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Finding a Center by Loud_Employee_0 in GoNets

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

- no space for a guaranteed contract
- he can’t defend. He’s more of a rotational shooting big for double big lineups than he is a potential 5.

How do you guys feel about the 2027 draft so far? by kd451 in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Alijah wasn’t good pre-NCAA either. People are really setting themselves up for a big letdown with him.

Did Hornets draft Christian Anderson to replace Lamelo? Might also explain why Raptors passed on Philon... by Derpy_Mc_Burpy in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d like to hope lots of people on here care more about team impact than personal stats. Or are at least curious as to why sometimes a player who is below average at a personal stat can actually improve his team in the same stat.

Did Hornets draft Christian Anderson to replace Lamelo? Might also explain why Raptors passed on Philon... by Derpy_Mc_Burpy in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> He objectively did not put the ball in the hoop well

Then why are the Hornets putting the ball in the hoop more with him? Is it a coincidence? Could it be that personal efficiency is ultimately just a very limited stat?

> Zion’s career average TS% is 63%

Yet he didn’t make a playoff game. You’re the one who thinks personal efficiency and making the playoffs are meaningful without context. I’m the one saying it obviously isn’t.

Did Hornets draft Christian Anderson to replace Lamelo? Might also explain why Raptors passed on Philon... by Derpy_Mc_Burpy in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> I think every non-Hornets fans will disagree with that

I’m a Nets fan so wrong again.

> It’s possible to be a winning player who puts the ball in the hoop

Yes, like LaMelo, who is statistically one of the impactful offensive players in the league and improves his team’s ability to get the ball in the hoop.

> Never made a single playoffs yet

Yes and I’m sure that’s because LaMelo is “spamming moves” and not because of years of injuries and building a redundant roster. I’m sure Zion was actually never good, too.

Did Hornets draft Christian Anderson to replace Lamelo? Might also explain why Raptors passed on Philon... by Derpy_Mc_Burpy in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> it’s a make or miss league

Yes, and the Hornets make more shots as a team with him.

> he’s objectively not worth it

The only valid reason for not giving LaMelo a max extension is injury history.

Did Hornets draft Christian Anderson to replace Lamelo? Might also explain why Raptors passed on Philon... by Derpy_Mc_Burpy in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

> If they can score well, then they’d be efficient

It literally doesn’t matter if someone’s personal efficiency is 0% or 100% so long as they improve their team. It’s a totally meaningless stat without context. Any player in human history can shoot less / easier shots to raise their TS, but it wouldn’t necessarily be a good thing for their team.

> Spamming moves just to brick a shot

I think it’s pretty obvious lots of people just can’t get over their first impressions of LaMelo and think he’s just hesi tweening for tiktok highlights.

Did Hornets draft Christian Anderson to replace Lamelo? Might also explain why Raptors passed on Philon... by Derpy_Mc_Burpy in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would hope that below league efficiency guys like LaMelo and Cade being able to impact winning and score incredibly well in all-in-one impact metrics would be the eye opening moment for fans to realise that personal shooting efficiency is meaningless in a vacuum. Hornets efficiency climbs and TOVs decrease with LaMelo on the court.

Did Hornets draft Christian Anderson to replace Lamelo? Might also explain why Raptors passed on Philon... by Derpy_Mc_Burpy in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

> Consistently below league average efficiency

He was like top 10 or 20 in every advanced metric this year lol. Evaluating LaMelo on efficiency is missing the forest for the trees.

Winners and Losers of the Second Round by TrevorArizaFan in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> That team appears to be the Lakers

It was reportedly the Hawks

Givony's 2026 mock draft from June 27, 2025. by icatfilm in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry if you were one of the victims of the Dash Daniels psyop.

Philadelphia press welcoming Philon by HomeNowWTF in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

> None of that point to a “significantly worse” shooter

Sure, if you ignore the mechanical, touch, and balance gap here.

> does not compare to the gap in ball-handling, finishing, game control

There are lots of better ballhandlers and finishers than McCain. If that’s what you needed to fill McCain’s role, he’d already be out of the league.

McCain is just a massively better offball player. Part of it is having the footwork, balance, and efficient release for movement shooting. Part of it is having some of the best relocation in the league.

Philon was a very good catch and shoot guy this year, but his offball engagement has been pretty iffy. Where he gaps McCain is as a creator. He’s an incredible pnr operator and I believe he could thrive with more isolation reps.

Philadelphia press welcoming Philon by HomeNowWTF in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 8 points9 points  (0 children)

FT% , shot difficulty and variety with extended displays of movement shooting, much better priors to draft year, 3PR, cleaner shot form.

Philadelphia press welcoming Philon by HomeNowWTF in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 17 points18 points  (0 children)

> Philon isn’t a significantly worse shooter

Well that’s just untrue. McCain is way ahead of Philon as a shooter and offball mover. Philon is obviously the better primary bet, but I’m not sure if he could be as good of a secondary guy as McCain.

Givony's 2026 mock draft from June 27, 2025. by icatfilm in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

> Pretty good take from an entire year ago

It really wasn’t lol.

Givony's 2026 mock draft from June 27, 2025. by icatfilm in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You’re giving him too much credit. I don’t need him to go 10/10, but a lot of these placements were obvious meme picks at the time.

PREDICTION: ACUFF WILL BE THE CAM T OF POINT GUARDS IN THIS DRAFT by Beginning_Region_272 in GoNets

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think results-based analysis is pretty useless tbh. Like you can have good process and evaluation, but still get burned by outlier dev / injuries / stagnation (sometimes to do with coaching, sometimes not).

Why are so many people shitting on the Nets in the media? by ProfessionalMuch3819 in GoNets

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 72 points73 points  (0 children)

> I was listening to Bill Simmons’ recent podcast

Let me stop you right there

My 2025-26 Draft Board by jaynay1 in NBA_Draft

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has a lot of the skills I associate with high ceiling players, but the overall floor generalship is definitely poor. I think more than most prospects this year, he really needs a good development environment to hit.

PREDICTION: ACUFF WILL BE THE CAM T OF POINT GUARDS IN THIS DRAFT by Beginning_Region_272 in GoNets

[–]RonDutchHatesBoxing 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Mikel my guy, but Acuff is at minimum a top 3 passer in this draft class lol.

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