Summer league info for Orlando

[insidehoops]

Team rosters, game schedule, etc here:

http://www.insidehoops.com/summer-league-orlando.shtml

[kNIOKAS]

And just like that:


Unfortunately for NBA fans, the Orlando summer league isn't open to the public.

Why is that? Seems an unexplainable decision to me. They don't have gyms big enough to put a camera crew in? NBA now started to classify as if it's US government. Why would you do that to a public enterntainment product?

Also, Dante & Galante used to be so much fun to listen to... The whole Summerleague used to have a certain relaxing vibe to it. Now what

[KembaWalker]

This may sound like a noob question, but why aren't all teams involved?

[maxhornets]

And just like that:



Why is that? Seems an unexplainable decision to me. They don't have gyms big enough to put a camera crew in? NBA now started to classify as if it's US government. Why would you do that to a public enterntainment product?

Also, Dante & Galante used to be so much fun to listen to... The whole Summerleague used to have a certain relaxing vibe to it. Now what

you can still watch online though can't you? i swear NBA tv were showing them..

[UtahJazzFan88]

I think most of the Summer League games in Orlando & Las Vegas will be on NBA TV, the rest will be available on NBA.com's Summer League Pass which was $4.99 last year (you could watch the NBA TV games on that too if you don't get NBA TV).

I'm really considering making the trip out to Vegas for the final two days of the Summer League.

And the Orlando Summer League is dumb, if your going to have a summer league put it in a location where fans can get up close and personal to players at a fairly cheap price.

[1~Gibson~1]

This may sound like a noob question, but why aren't all teams involved?
It simply isnt a requirement by the league but its a good way to get some early experience for your younger guys over the summer.

[Blue&Orange]

OKC should dominate. Interested in seeing Rudy Gobert, was so scared Knicks draft him.

[HylianNightmare]

Oladipo at 11, stoked on that. Agreed on summer leave used to be allot better. Not sure why they have rolled it back

[andremiller07]

Wow just found out if your international and trying to buy the Summer League for $15 you can't do with a card but rather paypal........which I don't have..

[mugiwara]

Wow just found out if your international and trying to buy the Summer League for $15 you can't do with a card but rather paypal........which I don't have..

brutal same dilemma, if i buy it do you or anyone else know if its just a stream or set up like LP?

[S13M]

brutal same dilemma, if i buy it do you or anyone else know if its just a stream or set up like LP?

Buy Nba TV live. It's 4.99$/month and from what I've looked they show every summer league game.

[GOBB]

MCW has 6 turnovers, Sixers have 12 total. Sixers shooting terrible.

I didnt see first half just stats. Watching/waiting for 2nd half now.

Summer league is such semi pro ball its not even funny. Like watching people hoop Sunday morning at a gym, playground.

[Take Your Lumps]

MCW has 6 turnovers, Sixers have 12 total. Sixers shooting terrible.

I didnt see first half just stats. Watching/waiting for 2nd half now.

Summer league is such semi pro ball its not even funny. Like watching people hoop Sunday morning at a gym, playground.

Great start to the 3rd quarter for MCW....looking more comfortable offensively.

Just needs to tighten up his handle a bit and cut down on the TOs and he should be pretty good.

[GOBB]

Great start to the 3rd quarter for MCW....looking more comfortable offensively.

Just needs to tighten up his handle a bit and cut down on the TOs and he should be pretty good.

Yeah I was coming in to say he scored 3 straight possessions. Two attacking and finished at rim and one good defensive play (steal) plus finish. BUT the next play he tried to shoot off the dribble and got snuffed. :oldlol:

Yeah something about his handles but I give him props so far 2nd half. :applause:

[To4]

houston only up by 5 points,, MCW is looking good aside from his turnovers..

[alenleomessi]

terrence jones looks good...
maybe rockets answer at PF?

[GOBB]

terrence jones looks good...
maybe rockets answer at PF?

:wtf:

[To4]

noticed at the late 3rd quarter.. when MCW sits,, houston made a run again.. wew...

[alenleomessi]

:wtf:
isnt dwight better when he plays next to a tweener anyway?

