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Summer league is still getting started and I'm curious what y'all are thinking so far.

I haven't watched every game but I have some thoughts myself. I thought Tim Connelly was crazy for drafting another French center but I understand it now, Joan getting 7 blocks in his first game has convinced me that he can replace (and possibly exceed) Gobert in the future. Dilly, TSJ, and Clark were exciting too, the wolves' young core is looking nice especially on defense.

I had higher hopes for pistons' 2nd round pic Chaz Lanier, I'm hoping he gets some better catch-and-shoot looks going forward but those aren't as common in summer league. Ron Holland on the other hand might as well have been LebRon Holland. 28pts 11reb 3stl 4/5 3pt is impressive, especially the improved shooting, I hope it's not a fluke.

Speaking of fluke, all eyes have been on Cooper Flagg and Bronny James. We'll see in a couple hours if Coop can have a better game today, 5/21 from the field is rough though. Bronny was playing lockdown defense too which seems to be his new identity, we'll see if he can keep this up, he could be a rotational player going forward.

Anyways would love to hear what other people are thinking and feeling so far!

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[–] David_Eight@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

I always felt the criticisms of Bronny was overblown. Kid almost died like a year ago, there's got to be some rehab after that, mentally and/or physically.

[–] vodkasolution@feddit.it 4 points 1 day ago

I overreacted so much after the Cavs exit in the PO that I shut down every podcast, video, news,...

[–] Inucune@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Tell your press conference techs to either allow the players to raise the mics, set one high enough, or give the players a wireless mic. Sick of watching the players all hunch down to speak into a mic.

[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 days ago

Yang Hansen was good. Dude’s got playmaking in his genes. The Yaokic jokes can become true.

Carter Bryant showed flashes of extreme defensive ability. He was showing lockdown defense and insane hops with blocking shots from behind. He’s still raw, but if he develops his 3pt shot, he’s fit nicely as a 3&D wing alongside Wemby, Fox, Castle, and Harper.