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[Jhye Clark 13]

Geez that debut from Hayes was something else.

 

[Hard Ball Get]

Geez that debut from Hayes was something else.

Enough to change your mind about the pick? I hadn't seen much prior, looks great!

 

[Son of Skeletor]

Just watching the recap and that was a seriously impressive summer league debut from Hayes and NAW. Looks like you guys could almost have too much depth.

Lonzo, Reddick, Hart, NAW, Jrue, Jackson, Moore for your guard rotation...

Yeah I've pegged Moore as trade fodder ever since we picked up all those guards.

We actually need shooting, but it's going to be tough for many of those guys to play together.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Enough to change your mind about the pick? I hadn't seen much prior, looks great!

Not as yet. I want to see how he performs on the big stage first but he's an athletic beast. I still think he'll struggle in the NBA with limited range but he's got plenty of time on his side and plenty of improvement left.

It was a good start nonetheless. Better than I imagined and surprised me somewhat. Maybe I will be wrong.

 

[Hard Ball Get]

David Griffin is the guest on the latest ep of the Woj Pod for those interested.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

NAW with another 26 points

 

[Son of Skeletor]

NAW with another 26 points

I can get behind this guy.

Summer league is as summer league does, but to the naked eye he already looks like a keeper. Good call about his passing ability too, nahnah

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

I can get behind this guy.

Summer league is as summer league does, but to the naked eye he already looks like a keeper. Good call about his passing ability too, nahnah

I loved the fact we drafted him and I like him even more now. This squad is coming along nicely.

 

[nahnah]

I can get behind this guy.

Summer league is as summer league does, but to the naked eye he already looks like a keeper. Good call about his passing ability too, nahnah

I had a hard time understanding why Culver is so much higher rated on the draft board, Culver may be better defensively but NAW has a much smoother jump shot. Both probably suited to playing as the pg or primary ball handler

 

[Son of Skeletor]

I had a hard time understanding why Culver is so much higher rated on the draft board, Culver may be better defensively but NAW has a much smoother jump shot. Both probably suited to playing as the pg or primary ball handler

NAW's defence has been almost as encouraging as his offence too. Certainly no slouch.

Projects as an ideal third guard or 6th man in my mind. The Bobby Jackson role.

 

[nahnah]

NAW's defence has been almost as encouraging as his offence too. Certainly no slouch.

Projects as an ideal third guard or 6th man in my mind. The Bobby Jackson role.

Yeah I think he is a decent defender, just Culver was arguably the best defender in the draft along... I just compare those two because they have similar styles imo

The Brazilian guy has been killing it, they should pull him out of the NBL and let him play NBA

 

[nahnah]

Bobby Jackson was before my time... just... he was very much on the decline when I first got into NBA on NBA Live 05

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Bobby Jackson was before my time... just... he was very much on the decline when I first got into NBA on NBA Live 05

Geez, I still remember playing NBA live 95

 

[nahnah]

Geez, I still remember playing NBA live 95

were you a fan of the hornets back then?

 

[Hard Ball Get]

Bobby Jackson was before my time... just... he was very much on the decline when I first got into NBA on NBA Live 05

You mean you never had the joys of NBA Jam?

 

[nahnah]

You mean you never had the joys of NBA Jam?

I think I have, not sure which one though

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

were you a fan of the hornets back then?

Yea mate, went to an NBA game in 94 v LA Clippers. I was a massive Alonzo Mourning fan and still have his #33 Charlotte singlet somewhere. From memory LJ, Zo, Muggsy, Curry (Stephen's dad) and Burrell all played in that game. Won easy.

 

[Hard Ball Get]

I think I have, not sure which one though

Was on super Nintendo and arcades. 2 on 2. Hornerts were LJ and Mourning. Could have been a third to choose from, I cant remember.

 

[nahnah]

Yea mate, went to an NBA game in 94 v LA Clippers. I was a massive Alonzo Mourning fan and still have his #33 Charlotte singlet somewhere. From memory LJ, Zo, Muggsy, Curry (Stephen's dad) and Burrell all played in that game. Won easy.

always find it interesting to see fans that stuck with the franchise vs fans that stuck with the brand and now go for the new Charlotte Hornets

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Was on super Nintendo and arcades. 2 on 2. Hornerts were LJ and Mourning. Could have been a third to choose from, I cant remember.

Was it Gill?

 

[Hard Ball Get]

Was it Gill?

Yeah think it was. Good get.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Yeah think it was. Good get.

I played it myself and his name came to mind.

 

[Son of Skeletor]

Bobby Jackson was before my time... just... he was very much on the decline when I first got into NBA on NBA Live 05

Bobby wasn't a natural passer tbh, he was just a shotmaker and defensive hound in his (pre Hornets) prime. Won back to back 6th man awards, so I guess you could compare him with the Crawfords and Lou Williamses of the world.

You mean you never had the joys of NBA Jam?

I think I have, not sure which one though

Everyone enjoyed this version.

 

[Santoz]

 

[Son of Skeletor]

Pels got it under control - he's on an all-smoothie diet from now on.

Also lol at Jalen being most concerned about Zion's lack of... a shoe deal. FFS.