What's new

NBA SUMMER LEAGUE 2018

Interesting... Niang doesn't quite have the physique of the typical NBA player but he is skilled and smart.

He reminds me of that guy that lives on the pick up court. He's sorta big and out of shape but he's savvy and knows how to play & score.

If you like Joe Ingles, you should probably like Niang too. Niang has the shooting and passing. He also runs the floor well and has some mid-range and floaters. It's also encouraging that he rebounds.
 
Niang looks pretty in shape. He doesnt jump high or anything, but the dude is very fluid. He has surprised me athletically these two games. Looks like he can play the 3.
 
He also shot 41% and 39% in his last 2 seasons with Duke. I doubt he becomes a more reliable shooter and finisher at the next level. If DL wants a more decent shooter, he should simply bring back Hood or sign Belinelli. At least those two have the length to shoot over NBA defenders
Hood was never close to decent, he would get outplayed and wouldn't be tough enough for the wnba

Sent from my ASUS_X018D using JazzFanz mobile app
 
Nice comeback. Niang is impressive and has improved his game. I don't know if the Jazz have a slot for him but I hope they keep him to continue to develop him. I could see if being a stretch four that we are looking for.

Bradley bashers need to cut the kid some slack. It is obvious he has worked his butt off to improve. He is miles ahead from last year and I believe he could get some back up minutes this year. People need to remember his age and the fact he was the 28th pick. He was selected as a developmental project. He is developing quite nicely.

I like Ray, Long or Martin as Stars roster guys.
 
nope i have not seen any Tony Bradley talent. Looks like he wont be DFave upgrade. Like his attitude and work he put in but he is nothing special after whole year in NBA. I understand it's only one game so i'll be watching him in this summer league but so far it's not so great.
 
nope i have not seen any Tony Bradley talent. Looks like he wont be DFave upgrade. Like his attitude and work he put in but he is nothing special after whole year in NBA. I understand it's only one game so i'll be watching him in this summer league but so far it's not so great.

Why would you expect him to be a Favors upgrade?

From the time he was drafted until now, it’s been pretty obvious he’s a 5 only with some mobility liabilities. He still has strengths, and should eventually be a good backup 5/spot starter.

Manage your expectations, otherwise everybody is a bad pick. Just like another poster, @ONE LOVE said they’d be content with the 21 pick if Grayson Allen shot like JJ Redick and Jeff Hornacek. Those are ridiculous expectations that make failure the only option. Not everybody drafted is going to be a Mitchell. Not everybody drafted is going to show out in year one or two. Everybody develops differently.
 
Back
Top