Wesley Johnson - Taking his "Talents" Across the Hall, Min. Deal w/Clipps

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  1. Battle Tested20

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    That is really funny lolol.

    Ya, Wes has been absolute garbage so far and even on defense I haven't felt he has gotten much better. One play in particular really ticked me off last night when he was burnt on a back door play when Hayward cut to the basket behind him. That defense 101 to always be between your man in the basket and Wesley let that happen. Sure he isn't the only one messing up on defense on our team but with all the hype and aspirations he talked about to start training camp I really thought we would see improvements right away.
     
    Battle Tested20, Oct 18, 2014
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    i don't see that until he understands his skill set and role.

    I don't see why he wants to create his own shot all the time, he just doesnt have that. I was never a big fan of his draft class, and for some reason because he was 4th pick he thinks he has more fundamental skill than he actually has.


    first and foremost, Play Hard and Smart Defense, that should be a given already since hes athletic, long and has been in the league for a while now, Slash and cut, hit open mid and long range Js, if you're gonna make plays drive and try to draw a foul.

    i've seen him force up way too many shots. step backs, cross-dribble pull up, just no.
     
    LooN3y, Oct 18, 2014
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    Weasley Johnson.
     
    LooN3y, Oct 18, 2014
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    Mentally I don't think he has it. Hopefully he develops, but its not lookin good
     
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    The troubling thing is he really needs to be good at maybe one or two things, defense and maybe a spot up shooter. Problem is he's bad at both. If really wanted to See if he had improved really in anything but so far he's been pretty much useless on the court. Perhaps when we get some bodies healthy and there's some competition for that spot he might start to show up? Not holding my breath.
     
    raviator, Oct 18, 2014
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    Wes is better playing d'antoni ball.
     
    fabulus, Oct 18, 2014
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    "Boot to my groin - Johnson doesn't have it."
     
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    Decent game tonight. had alot more energy.
     
    ShowTime_IR, Oct 20, 2014
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    He played like I have wanted him to play for the most part. Let the offense come to you as a result of the defense. His scoring came mostly off fast breaks from turnovers. That's perfect. He still gets lost out there on man on man D, though and that concerns me. He needs to tighten that up.
     
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    THIS. GOOD LAWD THIS.

    Why is it so difficult for him to get? Defensive stopper----> Easy transition buckets----> Drive and kick recipient. That's IT. You can build a GREAT career on that...
     
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    Of all the players on the team, I think I'm most down on this guy.

    I hope he pulls it together and becomes something, but I just don't think it's going to happen. I think he'll have ok games here and there, but over all, he's a non, or negative, factor out there.

    I really wish X was back and playing the SF right now. At least I feel he has more impact on he game when he's out there.
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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    turnovers, missed free throws.
     
    lakersyunowin, Oct 21, 2014
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    Terrible
     
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    Liked the three pointers but overall not a passing grade.
     
    Daloyalfan18-Brandon, Oct 21, 2014
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    Gotta put this loss on his shoulders
     
    ElginTheGreat, Oct 21, 2014
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    Terrible game, reason we lost. Plain and simple
     
    Battle Tested20, Oct 21, 2014
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    Horrible...that supposed to be a W!
     
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    And there are people who think he can be the next Coop~ :drunk:
     
    DoMinJoon, Oct 21, 2014
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    I dont even care about his 3s, that was a terribad game.
     
    RasAlgethi, Oct 21, 2014
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