View Full Version : The Spurs Should Trade for Kevin Porter Jr
D WHITE
01-18-2021, 02:34 PM
He's on the outs in Cleveland. Last year as a rookie he averaged 10 points and looked like the second coming of James Harden in some games. He's had legal issues and I think his dad was a convicted murderer but the Spurs could get him for a second round pick. (The the Cavs don't trade him they will release him.) A second rounder is a no-brainer for someone as talented as him.
Plus Porter went to the same high school as Dejounte and I think they're friends. Dejounte has matured a lot and could take him under his wing. And unlike the Cavs the Spurs have the vets who can teach him the ropes. DO IT POP!!!
rastaspur
01-18-2021, 02:38 PM
Hard pass. No one wants to babysit this dipshit.
Dejounte
01-18-2021, 02:40 PM
This guy had a temper tantrum because they switched out his locker for someone else's. Hell nah.
Degoat
01-18-2021, 02:41 PM
He’d be a great pickup, him and DJ are close
Dejounte
01-18-2021, 02:44 PM
He’d be a great pickup, him and DJ are close
Not anymore. They unfollowed each other on social media. Wouldn't be surprised if KPJ burned that bridge.
BG_Spurs_Fan
01-18-2021, 02:45 PM
No chance. Vast emptiness between his ears.
Mr. Body
01-18-2021, 03:17 PM
Isn't he facing charges for beating a woman? Sounds like Spurs material.
Robz4000
01-18-2021, 03:19 PM
Big time locker room cancer and headcase. Hard pass.
Leetonidas
01-18-2021, 03:28 PM
If a trash team doesn't want you because of your attitude issues? No thanks
Ditty
01-18-2021, 04:11 PM
No.
RD2191
01-18-2021, 04:51 PM
If you get cut by a shit organization like the Cavs you must really be trash. :lol
His dad got murdered (see Spurs’ ringholders Kerr & Nephew), which is a little different than being a convicted murderer.
But son seeks like a headcase. Yes being with a crappy organization hurts, but it’s also on the kid to grow up.
sananspursfan21
01-18-2021, 05:23 PM
Ha! Good one.
spurraider21
01-18-2021, 05:25 PM
no thanks
EasyMoney
01-18-2021, 05:27 PM
Likes him on draft night. But no. Too much baggage.
KaiRMD1
01-18-2021, 05:31 PM
He's too much of a wild card.
Marrow
01-18-2021, 05:49 PM
he will go to the nets. he's not a spur and never will be
spurs1990
01-18-2021, 06:05 PM
Derozan for Porter and 2 or 3 1st round draft picks.
Cleveland is the type of team to give Derozan a full max extension to his liking. They've done it before with the Kevin Love's of the world.
D-Robinson 50 fan
01-18-2021, 06:29 PM
I seriously doubt the Spurs picking him up or trading for him would happen.
This guy better be careful or he is gonna be having to learn Chinese hella soon. His off the court antics cost him a ton of money initially.
Philthemage
01-18-2021, 06:51 PM
Apparently he even threw food. That was probably the straw that broke the camel's back. You never throw food. Imagine him throwing food during Pop's team dinners or even his wine...
toki9
01-18-2021, 09:04 PM
From the Athletic article on the incident. Sounds like he's going through some stuff: "Porter was involved in a one-car accident in November. He was arrested and charged with improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, failure to control the vehicle and misdemeanor possession of marijuana. All of those charges were dismissed."
exstatic
01-18-2021, 09:52 PM
Hard pass. No one wants to babysit this dipshit.
This. The next coming of JR Rider, oozes talent but just busts out of the league because he’s such an idiot.
BillMc
01-18-2021, 09:59 PM
If you get cut by a shit organization like the Cavs you must really be trash. :lol
Like Danny Green did? :lol
JK, i don't want Porter either.
TimDunkem
01-18-2021, 10:20 PM
No real need for him, his issues not withstanding.