[GOBB]

MCW looks pretty good but I'm suprised he has 9 turnovers.

6 first half only 3 second half. So he cut down on them but 9 is alot.

[Nelson14]

lets get this magic game started

[Shade8780]

Excited to see Olynyk play. I may not like him, but I gotta accept he's on the team now. He better prove me wrong :oldlol:

[Shade8780]

Wonder how Oladipo will do.

[dannywpt]

Oladipo :eek:

[Shade8780]

Oladipo has 6 points in less than three minutes.

[Take Your Lumps]

OLADIPO mother****ers. Two threes already at the point. Dude looks jacked too.

[Shade8780]

Nice, Olynyk

[Wavves]

Anyone have a good stream? I tried firstrowsports, but all the links are being really laggy,

[Shade8780]

I'm using FirstRow. Link 1 hasn't lagged for me at all. Maybe it's just your connection :confusedshrug:

[Nelson14]

the victor oladipo show so far, like that confidence. andrew nicholson looks like shit so far doeeee

[HomieWeMajor]

Victor homedepot is gonna be a beast

[Shade8780]

Orlando have such a bright future.

Nelson
Oladipo
Harkless
Harris
Vucevic

[Shade8780]

Johnson-Odom :banana:

[Shade8780]

KO should shoot more

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

Olynyk!

[Take Your Lumps]

Olynyk is a gamer.

[dannywpt]

Olynyk seems incredibly skilled for his size

[Take Your Lumps]

Olynyk looks like a girl.

http://www.moviemuser.co.uk/MovieImages/MAD-Dazed-and-confused/daz-wiley-wiggins.jpg

[DonDadda59]

Olynyk seems incredibly skilled for his size

Yeah, guy looks ultra polished too. Good news for the the Celtics since he's probably going to get big minutes his rookie year.

Oladipo is a beast too.

[Grinder]

You guys see why I was hyping Olynyk so much during the NCAA season?

[mentallooser]

Olynyk just needs to put on some size so he doesn't get beaten up down low. But he has a bright future in this league if he can put it all together.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

Why are they letting Dirk play Summer League? :confusedshrug:

This is NBA 3 point range, right?

[TheCorporation]

Oladipo at 11, stoked on that. Agreed on summer leave used to be allot better. Not sure why they have rolled it back

Heck yeah, same here. I've been watching him play today, he is doing a good job so far. 11 pts, 1 assist, (4/6 shooting).


Wow just found out if your international and trying to buy the Summer League for $15 you can't do with a card but rather paypal........which I don't have..

So, um, join 2013 civilization and start a paypal account? :lol

[EricGordon23]

K.O is a beast. Him and rondo pick and roll. Drooling right now

[BlackWhiteGreen]

K.O is a beast. Him and rondo pick and roll. Drooling right now

Looking forward to seeing him with Sullinger. Not pretty defensively... but most teams will have 1 big man that one will be able to exploit.

[EricGordon23]

Looking forward to seeing him with Sullinger. Not pretty defensively... but most teams will have 1 big man that one will be able to exploit.

Agreed. When is sully expected back? I see him sitting on the bench though.

[Take Your Lumps]

Olynyk + Rondo pick and roll should be fun to watch.

Oladipo's filling up that stat sheet: 14pts 4rb 3ast 4stl in the first half. Take note fantasy leaguers.

[supe12sta12z]

Victor Oladipo at halftime: 14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, 3 turnovers. 4-7 shooting.
Kelly Olynyk at Halftime: 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 turnovers. 7-8 shooting.

[spiegel]

Terrence Jones will be a great player in 2 to 3 years.

[Take Your Lumps]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Osby taking Nicholson's spot in the Magic's rotation at some point in the season...I'm liking his game.

[1~Gibson~1]

Kelly O's got a nice first step... and its effective because of his jump shot

[Jameerthefear]

fvck i'm missing it.

[Jameerthefear]

how has victor looked?

[Peteballa]

I wonder if Orlando is going to play Oladipo at the 1 full time.

Jameer: He looks really good. Great hands, very poised and in control. He's actually running point and doing it very well.

