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UCONN in the NBA - January '24

husky429 said:
That organization is a disaster.
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They really aren’t that bad. They have three problems right now and one isn’t a big problem in terms of org.

1) Zion is who he is and not who he was supposed to be. That is on the org and him but also they are kind of stuck with him because he’s too good to drop for pieces (and they have too many pieces anyway) and getting a similar player back is unlikely.

2) their coaching is questionable at best. It’s not horrible but it’s not good. This and #1 contribute a ton to their sometimes lack of energy on the court

3) they have too many good players. This is actually a blessing and a curse. They need desperately to package a few of these guys to get better fitting players, or just better players. On the flip side injuries don’t derail them much. They need a star not just good players. I don’t even know who they should try and trade for, are there any disgruntled stars available now? They could trade some of their overlap for a backup center to at least balance the roster better, I guess.
 
aceboon said:
lol yes I'm aware, I just think the NBA should spread the matchups out instead of having them playing every week, it's become stale. this shift in the scheduling is recent and I guess due to travel.
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I forget which NBA analyst said this, but apparently these back-to-backs are partially for travel but also to try to facilitate some rivalries. They compared it to being like a mini-playoff series, where players start hating one another by the end.

Not sure if I love the new scheduling either, but if that truly was the plan, there’s some merit to it.
 
UConn990411 said:
I forget which NBA analyst said this, but apparently these back-to-backs are partially for travel but also to try to facilitate some rivalries. They compared it to being like a mini-playoff series, where players start hating one another by the end.

Not sure if I love the new scheduling either, but if that truly was the plan, there’s some merit to it.
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My other issue with it is they're scheduling all of these divisional games within a week/2 week cluster, if a team has a key player or 2 out for that time period you could have a tie breaker determined while that team is compromised.
 
TEMPERS FLARE in Bucks vs. Rockets between Jabari Smith Jr. & Andre Jackson Jr.

I somehow missed this on Saturday. Jabari Smith Jr cheap checks Andre Jackson Jr. after a Damian Lillard triple. Smith is issued a flagrant foul 1, while Jackson receives a technical. Jackson must be doing something right if Jabari is going to start cheap shotting him... note how Giannis puts his arm around Jackson to calm him down.
 
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Mazhude said:
TEMPERS FLARE in Bucks vs. Rockets between Jabari Smith Jr. & Andre Jackson Jr.

I somehow missed this on Saturday. Jabari Smith Jr cheap checks Andre Jackson Jr. after a Damian Lillard triple. Smith is issued a flagrant foul 1, while Jackson receives a technical. Jackson must be doing something right if Jabari is going to start cheap shotting him... note how Giannis puts his arm around Jackson to calm him down.
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Haha Andre pushes him 1st at the other end. But I didn’t see the game so maybe this was festering
 
Bouk's per 36 numbers must be off the charts.

4 Minutes Played
3 Points
1-1 Shooting (1-1 3pt)
2 Rebounds
2 Assists
 
Drummond was playing amazing all game, but Billy D took him out when they were up 7 with 3 mins left and Charlotte came back to send it to OT.

21pts 15rebs in 22 mins.

Vuc wasn’t playing very well at all in regulation but Billy went with his man and he did play pretty well in OT. But Andre needs a trade, this team is going nowhere and he can be a great piece on a good team.
 
I know the Bouknight experiment in Charlotte is over (and I can’t blame them), but he played 4 first half minutes last night and scored 3 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists.

Brandon Miller started and played 30 minutes. 4 points. So did Bryce McGowens and played 23 minutes. 3 points. Ish Smith off the bench for 15 minutes. 2 points.
 
How Sway?! said:
Bouk's per 36 numbers must be off the charts.

4 Minutes Played
3 Points
1-1 Shooting (1-1 3pt)
2 Rebounds
2 Assists
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Bouk's per 36

27.3 pts
8.7 Rebounds
5.5 Assists
56% FG
58% from 3
.248 win shares/48 (Best on the team)
 
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CardiacAndre7 said:
Drummond was playing amazing all game, but Billy D took him out when they were up 7 with 3 mins left and Charlotte came back to send it to OT.

21pts 15rebs in 22 mins.

Vuc wasn’t playing very well at all in regulation but Billy went with his man and he did play pretty well in OT. But Andre needs a trade, this team is going nowhere and he can be a great piece on a good team.
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The Knicks could use him. Other than the ability to shot block he is just a wider not taller version of Mitchell Robinson.
 
How Sway?! said:
Bouk's per 36 numbers must be off the charts.

