NBA- OU players and general (this thread only) - Page 10

BoulderSooner · 12-05-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ByronHoustonsSweatyPalms

6 and below stays with the Mavs. At the one quarter mark of the season it would be the 17th pick.

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no top 5 it stays with the mavs .. otherwise it goes to the hawks

ByronHoustonsSweatyPalms · 12-05-2018, 10:16 AM

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no top 5 it stays with the mavs .. otherwise it goes to the thunder

It’s not going to be a 5.

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BoulderSooner · 12-05-2018, 10:40 AM

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It’s not going to be a 5.

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right so the hawks are going to get the pick

oudna · 12-05-2018, 11:11 AM

Correct it’s only top 5 protected, if I recall

Trade isn’t looking good right now for ATL

coolm · 12-05-2018, 09:09 PM

brilliant, furious comeback by OKC at brooklyn tonight. PG13 just turns into a monster in the 4th and they come back from 23 down to take a lead with 3 seconds left and finally win 114-112 at the buzzer. tremendous effort.

NickZepp · 12-06-2018, 04:42 AM

Blake had 31 points 7 rebounds and 4 assists in a blowout loss to Milwaukee

sheepdogs1 · 12-06-2018, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by coolm

brilliant, furious comeback by OKC at brooklyn tonight. PG13 just turns into a monster in the 4th and they come back from 23 down to take a lead with 3 seconds left and finally win 114-112 at the buzzer. tremendous effort.

I thought of Yogi Berra during last night's game. The team was obviously excited after the game.

NickZepp · 12-07-2018, 08:34 PM

Blake Griffin has 28 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists so far. Pistons trail the 76ers in a close game.

NickZepp · 12-07-2018, 08:35 PM

Buddy with 25 points in a Kings blowout of Cleveland.

WaymanFan · 12-08-2018, 07:25 AM

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Blake Griffin has 28 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists so far. Pistons trail the 76ers in a close game.

Blake finished with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists in the loss. I watched most of that game. He shot a ridiculous 24 free throws as Philly (minus Embiid) kept fouling him when he got close to the basket. My only disappointment watching Blake is that he still whines like a baby way too much when he doesn't get the foul calls every time he shoots. As for the Pistons team in general, they look like a 41-41 team with Blake and Drummond as their strengths and outside shooting as a major weakness.

As for Buddy, the Kings are forming a nice trio of Buddy, Fox and Bagley - with Bogdonovic and Cauley-Stein being high-end role players. They were projected to win about 25 games this year, but they should exceed that before the All-Star break.

NickZepp · 12-08-2018, 11:52 AM

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Blake finished with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists in the loss. I watched most of that game. He shot a ridiculous 24 free throws as Philly (minus Embiid) kept fouling him when he got close to the basket. My only disappointment watching Blake is that he still whines like a baby way too much when he doesn't get the foul calls every time he shoots. As for the Pistons team in general, they look like a 41-41 team with Blake and Drummond as their strengths and outside shooting as a major weakness.

As for Buddy, the Kings are forming a nice trio of Buddy, Fox and Bagley - with Bogdonovic and Cauley-Stein being high-end role players. They were projected to win about 25 games this year, but they should exceed that before the All-Star break.

Kings could be a 7 or 8 seed in the west. They can really score on just about anyone.

HPDrifter · 12-12-2018, 11:23 AM

Pretty cool...

https://twitter.com/TheTraeYoung/sta...98402218098693

SoonerTraveler · 12-12-2018, 01:00 PM

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Pretty cool...

https://twitter.com/TheTraeYoung/sta...98402218098693

Thanks for sharing. Trae Young is proving by his actions that he is a solid, loyal Sooner. I hope that some years down the road, he gives back to the university like Blake has. I think he will.

https://twitter.com/BradyKeane/statu...84583521566720

AdaSooner · 12-12-2018, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HPDrifter

Pretty cool...

https://twitter.com/TheTraeYoung/sta...98402218098693

Indeed! Great to see the brotherhood between players from the past and the future!

Eielson · 12-12-2018, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SoonerBounce13

not really.

Atleast nothing more than an average shooter with great range.

Goodness. I can't fathom anybody who watched the first half of our season last year saying this. Saying he isn't shooting well now is one thing, but to say he doesn't have potential is ludicrous.