[supe12sta12z]

Does anyone still think Oladipo is just another Tony Allen?

[Jameerthefear]

I wonder if Orlando is going to play Oladipo at the 1 full time.
please no.
how has he looked so far?

[Peteballa]

Right after I said that he's been looking very shaky bringing it up. Just missed a pretty open layup too.

[Jameerthefear]

16 points 4 assist 4 rebounds 4 steals on 4-7 shooting and 6-8 from the FT line.

2 of 3 from 3
Not bad...
playing the 1 right now

[EricGordon23]

I'm liking that iverson guy over fab melo. Also put K.O back out there.

[1~Gibson~1]

And if his middle name is Sam call him CSI :lol . Summer league is horrible.

[Scholar]

I watched Magic vs Celtics for a bit. Olynyk was shooting lights out in the first half.

[Peteballa]

Oladipo starting to look terrible out there.

[bagelred]

Why are they playing basketball in t shirts? There's a reason they wear tanktops.

[Johnny Jones]

Why are they playing basketball in t shirts? There's a reason they wear tanktops.
Summer league breh

[Take Your Lumps]

Oladipo starting to look terrible out there.

He's playing out of position so there's going to be a learning curve there if they're going to continue with the PG experiment.

Other than his raw PG skills at this point (which isn't surprising at all), he's been solid all around.

[DonDadda59]

I hope ORL isn't planning on playing Oladipo at the 1 this season. As good as he's looked, I think he still needs to work on his ball handling and passing. Not really a starting PG, but could be great as a 2.

[1~Gibson~1]

Oladipo starting to look terrible out there.
I think its bc hes playing the Point or maybe just first game jitters... A LOT of summer league ball is scrappy though. You wont see half of this stuff in a real game.

[Peteballa]

I think its bc hes playing the Point or maybe just first game jitters... A LOT of summer league ball is scrappy though. You wont see half of this stuff in a real game.

Yeah I know. It's glorified pickup ball.

[DStebb716]

OKC should dominate. Interested in seeing Rudy Gobert, was so scared Knicks draft him.

He's with the Jazz now...

[Crafty]

And if his middle name is Sam call him CSI :lol . Summer league is horrible.
yeah, i noticed that to

[PJR]

The Myck Kabongo and James Ennis show coming soon. :rockon:

[Jameerthefear]

Yeah Victor doesn't need to play point.

[Jameerthefear]

Macgruder

[Jameerthefear]

Good spin move by Victor but he can't finish.

[EricGordon23]

K.O with those post moves

[Johnny Jones]

Oldaipo doesn't look that impressive.

[Peteballa]

Can this game end so the Myck Kabongo show can begin.

[fsvr54]

Can this game end so the Trey Burke show can begin.

fixed

[Jameerthefear]

Victor with that bank

[Jameerthefear]

good pass to Kyle and he finishes :D

[Take Your Lumps]

Dipo coming through in money time.

Osby put the clamps on Olynyk in the fourth...not sure why Nicholson is back out there.

[Jameerthefear]

Moe!

[Peteballa]

Let the game end holy shit.

[1~Gibson~1]

Who's up next? Trey Burke and who else? (Utah vs. Miami)

[fsvr54]

I know guys at the park that are better than half these guys.

[Peteballa]

This is impossible to watch. I'm done.

Horrible basketball right now.

[Done_And_Done]

Who's up next? Trey Burke and who else? (Utah vs. Miami)

As a Toronto head, i''l definitely have my eye on Myck...

[KG215]

I remember Heat summer league games last year being unwatchable, too. Not surprising since they have basically only have shit rookies and/or D-League or overseas journeyman just trying to get an audition on their roster.

[DuMa]

yeah none of these miami players are sniffing the roster this year

[Peteballa]

yeah none of these miami players are sniffing the roster this year

Can we trade our whole summer league roster for Kelly Olynyk

[PJR]

Kabongo has zero shot at making the league. Rich Paul better have some overseas connections built up. :oldlol:

[mentallooser]

Gobert is the one bright spot for Utah at the moment this game. He is sloppy, but has the potential.

