Game Thread Jul 10, 2022 08:00pm: Timberwolves Vs Jazz (Summer League)

[Handlogten's Heros]

Key’s defense really does need significant improvement before he’s ready for real NBA minutes. At least 10 pts have been folks bowling over or around him. He looks lost.

But that will improve with time. Kid looks phenomenal.

He was lost a few times… his offense is good enough that ya hold your nose a bit. It wasn’t as bad as in Utah but hopefully having Walker and Lauri behind him will help

 

[David Stern]

Keyonte also was a game high +25

 

[David Stern]

juzang is showing a lot. A lot

Yep, you’ve got to wonder if we’re going to have to give him the last roster spot. Looks much improved

 

[Coach Ellis]

Some thoughts. . .

Johnny Juzang likely saved his job with this game. He looked fantastic. Jazz probably bring him back on the 2-way deal, but I bet he gets call-ups.

Micah Potter looked big, solid and more skilled than I was expecting. He’ll stick around on the 2-way, but I think he mostly plays for the Stars.

Hauser is probably more of a Stars guy than a Jazz guy. If they shuffle 2-way players, he’s going to be the one to go. Solid catch and shoot 3 guy, but didn’t see much else besides that.

Luka Samanic has probably done enough to keep his spot, but I’d cut him and churn the bottom of the roster. I don’t see him getting any playing time unless things go badly. I guess he could be a 4/5 combo guy if they want to go get another wing.

Ross can play, but he’s a G-league guy all the way. Wouldn’t hate seeing him get an Exhibit 10 contract and playing for the Stars this year.

 

[rocfan1]

He was lost a few times… his offense is good enough that ya hold your nose a bit. It wasn’t as bad as in Utah but hopefully having Walker and Lauri behind him will help

I love Key but his defense is bad...He really needs to improve.

 

[Jingled]

I hope that wasn't the last we see of Keyonte in summer league, but I fear the Jazz may shut him down. It would be awesome if we could see Hendricks for at least a game or two.

 

[Coach Ellis]

He was lost a few times… his offense is good enough that ya hold your nose a bit. It wasn’t as bad as in Utah but hopefully having Walker and Lauri behind him will help

He needs better awareness, more strength and some playing time to work it out. He’s an active guy, just gets caught ball-watching instead of doing his assignment. He’ll get there. I fully believe that Hardy & company can help him a lot on that end of things.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

85% of rookies suck **** at defense. 97% of 19 year old rookies suck **** at defense. Not a concern. Especially when dude was +25 in a 12 point win.

 

[Elizah Huge]

85% of rookies suck **** at defense. 97% of 19 year old rookies suck **** at defense. Not a concern.

When the guy is the best player in summer league I struggle to find things to complain about lol.

 

[stormkoopacv03]

It was great seeing Keyonte tear it up again at the game. Leonard Miller, I wish he was drafted by the Jazz. He's going to be good as well.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I hope that wasn't the last we see of Keyonte in summer league, but I fear the Jazz may shut him down. It would be awesome if we could see Hendricks for at least a game or two.

I get protecting against injury but I struggle to see why you wouldn’t give him the reps unless there is some other plan for his development the next two weeks… I can’t think of a better way to springboard the kid to success than by giving him a few more games and seeing if he can lead the team to winning this thing. As the roster sits he’s looking at like 15-20 minutes a night when we are healthy. These reps are really important too.

 

[Agent#00]

KG3 is shooting with a lot more confidence now. I wonder if he got some mamba mentality in him