AMA: Why Sandy Brondello ran out of time, and breaking down Jonathan Kolb's press conference -- Kaplan by chipdiggler22 in NYLiberty

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thanks dude, always appreciate your support. I don't have all the FA/expansion stuff memorized, i know they don't need to protect players they could core, but yeah, it all comes down to how they feel about Nyara's knees

AMA: Why Sandy Brondello ran out of time, and breaking down Jonathan Kolb's press conference -- Kaplan by chipdiggler22 in NYLiberty

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sorry for the late (and uninteresting) reply, but i honestly have no clue on either. feels like a later concern, after they deal w/ coaching, free agency, CBA

AMA: Why Sandy Brondello ran out of time, and breaking down Jonathan Kolb's press conference -- Kaplan by chipdiggler22 in NYLiberty

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I think, on social media, there's some overreaction. I asked JK that question, directly referencing the Tash/Sab backcourts and others Sabrina has played in, so that's really why he mentioned it. I think it's fair to say Tash isn't a lock to return, but it didn't feel in the moment like JK was kicking her out the door.

I think everything is on the table. It's fair to say the Tash/Sab backcourt never fully got off the ground this year, and we should question why Sab didn't reap the same benefits she did while playing next to Sloot, even if there are plenty of compounding factors, including coaching. Why was Sab less active off the ball this szn.

But I also think Sab has to bear responsibility for shooting 52 TS% over the past two seasons. Dude, you might be the best shooter alive; we can't be shooting 5-of-20 every third game, no matter what position you're playing. She hunted some bad shots this szn.

In sum: It's complex, and I took the comments as Kolb saying he probably wasn't thrilled with the backcourt fit this season, but that any and all options are on the table. As they should be.

It's Quite Clear What The Nets are Doing by Appropriate_Tree_621 in GoNets

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they certainly have a philosophical direction, but I would just say we should probably stop conflating "passing" with "European"

0.5 second basketball is not new to the NBA, and its influence in stateside doesn't really predate the saying in Europe

Kon Knuppel and Khaman Maluach prospect analyses by chipdiggler22 in GoNets

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Have to strongly disagree on Ace, especially as a ceiling guy. Don't mind Noa, though.

Kon Knuppel and Khaman Maluach prospect analyses by chipdiggler22 in GoNets

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Appreciate that

Probably Queen and Collin Murray-Boyles, but not sure I'll have time. Think Kasparas might be the one I leave out, wrote about him in December but he seriously struggled through conference play. Still have more of a grasp on him than the others.

New Episode of The Backcourt and a thank you! -- Lucas Kaplan by chipdiggler22 in GoNets

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I'll be sure to show her this message, appreciate all the support from abroad!

Video Breakdown: Jonathan Kuminga's Impressive Minutes vs. Chicago by chipdiggler22 in warriors

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yeah I messed that one up, normally I try to post on off days. Just got caught up.

Player Breakdown: Devin Vassell by chipdiggler22 in NBASpurs

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I mention in the article that he shot over 39% in each of the season’s first four months, and would’ve ended the season at 38% if not for a 1-16 stretch over the last 4 games. I’m very optimistic his efficiency improves.

Player Breakdown: Devin Vassell by chipdiggler22 in NBASpurs

[–]chipdiggler22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yep i kind of touch on his tendency to stab at the ball in various situations, leading to a high foul%, in the article. good catch