I think he’s a little too thick and it affects his driving. I think the time off played a part and he overdid it bulking up for the 4. If he has a Jared Wilson-Frame type of glow-up this offseason (they’re different types of players, just talking physically between the Stallings year and Capel), Blake will be a more effective 4 in every area imo
So the additions of Hinson , Nelly , Fede , Elliot the twins and Nikes return have nothing to do with it ! Really …
Yeah I think he likes being the gunner. But he definitely has a bunch of stuff he can get much better on
The addition of driving lanes for Burton, Nelly, Nike and Elliott’s spacing along with Fede’s ability to not demand the ball on offense and not clog up the driving lanes/lane is what had to do with it. The twins and Hugley were non factors in winning. The twins could change that. Hugley cannot unless he goes to the proper level
This is so obvious and many people discount them which I think is a mistake. If they are as hard of workers as I think they are, they could have a big leap next year. I have high hopes for the twins. they move well for their size, have high basketball IQ and are really feisty ! they don't back down.
I think the optimism comes from the fact that he was probably our second-best defender last year behind Gueye, and has the versatility to defend a few different positions. For most of the year, we’ve seen the advantage in having someone like Fede be able to switch off semi-effectively, and we’ve seen on the other side how defenders at Duke and FSU who have been able to switch effectively have given us problems.
Everyone who’s speculating about Dior’s future I think has it wrong . I’m sure JC and the staff had his back through his issues and the kid needs stability . He’s been an excellent teammate as seen by his enthusiasm on the bench , I think he’s found a home .
R u the one that said Mintz isn't very good?
Sooooooooo disappointed in him. He needs to make major strides. Lacks confidence
Fede had 19 today and all of burtons points are from 15 feet in. You’re wrong again.
Teams need guys that can set screens, rim run, catch dump offs and finish, defend the post and perimeter and rebound. We don't need guys that can catch entry passes and play back to the basket as their whole arsenal. If JH loses weight, lots, and improves in the areas we need him to improve, he can compete with Fede for minutes. I hope he does, but I'm not betting on it.
He basically needs to become rocky in Rocky 3. Change literally everything about his game. I’d rather just find a player who is already suited to do it.
Capel also said publicly Horton is the best 3 point shooter he's seen. I mean really?
Santos has played good defense when he's been in the game and iirc he has rebounded well. But Capel has effectively benched him.
I think the point is that Capel found a formula that works for the team that he has. Load up with good shooters and multiple ballhandlers, run the floor, spread everyone out in the half court, shoot the 3 and drive to the rim, draw contact, and shoot FTs. The sacrifice for playing this style is rebounding and post-area defense. If you have good enough shooters, that's a good trade.
The way we play we can't afford to have anyone on the floor outside of the 5 man that isn't a good shooter. So I don't think Jeff would have helped much. End of bench depth at best.
Not what I said at all. Bad bad bad recall.
