Bball, my take was much the same as yours. I just finished watching the game. Barbosa had too many turnovers, but I liked the way she was running the pick and roll. I think it's difficult to get any sort of set play going in the summer league because the spacing is usually not good.
I agree with you regarding the referees except that I would say there were far too many whistles on both ends of the court. I mean I don't think they should allow animal ball, but this game was called tighter than the tightest NBA game I saw last season. Players were getting called for the reading on someone on the perimeter. It made the game excruciating to watch. Now I did like the way they were calling palming. Ronnie Nunn was interviewed during the game and he said traveling and palming would-be points of emphasis this upcoming season.
Overall Thompson played pretty well. He looked like he at least might have a chance to be a nice role player in the future. Graham had some nice moves, but he also made a lot of mistakes. I like Katelynas. He didn't do much in this game, but I think it's a little unfair because he is really a small forward. He's being forced to play power forward for the Phoenix Suns right now. He has great size and athleticism. He can shoot the ball and finish. I would love to see him play for the Phoenix Suns in the NBDL, but I know it costs money to sign these guys to NBA contracts.
Tischer is big and athletic, but he has a long, long ways to go.
Boston was just too big, experienced, and good. They had something like seven players in that game who will make their team next season.
Joe Mama