[Take Your Lumps]

Osby getting love from KD


Kevin Durant ✔ @KDTrey5
Ro Osby is a steal for Orlando..plays hard

[Zodiac]

but guys, Ennis is a steal!

Thanks for the 33rd pick in the 2017 draft Miami

[Zodiac]

Gobert is way more mobile than I thought

[Zodiac]

Burke = Jameer Nelson 2.0.
Yep. MCW was pretty bad today too, but he's also extremely raw.

I'm interested to see how Schroeder does in LV.

[InfiniteBaskets]

Heat need to sub in Juwan Howard in the 2nd half if they want to win this game.

[Xiao Yao You]

so far, Trey Burke looks... meh.

Yeah I can see the Jameer comparison. He's got a long ways to go. His a D-Leaguer right now not a rotation player or starter let alone ROTY.


Gobert is the one bright spot for Utah at the moment this game. He is sloppy, but has the potential.

Definitely impressed by him. Not sure if he can shoot but everything else is there.

Evans hit a long J! Started to show that late last year. Could get him on the court this year if he can hit it. Little Stockton this year because of Burke. He was impressive last year.

[KG215]

It's always fun to see people overreact to Summer League games by either too quickly dismissing a player or too quickly hyping him up. Admittedly, Burke has looked terrible but it's one Summer League game. Not every first round pick is going to shine in this setting, no matter how much we think they should.

[EricGordon23]

KCP cant wait to see this kid play.

[KG215]

This has been a brutal game to watch.

I remember someone beating the Heat (I think it was the Heat, might've been the Lakers) by 50 or so last year in the Summer League while holding them to 55 or 65 points. Utah won't beat them that bad, but they might hold them to 50-55 points.

[Trollsmasher]

This has been a brutal game to watch.

I remember someone beating the Heat (I think it was the Heat, might've been the Lakers) by 50 or so last year in the Summer League while holding them to 55 or 65 points. Utah won't beat them that bad, but they might hold them to 50-55 points.
What would you want with 29% FG, 50% FT and 17 TOs:lol

[Zodiac]

Gobert looks like a monster on the defensive side, 4 blocks in 19 minutes

[DuMa]

Rudy Gobert is freaking long. hes been a major reason why the Heat cant score in the paint.

[DuMa]

too bad gobert has shit offensive skills.

[Trollsmasher]

Ennis finally doing something

[Zodiac]

After watching Gobert I'm excited to see Nogueira, he has a 7'6 wingspan and is much more mobile than Gobert

[GOBB]

Yep. MCW was pretty bad today too, but he's also extremely raw.

I'm interested to see how Schroeder does in LV.

How was he bad? He attacked the rim, scored got to the charity stripe and collected rebounds/assists. When he was out of the game the Sixers went down big, he is in the game they made it a game. :confusedshrug:

9 turnovers, 0-6 from downtown are the bad marks.

[DuMa]

Varnado bulked up since the last time i saw him

[Big Cheese]

After watching Gobert I'm excited to see Nogueira, he has a 7'6 standing reach and is much more mobile than Gobert

7,6 standing reach :biggums:

You mean a 9,6 standing reach :lol

[Zodiac]

How was he bad? He attacked the rim, scored got to the charity stripe and collected rebounds/assists. When he was out of the game the Sixers went down big, he is in the game they made it a game. :confusedshrug:

9 turnovers, 0-6 from downtown are the bad marks.
He went 8-23 with 9 turnovers and 0-6 from 3.

that's bad, he did do a great job at the FT line and getting assists.

[Zodiac]

7,6 standing reach :biggums:

You mean a 9,6 standing reach :lol
yep, screwed that up.

He has a 7'6 wing span

but yes also a 9'6 standing reach an inch shorter than Gobert's

[fsvr54]

Burke getting destroyed.

[Zodiac]

Burke, Kabongo, and Ennis have all been terrible.

Gobert, Burks, and Clark have been the best players on the court, and Burks got hurt in the 2nd quarters

[EricGordon23]

How was he bad? He attacked the rim, scored got to the charity stripe and collected rebounds/assists. When he was out of the game the Sixers went down big, he is in the game they made it a game. :confusedshrug:

9 turnovers, 0-6 from downtown are the bad marks.

