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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:08am #51190

SeattleSuperChronics
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Do you think Austin Rivers is in the long term plans of the pelicans. He signed 2 yr rookie contract..not sure if there’s the 3rd year team option. In today’s game his stats have looked good but if you have actually been watching the game and not just reading the stats you can clearly see that Rivers has some glaring weakness in his game. He can’t finish at the rim what so ever. Needs to be more consistent at the free throw line and his D is very suspect. They have holiday, Gordon and Evans all signed to multiple year deals…is there room on this team for him? I’m really thinking he might be overseas in a couple of years.
Also, whoever says summer league doesn’t matter is tripping. Kids play harder in these games than most NBA regular season games. Tell Jeremy Lin that these games don’t matter. I really enjoy watching these games. It’s a college game setting with only pro talent..how could you not like watching.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:18am #819533

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I think Rivers has finished well in this game. The Knicks are allowing him to go right which has helped, I don’t remember him making a move to his left. He also hit a three at the end of the first half but that part of his game still isn’t where it needs to be.
Hardaway is a chucker, Tyler has looked awful, and Shump hasn’t been as good as I would expect.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:18am #819435

providencefriars1
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I think Rivers has finished well in this game. The Knicks are allowing him to go right which has helped, I don’t remember him making a move to his left. He also hit a three at the end of the first half but that part of his game still isn’t where it needs to be.
Hardaway is a chucker, Tyler has looked awful, and Shump hasn’t been as good as I would expect.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:19am #819530

David Stern a.k.a. da muthaf@cking leader of da krypts
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Every rookie contract has a 3rd and 4th year option. Well…at least in 2k.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:19am #819433

David Stern a.k.a. da muthaf@cking leader of da krypts
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Every rookie contract has a 3rd and 4th year option. Well…at least in 2k.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:20am #819535

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I think he is simply because they stuck their necks out to draft him. He’s still only 19 or 20? He’s got time. If anything he can shoot the ball and there are always spots for guys like that, especially with his handle. If he gets too carried away with wanting to be the focal point then yeah, he’s gonna bounce around the league. But all things aside, he has Eric Gordon, Jrue Holiday, and Tyreke Evans to learn from. Not bad.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:20am #819437

ItsRainingNegs
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I think he is simply because they stuck their necks out to draft him. He’s still only 19 or 20? He’s got time. If anything he can shoot the ball and there are always spots for guys like that, especially with his handle. If he gets too carried away with wanting to be the focal point then yeah, he’s gonna bounce around the league. But all things aside, he has Eric Gordon, Jrue Holiday, and Tyreke Evans to learn from. Not bad.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:25am #819537

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I don’t see him being overseas in a few years, he just needs to find his niche in the league. He still seems to have great potential scoring wise and just needs to work on some flaws in his game. I think you’re judging him too harshly, as the person above me said, he’s young, he’s got time.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:25am #819439

GottaBeTheShoes
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I don’t see him being overseas in a few years, he just needs to find his niche in the league. He still seems to have great potential scoring wise and just needs to work on some flaws in his game. I think you’re judging him too harshly, as the person above me said, he’s young, he’s got time.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:41am #819543

JoeWolf1
Your saying summer league does matter and then start dogging a guy who has a 21/6/4 line with 4 minutes left saying he should go overseas? Which is it?
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:41am #819445

JoeWolf1
Your saying summer league does matter and then start dogging a guy who has a 21/6/4 line with 4 minutes left saying he should go overseas? Which is it?
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:46am #819541

Afactor4
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Rivers looks pretty good right now, but the most impressive player on the floor for me is the “in-shape” Jeremy Tyler.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:46am #819443

Afactor4
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Rivers looks pretty good right now, but the most impressive player on the floor for me is the “in-shape” Jeremy Tyler.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:53am #819545

