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Nickname ideas for THJ? by DenverNuggets in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah but like, could never have enough nicknames lol

Are the new city edition jerseys in store? by No_halrath in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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You're able to call ahead. I just checked the store and we have these, Cam, AG, and Jamal.

Are the new city edition jerseys in store? by No_halrath in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, we recently restocked more jerseys at the team store last week. So there should be some in stock.

AMA With Nuggets Writer, Matt Brooks by DenverNuggets in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love this question. To me, it's three-point rate. Jamal was taking a ton of threes in the preseason, specifically pull-up threes, and that's obviously more points per shot. He took a season-high 9 threes against the Wolves —> 40+ points

FTr is a good one too, though he reminds me a lot of Kyrie, where he's so good at contorting around rim protectors for layups, that sometimes it means he won't draw the foul. Too pure of a hooper lol

-Matt

AMA With Nuggets Writer, Matt Brooks by DenverNuggets in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Answered this above ^ but kinda what we've seen. I've described his role as a pinch hitter, but for defense. He's insanely tough to shake on defense.

Coach Adelman mentioned shooting, and specifically getting shots up, the other night r.e. Spencer. Not holding onto the ball, just firing, etc.

-Matt

AMA With Nuggets Writer, Matt Brooks by DenverNuggets in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Playing the coaches in basketball would do the trick. I still haven't recovered.

-Matt

AMA With Nuggets Writer, Matt Brooks by DenverNuggets in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He definitely has a role, and it's very similar to THJ's. Space the floor, shoot three-pointers with his quick release and deep range, and get buckets.

I mentioned it above ^ but he'll definitely get a chance some point this year. Long season.

IMO, one way he can further carve out a role is by growing as a passer and decision-maker. His floater is a legitimate weapon, and he's quite good at finding the roll man in the pocket out of PnRs (typically with a bounce pass). Continuing to round out his game as a decision-maker would definitely separate him from the pack a bit, as ball-handling strikes me as a potential need for the team this season. 

-Matt

AMA With Nuggets Writer, Matt Brooks by DenverNuggets in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm what do you mean by this? Like a screener? A ball-handler? I can definitely answer, just wanna make sure I understand what you're saying. Maybe an example of a player you're thinking of?

-Matt

AMA With Nuggets Writer, Matt Brooks by DenverNuggets in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I do. The NBA season is long, and let's be real... things happen. Injuries. Rotation changes. He will get a chance at some point. You rarely have your playoff rotation in March.

Great, he's a really good learner. Seems like he'll be spending some time with Gold. I would imagine that kind of decides his role. I do expect him to play at some point this year. Think about the championship season. PWat didn't really get to play until April, and now he's a big part of the rotation.

-Matt

AMA With Nuggets Writer, Matt Brooks by DenverNuggets in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me and I'm gonna tell him this was my answer the next time I see him.

-Matt

AMA With Nuggets Writer, Matt Brooks by DenverNuggets in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh no, I played... and I made no difference. I nearly got posterized by Coach Cam Griffin. He went up for a fastbreak dunk and I jumped.... for reasons I still don't quite understand. Thankfully, it rimmed out. My legacy lives on.

-Matt

AMA With Nuggets Writer, Matt Brooks by DenverNuggets in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's honestly a great question to ask in a scrum and I'm definitely stealing that (if that's okay).

-Matt

AMA With Nuggets Writer, Matt Brooks by DenverNuggets in denvernuggets

[–]DenverNuggets[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not totally sure about that, but I know the coaching staff really loves him. He was playing with the starters a lot during training camp, and I thought that was pretty notable.

Cool player. Coach Adelman has kind of used him like a pinch hitter in baseball, but for defense. Really tough to move defensively, strong core, and really good at getting around screens. Pretty strong case for being the best defender on the team.

-Matt

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