Degoat
01-18-2021, 10:37 PM
We don’t need him but I do wish the spurs would take chances on high ceiling guys
exstatic
01-19-2021, 10:38 AM
We don’t need him but I do wish the spurs would take chances on high ceiling guys
Part of a player’s ceiling is “will he be in the league in 5 years”. KPJ had these red flags during the draft process, and they’re now manifesting. Talent wise, he was probably top 10 in his class, but he dropped nearly out of the first round because of those red flags.
Oh, and no more players with murdered fathers. He probably has a shitty, manipulative uncle waiting in the wings, too.
mo7888
01-19-2021, 10:57 AM
I wouldn't touch him... We don't need to introduce a locker room problem to a young team that seems to have a good professional vibe.
Chinook
01-19-2021, 11:05 AM
Honestly sounds like he has whatever Brandon Marshall has. If a team can get his head right, they might basically get a mid-first for free. Would say SA can't be that team, but they're getting closer to where they could afford a pro-rated min, and they seemingly need a guard.
exstatic
01-19-2021, 12:18 PM
Honestly sounds like he has whatever Brandon Marshall has. If a team can get his head right, they might basically get a mid-first for free. Would say SA can't be that team, but they're getting closer to where they could afford a pro-rated min, and they seemingly need a guard.
:lol. In what universe do the Spurs need a guard?
KPJ brings nothing positive to the table that we don’t already have covered by our young guys. Only bad things could happen by acquiring him. He exploded over having his locker location changed. How do you imagine him reacting to Pop sitting him for a few games?
Seventyniner
01-19-2021, 01:59 PM
Porter Jr might figure things out someday, but it's clear that he hasn't done so yet. Pop won't touch this guy unless there's no doubt he has gotten over himself.
8FOR!3
01-19-2021, 02:06 PM
He wouldn't get enough of an opportunity here (besides the other reasons already mentioned.) Too many mouths to feed right now at that position. I'd rather have a fringe role player like David Nwaba who could thrive with us if someone got hurt or the opportunity presented itself.
Chinook
01-19-2021, 02:17 PM
:lol. In what universe do the Spurs need a guard?
The one where they have two out and another with a hand problem. The only healthy guard who's not in the rotation is Jones, and he's not going to replace any of the wings if they lose another.
KPJ brings nothing positive to the table that we don’t already have covered by our young guys. Only bad things could happen by acquiring him. He exploded over having his locker location changed. How do you imagine him reacting to Pop sitting him for a few games?
Do you know what happened with Marshall? He did the same things until he was diagnosed and got treatment. Mental illness is a real thing that can be treated. I'm not saying that he's some great prospect, nor is he a productive borderline star like Marshall was. But he's talented, and if the team is going to look at signing another guard for the 15th spot anyway, then he could be that guy.
KobesAchilles
01-19-2021, 02:20 PM
Maybe he just doesn't like his shit touched without his permission. Some people are OCD that way.
But with all the legal problems, I want no part of him
Dverde
01-19-2021, 02:21 PM
:pop: Get over yourself then give us a call.
I hear Jimmer Fredette is still available.
Maybe he just doesn't like his shit touched without his permission. Some people are OCD that way.
But with all the legal problems, I want no part of him
We all can be particular about things sometimes, but I wouldn't throw away a chance at a multi million dollar career because someone touched my stuff.
There is a difference between OCD and just stupidity.
Chinook
01-19-2021, 02:54 PM
So to be clear, I don't really care about Porter. I didn't look for the Spurs to draft him, and I'd rather the team find a PF than a guard for that last spot. I think a lot of people are looking at the current rotation and not seeing the pipeline for what it is. The 2021-2022 rotation looks like:
Murray, Jones
Walker (expiring), White
Johnson, Vassell
Samanic
Poeltl, Eubanks
(Weatherspoon and KBD as RFAs)
So there's certainly room for another guard, if not two. Many of us want the team to find a long-term solution at PF and potentially play Johnson at the three. But there's no guarantee that they'll do that next off-season or even that they WANT to do that. If Keldon plays the four so White or Vassell starts, then you end up straight-up needing a bench wing. They might draft one, but then Jones might not be an NBA player. And maybe Walker doesn't come back because PATFO decides they don't want to pay him. We're talking about a spot which currently isn't getting used and may end up not being used. Securing some long-term depth is a worthy goal, even at the two.
