Give coach credit he saw the dismal performances out of that spot and has given another player a chance. Greatest motivator in the world, the bench. Wilson not bad so far
obvious not satisfied with shooting guard position
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Would love to see a little more Wilson, looks good
I do but I won $4000 in the casino last night so I'm good. Thx for caring though.
Really? Lol sure if you say so. You have no idea what you're talking about but sure, ok.
He said in his postgame that Chris Jones could not go, other than the few minutes he played in the first half, due to the arm or elbow injury he got in the Ville game. So, he mostly used Wilson to spell Smith at SG but Slim played some there also (along with playing at SF).
I should say this though.... Sterling Smith has not looked that good so I am agreeing with the OP. He can and has hit 3balls but seems to need to be wide open to hit them... and him taking it to the hoop is kinda like Ashton Gibbs taking it to the hoop... in other words... best if he didn't try. Usually a missed shot or a TO.
Jones has been pretty inconsistent also... though we have a problem with that in general on the team.
Wilson has looked ragged but that is not unexpected for a freshman... and he seems to be getting better as the season wears on.
I should say this though.... Sterling Smith has not looked that good so I am agreeing with the OP. He can and has hit 3balls but seems to need to be wide open to hit them... and him taking it to the hoop is kinda like Ashton Gibbs taking it to the hoop... in other words... best if he didn't try. Usually a missed shot or a TO.
Jones has been pretty inconsistent also... though we have a problem with that in general on the team.
Wilson has looked ragged but that is not unexpected for a freshman... and he seems to be getting better as the season wears on.
Hard to tell what he is if he won't even shoot the ball.
I have a hard time believing, as an avid poker player myself, that your inability to keep your emotions steady is anything but a detriment to your game.
Seems like you'd be on tilt the first time you had a big pocket pair cracked.
Also, seems like you'd be just full of tells, given how your emotions and mood is so easy to discern on a message board. I think in person you'd be like a big neon sign every hand.
But who knows.... maybe at the table you're a savant.
I think it's unfair too that he makes fun of souf's occupation, when he basically doesn't have a job himself. I never mock a mans job, so long as it's a legit job.
It really doesn't bother me in the slightest.
I certainly have zero reason to deny what my profession is or feel remotely ashamed about it.
It provides me with a rather comfortable life.
When the game starts they put an opposition player in front of him. Not that hard to understand.
I think the biggest problem with Smith... and Jones also... is they sometimes play good defense... staying between their man and the basket on drives... but other times do NOT play good defense. Consistently inconsistent.
So, lately we've been hearing Dixon say 'We need another guard that can defend'.
THAT, is getting a message across to Smith and Jones... and also a motivation to Wilson. Wilson seems to be a good defensive player but still very inexperienced. So, the message to Wilson is that if he can get his D up a bit... he will be seeing more PT... at SG as well as PG.
The message to Smith and Jones... is if they do not get their D up... playing consistent good D... their butts may be seeing more of the bench.
Robinson is our best perimeter defender. Most consistent but... he screws up at times as well.... getting off his man and getting caught up with other players and giving his man an open shot.
The other option here is Slim. In the game yesterday Dixon played him 15 minutes, 9 at SF and 6 at SG.
Slim... sometimes looks like a deer in the headlights on D.... but when he stays between his man and the basket his length gives opposing guards a major problem in trying to shoot over him. And with the 20 points in just 15 minutes he had yesterday... he really seems to be coming on and thus you want to get him more PT. So, fair chance we will be seeing more of Slim at SG as there is not that much time at SF with Artis there.
So, lately we've been hearing Dixon say 'We need another guard that can defend'.
THAT, is getting a message across to Smith and Jones... and also a motivation to Wilson. Wilson seems to be a good defensive player but still very inexperienced. So, the message to Wilson is that if he can get his D up a bit... he will be seeing more PT... at SG as well as PG.
The message to Smith and Jones... is if they do not get their D up... playing consistent good D... their butts may be seeing more of the bench.
Robinson is our best perimeter defender. Most consistent but... he screws up at times as well.... getting off his man and getting caught up with other players and giving his man an open shot.
