was just a bad day, but his demeanor during the season and that last play makes me wonder about his character. I hope he is and/or grows into a special person who looks out for the good of others even when it costs him some. A lot of athletes are like that giving a lot of their time, energies and emotions. Guys like Ray Allen. Okay, I'm spiraling here, but that last play really bothered me.
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Hate to say this, but he's not humble, if that's what you're wondering. Crazy to watch people tear up Andre when he seems to be a humble, quality person. But I guess spectator sports are more important than character these days. The same people tearing apart Andre fed Jeremy's ego.
 
I think it's very difficult to speculate on a player's "real life" personality without actually knowing the person. We may have an idea one way or another, but I think it's unfair to speculate.
 
Fishy said:
That's idiotic.

He was frustrated, he tried to throw one down.

Big duck*ing deal.

Some of you people are unf***ing believable.
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You see his reaction after the missed dunk?

You can calm down now.

I am not crying over this season or any other season.

Speak for yourself when you say some people are unf**king believable. ;)
 
While Jeremy missed a dunk that further embarrassed UConn fans and probably JC, it was Shabazz, not Jeremy, who showed no class and "stole" the ball and passed it to JL .
Did anyone ask Hoiberg or JC for their reaction in the post game pressers?
 
husky8273 said:
While Jeremy missed a dunk that further embarrassed UConn fans and probably JC, it was Shabazz, not Jeremy, who showed no class and "stole" the ball and passed it to JL .
Did anyone ask Hoiberg or JC for their reaction in the post game pressers?
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I guess you have a point there. I'll take back whatever I said.
 
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Caught that too. Bazz should have just backed off. Whatcha gonna do? They're college kids venting frustration.
 
The 19-20 year old players line is getting really tired.

Can I not criticize Kyrie Irving or Bismack Biyombo? They're both 19. Is it different because they're in the League? If so, why? They're still 19 regardless. This isn't t-ball. Not everyone gets a trophy and told that they did a great job.

Can someone let me know at what age criticism is allowed? It obviously doesn't coincide with the age at which you can be drafted, so is it the legal drinking age? At 21 are you mature enough accept criticism from an online message board? Or maybe we should hold off until they're around 25. Wouldn't want to damage those fragile psyches. And what if you're around the same age as the "kids" that you're posting about. Does that change anything? I guess by some people's logic, a poster calling out another poster, who happens to be college aged, would make them just as guilty.

Can somebody give me some definitive answers, I know we have a businesslawyer on this board, but is anyone registered under the name 'licensedtherapist' that could help out?

Please excuse me, it's 4 am and I'm losing my mind, what were we talking about again?
 
it was one of the most classless things i can remember a UConn player doing. I'm not going to rip him for his overall play, b/c he was one of the only guys who was willing to shoot the ball and inconsistency or not, he was integral in getting us a title last year. But down 15, you steal the ball from a player who has stopped playing due to good sportsmanship and decide that that is your stage to showboat? Just a really pathetic moment for him and I really hope that's not his last action as a UConn player.
 
RickyMoore21 said:
dont agree with the OP, but what Jeremy did there stealing the ball and trying to windmill in the final seconds down 12 or whatever it was makes me embarrassed to be a UConn fan
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HIs most aggressive play of the year.
 
This team needed JL to be Caron, or at least 3rd year Rip. Both are unfair burdens for him in year 2.

No one on this team did the small but necessary things to rebound, screen, and defend. There is more to it than blocks and steals. No one was ever in their man's face and we were always trailing too far behind coming off the screens. I can honestly say I can't remember a single solid box out.

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Butchy said:
His attempted dunk at the end of the game proves he didn't care deep down. He wasn't upset about the loss, obviously.
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Do you, like, practice at being an assh*le or does it come naturally?
 
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SubbaBub said:
This team needed JL to be Caron, or at least 3rd year Rip. Both are unfair burdens for him in year 2.

No one on this team did the small but necessary things to rebound, screen, and defend. There is more to it than blocks and steals. No one was ever in their man's face and we were always trailing too far behind coming off the screens. I can honestly say I can't remember a single solid box out.

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SubbaBub said:
This team needed JL to be Caron, or at least 3rd year Rip. Both are unfair burdens for him in year 2.

No one on this team did the small but necessary things to rebound, screen, and defend. There is more to it than blocks and steals. No one was ever in their man's face and we were always trailing too far behind coming off the screens. I can honestly say I can't remember a single solid box out.

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Did you notice that Lamb wears #3, which was Caron's jersey #? I was hoping this year he'd carry the team like Caron, but he either wasn't mentally ready or simply doesn't have the skills. Not everyone can be a Kemba, El-Amin, or a Caron.

Some people are a more natural #2 option - everyone can't be CEO, nor does everyone have those qualities. Lamb's a great player, but wasn't transcendent like some of the former UConn greats. People are disappointed because they were expecting that of Lamb. I have to admit I was hoping for that too, but learned to accept him for the type of player he is - a great #2 option. I think he can grow into that #1 option, I think it's psychological for him at this point.
 
Husky Dogma said:
Did you notice that Lamb wears #3, which was Caron's jersey #? I was hoping this year he'd carry the team like Caron, but he either wasn't mentally ready or simply doesn't have the skills. Not everyone can be a Kemba, El-Amin, or a Caron.

Some people are a more natural #2 option - everyone can't be CEO, nor does everyone have those qualities. Lamb's a great player, but wasn't transcendent like some of the former UConn greats. People are disappointed because they were expecting that of Lamb. I have to admit I was hoping for that too, but learned to accept him for the type of player he is - a great #2 option. I think he can grow into that #1 option, I think it's psychological for him at this point.
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Hamilton was fantastic as a sophomore as well. Averaged over 20 points. If he was Hamilton they would have been a 2-3 seed this year.

I think this is right on. The transition from #2 to #1 was a struggle. Think about it--Caron and Rip were #1 right off the bat--or at least become so throughout their first year.

Ray went from first off then bench to #1 pretty easily, but he also had Ollie, Sheffer, and Donny Marshall to guide him and help him.

Ben Gordon might be a better comparison (not in style, but in demeanor). He and Okafor's second year was at times rough. They lost a lot of games, and even until mid-way through his Junior year people doubted if he could be a go-to scorer. He got there, but it was at times painful.

If Lamb comes back, he likely moves into Gordon territory. Gordon didn't need to be the emotional leader (Taliek and Okafor) but he was the scoring leader--I think that can work for Lamb, especially if there are other options.

If he goes, he moves into Rudy Gay territory--a terrific player who didn't quite meet expectations but is better than fans truly remember him being.
 
campcalhoun2009 said:
Wow, how fitting. Just a dud in every sense of the word.

He is the worst of Rudy Gay and the worst of Jerome Dyson all in one package.

All the talent in the world but just no competitiveness at all.
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This is one of the most idiotic posts of the year. It is truly shameful. A smart guy would go back and delete the thread.
 
Palatine said:
This is one of the most idiotic posts of the year. It is truly shameful. A smart guy would go back and delete the thread.
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It's not idiotic if everyone agrees with him.
 
The players are college age kids. If you can't relate try to remember when you were young. Ever do something foolish because you were young?

In the big picture, it will soon be forgotten. It was a tough year. JC was never able to get them all to buy into team offense for 40 minutes (just my opinion based on play). They ran into a good team with a great college player (Roscoe White). They fought back from a 22 point deficit. In the end, the better team(at least last night) won.

Time to look to the future.
 
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