Is Porter that guy? Strictly on the court, he could be. He basically performed at the same level last year as Lonnie did. Neither had a great overall season, but they both flashed plenty of potential. The main differences in their seasons is that Porter got more MPG but fewer games. In terms of their abilities, Porter isn't the shooter Walker is. You can tell in their forms where Kevin's release looks lower, slower and more cumbersome. But Porter didn't struggle with confidence issues like Walker has. He attacked more often and sought contact ala Johnson. He wasn't completely inept defensively either, averaging the same combined blocks and steals per minute as Walker did last year. Add in that KPJ is actually bigger than LW due to the latter's long neck, and it's not an obvious no that Porter could help the Spurs.
Obviously I really like Walker. He's probably the young player I'm riding with most right now. But the Spurs may well have to look to replace him, maybe even this very season if a trade shows up that they like. Getting Porter for free would be kind of amazing, since it could make replacing Lonnie less of an off-season priority. But you really only get guys for cheap by taking fliers on them when they have things wrong with them. As far as I know, the legal issues aren't what people are saying they are. If he's just an ass hole, then it makes sense to write him off. But he wouldn't be the first basketball player to struggle with a legit mental problem, and folks acting like he just needs to "man up" or "get over himself" are kind of jumping the gun. Yes, ultimately, even if he has some illness, he'd have to be willing and able to take the steps to fix it. But as like a 20-year-old, he may not yet have the perspective to realize what's happening to him psychologically. Marshall was significantly older when he figured it out. Dude got into his own legal problems and even tore his arm up punching a TV before even got the help he needed. Hopefully the Spurs do their homework, whether they decide to buy or not. Part of rebuilding is stepping out of your comfort zone to try new things. So they should be open-minded when it comes to talent.
And FFS, they wanted Josh Howard for years.
Chinook
01-19-2021, 02:55 PM
Obligatory highlights vids, btb:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1KuSPCHRTg&ab_channel=DelayofGameHoops
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPQDdcRc6BY&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights
exstatic
01-19-2021, 03:18 PM
So to be clear, I don't really care about Porter. I didn't look for the Spurs to draft him, and I'd rather the team find a PF than a guard for that last spot. I think a lot of people are looking at the current rotation and not seeing the pipeline for what it is. The 2021-2022 rotation looks like:
Murray, Jones
Walker (expiring), White
Johnson, Vassell
Samanic
Poeltl, Eubanks
(Weatherspoon and KBD as RFAs)
So there's certainly room for another guard, if not two. Many of us want the team to find a long-term solution at PF and potentially play Johnson at the three. But there's no guarantee that they'll do that next off-season or even that they WANT to do that. If Keldon plays the four so White or Vassell starts, then you end up straight-up needing a bench wing. They might draft one, but then Jones might not be an NBA player. And maybe Walker doesn't come back because PATFO decides they don't want to pay him. We're talking about a spot which currently isn't getting used and may end up not being used. Securing some long-term depth is a worthy goal, even at the two.
Is Porter that guy? Strictly on the court, he could be. He basically performed at the same level last year as Lonnie did. Neither had a great overall season, but they both flashed plenty of potential. The main differences in their seasons is that Porter got more MPG but fewer games. In terms of their abilities, Porter isn't the shooter Walker is. You can tell in their forms where Kevin's release looks lower, slower and more cumbersome. But Porter didn't struggle with confidence issues like Walker has. He attacked more often and sought contact ala Johnson. He wasn't completely inept defensively either, averaging the same combined blocks and steals per minute as Walker did last year. Add in that KPJ is actually bigger than LW due to the latter's long neck, and it's not an obvious no that Porter could help the Spurs.