4 Minutes Played
3 Points
1-1 Shooting (1-1 3pt)
2 Rebounds
2 Assists
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He’s still pretty young, heck he’s younger than Cam Spencer by a few months, yeah let that sink in. Hope he can sign on somewhere and turn it around. The talent is there still.
 
REB1094 said:
I know the Bouknight experiment in Charlotte is over (and I can’t blame them), but he played 4 first half minutes last night and scored 3 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists.

Brandon Miller started and played 30 minutes. 4 points. So did Bryce McGowens and played 23 minutes. 3 points. Ish Smith off the bench for 15 minutes. 2 points.
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They just don’t like him at all. I don’t expect him to get much of a chance, even if they tank purposely (right now they are trying to be a good team and still are one of the worst)
 
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How Sway?! said:
Bouk's per 36

27.3 pts
8.7 Rebounds
5.5 Assists
56% FG
58% from 3
.248 win shares/48 (Best on the team)
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Only 12 attempts from deep, but if he keeps a decent % throughout the season, he may get picked up by another team and have a chance to make a splash.
 
Kenny11 said:
They just don’t like him at all. I don’t expect him to get much of a chance, even if they tank purposely (right now they are trying to be a good team and still are one of the worst)
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Yeah, they’re way over him. Especially with Lamelo out and their record being one of the worst in the league, now is the time to develop young guys that they want for their future and it seems like those guys are McGowens, Nick Smith, and obviously Brandon Miller

I don’t think it’s unreasonable. Bouk had his chances there and really struggled with them. His best hope now is that some other team remembers he was a lottery talent, notices his weirdly good stats (4 PPG in 5 MPG shooting 56% FG and 58% 3P), and is willing to pick him up and see if he can build on it
 
REB1094 said:
Yeah, they’re way over him. Especially with Lamelo out and their record being one of the worst in the league, now is the time to develop young guys that they want for their future and it seems like those guys are McGowens, Nick Smith, and obviously Brandon Miller

I don’t think it’s unreasonable. Bouk had his chances there and really struggled with them. His best hope now is that some other team remembers he was a lottery talent, notices his weirdly good stats (4 PPG in 5 MPG shooting 56% FG and 58% 3P), and is willing to pick him up and see if he can build on it
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The Wizards and Spurs may be able to use a talented guard.

Maybe Pop and San Antonio can be a great place for him to chill out and get his career on track.
 
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Hope Bouk gets a fresh start somewhere else. Someone will hopefully pick him up for their G league roster, he just needs to dominate that level until an opportunity arises.
 
Bucks are absolutely destroying Boston by 30 in the 2nd quarter

Andre with 5 minutes. 0 points, 0-0 shooting, 2 rebounds, 2 assists. +20 lol
 
CardiacAndre7 said:
Drummond was playing amazing all game, but Billy D took him out when they were up 7 with 3 mins left and Charlotte came back to send it to OT.

21pts 15rebs in 22 mins.

Vuc wasn’t playing very well at all in regulation but Billy went with his man and he did play pretty well in OT. But Andre needs a trade, this team is going nowhere and he can be a great piece on a good team.
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Why would Andre want to be traded? He is in a great spot on a team that needs him.
 
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REB1094 said:
Bucks are absolutely destroying Boston by 30 in the 2nd quarter

Andre with 5 minutes. 0 points, 0-0 shooting, 2 rebounds, 2 assists. +20 lol
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His court awareness is great - his assist to Lopez was superb.

Had to turn the game off - was so bad Boston sat their entire starting lineup for the 2nd half LOL. As much as I love the Bucks that's unwatchable. They should sit everyone also so nobody gets hurt.
 
Good article from Dom Amore on Sanogo. They caught up at Sanogo's game last night against the Westchester Knicks. 32 points, on 12 for 16 from the floor, and 15 rebounds in the game.

“I think he’s talented enough to already be on an NBA roster,” said Henry Domercant, who currently has Sanogo on his G League Windy City Bulls roster. “We’re excited about the possibilities of what he can do, and what he’s already done.”

“I love it, you know,” Sanogo said. “I definitely miss college, but this is something I dreamed about as a kid, and now, being here, it’s like a dream come true for me. … When I first got to the training camp, I just looked around and said, “Oh, (bleep), this is different. … Damn, I’m here.”

www.courant.com

Dom Amore: Adama Sanogo puts his UConn experience to work as he grows into his pro career

Adama Sanogo, well prepared from his championship experience at UConn, is tearing up the G League, staking his claim for a permanent spot in the NBA.
www.courant.com www.courant.com

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Adama Sanogo puts his UConn experience to work as he grows into his pro career
 
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