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Sensabaugh and Hendricks watch thread in gleague

Saint Cy of JFC said:
The SL thing is just flat out BS. If Hendricks had a major injury I would buy this more, but it wasn't a major injury. The Jazz were saying that it was no biggie and they could have played if it was an important game type thing.

Hendricks had plenty of moments to prove himself worthy. Keyonte is proving himself in practice or he wouldn't be put in these moments.

Here's my positive spin:

Hendricks is clearly a reserved dude. I think his struggles are somewhat due to him just not being comfortable. He also has weak body language on the court, like a dog with his tail between his legs. Keyonte is the opposite. When I watched his draft day interviews prior to getting drafted he was the cockiest sob I have ever heard do those interviews to an almost sickening degree. He has moxy. He's got cajones. Hendricks just needs his balls to drop. He also needs to learn to play basketball but I think just being a year older, stronger and more confident will help him see the court and do a lot for him.
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Hendricks will gain confidence with experience and getting better….but the question is, how much? As cliche as it is, I think there is some truth to having the “it factor” or “got that dawg in him”. Some of this can be developed but to some degree I think you’re born with it.
 
The two rooks looked good in the first half as did Christopher, Potter, Juzang and Langford. Romeo had 14 points on 6 shots and Hendricks with 3 blocks.
 
The Stars give up 80 points in the second half and get blown out. Sensabaugh with 28 points and Hendricks with 22. The difference in the game was rebounding. The Stars got outrebounded by 30. Potter had a double double with 11 rebounds and Hendricks had 7. The second half was comically bad.
 
Whenever I watch highlights from the game you always catch a stray clip of Hendricks trying to dribble and it's pure comedy
 
Watching those highlights Hendricks looked to be in the right place on defense and seemed to look comfortable. That was encouraging.
 
I have to admit when Hendricks gathers and has to jump off 2 feet is so frustrating. It takes so long the defense can get back.

I have always been a 1 foot jumper so I dont understand having to only jump off 2 feet. I can see how it would be more powerful but takes longer.
 
fishonjazz said:
Watching those highlights Hendricks looked to be in the right place on defense and seemed to look comfortable. That was encouraging.
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I don't know, it was a little disappointing for me because he looked a step slow and not aggressive enough to make an impact, but I guess understanding where to be is the first step, so that's progress for sure. Baby steps.
 
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