Obviously I really like Walker. He's probably the young player I'm riding with most right now. But the Spurs may well have to look to replace him, maybe even this very season if a trade shows up that they like. Getting Porter for free would be kind of amazing, since it could make replacing Lonnie less of an off-season priority. But you really only get guys for cheap by taking fliers on them when they have things wrong with them. As far as I know, the legal issues aren't what people are saying they are. If he's just an ass hole, then it makes sense to write him off. But he wouldn't be the first basketball player to struggle with a legit mental problem, and folks acting like he just needs to "man up" or "get over himself" are kind of jumping the gun. Yes, ultimately, even if he has some illness, he'd have to be willing and able to take the steps to fix it. But as like a 20-year-old, he may not yet have the perspective to realize what's happening to him psychologically. Marshall was significantly older when he figured it out. Dude got into his own legal problems and even tore his arm up punching a TV before even got the help he needed. Hopefully the Spurs do their homework, whether they decide to buy or not. Part of rebuilding is stepping out of your comfort zone to try new things. So they should be open-minded when it comes to talent.
And FFS, they wanted Josh Howard for years.
We have the full 15 players signed to NBA contracts, plus our maximum 2 two way contracts. Who do you propose cutting from an NBA contract? He’s not signing a two way, not after being a first rounder like 18 months ago.
Chinook
01-19-2021, 03:21 PM
We have the full 15 players signed to NBA contracts, plus our maximum 2 two way contracts. Who do you propose cutting from an NBA contract? He’s not signing a two way, not after being a first rounder like 18 months ago.
Um, the Spurs should be at 14 plus the two-ways.
exstatic
01-19-2021, 03:32 PM
Um, the Spurs should be at 14 plus the two-ways.
You are correct. I was thinking back to training camp, when they kept 16 right up to the bitter end. They then cut Zeller AND Metu in quick succession.
Still don’t want KPJ.
TD 21
01-19-2021, 04:20 PM
The one where they have two out and another with a hand problem. The only healthy guard who's not in the rotation is Jones, and he's not going to replace any of the wings if they lose another.
You don't base long term needs on relatively short term injuries.
So to be clear, I don't really care about Porter. I didn't look for the Spurs to draft him, and I'd rather the team find a PF than a guard for that last spot. I think a lot of people are looking at the current rotation and not seeing the pipeline for what it is. The 2021-2022 rotation looks like:
Murray, Jones
Walker (expiring), White
Johnson, Vassell
Samanic
Poeltl, Eubanks
(Weatherspoon and KBD as RFAs)
This is how the '21-'22 rotation looks . . .
?, ?
Johnson/Vassell
Poeltl/?
White/Walker
Murray/?
Think Lyles has a good chance to be re-signed and compete with Samanic for backup "PF".
Mills could easily be re-signed too, which would obviously fill backup PG.
The types of guard(s) you're describing the need for are depth/fringe ones, like Jones and Weatherspoon.
Porter Jr. theoretically makes sense if Walker is not going to be extended, in which case it makes sense to trade him. Let's face it though: They're not tocuhing him with a ten foot pole and they don't need to with four young, rotational wings.
Chinook
01-19-2021, 05:04 PM
You don't base long term needs on relatively short term injuries.
White's not really a short-term thing given his history, and Weatherspoon is a free agent. The team could definitely use some depth right now and could probably justify carrying that depth the whole year given how many guard they play.
This is how the '21-'22 rotation looks . . .
Basically the same except you put ???? instead of guys who are still under contract.
I don't disagree that some guys will get re-signed. But that's not a guarantee. If Johnson is just going to be a PF from now on, then the guard they'd need would be the eighth- or ninth-man. At this point, we should accept that PATFO wants the roster they have for the most part. They might well think that this small-ball will be a thing for years.
Let's face it though: They're not tocuhing him with a ten foot pole and they don't need to with four young, rotational wings.