He forced up some ridiculous shots when he had teammates open. He did better than i thought though. Good pick up. Although in the long run I would have stuck with jrue. Hope nerlens noel ends up being worth it.

[Trollsmasher]

Kabongo is worse FT shooter than Dwight

[DuMa]

Burks and Burke. Jazz announcers are gonna struggle with these two.

[GOBB]

He went 8-23 with 9 turnovers and 0-6 from 3.

that's bad, he did do a great job at the FT line and getting assists.

8 assists 7 rebounds to go with 27 points.

He shot bad and didnt do a good job with the rock. But there is a thing called perspective. MCW isnt a shooter so no shocker he wasnt successful in his first game as a pro. He doesnt take those 6 3pters and he is 8-17. 9 turnovers isnt good. Must improve that. Did a good job second half of the game, first half I missed but he had 6 turnovers.

Bottomline I dont see how he played bad. He was solid overall. Cant magnify the bad and overlook the good. He set up teammates for easy buckets, crashed the glass and was aggressive to the basket. Used his size.

[EricGordon23]

Burke, Kabongo, and Ennis have all been terrible.

Gobert, Burks, and Clark have been the best players on the court, and Burks got hurt in the 2nd quarters

How bad did burks get injured.

[Zodiac]

Burke finally makes a play

[Scholar]

Gobert's dunk at the shot clock expiring shouldn't have counted.

[Zodiac]

How bad did burks get injured.
rolled an ankle it seems

[Scholar]

Scott & this other NBATV commentator aren't that good. They don't talk much about what's happening unless it's a highlight play. They focus more on random, irrelevant things.

Also, I can't tell from the camera angle but that blonde female referee looks fine.

[GOBB]

He forced up some ridiculous shots when he had teammates open. He did better than i thought though. Good pick up. Although in the long run I would have stuck with jrue. Hope nerlens noel ends up being worth it.

He needs to work on his jumper as well as shooting off the dribble asap. Not saying he played great, far from that. But to say he played bad and highlight an area of his game that was a weaknesss entering the NBA? Eh

MCW didnt impresss me coming out of college so I'm leary on the pick. Just think what I saw 2nd half I cant label his performance bad.

A.Moultrie was bad.

Funny thing is I have more expectations for next draft picks than this years. Whatever Sixers do with them hopefully drafting talent is what I'm waiting for.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

It's summer league. I would pay more attention to pace, feel, ability to knock down open jumpers/form, etc. The rest probably won't translate much to a real NBA game. I mean, aren't Bayless or Belli the summer league GOATS?

Burke looks like garbage, tho. Will he ever make another shot?

[1~Gibson~1]

Trey Burke looked a little rough in his first game. 1-11 or something like that but made good plays down the stretch when needed. I think he'll translate into a pretty good PG once he gets acclimated to the NBA speed.

The new point system is weird btw.

[GOBB]

Wait M.Kabongo left Texas??? What a bonehead. Was he drafted?

[1~Gibson~1]

It's summer league. I would pay more attention to pace, feel, ability to knock down open jumpers/form, etc. The rest probably won't translate much to a real NBA game. I mean, aren't Bayless or Belli the summer league GOATS?

Burke looks like garbage, tho. Will he ever make another shot?And Donte Green! The dude had a highlight dunk in just about ever game.. or he put up a lot of points. He never got much PT in Sacremento tho smh.

[DuMa]

Jeremy Lamb dyed his hair in a burgundy color :lol

[EricGordon23]

Jeremy Lamb dyed his hair in a burgundy color :lol

Thats Dirty

[Done_And_Done]

Wait M.Kabongo left Texas??? What a bonehead. Was he drafted?

Nopes...

He declared but came away with nada at the draft...

[Xiao Yao You]

too bad gobert has shit offensive skills.

Looks like a good fit for Utah. He moves without the ball, sets screens and hits the offensive glass. Better than Eaton, Tag and Collins already!


Gobert, Burks, and Clark have been the best players on the court, and Burks got hurt in the 2nd quarters

Burks was one of the best in it last year and has been a part time rotation player the past two years for a decent team. He should dominate.

