Niang Time

[LoPo]

I really like how Niang plays. He has a pretty comprehensive skill set and good feel for the game. He moves around the court much like old Battier did later in his career. Battier was just one of those glue guys who complemented everything on both ends of the court.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

What's his ceiling?

A cross between Bob Pettit and Larry Bird

 

[colton]

I really like how Niang plays. He has a pretty comprehensive skill set and good feel for the game. He moves around the court much like old Battier did later in his career. Battier was just one of those glue guys who complimented everything on both ends of the court.

*Complemented

 

[colton]

I’m waiting for someone to take me up on my offer, then I prob will.

I found a post from you from June asking about Niang, so I'm guessing not. I bumped the thread.

 

[candrew]

Major props to Coach Quin.

Niang did all the right things, played well in the summer league, preseason and with his limited minutes in the regular season. Like a lot of coaches QS could have just "granted" the minutes to Thabo yesterday because he's a vet; but he rewarded the kid instead.

This sends a message to the rest of the organization - Tony Bradley and the rest of the players on The Stars that when you do the right things you get an opportunity.

 

[NAOS]

Major props to Coach Quin.

Niang did all the right things, played well in the summer league, preseason and with his limited minutes in the regular season. Like a lot of coaches QS could have just "granted" the minutes to Thabo yesterday because he's a vet; but he rewarded the kid instead.

This sends a message to the rest of the organization - Tony Bradley and the rest of the players on The Stars that when you do the right things you get an opportunity.

Corbin woulda played Thabo 40 min last night.

 

[Jazz Spazz]

Thanks, now I can't get "Niang thyme tonight" to the tune of "Wang Chung tonight" out of my head.

 

[Jazz Spazz]

Corbin woulda played Thabo 40 min last night.

He would have quickly signed John Crotty after Jae hurt his ankle, and played him at the 3 the rest of the night.

 

[candrew]

Corbin woulda played Thabo 40 min last night.

And that's only barely an exaggeration.

Visions of Josh Howard checking into the game with the "fell asleep on the couch last night with my bong in my hand" look still hurt my brain.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Corbin woulda played Thabo 40 min last night.

You misspelled Roger Braille.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

When we talk about stretch 4s I just keep thinking Niang can do what most of these guys need to do for us... and he's on a minimum deal. He has a lot more to his game than just shooting too. Once he gets more comfortable more of his passing and "grab and go" stuff will come out.

We should keep Favs out until he's 100% and roll with Niang, Crowder, Thabo and just see what it looks like. Once the trade deadline hits I think we should move Favs to backup 5 minutes only... if he's still on the roster. With Ricky and Rudy we just can't play another non-shooter unless they make a monstrous difference on the defensive end.

 

[Zombie]

When we talk about stretch 4s I just keep thinking Niang can do what most of these guys need to do for us... and he's on a minimum deal. He has a lot more to his game than just shooting too. Once he gets more comfortable more of his passing and "grab and go" stuff will come out.

Good post. Everyone likes to talk about floor stretching when it comes to 4's, but a player's ability to put the ball on the floor on closeouts and do a little play making is also super important, and something that Favors lacks. Niang really has a great all around game.