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Jazz @ Clippers October 24th, 8:30 PM Mountain Time

JazzyFresh said:
I've noticed Rudy has been sticking to his guy and not having the luxury to play much help defense. I think this is by design seeing how he's had to guard some pretty good centers.
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I'm sure Rudy will come around. Something isn't right. I think he's adjusting to being the leader this year. Maybe he misses Diaw.
 
Archie Moses said:
Besides 6-8 minutes, Donovan played terrible offensively. Those were some pretty spectacular minutes though. My favorite part was when people tried to rub it in my face. Lol. Like, read, dudes. I'm his fan too and want him to do well. He sure showed me.
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I think what people are annoyed with is that complaining about Mitchell's play is almost exclusively what you've done. To the point where it feels like a gimmick.

It's okay to criticize the rookie, but you seem obsessed with it.
 
Archie Moses said:
Btw, someone show me a Mitchell draft report that doesn't say his undersized and a possible concern.
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Gaining steam through the workout and interview process, Donovan Mitchell has a chance to land in the lottery as a 3 and D style off guard who can serve as a secondary ball handler in a pinch, given his improved pick and roll scoring and off the dribble shooting. With a 211-pound frame and a 6'10 wingspan, Mitchell can defend either guard spot, and even check some threes versus smaller lineups. A high-character athlete with culture-changing personality and work ethic, Mitchell should be able to survive anywhere from a mentality standpoint, but the basketball fit will be important in order to maximize his potential. He's a ways away from being able to run an NBA team, as his feel for the game could still use some work, so putting him in a position to focus on defending, making open shots, getting downhill in space, moving off the ball, and being an athlete in transition will be key, similar to Norman Powell's development situation in Toronto. Surrounding Mitchell with several players who think the game at a high level, namely a high IQ point guard to learn from, should help him improve his decision making, while still being able to focus on the things that can make him impactful early on in his career. Miscasting Mitchell as a lead guard and playing him as such early in his career could stunt his growth a little bit. Mitchell is getting looks as high as #8 from New York, and has a great chance to be picked 11th by Charlotte as a complement to Kemba Walker, or 12th by Detroit to operate in between Reggie Jackson and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. If not, don't expect him to fall very far past Miami (#14), Portland (#15) or Chicago (#16) at the absolute worst. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Donovan-Mitchell-84680/ ©DraftExpress
 
MT Steve said:
I think what people are annoyed with is that complaining about Mitchell's play is almost exclusively what you've done. To the point where it feels like a gimmick.

It's okay to criticize the rookie, but you seem obsessed with it.
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It's annoying because he is judging a rookie after 4 games and his claims (undersized, slow, can't shoot) arent even correct.
 
MT Steve said:
I think what people are annoyed with is that complaining about Mitchell's play is almost exclusively what you've done. To the point where it feels like a gimmick.

It's okay to criticize the rookie, but you seem obsessed with it.
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Yeah, like I said, people denying basic truth of how Mitchell has played so far has definitely made me toss the bait more and add more fuel to the fire.
It's probably tiring for some to read, but the butthurt is hilarious to me.
At any rate, I'll call it quits for tonight.

P.S. Donovan Mitchell started his NBA career 6/41 and makes Boban Marjanović look quick af.
 
MT Steve said:
I think what people are annoyed with is that complaining about Mitchell's play is almost exclusively what you've done. To the point where it feels like a gimmick.

It's okay to criticize the rookie, but you seem obsessed with it.
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Well, to be fair, he did show up in the Denver thread to point out he thinks Rudy is the 2nd best center in that matchup. So at least he's not just a dumbass about one player.
 
JazzyFresh said:
Gaining steam through the workout and interview process, Donovan Mitchell has a chance to land in the lottery as a 3 and D style off guard who can serve as a secondary ball handler in a pinch, given his improved pick and roll scoring and off the dribble shooting. With a 211-pound frame and a 6'10 wingspan, Mitchell can defend either guard spot, and even check some threes versus smaller lineups. A high-character athlete with culture-changing personality and work ethic, Mitchell should be able to survive anywhere from a mentality standpoint, but the basketball fit will be important in order to maximize his potential. He's a ways away from being able to run an NBA team, as his feel for the game could still use some work, so putting him in a position to focus on defending, making open shots, getting downhill in space, moving off the ball, and being an athlete in transition will be key, similar to Norman Powell's development situation in Toronto. Surrounding Mitchell with several players who think the game at a high level, namely a high IQ point guard to learn from, should help him improve his decision making, while still being able to focus on the things that can make him impactful early on in his career. Miscasting Mitchell as a lead guard and playing him as such early in his career could stunt his growth a little bit. Mitchell is getting looks as high as #8 from New York, and has a great chance to be picked 11th by Charlotte as a complement to Kemba Walker, or 12th by Detroit to operate in between Reggie Jackson and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. If not, don't expect him to fall very far past Miami (#14), Portland (#15) or Chicago (#16) at the absolute worst. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Donovan-Mitchell-84680/ ©DraftExpress
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Listed at 6'3 with a strong 210-pound frame and good length, Mitchell as a bit undersized for a shooting guard, but compensates with tremendous athletic ability. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Donovan-Mitchell-84680/ ©DraftExpress
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http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Donovan-Mitchell-84680/

I can't believe people would even argue 6'3" sg isn't considered undersized in the NBA. It's not always true, but common knowledge. Do you even NBA, bro?
 
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