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Post by oldtimeball on Aug 1, 2016 17:31:07 GMT -5
I was disappointed at his summer league production, but up until then, his trajectory was on a nice upward climb. Hoping to see him continue steady improvements. I don't think he has anything left to prove at the D-League level. Needs to start cutting his teeth with the big boys. I agree Darren. Do you think part of the problem is that he is not a center..? Can he play pf at this level? |
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Aug 1, 2016 17:54:58 GMT -5
Play at this level? Yes. Do I see him being a starter at this level? Right now, I'm 50/50. If he does start, I don't see him shining in that role.
What I'm trying to say is I view him as a quality big man off the bench. A PF for sure, but also able to slide over to the 5 when we go small.
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Post by oldtimeball on Aug 1, 2016 19:28:22 GMT -5
OK.. But in Portland he was a center? Was thinking today that maybe he was being held back because of trying to make him something he isn't.. He isn't a center.. But yeah a cheap productive 4?
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Post by oldtimeball on Aug 1, 2016 19:29:14 GMT -5
OK.. But in Portland he was a center? Was thinking today that maybe he was being held back because of trying to make him something he isn't.. He isn't a center.. But yeah a cheap productive 4?
And I would Rather have Mickey cheap than Zeller overpriced.. Give him a shot
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Post by freshnthehouse on Aug 1, 2016 21:48:09 GMT -5
I think he's just too thin right now to play the 5, even in limited minutes. Heck, a lot of 4s eat him for lunch in the paint. Hopefully he can put on some muscle. Unfortunately some guys just can't, no matter how hard they try. You can't outwork bad genetics.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Aug 1, 2016 22:26:59 GMT -5
I think he's just too thin right now to play the 5, even in limited minutes. Heck, a lot of 4s eat him for lunch in the paint. Hopefully he can put on some muscle. Unfortunately some guys just can't, no matter how hard they try. You can't outwork bad genetics. Jared Sullinger did. It took lots of hard work to build up that belly. |
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Post by oldtimeball on Aug 2, 2016 10:05:24 GMT -5
I think he's just too thin right now to play the 5, even in limited minutes. Heck, a lot of 4s eat him for lunch in the paint. Hopefully he can put on some muscle. Unfortunately some guys just can't, no matter how hard they try. You can't outwork bad genetics. Jared Sullinger did. It took lots of hard work to build up that belly. Lol.. Ya eating chocolate all day is really tough.. |
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Aug 2, 2016 11:35:55 GMT -5
Mickey looked a little stronger in SL than he did last season so he may be putting on a little muscle but I agree he still needs to be much stronger because he does get pushed around a lot. Hopefully putting on muscle doesn't negate his quickness and ability to block shots.
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Post by oldtimeball on Aug 3, 2016 19:55:44 GMT -5
Was listening today on the way to work on sports radio a commentary of what the Lakers are doing to Simmons.. Brutal.. Eat eat eat eat some more..
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Aug 3, 2016 21:13:24 GMT -5
Was listening today on the way to work on sports radio a commentary of what the Lakers are doing to Simmons.. Brutal.. Eat eat eat eat some more.. The Sixers got Simmons. I think it's Ingram that they are trying to fatten up. Or did I miss something and the Lakers got a Simmons too? |
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Post by freshnthehouse on Aug 3, 2016 21:45:13 GMT -5
I remember the sixers did something similar to shawn bradley back in the day. had him drink several milkshakes a day. fortunately we've gotten smarter about how to get an athlete to put on weight. unfortunately some dudes can't do it, regardless of how much work they put in.
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Post by oldtimeball on Aug 4, 2016 1:17:13 GMT -5
Was listening today on the way to work on sports radio a commentary of what the Lakers are doing to Simmons.. Brutal.. Eat eat eat eat some more.. The Sixers got Simmons. I think it's Ingram that they are trying to fatten up. Or did I miss something and the Lakers got a Simmons too? Rule 1.. Don't post when you can barely keep eyes open.. Lol.. |
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Aug 4, 2016 14:37:06 GMT -5
The Sixers got Simmons. I think it's Ingram that they are trying to fatten up. Or did I miss something and the Lakers got a Simmons too? Rule 1.. Don't post when you can barely keep eyes open.. Lol.. Been there and done that, so I fully understand. Back on the adding weight thing. They may be doing the kid harm if they are only trying to pack on weight quickly. Better to let him build muscle along with putting on some weight and that is best done over time rather than trying to pack weight on all at once. |
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Post by jmost on Aug 4, 2016 14:46:14 GMT -5
Shhh. It's the Lakers. Let them continue to do the stupid thing.
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Post by oldtimeball on Aug 4, 2016 17:50:50 GMT -5
I was thinking that he might develop a aversion and become billemic.. Truly a stupid way to treat a young player..
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