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NCJazz said:
Well there were others who liked him. Yeah, he has short arms and not the best athlete, but he has great skills and the last time I checked that counted for something.
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I know, I'm just messin'
And I don't think he'll be as bad a defender as everyone makes him to be. Defense isn't all athleticism and length. In fact, a lot of it is about being in the right place at the right time, rotations, and timing. He sees the game like a point guard. Sure he'll get blown by every now and then by the more athletic players, but he should be exceptional at positional defense.
 
seattlejazzfan said:
Interesting how many Jazz fans have talked about how Burks should dominate summer league as a third year player. Reggie Jackson, who played important minutes all year long for a serious title contender, went 2-7 FGs, 4 assists and 7 TOs today. Summer league isn't as easy as we sometimes make it out to be. The pace tends to be slower, teammates are worse and guys (maybe not NBA level players, but good players who were stars in college, Europe, NBDL) are absolutely playing for their lives - especially on defense.

In Reggie Jackson, we're talking about a guy who, in the second round of the NBA playoffs, against perhaps the best defensive team in the league, put up the following numbers:

14 ppg, 50% FGs, 6 rebs, 4 asts and 2 TOs. But in summer league could only muster 4 points on 2-7 with 7 TOs. Let's keep this in mind as we brush off Burks 10 pts in 10 minutes (or get too critical if he does have a bad game or two) or before we worry too much about Burke's 1-12 performance the other night.

For Burks and for Jackson, rather than putting any stock in summer league or making it too easy in our heads, the better thing to do would be to look at Jackson against real NBA competition when got a chance when Westbrook went down or for Burks when he finally got a chance to play and in the month of February against real NBA competition put up 10 ppg on 46% FGs, 48% 3pt, 4 rebs and 3 asts in 27 mpg.

/rant
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Honestly. None smart criticized Burks. He went down with an injury and was the best player on the court until then. Reggie Jackson on the other hand played his first game back from injury today awful until he injured his ankle or eye again...Too many injuries in that game. It's not about what's the FG%. It's about what you do as a player. And Jackson didn't find the open guys. He neither did make smart decisions when driving. When Buycks was forced to return after the injury OKC turned the game.
 
We need to sign Buycks just to blow Bolerjack's mind. Imagine him having to deal with Burke, Burks and Buycks on the team!
 
Hotttnickkk said:
16pt, 4-9 FG, 2-4 3pt, 1 assist, 2 reb, 1 steal...
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Thanks.. was just curious because I know he is one of the better shooters out there (both from 3 and midrange).
If he was quicker he'd be incredible... just too unathletic for his size as a SG....
 
Flc said:
I don't see why Drummond isn't dominating. He should be.
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No developed move on offense. The way he moves suggests he should do a lot from the elbow similar like Marc Gasol. But he has no jumper so that won't work. He hasn't practiced moves with the back to the basket. He should try eventually to add a hook. His power will give him plenty opportunities in the future.
 
Drummond has not developed his game offensively. He is a monster on the boards and in the paint. Kid is still young like 20 years old. I think Detroit is building an athletic tough team.

I want to admit that I was completely wrong about K.O. No matter what he does his rookie year I've been impressed with his game. He doesn't have NBA athleticism but he has "old school" moves. I still don't like his hair.

I am glad the Jazz didn't take Steve Adams. The guy moves like a robot and is extremely raw offensively. He may turn out to be John Koncak.
 
[h=3]Points Leaders Through Day 2[/h]Oklahoma City Thunder | 2-0, 9 points
Boston Celtics | 1-1, 8 points
Indiana Pacers | 1-1, 8 points
Orlando Magic | 1-1, 8 points
Detroit Pistons | 1-1, 7 points
Miami Heat | 1-1, 7 points
Utah Jazz | 1-0, 6 points
Houston Rockets | 1-0, 5 points
Philadelphia 76ers | 0-2, 3 points
Brooklyn Nets | 0-2, 2 points
 
Nice competitive match right now between OKC and DET.

Jackson vs Siva

Adams vs Drummond


DET leading early, Reggie Jackson on fire late.
 
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