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Game Thread: Utah v Sactown. Game in progress.

It's really weird to me how all-of-a-sudden people are really down on Burks lately. He's been sitting a couple of months now, hasn't he?
 
NAOS said:
Gordon is definitely the big story in this game. A lot of his shots weren't even touching the rim. Supreme confidence and fluidity right now. If he adds a post game, then he'll be 22+ppg.
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And if he is going to keep playing at the 2, then how on earth is this already NOT happening?
 
Cy said:
He can only add so many things to his game in an off-season. This off-season was dedicated to step-backs and shots in the lane.
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Also don't know if there is enough spacing for him to regularly try out a post game.
 
NUMBERICA said:
It's really weird to me how all-of-a-sudden people are really down on Burks lately. He's been sitting a couple of months now, hasn't he?
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Not only that, but his shoulder was obviously bothering him, which specially hurt his greatest skill (getting to the rim and drawing fouls).

I am really excited to see if Burks can make a leap next season. If so, we're pretty much set. Assuming Exum becomes a decent starter, of course.
 
Cy said:
How many players in the history of the NBA have just added a post-up game mid-season?
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I don't know, man. That's not exactly my point. He's a 5th year player who gets paid mountains of cash to play basketball and it's one of the fundamental aspects of the game. He's also been celebrated as a potential mismatch at the 2 for years, but that angle most reliably works in the post. I guess I just don't get why it's not already there (especially if your angle is exploiting a mismatch, it shouldn't really be about out-guiling your defender as much as getting a deep catch then either overpowering or just getting an easy shot off against, say, Monta Ellis or players of that ilk).

Also, the post-up game doesn't have to be methodical and ball-pounding. In fact, it shouldn't, unless your goal is to draw a double-team (which is a thing also).
 
Cy said:
How many players in the history of the NBA have just added a post-up game mid-season?
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To add on to that, he has posted up this season, he just doesn't get a lot of chances to. Spacing is an issue and it's hard to post up guards if your spacing isn't great.
 
NUMBERICA said:
And if he is going to keep playing at the 2, then how on earth is this already NOT happening?
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I think KOC's original idea was for Hayward to be a 2. He did cite the idea GH could create mismatches. With his added strength though, Hayward has no problem playing and defending the 3. Besides, the positions are really interchangeable. I like him where's he at. If Burks isn't the answer at the 2, then find a sharpshooter who can stand behind the line and hit 3's. Personally, I think Burks is better suited to be a backup. That's quite an offensive trio if Utah has Alec, Trey and Enes on the 2nd unit.
 
green said:
It's time to build this summer. We need to bring in vets to compliment our young guys, ....

We are ready. This summer is the beginning.
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"Hey, rook...."
"Yeah, sup man"
"You're looking totally hot today.........."
"That makes me feel better about my shooting and layuping."
"You're welcome."
 
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