Stifle Tower
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I expect about 15 mins/per for each player. Anything they contribute is a bonus this season. It sure beats watching players like Tinsley, RJ, Howard and Bell!
Impact of rookies on winning and realistic expectations for Exum and Hood's first seasons
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addictionary
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I myself was not angry about whether if the Love move was a win move or a lose move.
I was angry at Cavs to cancel a fantastic basketball experience to happen.
So many number 1 picks in one line up growing together.
Seeing Wiggins grow near Lebron etc.
I was angry at Cavs to cancel a fantastic basketball experience to happen.
So many number 1 picks in one line up growing together.
Seeing Wiggins grow near Lebron etc.
Had Stockton and Malone beat MJ it would have been the greatest story in NBA history. Being a fan who weathered the storms with them (from the comfort of my couch) nothing could have been better. I'm happy to have been able to watch Stock and Malone take their chance. To have so much raw talent and trade it away on an ex? I know from personal experience, more fun to give the rook a try than a retread.
Love/Lebron/Irving is way more interesting and intriguing than Wiggins/Lebron/Irving.
Rarely on the same page with Cy, but on this occasion 100%. Too many tiny guys out there to chase the next offseasons that can play decent in a limited role as opposed to Wiggins who might become decent in a limited role in year 2, but there would be '?'s behind his long term development to become the franchise Hodor as they'd still have already 3 player who take 20 shots a game(Bron, Irving, Waiters).
And Love's 20 shots will be a lot better than Wiggins 20 shots.
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You blow up entire season in hopes that any contribution will be good shockeroo? What is point to throwing games if you get only scrubs?
You also have to remember that every rookie is different and their roles are different. Lebron was option #1 from day one and he struggled with it. The same with Durant.
Hood is a more experienced (and older due to transfer RS) player. His role is going to be a lot more limited than Lebron/Durant. I expect we will see a mini leap from him at the start of next year and then steady production after that.
Exum is probably more on the 4 year plan. The thing I worry about it is how will he maintain focus and discipline to practice in year 2 when he still is seeing minimal minutes.
Hood is a more experienced (and older due to transfer RS) player. His role is going to be a lot more limited than Lebron/Durant. I expect we will see a mini leap from him at the start of next year and then steady production after that.
Exum is probably more on the 4 year plan. The thing I worry about it is how will he maintain focus and discipline to practice in year 2 when he still is seeing minimal minutes.
Stifle Tower
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Was Stockton a scrub? He barely played his 1st season. And he had college experience, unlike Exum. Gobert only appeared in half the games last year. ANYTHING they contribute as they develop will be a PLUS. Like I said, I'll be happy to see them on the court (Hood too) for all 82 games, averaging at least 15 mins.[size/HUGE] boobs [/size];907064 said:
Have you seen Exum's body? It's pretty much a forgone conclusion he will get injured at some point this year.
gomretat
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The stats are very revealing and highlight a truth often ignored on this board. There are very few coaches who have an appetite to play rookies unless they get one of the great ones or have no good options. The notion that Sloan and Corbin were unique in wanting to play vets is false. And for many rookies it is not necessarily the best way to develop.
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Yep, when you have fantastic options like roger braille, Josh howard, cj miles, earl Watson, marvin williams and jamaal Tinsley you have to play them instead of your lottery picks.
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Dude has a point. That's a Hall of Fame roster he just named.