Summer League Team : Russell smooth 21 (1-4)

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  1. KB24

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    Given the moves that Sacramento did this summer, it is highly unlikely they trade Boogie IMO.
     
    KB24, Jul 13, 2015
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    Haven't seen the opposing teams roster for tonight, but it would be cool if we ran a small ball lineup and spread the floor to let DR/JC work.

    DR / JC / Brown / Nance / Randle
     
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    Am afeered Porzingis may light Julius up with his height and crazy shooting. And stuff him on some of his attempts. Of course Julius might break him in half on the flip side. Come on JR.... hoping for a good game tonight. Nancy too ..... keep it up :rock:
     
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    Porzingis is one tall dude at 7'3"
     
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    If he fills in that frame, watch out! Ralph Sampson might be his floor.
     
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    I expect Randle to be able to push around Kristaps pretty easily. Hoping he can finish better tonight.
     
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    If Randle puts a body on Porzingis, Porz will struggle. If there is one thing that nobody doubts, it is Randle's strength and bruising style of play.

    But knowing Randle has little interest in defense, it will be interesting to watch.
     
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    If I'm Kris, I play a perimeter oriented game and just shoot over Lotus.

    If I'm Lotus, I take the big man off the dribble and leave him in the dust. Playing to close will allow him to challenge shots.
     
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    Upshaw vs Porzingis will be interesting. Both are over 7 feet tall and are skinny dudes so they have somewhat of a similar body frame. That should be fun to watch.
     
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    They're listing him at 7'3" now?? Wow. We'll see..... if he looks 3" taller when standing next to Upshaw who's close to 7' in socks and 7' in shoes.
     
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    It'll be interesting to see how Randle deal with Kristaps's length.
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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    Kristaps is definitely 7 feet tall, but 7'3" seems a little generous. He towers over Okafor and Towns though so maybe.
     
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    I think 7'3" is accurate. Maybe even taller. Look how he just towers over Okafor/Towns in this video.

     
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    That dude is so slight of frame. Wow.
     
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    He is about as tall as Hibbert.
     
    karacha, Jul 13, 2015
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    Randle may break his sternum with one shoulder charge.
     
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    Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Hibbert is a legit 7 foot, probably a little over without shoes. With shoes he's listed at 7'2".
     
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    That's kind of what I'm thinking... How is Zingers going to not break in half on one of Julius's drives to the rim?
     
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    Saw that block that Upshaw had on him... He shoots flat. I still wouldn't compare him to Al Jefferson though. Okafor will be very, very good...solid. Dominating? I don't see that yet at this point. If he is struggling now...he hasn't faced the more seasoned veteran defensive bigs yet. He'll figure it out just like our own wiz kid Russell.
     
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