Eielson · 12-12-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HPDrifter

Pretty cool...

https://twitter.com/TheTraeYoung/sta...98402218098693

This is precisely why we should stop hating on Trae. We're only hurting ourself when we reject our famous alumni.

skyvue · 12-13-2018, 12:06 AM

Big night for Trae in a close loss to the Mavericks. 24 points, 10 assists, 2 steals and just 2 turnovers.

A good night for Buddy in a win over Minnesota. 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block.

A very good night for Blake in a one-point loss to the Hornets. 26 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 block.

NickZepp · 12-13-2018, 03:58 AM

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Big night for Trae in a close loss to the Mavericks. 24 points, 10 assists, 2 steals and just 2 turnovers.

A good night for Buddy in a win over Minnesota. 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block.

A very good night for Blake in a one-point loss to the Hornetes. 26 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 block.

Buddy had 5 3s.

ByronHoustonsSweatyPalms · 12-13-2018, 04:06 AM

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Big night for Trae in a close loss to the Mavericks. 24 points, 10 assists, 2 steals and just 2 turnovers.

A good night for Buddy in a win over Minnesota. 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block.

A very good night for Blake in a one-point loss to the Hornetes. 26 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 block.

May be the best game I’ve seen Trae play since early last season. He wasn’t always splashy but he played under control the entire game. He made his team mates better.

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WaymanFan · 12-13-2018, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ByronHoustonsSweatyPalms

May be the best game I’ve seen Trae play since early last season. He wasn’t always splashy but he played under control the entire game. He made his team mates better.

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He had a ridiculous game early this year when he put up 35 points, but this may have been his second-best all-around game of the year last night. You hit the nail on the head - he played "under control".

Sky mentioned the specifics above, but it was nice to see all three NBA Sooners go for 20+ points in the same night.

Buddy was 5-8 from 3-point land, but scored his 20 points in only played 26 minutes...not sure why. My only speculation is that the T-Wolves played a big lineup, but can't say for certain.

WichitaSooner · 12-13-2018, 08:31 AM

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He had a ridiculous game early this year when he put up 35 points, but this may have been his second-best all-around game of the year last night. You hit the nail on the head - he played "under control".

Sky mentioned the specifics above, but it was nice to see all three NBA Sooners go for 20+ points in the same night.

Buddy was 5-8 from 3-point land, but scored his 20 points in only played 26 minutes...not sure why. My only speculation is that the T-Wolves played a big lineup, but can't say for certain.

Buddy got off to a slow start last night so he didn't play as many minutes in the first half as usual. And the Kings have a fairly deep rotation, so they tend to ride the hot hand on a given night. Buddy got it going late in the third and into the fourth. That really is a fun team to watch. I still don't expect them to end up making the playoffs, but they have proven me wrong so far by staying over .500 this long.

CoachTalk · 12-13-2018, 08:51 AM

Buddy put someone on a poster last night as well. Teammates went nuts.

oudna · 12-13-2018, 09:35 AM

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Buddy was 5-8 from 3-point land, but scored his 20 points in only played 26 minutes...not sure why. My only speculation is that the T-Wolves played a big lineup, but can't say for certain.

He only averages 30 per night. And that’s second most on the team behind Fox’s 32. They play a lot of bodies.

SoonerBounce13 · 12-13-2018, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Eielson

Goodness. I can't fathom anybody who watched the first half of our season last year saying this. Saying he isn't shooting well now is one thing, but to say he doesn't have potential is ludicrous.

He is how old? How long has he played basketball?
Is it possible he turns into a great shooter? Sure. But it doesn't happen very often when you have a guy drastically improve from a bad shooter to a great shooter.

He has great range. That doesn't make him a great shooter. He will be very streaky and his averages will probably be average for his career.

oudna · 12-13-2018, 10:05 AM

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He is how old? How long has he played basketball?
Is it possible he turns into a great shooter? Sure. But it doesn't happen very often when you have a guy drastically improve from a bad shooter to a great shooter.

He has great range. That doesn't make him a great shooter. He will be very streaky and his averages will probably be average for his career.

It actually happens pretty frequently but Trae has a long way to go.

Glad to see he’s been shooting it a little less lately.