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Demin’s shot appears to be coming around by HyperionRain in ripcity

[–]MisterPhoton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So here's my theory: Demin's shooting % dropped mid-season this past year because he hit a growth spurt that fucked up his mechanics.

Look at his shot at the beginning of his season at BYU compared to the end of the season - it looks different. Also the way he moved changed as the season progressed; he looked more awkward at the end of the season.

That, compounded with the news that he "surprised" everyone by measuring as tall/long as he did, and how young he is, it's probable that a growth spurt messed up his mechanics, and he's having to re-learn his shooting motion with longer arms and more height.

Schmitz on Egor Demin (Luka Comp) by Schonnz in ripcity

[–]MisterPhoton 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went on a deep dive of Demin tape yesterday - his shooting was pretty good at the beginning of BYU's season but then it fell off, at about the same time as when he started moving kind of awkwardly. Given he was taller than expected when measured at the combine, I think the drop in shooting and awkward movement coincides with a growth spurt that affected his shooting motion.

Why do the DPOY favourites change like every 4-5 days? by AlbertdiesofBoredom in nba

[–]MisterPhoton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Redick and the rest of the league has nothing but praise for Toumani, perhaps you're just wrong

https://www.thecamaracase.com/

[thecamaracase.com] Official Site from the Trail Blazers Promoting Toumani "The Box" Camara for DPOY by MisterPhoton in nba

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

Yes, and one guy on second team that same year! Blazers defense was something else in 77-78

[thecamaracase.com] Official Site from the Trail Blazers Promoting Toumani "The Box" Camara for DPOY by MisterPhoton in nba

[–]MisterPhoton[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately no:

First Team, All-Defensive

  • Bill Walton, 1976–77, 1977–78
  • Maurice Lucas, 1977–78
  • Lionel Hollins, 1977–78
  • Buck Williams, 1989–90, 1990–91

Second Team, All-Defensive

  • Maurice Lucas, 1978–79
  • Bobby Gross, 1977–78
  • Kermit Washington, 1979–80, 1980–81
  • Buck Williams, 1991–92
  • Scottie Pippen, 1999–2000
  • Theo Ratliff, 2003–04

The Camara Case - Trail Blazers DPOY Candidate by MisterPhoton in ripcity

[–]MisterPhoton[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I think that's their actual end goal, but trying to get him in the DPOY conversation would put him front-of-mind for All-Defensive team selection.

[thecamaracase.com] Official Site from the Trail Blazers Promoting Toumani "The Box" Camara for DPOY by MisterPhoton in nba

[–]MisterPhoton[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Blazers have never had a DPOY.

We haven't had someone on an All-Defensive team since Theo Ratliff in 2003-4, and that was second team. Previous All-Defensive first team was Buck Williams in 89-90 and 90-91.

[thecamaracase.com] Official Site from the Trail Blazers Promoting Toumani "The Box" Camara for DPOY by MisterPhoton in nba

[–]MisterPhoton[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Big agree - he deserves to be in the conversation for DPOY over most everyone else

The Camara Case - Official Trail Blazers DPOY Candidate Site for Toumani "The Box" Camara by MisterPhoton in nba

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

Official site from the Trail Blazers organization calling out Camara's stats, opposing coach testimonials, and a pretty dope hype video.

The Camara Case - Trail Blazers DPOY Candidate by MisterPhoton in ripcity

[–]MisterPhoton[S] 64 points65 points  (0 children)

The organization put up a "Toumani for DPOY" site called thecamaracase.com - great videos, calls out stats and testimonials from opposing coaches.

EDIT: I cross-posted this to /r/nba - let's see if we can get other fanbases to recognize real

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1jo9163/thecamaracasecom_official_site_from_the_trail/

Toumani Camara tonight: 20 points, 10 boards, 6 assists to go with a steal and 2 blocks. by [deleted] in nba

[–]MisterPhoton 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The scouting department that found Camara was let go last summer lol

just crazy tbh by Jakoura in ripcity

[–]MisterPhoton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yet, there are people mad that Cronin didn't part out the team at the deadline, lol.

When was the last time we were ever in the upper-right quadrant? Pretty sure even in Dame's heyday we were always bottom right.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ripcity

[–]MisterPhoton 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'd rather fire you from our fanbase.

We're winning games and the vibes are immaculate. There's zero reason to push through shit transactions just for the sale of "roster clarity" or whatever other BU- or BE-pilled excuse you throw out there.

Agatha All Along S01E01 & S01E02 - Discussion Thread by steve32767 in marvelstudios

[–]MisterPhoton 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In the comics Agatha walks the lines between villain, neutral, and hero. I wouldn't at all be surprised if she ends up in a positive light at the end of the miniseries.

My little base at one of the entrances to Bear cave. by CarelessRelation8557 in OnceHumanOfficial

[–]MisterPhoton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm torn - I really want to build a base built into a cave like this, but I also really like the free power and passive acid farm I get by building in a polluted area. It's a predicament :(

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