The other option here is Slim. In the game yesterday Dixon played him 15 minutes, 9 at SF and 6 at SG.
Slim... sometimes looks like a deer in the headlights on D.... but when he stays between his man and the basket his length gives opposing guards a major problem in trying to shoot over him. And with the 20 points in just 15 minutes he had yesterday... he really seems to be coming on and thus you want to get him more PT. So, fair chance we will be seeing more of Slim at SG as there is not that much time at SF with Artis there.
If my daughter became a pharmacist in a major hospital, I would be extremely proud. If she became a professional gambler, I would feel like I failed her somehow.
In summary: Here is the actual deal--
1. Jones is injured
2. Grad transfer Smith is only here for this season
3. Wilson needs development minutes since he will need to start next year.
Those three things have way more to do with Wilson's getting extra PT than Smith's less than fully satisfactory play vs Louisville.
Throw in the chance that at least one of our two high scoring forwards are not with us next year and the same reasons apply to getting Cam Johnson more playing time. Johnson may end up as a 2 or a 3 but more shooting nights like yesterday would be really nice from either position.
Do whatever thing you want. It makes no difference to me. It is a profession I don't respect. I wouldn't choose it for my family, and I see no reason to mock a person for being a pharmacist, it's a good job. Souf drives me crazy sometimes, but he also has good insights. I have no issues with him. He is level headed mostly. I don't care if you rip him bad, he deserves it and I think he actually would enjoy the banter, but there are several people who tease him for being a pharmacist, and I don't get that.
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It really puts me on blast to point out my well paying job, though.
It's hurtful to be reminded of my comfortable and secure life.
Should Also bash my beautiful and smart wife with her job well in the 6 figures and my brilliant and good looking 3 year old son.
Really get me where it hurts.
Well - THIS....But I was too lazy to type it all when i saw the OP.
Kudos to Cameron Johnson for grabbing ahold of the opportunity.
Damon Wilson has played more, and as a result has looked a bit more at home and fluid on the floor.
I actually don't mind the criticisms of James. He has his limitations, and we all know what they are. But by the thirtieth time in a few hours, I think I started getting annoyed. My three year old does the same thing either when she wants attention, doesn't get her way or something like that. It usually ends up in her getting a timeout. A few other people posted the repetitive posting annoyed them too (of course, he didn't call them out, only me. Who REALLY has the bias?).
I wonder how that works. is it against other professional poker players? Who would one have to beat to make that much? I hope it's rich Saudis, just to stick it to them.
Ok, personalities aside, how does one join that? Is it all professionals, or just random people? You probably get to meet a lot of foreigners with money I imagine.
Not related to him, but if someone wins a million, that means someone lost a million. Who in the world has a million dollars to lose? At the end, it's a zero sum game, someone wins, someone loses. No growth. That's part of the reason I don't like it.
So they allow pros to play with tourists? I can see why a pro would have an advantage. That would be a big reason I wouldn't do it. I wouldn't want to lose everything to someone who had a great advantage over me. What's the point.
Anyone with a bankroll can play. You can be a beginner or have played for decades. It's all about the money.
Side note: If you stopped taking candy from babies, maybe you wouldn't have diabetes.
Those people are dumb then. On the other hand, you can't take it with you. I suspect a lot of heirs are pissed.
You can't take it with you, but you sure as hell can give it to family member or a worthy cause in an effort to improve the world you leave behind.
I have weeks where I'll lose a grand or 2 or 3 and then in 1 night I'll win $40,000.
I have never gambled besides fantasy sports, and that is less than hundred bucks a year. I cannot wrap my brain around why someone would just blow their money. I am doing ok, but between my daughter, and possibly charities, I would rather have my money go elsewhere. Maybe I don't have enough money to be able to understand it.
My job is stressful, but that would be too stressful for me. So seriously, and I am NOT trying to be mean, if being down several grand doesn't bother you, then how can being down ten in the first half get to you. To me, the money is real. Sports are just entertainment. You are an enigma, that's for sure.
Edit, it's probably not stressful for you, because I am the dumb tourist, and you are the pro. I am not nervous about my job, because I am good at it, so I guess I get it.
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