Burke looked better at the end of the game.

[KG215]

Maybe Daniel Orton is a solution at center?

[Take Your Lumps]

Maybe Daniel Orton is a solution at center?

I wouldn't recommend jumping to conclusions 6 minutes into the first summer league game. He's killing it though so far...I'd love to see him succeed.

[KG215]

I wouldn't recommend jumping to conclusions 6 minutes into the first summer league game. He's killing it though so far...I'd love to see him succeed.
It was meant to be a sarcastic post.

[EricGordon23]

Anyone know if drummond is playing in todays summer league game?

[DuMa]

lol rasual butler 10yr nba vet is playing for the pacers

[mugiwara]

It was meant to be a sarcastic post.

Orton still looking better then perkins. same with adams.

[IGOTGAME]

Anyone know if drummond is playing in todays summer league game?
Yea, he is playing.

[D-Rose]

Jeremy Lamb to Steven Adams P&R alley-oop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhGNjcFHHFg&feature=youtu.be)

[KG215]

Orton still looking better then perkins. same with adams.
Yeah, but to be fair, by just making it out to the court for the opening tip and not falling down, you don't have to do too do much else to look better than Perkins.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Neither can run a break like Perk can.

[O_City_Thunder]

Yeah, but to be fair, by just making it out to the court for the opening tip and not falling down, you don't have to do too do much else to look better than Perkins.
This

[dannywpt]

I like Jerrett already

[KG215]

I like Jerrett already
Well, you better soak up all of him you can this week, because he'll be spending the regular season in Tulsa.

[dannywpt]

Well, you better soak up all of him you can this week, because he'll be spending the regular season in Tulsa.

Yup

I'm reeeeeeally anxious to see how Brooks will use Lamb this season though

[Blue&Orange]

OKC need to fire Brooks. He barely can coach, i doubt he can develop talent, which OKC really needs.

[Mr. Incredible]

I'd be livid if I were a Thunder fan

[KG215]

I'd be livid if I were a Thunder fan
Why?

[EricGordon23]

This game is taking too long I just want to see my pistons play KCP and Drummond BABY!

[Blue&Orange]

I'm only one noticing n

[ProfessorMurder]

Orton looked really good in the first half. (I stopped watching though)

[EricGordon23]

Miles plumlee!

[Blue&Orange]

[QUOTE=Blue&Orange]I'm only one noticing n

[KG215]

In an interesting twist of events, the best player on the floor in this game is a guy that probably won't make an NBA roster this year.

[EricGordon23]

In an interesting twist of events, the best player on the floor in this game is a guy that probably won't make an NBA roster this year.

Which is ridiculous!

[KG215]

Oh, and OKC's 2nd round pick from Arizona has outplayed Indiana's 1st round pick from Arizona.

Not that it means anything, because it doesn't, but that along with Dwight Buycks being the best player on the floor are the kinds of things that can happen in Summer League games.

[O_City_Thunder]

In an interesting twist of events, the best player on the floor in this game is a guy that probably won't make an NBA roster this year.
Buycks?

[KG215]

Buycks?
Yeah, and he might make an NBA roster, so that talk may have been a little bit premature. But, as of now, he's not on an NBA roster and spent last season in the D-League. Maybe, if he keeps playing like this all week, someone will pick him up.

But it's the Summer League, and things like a no-name D-Leaguer being a game's MVP happen from time to time.

[EricGordon23]

Plumlee needs to make the pacers roster and get Tyler Hans minutes since hes gone.

[KG215]

Plumlee needs to make the pacers roster and get Tyler Hans minutes since hes gone.
Well, I'm guessing the reason the decided not to bring back Hansbrough is because they signed Copeland and are ready to give Plumlee a shot at being in the rotation.

[D12"Magic"]

Miles Plumlee's brother, Mason Plumlee is the starter for The Nets Summer League. Looking forward to seeing him.

[EricGordon23]

Well, I'm guessing the reason the decided not to bring back Hansbrough is because they signed Copeland and are ready to give Plumlee a shot at being in the rotation.

totally forgot they picked up copeland.

