Samson Practice Highlights

[McLovin]

If he can finish consistently around the rim off a dribble / post move like he was showing here (in addition to his open dunks) it would be a huge addition to his offensive arsenal. Having the ability to dump the ball into the post to him and being a legit scoring threat with his back to the basket will really make defenses make tough choices.

 

[ctchamps]

Samson doesn't get enough credit for his athleticism.

One of the Cam interviews he raved about it Samson several times.

 

[ctchamps]

love that even a positive Samson post contains people still spewing the limits to his game. He will be drafted next year based on this years play. Alot of you will still figure a way to complain about his fouling lol

He has deficits in his game, but his plusses are off the chart. This year people will see, and be suprised.

His high hedge in tournament was better than the wrench. Raftery saw it

He's not gonna be taking alot of face up outside shots, just like Clingan, because he services the offense being run as screener, distributor (not to say SJ's form looks good or that he can shoot as well as DC could from 3)

Shy foreign kids (think Kenton Facey) need alot of time for their confidence/minutes to pay off

The thing I saw in this highlight video that I was most excited about was his demeanor. He has a look of “purpose” and none of that head “hang down” apologetic look. A confident Samson is critical.

Also loved his spin moves and how he schooled Reed Jr.

 

[k-walk]

love that even a positive Samson post contains people still spewing the limits to his game. He will be drafted next year based on this years play. Alot of you will still figure a way to complain about his fouling lol

He has deficits in his game, but his plusses are off the chart. This year people will see, and be suprised.

His high hedge in tournament was better than the wrench. Raftery saw it

He's not gonna be taking alot of face up outside shots, just like Clingan, because he services the offense being run as screener, distributor (not to say SJ's form looks good or that he can shoot as well as DC could from 3)

Shy foreign kids (think Kenton Facey) need alot of time for their confidence/minutes to pay off

Nobody high hedges better than the wrench

 

[B1GEast]

Samson doesn't get enough credit for his athleticism.

No one runs the Spain play better than Johnson and that includes Clingan and Sanogo.

 

[imno1]

He also showed some good passing chops this year in spots.

Someone remind me, does he have 2 years left?

He’s going to be a senior. It’s too bad because if anyone could have benefited from the extra Covid year it would be Samson

 

[TheChamps990411]

I want to see him setting screens without fouling and boxing out grabbing boards. Just those two things would make him a much more viable starting option at the 5. The athletic talent is there we all know that. He needs to put it all together consistently. I like the braids. Thats where his strength comes from.

 

[TheChamps990411]

I can’t help but recall Hilton Armstrong playing his way from probably not a draft pick into a lottery selection after his senior year. I think that path is Samson’s for the taking. I can’t wait to see how this season plays out for him.

If Hurley turns him into a lottery pick I cant think of many better recruiting advertisements telling kids to come here if htey want to get prepared for the NBA.