2022 Mavericks Summer League Thread - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

SMC0007 · 07-13-2022, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

I don't know where Luka ranks all time but I do know coming into the league hew was more advanced than anyone. Way ahead of the curve there. Lebron was too. That's definitely not the bar for guys coming into the league but like you said based on what i've seen he simply doesn't have ANY. I'm wondering how he did even as well as he did in the G League.

Maybe I missed the mark but I really thought the G League would help his transitioning to the NBA.

You haven't missed the mark yet because he hasn't played a single NBA game. SL is a disaster most times. It's much closer to pick up games at the local gym than G league games, much less NBA games.

Dtownsfinest · 07-13-2022, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SMC0007

You haven't missed the mark yet because he hasn't played a single NBA game. SL is a disaster most times. It's much closer to pick up games at the local gym than G league games, much less NBA games.

I've watched a lot of summer league this year. Its too early to judge someone but his jumper is broke. I did not expect that. I can forgive piss poor play or bad passes....its alarming how bad his shot selection and jumper is right now. But I admit I got too far of myself with him. I thought he could contribute 10-15 minutes a night this year. Probably not fair to him because ultimately he was a 2nd rounder. 2nd rounders are lucky to even make a team.

That's one thing about pickup games though...the jumper will fall.

SMC0007 · 07-13-2022, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

I've watched a lot of summer league this year. Its too early to judge someone but his jumper is broke. I did not expect that. I can forgive piss poor play or bad passes....its alarming how bad his shot selection and jumper is right now. But I admit I got too far of myself with him. I thought he could contribute 10-15 minutes a night this year. Probably not fair to him because ultimately he was a 2nd rounder. 2nd rounders are lucky to even make a team.

That's one thing about pickup games though...the jumper will fall.

I'm not seeing issues with his form. His jumper looks fine. When they're falling everyone sees all-star, when it's not falling its bust or project.

My point about summer league is that you're playing with guys you've likely never played with before, a new scheme on both ends and doing it with maybe a week or 2 of practices. Also with refs that are summer league level. It's always been very disjointed. I don't expect this kid to be a world beater or relied on much but all the judging is far too early.

Dtownsfinest · 07-13-2022, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SMC0007

I'm not seeing issues with his form. His jumper looks fine. When they're falling everyone sees all-star, when it's not falling its bust or project.

My point about summer league is that you're playing with guys you've likely never played with before, a new scheme on both ends and doing it with maybe a week or 2 of practices. Also with refs that are summer league level. It's always been very disjointed. I don't expect this kid to be a world beater or relied on much but all the judging is far too early.

Of course not. Like I said earlier, i'm looking for SOMETHING. I don't care about stats in summer league. I just look for potential and he looks to be some ways away. He's a 2nd round pick...he can't be a bust lol.

Its not "judging". Its gauging what he is. I've asked myself why did he drop so far in the draft. Through the little we've seen I see why. It doesn't mean he wont' be anything. I'm just gauging what he is right now. He's a project with upside.