Mavericks vs Suns SL Game Thread 7/6/18

[Mainstreet]

Brunson would do well in the World Cup with that reaction.

I'm glad the referees didn't buy it.

 

[Mainstreet]

Harrison is probably the only player who I think is playing poorly. Seems like he's only using screens to create looks for himself.

Bender is not helping himself. He is not a strong player.

 

[Phrazbit]

Oh Bender, I defend you and then you do that!

So much of what he does looks so smooth... right until the hideous result.

 

[95pro]

Mutunbo with the finger wag

 

[Phrazbit]

Bender with a highlight block! Defense has been there for him.

 

[Mainstreet]

Okobo with that floater reminds me of a young Tony Parker.

 

[Phrazbit]

Mutunbo with the finger wag

That was hilarious

 

[Mainstreet]

Reed with a 3 point dagger.

 

[Hoop Head]

I think the issue with Harrison is that he's playing with real NBA players now. This isn't like what he had with him during the tank at the end of last season. Jackson, Ayton, Bridges, Bender, Reed, and Okobo all look like better players than what the Suns trotted out in March. So maybe Harrison isn't a real NBA talent after all? It's too early to say one way or the other.

I'd be surprised to see Bender and Jackson in the next couple of games. They'll probably each play in the next game but I could see them being pulled soon. There is no decision to be made with them and they're standing in front of fringe players right now.

 

[Finito]

Great showing tonight by Ayton, Okobo, Bridges and Reed

You can go ahead and release Bender now

 

[Lefty]

Bender has no future here, they need to trade him and take whatever is offered.

 

[Mainstreet]

Great showing tonight by Ayton, Okobo, Bridges and Reed

You can go ahead and release Bender now

I am not ready to give up on Bender yet.

 

[Phrazbit]

#45 for us looks like some fan, who's tall, won a contest.

 

[Phrazbit]

I am not ready to give up on Bender yet.

Me either. He's a solid defender, has good handles and a good stroke. The results, I cannot deny, are terrible and occasionally embarrassing, but I really feel like he's a guy who can turn the corner.

 

[Mainstreet]

Harrison had 11 points, 9 assists and only 2 TOs so I'm not seeing where he played poorly.

 

[Mainstreet]

Me either. He's a solid defender, has good handles and a good stroke. The results, I cannot deny, are terrible and occasionally embarrassing, but I really feel like he's a guy who can turn the corner.

I want to believe in Bender as well but I have not given up on Chriss. It's a puzzle why he is not playing though.

 

[Hoop Head]

Harrison had 11 points, 9 assists and only 2 TOs so I'm not seeing where he played poorly.

I'm surprised by that line. I didn't think he stood out at all. He looked a bit tentative. Maybe I was just more impressed by Okobo and didn't give Harrison credit for being so steady.

 

[Phrazbit]

Harrison had 11 points, 9 assists and only 2 TOs so I'm not seeing where he played poorly.

I was frustrated with his lack of awareness on drives, he spent much of the game calling for screens and ignoring some easy options for wild layup attempts and cross court passes.

 

[Finito]

Yeah it's summer league but damn Okobo looks like he can be a real stud he's obviously a shooter we knew that but that speed and passing ability is what caught my eyes. He made some really nice looking passes tonight

Bridges and Reed looked as advertised. We drafted Reed last year and he got hurt but he's in the same mold as Bridges super lanky 3&D guy and both looked great both can stroke it with really pretty looking shots.

Ayton looked good in limited time but we knew what he was and is.

 

[Phrazbit]

I want to believe in Bender as well but I have not given up on Chriss. It's a puzzle why he is not playing though.

I think Chriss is more likely to succeed. His struggles at the rim are confusing but he's shown a lot more than Bender.

They might feel that the undisciplined nature of the summer league hurt him more than helped.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm surprised by that line. I didn't think he stood out at all. He looked a bit tentative. Maybe I was just more impressed by Okobo and didn't give Harrison credit for being so steady.

I was frustrated with his lack of awareness on drives, he spent much of the game calling for screens and ignoring some easy options for wild layup attempts and cross court passes.

I was following Harrison's stat line so I was nor surprised. Sure he missed some passes but he does not have a lot of experience.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think Chriss is more likely to succeed. His struggles at the rim are confusing but he's shown a lot more than Bender.

They might feel that the undisciplined nature of the summer league hurt him more than helped.

I have switched to this line of thinking as well. I think Chriss can be the better player too. I really wanted him out there tonight skying with the other players.

 

[Finito]

I think Chriss is more likely to succeed. His struggles at the rim are confusing but he's shown a lot more than Bender.

They might feel that the undisciplined nature of the summer league hurt him more than helped.

Chriss has all the talent in the world but he might be the single dumbest player I've ever seen. He really has no basketball IQ and has shown no work ethic at all so far

He also pouts like no other player I've ever seen. I think it's telling he's not on this team in the summer

 

[Hoop Head]

Okobo doesn't look like a 2nd round pick. The Barbosa comparisons seem more apt after seeing him play. He's really quick, has a good handle even though it appears a little unorthodox, and he's got some range also.

Really like Reed. Hopefully he can stay healthy. I don't think we need to move Troy Daniels but he might have some value in a trade. He's on a cheap deal this season and has proven he can nail 3's. He's got to have more value than a 2nd pick. So maybe he can be included in a larger deal or sent off for someone alone. That's if the Suns think Reed and Bridges will be ok backing up Booker. I don't think it will be an issue though. Especially if Canaan can make the team in training camp. He played SG before in the NBA so he's another option for the Suns to replace Daniels.

 

[Phrazbit]

Chriss has all the talent in the world but he might be the single dumbest player I've ever seen. He really has no basketball IQ and has shown no work ethic at all so far

I really want to see these guys with competent coaching before giving up on them.

They cost little and would land us little in a trade (unless someone really loves em), so there really is no point in giving up on them yet.