You never NEED to take fliers on guys. Doing so works best when you have the freedom to cut or bench a guy who's not working out but also have gaps for them to get minutes every once in a while. At this point, we don't know who will be long-term players for the team and who might be traded in the interest of getting those pieces. It would be nice for the Spurs to be able to make a trade for a young building piece using one or more of their guards while still having enough prospects there to be good long term. The Spurs should not look at Murray, White, Walker, Johnson and Vassell and think they're going to have that group for years and years on second and even third contracts. That's bad resource management.
spurs50_
01-19-2021, 05:13 PM
We don't need anyone who believes he's a modern day slave.
TD 21
01-19-2021, 05:38 PM
White's not really a short-term thing given his history, and Weatherspoon is a free agent. The team could definitely use some depth right now and could probably justify carrying that depth the whole year given how many guard they play.
Basically the same except you put ???? instead of guys who are still under contract.
I don't disagree that some guys will get re-signed. But that's not a guarantee. If Johnson is just going to be a PF from now on, then the guard they'd need would be the eighth- or ninth-man. At this point, we should accept that PATFO wants the roster they have for the most part. They might well think that this small-ball will be a thing for years.
You never NEED to take fliers on guys. Doing so works best when you have the freedom to cut or bench a guy who's not working out but also have gaps for them to get minutes every once in a while. At this point, we don't know who will be long-term players for the team and who might be traded in the interest of getting those pieces. It would be nice for the Spurs to be able to make a trade for a young building piece using one or more of their guards while still having enough prospects there to be good long term. The Spurs should not look at Murray, White, Walker, Johnson and Vassell and think they're going to have that group for years and years on second and even third contracts. That's bad resource management.
I know, but I mean no ruptured/torn Achilles or ACL/MCL, etc. Weatherspoon is irrelevant. That spot could be plenty of random guards, including him (Thomas?). Sure, a 10 day type wouldn't hurt, but in the grand scheme they don't need one.
Right because Samanic, for example isn't going to be the starting four just because he's the only one currently under contract.
Johnson isn't going to be the nominal four unless they inexplicably re-sign DeRozan. The current rotation is moreso a product of, within' reason, getting the best talent on the floor. This wasn't some grand plan years in the making.
I'm saying, a few years ago Porter Jr. could have made a lot more sense. Agreed with the rest, but if one (probably comes down to Johnson) can emerge as go-to type, they can and probably will try to get by with them long term, with the possible exception of Walker.
Rummpd
01-20-2021, 06:51 AM
Nyet, Nunca, non....
dbestpro
01-20-2021, 07:50 AM
If he was 6-9 or taller then you might have a point.
Chinook
01-20-2021, 12:28 PM
I know, but I mean no ruptured/torn Achilles or ACL/MCL, etc. Weatherspoon is irrelevant. That spot could be plenty of random guards, including him (Thomas?). Sure, a 10 day type wouldn't hurt, but in the grand scheme they don't need one.
They may need one. Right now, they literally can get by with the healthy guards on the team, but if they had another wing prospects, that player may well be getting minutes. Walker, for example, might've sat out a game or two with his hand had the rest of the rotation been healthy.
Right because Samanic, for example isn't going to be the starting four just because he's the only one currently under contract.
And that's fine. I'm just saying that we aren't disagreeing on that.
Johnson isn't going to be the nominal four unless they inexplicably re-sign DeRozan. The current rotation is moreso a product of, within' reason, getting the best talent on the floor. This wasn't some grand plan years in the making.
Eh, I think this was intentional after the bubble performance. I agree that if Lyles were better or the team had a good PF, they might be playing bigger. But I also think Pop likes playing small and looking at this shapeless offense. There's no guarantee that he won't try to do it next year or at least be willing to do it if the right PF doesn't find his way to the roster. For all we know, they draft another small next year and can't get any legit four in free agency. We've already seen that Lyles-level players aren't enough to get Pop to play bigger.
