Vegas Summer League Game 5 - Mavs vs Pistons

[jthig32]

Game is going on right now, so I'll start the thread for people watching the stream now, and people watching the tape delay later tonight.

I picked it up at the beginning of the second quarter. So far Singleton has looked a lot better.

Someone on LMF said they heard Mark Stein say on ESPN radio the other day that the Mavs were more excited about Singleton than Green, and expected him to work his way into the rotation.

So we might need to start assuming that Singleton is on the team.

[jthig32]

BTW, here's an alternate link if NBA.com isn't working for you:

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[SMC0007]

He must be awsome in practice then. He has shown me less than Rhodes. Less than Terry too. Even still who is he looking impressive against(in practice)...OH well.

[Bayliss]

Here is the problem I see with Rhodes: he cannot shoot outside of 5 feet. To me, he is a stronger Pops.

Foster has looked damn good. Like **steal of the draft good**... like **Paul Millsap** good.

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by Bayliss

Here is the problem I see with Rhodes: he cannot shoot outside of 5 feet. To me, he is a stronger Pops.

That's actually not true. I've seen Rhodes shoot a few turnaround 10 footers and looked good doing it.

I keep going back and forth between Rhodes and Singleton, but it sounds like the decision has been made.

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

He must be awsome in practice then. He has shown me less than Rhodes. Less than Terry too. Even still who is he looking impressive against(in practice)...OH well.

Keep in mind with Singleton there are two season's worth of actual NBA play to evaluate him with.

Maybe the Mavs believe that he's going to regain that explosiveness he had back then. Maybe he's just protecting himself right now.

[SMC0007]

YEah Bayliss I don't know what you are talking about. He has hit numerous jumpers face up or tunraround J's.

[Bayliss]

Well it hasn't been in the 3 1/2 games I've watched. He may have in Minny the one I didn't see.

The other problem is it looks like he has no handles. He is already undersized.

[jthig32]

6-8 is undersized for PF? And who cares about handles for a PF. I'm confused.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by jthig32

Keep in mind with Singleton there are two season's worth of actual NBA play to evaluate him with.

Maybe the Mavs believe that he's going to regain that explosiveness he had back then. Maybe he's just protecting himself right now.

Right, I don't hate him I just don't want to walk away from this situation having made the wrong decision on those two guys. I have seen him hit from range and get NICE rebs and putbacks and then I have seen him look clutsy and uncoordinated too, so I guess I'll have to keep the faith, oh wait Donnie is still around.

[Kidd Karma]

Beginning to like the Foster pick.

[Bayliss]

6'8" is undersized nowadays if you cannot dribble or have an outside game.

If he could play the 3, then he wouldn't be undersized. But he is strictly a 4. He can't be a 5. So he is going to struggle.

[SMC0007]

BAH...

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by Bayliss

6'8" is undersized nowadays if you cannot dribble or have an outside game.

If he could play the 3, then he wouldn't be undersized. But he is strictly a 4. He can't be a 5. So he is going to struggle.

I would characterize 6'8" as slightly undersized for a PF. But you're acting like he literally can't hit a face up jumper. He's shown he can in SL so far. Hell he hit 9/25 college threes his last two seasons. That's not a huge number, but cearly it shows the Pops comparison to be flawed.

[jthig32]

I wonder if Flac ended up making it to this game.

[Bayliss]

I would characterize 6'8" as slightly undersized for a PF. But you're acting like he literally can't hit a face up jumper. He's shown he can in SL so far. Hell he hit 9/25 college threes his last two seasons. That's not a huge number, but cearly it shows the Pops comparison to be flawed.

Well maybe he can shoot it but like I said, I haven't seen it yet....

[SMC0007]

Mavs Summer League games are where he has been shooting well, this is where we are getting our info.

[jthig32]

Man I love seeing Foster curl off screns and drain jumpers. We need that so badly.

[Bayliss]

Man I love seeing Foster curl off screns and drain jumpers. We need that so badly.

Very Reggie Milleresque.

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by Bayliss

Very Reggie Milleresque.

That's exactly what I thought. Figured it was just my Reggie-love showing through.

[Bayliss]

That was an aggressive move.

Aaron Miles sure has looked good today.

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by Bayliss

That was an aggressive move.

Aaron Miles sure has looked good today.

What move? Miles hasn't been on the court this quarter.

[Bayliss]

Rhodes cleans up a lot of garbage. Nice defensive play by Singletary.

[jthig32]

Holy crap that was a nice shot by Foster.

[MaVs 41 BaLler]

Foster is lighting it up.

[jthig32]

Oh, I just realized my feed is behind the NBA.com feed. Disregard my qustion Bayliss.

[EricaLubarsky]

Man Foster had a nice game and did a lot of things that would translate to the NBA game.
Terry had a very efficient 8-8 game and also looked solid.
Miles looked better than he has

I dont know what anyone sees in McLeod. His D didnt even look all that sharp altough he was fundamentally sound with it.

[jthig32]

Yeah McLeod looks terrible.

Foster and ReTerry look like locks to make the roster to me.

[chosen_one8976]

def rather have miles than mcleod

[SMC0007]

Can't wait to watch the game..... @7!!!! :<

[DevinHarriswillstart]

I'm still not impressed with Green even when he puts up stats. His ball handling skills are nowhere near NBA par.

[emil]

Terry doesn't impress on the stat sheet but watching the games you can see he is just one of those role player types ...

He really reminds me of Shane Battier but more athletic, would you agree that is a fair comparison?

[Bookit]

The team grinds to a complete halt when Mcloud comes in the game. Either Miles is really good or Mcloud sucks beyond belief.

[SlimBig]

Originally Posted by emil

Terry doesn't impress on the stat sheet but watching the games you can see he is just one of those role player types ...

He really reminds me of Shane Battier but more athletic, would you agree that is a fair comparison?

Like I said in a previous thread. He reminds me of Byron Russell from the Utah Jazz a few years back. Regardless, he looks like a great roll player type that can be a glue guy and help you win.

[LonghornDub]

There was no reason to ever dislike the Foster pick. For the 51st overall pick, we got the SEC player of the year--a guy who dropped 40+ in a game.

I have no idea if he'll ever contribute anything to the Mavs, but that is as good as you can do with a 51st. That's an A+, in my book.

I am very glad to hear he's playing well, though.

[dirno2000]

Originally Posted by ProdigyDub

I have no idea if he'll ever contribute anything to the Mavs, but that is as good as you can do with a 51st. That's an A+, in my book.

I'd be really surprised if he didn't contribute at some point. He looks like a player.

[SMC0007]

Yeah foster is good and I think he can contribute. I guess it all depends on what moves we make and how Carlisle runs it all. RHODES continues to impress! That spin on the baseline & jam in the 1st Qtr was NIIICE.
I just started the game up about 15 mins ago..

[dude1394]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

Yeah foster is good and I think he can contribute. I guess it all depends on what moves we make and how Carlisle runs it all. RHODES continues to impress! That spin on the baseline & jam in the 1st Qtr was NIIICE.
I just started the game up about 15 mins ago..

Peja? He's starting to remind me of him.

[StackAttack]

Remember when we used to get excited about Mo Ager lighting up the Summer League? Ahh, the good ol' days.

[MaVs 41 BaLler]

Originally Posted by dude1394

Peja? He's starting to remind me of him.

maybe the way he shoots.