the OFFSEASON HOPE thread
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Crazy stat of the day:
Kanter was 5% body fat, right? That means he could add 10 lbs of pure blubber and still be only at 8.3% fat. Not that he should necessarily do that, of course...
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
This.
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
This.
orangello
Well-Known Member
My hope is that Hayward and Burks get together and really develop some great chemistry together. By the way, Burks said that he has already been contacted by Harris and Hayward. I really like to hear that.
I agree with NUMBERICA the team needs to preach defense and be willing to pull those that are not putting in the effort. That might mean that some of the young guys might not get the playing time that they want at first but they will learn and they will put in more effort to get the playing time desired. Same goes for Jefferson. If he is not playing defense then get off the court. Offensive production is great but if you have no defense then it favors the other team.
Millsap agreeing to a diminished role off the bench IF he gets beat out by Favors, Jefferson or Kanter.
I agree with NUMBERICA the team needs to preach defense and be willing to pull those that are not putting in the effort. That might mean that some of the young guys might not get the playing time that they want at first but they will learn and they will put in more effort to get the playing time desired. Same goes for Jefferson. If he is not playing defense then get off the court. Offensive production is great but if you have no defense then it favors the other team.
Millsap agreeing to a diminished role off the bench IF he gets beat out by Favors, Jefferson or Kanter.
Jerry Lundegaard
Banned
My number one hope regarding next season is that Raja Bell is not on the active roster.
After that, I hope Hayward and Favors come into the season playing like they still have to prove themselves and get 30 min a game each. If Favors displays he hasn't expanded his offensive game at all, perhaps I can live with him getting at leas 20 min a game, but Hayward needs to be out there for at least 30 based on his creating ability alone.
Finally, my hope is that C.J can be consistent this year and finally shut the insufferable haters' mouths. That includes taking another step defensively and becoming much more consistent on that end as well as on the offensive end where I think he can be deadly. Picking his spots to attack and when to pull up has been his biggest problem but I've always attributed that to youth and inexperience. Those labels wore off after last season ended. Time to show some real consistency and that he's a long term answer here.
At one point or another C.J has shown to be a deadly shooter, very good at creating off the dribble, athletic finisher in transition and tough defender. He has just never done all of those at the same time consistently. If he develops like I think he can - having him and Hayward on the wings is going to be an absolute nightmare for opposing defenses.
After that, I hope Hayward and Favors come into the season playing like they still have to prove themselves and get 30 min a game each. If Favors displays he hasn't expanded his offensive game at all, perhaps I can live with him getting at leas 20 min a game, but Hayward needs to be out there for at least 30 based on his creating ability alone.
Finally, my hope is that C.J can be consistent this year and finally shut the insufferable haters' mouths. That includes taking another step defensively and becoming much more consistent on that end as well as on the offensive end where I think he can be deadly. Picking his spots to attack and when to pull up has been his biggest problem but I've always attributed that to youth and inexperience. Those labels wore off after last season ended. Time to show some real consistency and that he's a long term answer here.
At one point or another C.J has shown to be a deadly shooter, very good at creating off the dribble, athletic finisher in transition and tough defender. He has just never done all of those at the same time consistently. If he develops like I think he can - having him and Hayward on the wings is going to be an absolute nightmare for opposing defenses.
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
^
Hope for CJ. That's cute.
Hope for CJ. That's cute.
billyshelby
Well-Known Member
We're going to be a lot better than anyone thinks. But we'll have a learning curve at the beginning of the year as we get new offensive and defensive schemes down. I don't just think we'll get the 7/8 spot, I expect it.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Would be fun to be playing a lot better at the end of the season and be the team no one wants to face. Kind of like OKC two years ago.
Edgewriter
Well-Known Member
First of all, I just hope we have a season.
1) I hope our guys spend a lot of time together in the offseason and develop some chemistry.
2) I hope memo gets over his injury issues and gets maybe 10 min a game
3) Devin Harris finds his way in our system and steps up.
4) We resign Earl
5) Big Al keeps in the offensive groove he was in at the end of the year and beefs up his defensive intensity.
6) Favors and Hayward have the standard boost good players get from the rookie to sophomore year.
7) Our rookies work hard and learn from our current players
8) No major injuries
9) Resign AK on the cheap to back up Hayward
10) Ty Corbin comes into his own as a head Coach
11) Did I mention I want there to actually be a season
The offseason is hell enough without adding a lockout on top of it.
1) I hope our guys spend a lot of time together in the offseason and develop some chemistry.
2) I hope memo gets over his injury issues and gets maybe 10 min a game
3) Devin Harris finds his way in our system and steps up.
4) We resign Earl
5) Big Al keeps in the offensive groove he was in at the end of the year and beefs up his defensive intensity.
6) Favors and Hayward have the standard boost good players get from the rookie to sophomore year.
7) Our rookies work hard and learn from our current players
8) No major injuries
9) Resign AK on the cheap to back up Hayward
10) Ty Corbin comes into his own as a head Coach
11) Did I mention I want there to actually be a season
The offseason is hell enough without adding a lockout on top of it.