Jazz vs Clippers: Round 2
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fallenchicken
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Great game by everyone. But--long term--it was the flashes out of Exum that are really exciting. Watching him in the first half it was just like... yeah, this kid's got it. I don't know how long it's gong to take, but he's going to be a star.
enchilada_style
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Watching this team makes me wonder wtf Corbin was thinking last year? I should just move on.
Just stumbled on Clippers pregame pressconference. Doc Rivers saying some pretty nice things about our system and players and more notably he was asked about Exum and he said "I like him a lot! We were just talking about him. I think he's going to be really good. He played great yesterday[vs the Lakers]. I just think he's so darn long. How old is he BTW? 19? Jesus! He may grow 2 more inches. He's a better shooter already than I thought he was so with his ability to handle the ball, he could be a gigantic point[guard]. He's going to be great! I think. "
Here's the whole press-conference video. The bit about Exum starts at about 10:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6skgkTZloQ
Here's the whole press-conference video. The bit about Exum starts at about 10:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6skgkTZloQ
My thoughts on the Game
-Burke is awesome. He's back to the guy I fell in love with at Michigan
-Hayward played an awesome game. He just let the game come to him and didn't try to do to much. 22 points on 7 shots!
-Kanter didn't do too well. He was missing his shots. Hopefully they start falling the more he gets to take them
-Favors. Played very well. He's not a superstar, but is very solid. Hard to believe he's only 23. Hopefully he continues to improve. (BTW, should have been some kind of violation on his last free throw with the LA guy flailing his arms around like that)
-Clark and Jones- Neither one impressed me, actually I thought they both sucked to put it bluntly. Hopefully their playing time was Quinn giving them enough rope to hang themselves with
-Rudy was solid. He looks like he belongs out there, and isn't making many mistakes. He may overtake Kanter for PT this season.
-Exum. Very impressed with what he is able to do already. He can get to the rim, and will improve at finishing. His shot is falling, and he has great vision. Wish he would have finished the game instead of Clark. His defense is already average to above average for a perimeter player.
-Too bad he had so much foul trouble. Would have liked to see him more.
-Booker. I hope he picks up that 3 point shot. I loved him not backing down against Griffin
BTW. I hate the Clippers. Griffin is a little girl, and I can't stand Jordan. Then their bench is Farmar, Crawford and Barnes, that pretty much speaks for itself.
-Burke is awesome. He's back to the guy I fell in love with at Michigan
-Hayward played an awesome game. He just let the game come to him and didn't try to do to much. 22 points on 7 shots!
-Kanter didn't do too well. He was missing his shots. Hopefully they start falling the more he gets to take them
-Favors. Played very well. He's not a superstar, but is very solid. Hard to believe he's only 23. Hopefully he continues to improve. (BTW, should have been some kind of violation on his last free throw with the LA guy flailing his arms around like that)
-Clark and Jones- Neither one impressed me, actually I thought they both sucked to put it bluntly. Hopefully their playing time was Quinn giving them enough rope to hang themselves with
-Rudy was solid. He looks like he belongs out there, and isn't making many mistakes. He may overtake Kanter for PT this season.
-Exum. Very impressed with what he is able to do already. He can get to the rim, and will improve at finishing. His shot is falling, and he has great vision. Wish he would have finished the game instead of Clark. His defense is already average to above average for a perimeter player.
-Too bad he had so much foul trouble. Would have liked to see him more.
-Booker. I hope he picks up that 3 point shot. I loved him not backing down against Griffin
BTW. I hate the Clippers. Griffin is a little girl, and I can't stand Jordan. Then their bench is Farmar, Crawford and Barnes, that pretty much speaks for itself.
Dante's shot looks so much better. He gets his feet set and squares up a lot better.
Wish I could see Booker and Griffin go at it in a back Alley. Griffin acts so tough on the court (when he's not busy whining like a little girl). Don't get me wrong. I wouldn't want to meat up with him in a back alley. He's got 10 inches and 60 lbs on me, but I think Booker would tear him apart.
enchilada_style
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Basketball players cant fight they both would get winded before actually landing a punch.
A bit of a heartbreaking loss, if there's such a thing in the pre-season, but hell, a great game nonetheless.
The Jazz played what amounted to a regular season game in terms of pace and players, on the road, and fought till the end. I'm still damn excited for this team this year.
Booker may be my favorite player on the team. Damn this team needed a player like him who won't take crap from anyone. This team has been missing toughness forever. I hope they pick up his option and keep him here for a few years at least.
On another note, the Clippers are one of the most unlikeable teams in the league. They cry like pusses all the time about every foul call. Their announcers are terrible too.
The Jazz played what amounted to a regular season game in terms of pace and players, on the road, and fought till the end. I'm still damn excited for this team this year.
Booker may be my favorite player on the team. Damn this team needed a player like him who won't take crap from anyone. This team has been missing toughness forever. I hope they pick up his option and keep him here for a few years at least.
On another note, the Clippers are one of the most unlikeable teams in the league. They cry like pusses all the time about every foul call. Their announcers are terrible too.