HandDownManDown13
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He’s easily looked like the best player on the court in this game. I like what I’m seeing. His jumper still needs some work, but It’s clear that he’s been working hard in the weight room since last season. He had a lot of trouble last year because he was so weak, got bumped off of his spot much too easily. He’s made a few finishes through contact, and has been able to continue driving with a few guys hanging on him.
He has been making decisive moves and has made some good passes as well. I think he made a huge mistake by coming out after 1 year. He needed to develop his body more. Now he looks more like what we were expecting.
I wonder how much PT he’s going to get next year as the pelicans have one of the deepest backcourts in the NBA. Hopefully he will get some opportunities to show his development.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:53am #819447

HandDownManDown13
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He’s easily looked like the best player on the court in this game. I like what I’m seeing. His jumper still needs some work, but It’s clear that he’s been working hard in the weight room since last season. He had a lot of trouble last year because he was so weak, got bumped off of his spot much too easily. He’s made a few finishes through contact, and has been able to continue driving with a few guys hanging on him.
He has been making decisive moves and has made some good passes as well. I think he made a huge mistake by coming out after 1 year. He needed to develop his body more. Now he looks more like what we were expecting.
I wonder how much PT he’s going to get next year as the pelicans have one of the deepest backcourts in the NBA. Hopefully he will get some opportunities to show his development.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:59am #819549

Bmore_DC
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hes a decent young prospect…thats really it so far…he should be the 6th or 7th man for the Pelicans
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:59am #819451

Bmore_DC
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hes a decent young prospect…thats really it so far…he should be the 6th or 7th man for the Pelicans
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 12:30pm #819465

JNixon
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He had a really good game just now. He played some PG too. Hopefully he keeps getting more confident, I think all he needs to continue to grow more is confidence. He’s clearly a good natural talent with some promising skills.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 12:30pm #819563

JNixon
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He had a really good game just now. He played some PG too. Hopefully he keeps getting more confident, I think all he needs to continue to grow more is confidence. He’s clearly a good natural talent with some promising skills.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 1:53pm #819503

Meditated States
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Ankle issues in preseason hurt him last year too. J just needs to fall. Rest is simple he got skills.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 1:53pm #819601

Meditated States
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Ankle issues in preseason hurt him last year too. J just needs to fall. Rest is simple he got skills.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 2:53pm #819527

mcbailey
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Do you have Jeremy Lin’s number? I’ll call him and tell him that the Summer League is pointless right now.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 2:53pm #819624

mcbailey
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Do you have Jeremy Lin’s number? I’ll call him and tell him that the Summer League is pointless right now.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 3:00pm #819534

Chilbert arenas
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Rivers still can’t go left and he did seem to struggle to finish at the rim with contact but he seems to added some strength
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- Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 3:29pm #819552
  
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  He can go left. Just seems to be reluctant to finish left. His on ball defense is really good and his ability to get in the lane is Tony Parker like at times. To me he has a really bright future. The question is if its with the Pelicans
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- Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 3:29pm #819650
  
  Rcmason1
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  He can go left. Just seems to be reluctant to finish left. His on ball defense is really good and his ability to get in the lane is Tony Parker like at times. To me he has a really bright future. The question is if its with the Pelicans
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 3:00pm #819632

Chilbert arenas
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Rivers still can’t go left and he did seem to struggle to finish at the rim with contact but he seems to added some strength
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 3:03pm #819532

HandDownManDown13
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That’s just stupid man. Hella people are going to make their living from playing here. It’s not just NBA scouts in attendance, but scouts from hella euro teams. Everyone pays their dues here, and It’s a great time to work on your game.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 3:03pm #819630

HandDownManDown13
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That’s just stupid man. Hella people are going to make their living from playing here. It’s not just NBA scouts in attendance, but scouts from hella euro teams. Everyone pays their dues here, and It’s a great time to work on your game.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 4:44pm #819572

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Guys that can go left had better be able to finish left handed or have players around them that can finish left handed.
It’s a rare gift to be able go left and finish STRONG left when it’s not your dominate hand.
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Posted on: Fri, 07/12/2013 - 4:44pm #819670

PurpleMonkeyDishwasher
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Guys that can go left had better be able to finish left handed or have players around them that can finish left handed.
It’s a rare gift to be able go left and finish STRONG left when it’s not your dominate hand.
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