Keyonte George Hype & Appreciation Thread

[Flc]

Yeah but we suck so who cares? In five years I guarantee it will be more important for Key to be a facilitator than primary scorer so he should develop those skills now vs. trying to win games while we would really benefit more in the long run by losing now anyways. Not saying he shouldn't score but don't forget to distribute.

I missed the memo where the Jazz were canceling all future development of passing, ball skills, and offensive reads.

 

[Flc]

Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 26 and 12. Could Keyonte sniff that?

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Way too many factors to accurately predict. Numbers-wise their rookie seasons are nearly identical. Haliburton leads in PPG but that gap will close rapidly now that Key is a starter with a long leash.

 

[str8line]

I missed the memo where the Jazz were canceling all future development of passing, ball skills, and offensive reads.

You did? Where you been?

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[str8line]

Way too many factors to accurately predict. Numbers-wise their rookie seasons are nearly identical. Haliburton leads in PPG but that gap will close rapidly now that Key is a starter with a long leash.

Nearly identical except Tyrese shot 47% and Key is at 36%. Other than that nearly identical.

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[tksavis]

I'd like to see Keyonte focus on his AST more than scoring, like he did early season. What better time than when we're losing anyways to get better at distribution and not worry about scoring.

It’s hard to focus on getting assists when the people you pass to are incapable of putting the ball in the hoop.

 

[HermanG]

Geroge makes it to the top 5 of NBA.com rookie ladder. Pretty impressive that he actually had more assists than any two other rookies combined at the time that article was written. He doesnt anymore though, as he got 0 due to the injury and Jaquez added 8 tonight (also Sasser added 1 and Ausar 3)

Current rookie assist leaders:
George 120 in 617 minutes
Jaquez 65 in 658 minutes
Sasser 61 in 387 minutes
Ausar 60 in 663 minutes
Wemby 56 in 670 minutes

Write up:

Topped all rookies in scoring and assists the past week. And he has dished more assists (120) than any other two rookies combined. The Texas product matched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 30 points, 7 assists – vs. OKC Monday.

Kia Rookie Ladder: Victor Wembanyama returns to No. 1 despite Spurs' struggles

No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama continues to shine bright as he overtakes Chet Holmgren for the top spot.

www.nba.com

 

[Mongoose]

Any updates on his injury?

 

[George W]

he's gonna remain injury prone if he doesn't add some strength. Pylons too much in there. The only question mark I have for him -- I'm thoroughly optimistic otherwise

- George

 

[framer]

Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 26 and 12. Could Keyonte sniff that?

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Probably not playing on a team with Lauri.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

he's gonna remain injury prone if he doesn't add some strength. Pylons too much in there. The only question mark I have for him -- I'm thoroughly optimistic otherwise

- George

I mean he got hurt when no one was around him at all and he was just trying to play some defense.

 

[homeytennis]

I mean he got hurt when no one was around him at all and he was just trying to play some defense.

Wasn't this similar to his Summer League injury?

 

[seattlejazzfan]

he's gonna remain injury prone if he doesn't add some strength. Pylons too much in there. The only question mark I have for him -- I'm thoroughly optimistic otherwise

- George

i mean, it was a non contact injury. the idea the skinny/not as strong guys are more injury prone than thicker/stronger players is a myth.