Alright everybody its the game we have all been waiting for

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Curious about Tony Mitchell too. He had some lottery hype before last season.

[InspiredLebowski]

Drummond's such a ****ing manchild. Dude is still 19 years old.

[EricGordon23]

Drummond! making that impact

[IGOTGAME]

Drummond's such a ****ing manchild. Dude is still 19 years old.

Wow. He is a legit monster out there.

Siva is playing a crappy game.

[EricGordon23]

Didn't think plumlee would pull that off! I like how KCP tried to contest it though.

[D12"Magic"]

Plumlee vs Drummond should be a fun match up through out the game

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Plumlee has a ton of potential. K just has no idea how to utilize a big. He would have been a lottery pick at most other schools.

[KG215]

Plumlee has a ton of potential. K just has no idea how to utilize a big. He would have been a lottery pick at most other schools.
Yep. Took until his senior year until he truly flourished and was utilized correctly. Highly touted big men go to Duke and get turned into screen setters and rebounders.

[EricGordon23]

Not watching, how is KCP doing?

He got crammed on. I like his intensity so for on the defensive end.

[Shade8780]

...................Rondo for Drummond?

[EricGordon23]

I like what I am seeing from Mitchell as well.

[IGOTGAME]

Tony Mitchell is really trying to dunk on everyone and throw shots back in people's faces. I like em.

[frmsea2okc]

What I've seen so far

OKC vs. IND

Miles Plumlee and Daniel Orton played great, especially defensively. Plumlee had 6 blocks.

Jeremy Lamb looked great and Grant Jerrett doing what he got drafted for, shooting the 3. I think he went 5/6. Defensively bad though.

Steven Adams is gonna take a few years at least.

DET vs. BRK

Drummond should NOT be playing in summer league. He's a beast.

Tony Mitchell is trying to shit on everyone and playing well.

Kris Middleton shooting well.

Basically Detroit has a bunch of nice young players but we'll see how they develope.

[EricGordon23]

KCP just tried to murder that guy

[D12"Magic"]

http://firstrowus.eu/watch/194552/1/watch-oklahoma-city-thunders-vs-indiana-pacers,-summer-league-2013.html

[frmsea2okc]

Anyone got a link?


NBA.com (not sure if it's free but you gotta sign up)

It's on NBA TV.

[EricGordon23]

KCP is 0-8 from the field :eek:

But that D.

[frmsea2okc]

Drummond is humongous:bowdown:

[mrpibb]

HOLY ****. Why is Drummond in the summer league!?

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!?

[Dr. Cheesesteak]

dat Drummond up-n-under miss then tip in...

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Dat Drummond and KCP combined FG% :lol

[paintingshade]

isnt dwight better when he plays next to a tweener anyway?

terrance jones is 6'9" 250 lbs. how in the world is that tweener

[noob cake]

Plumlees are so athletic. Mason and Miles.

[DuMa]

Drummond should stop trying to do many finesse moves in his post game. He should be doing power moves

[EricGordon23]

Drummond should stop trying to do many finesse moves in his post game. He should be doing power moves

Better he tries them in a summer league game than a NBA game.

[Rake2204]

Drummond should stop trying to do many finesse moves in his post game. He should be doing power movesIt'd be nice if he had any moves, period. EricGordon23's right though, it seemed the gameplan was to force him to catch with his back to the basket and operate so as to work on the weakest portions of his game. He almost had more touches in the post tonight than he did all of last year.

Maybe I'm pessimistic, but I still wonder if there's any chance of him becoming a good back to the basket guy, just because he's so terrible as it stands right now. It doesn't feel like rawness in that regard either. It just feels like... inability.

[embersyc]

Drummond reminds me of Big Ben, but with less free throw shooting ability.

[Rake2204]

Drummond reminds me of Big Ben, but with less free throw shooting ability.I was just thinking that today. Strangely, that comparison never struck me last year. Today though, at least for a moment, I concluded I'd be fine if his offense never improves if he could just be a Ben Wallace type (grabbing every board in sight, scaring the bejesus out of all those who enter the paint).