I'm saying, a few years ago Porter Jr. could have made a lot more sense. Agreed with the rest, but if one (probably comes down to Johnson) can emerge as go-to type, they can and probably will try to get by with them long term, with the possible exception of Walker.
Yes, KPJ would've made more sense before Vassell was drafted. But maybe that could actually help the team take a chance on him. They don't need him and may never need him, so they aren't really risking anything by taking him. If he makes an issue, just cut him without having to worry about his spot in the rotation. But it's not like there's no way he can't just be better than any of the guys on the roster anyway. He has similar potential to Walker, which means he could be the first option over Murray, White, Vassell or even Johnson if things work out. In the very least, he looks to have the potential to be a sixth man. The Spurs used to have crazy depth to where their third string could win games. You get that by not being afraid to have redundancy at positions and locking into talent to cheap long-term deals. Eubanks may or may not be an example of that depending on if he can still develop. But Porter definitely could be.
TD 21
01-20-2021, 01:08 PM
Eh, I think this was intentional after the bubble performance. I agree that if Lyles were better or the team had a good PF, they might be playing bigger. But I also think Pop likes playing small and looking at this shapeless offense. There's no guarantee that he won't try to do it next year or at least be willing to do it if the right PF doesn't find his way to the roster. For all we know, they draft another small next year and can't get any legit four in free agency. We've already seen that Lyles-level players aren't enough to get Pop to play bigger.
Sure it was intentional . . . given the current roster construct. But that's different than being a long term plan. I suspect the only way it is, is as I said: They inexplicably re-sign DeRozan.
Chinook
01-20-2021, 05:46 PM
Sure it was intentional . . . given the current roster construct. But that's different than being a long term plan. I suspect the only way it is, is as I said: They inexplicably re-sign DeRozan.
I think it'll depend on Johnson more than DeRozan. Even if DMDR leaves, White will be there to take his place. I hope you're right, but I think it's something they're willing to do, especially if they make the playoffs that way this year.
TD 21
01-20-2021, 06:11 PM
I think it'll depend on Johnson more than DeRozan. Even if DMDR leaves, White will be there to take his place. I hope you're right, but I think it's something they're willing to do, especially if they make the playoffs that way this year.
White replaces Walker, "PF" TBD replaces DeRozan.
TDMVPDPOY
01-20-2021, 08:01 PM
SPURS dont have a volume scorer to make up the void of ddr pts production, let alone that pos wombat on the bench
u can remove LMA for a shotblocking big...
Degoat
01-21-2021, 11:26 PM
Houston Rockets bound, he’s a head case but you gotta risk it for the biscuit
exstatic
01-22-2021, 12:00 AM
Houston Rockets bound, he’s a head case but you gotta risk it for the biscuit
Not much risk. It’s a conditional second rounder. If I were Hou, the condition would be that if I had to cut him, the pick would not convey. They do need better guard play, though. Much more than we do.
LakerHater
01-22-2021, 02:06 AM
Spurs aint doin nuthin, They never do!
Dejounte
01-22-2021, 09:06 AM
So the Rockets get rid of one locker room cancer just to quickly get another. Even if Kevin blows up, his head will get big and probably cause worse issues than Harden did. Leadership matters. Character matters.
Chinook
01-22-2021, 09:16 AM
Again, there's a difference between character issues and potential mental health issues. Marshall was a superstar and was still never a character issue after working out his issues. And from what we know about how he's behaved around the team, if he became a star, that wouldn't be too far out of bounds for how divas act.
Dejounte
01-22-2021, 09:29 AM
Again, there's a difference between character issues and potential mental health issues. Marshall was a superstar and was still never a character issue after working out his issues. And from what we know about how he's behaved around the team, if he became a star, that wouldn't be too far out of bounds for how divas act.
Kevin Love was a mental health advocate and you would think he would have helped Porter in some way. Were the Cavaliers just careless in their approach? How is the Rockets' environment any better?
Chinook
01-22-2021, 09:57 AM
Kevin Love was a mental health advocate and you would think he would have helped Porter in some way. Were the Cavaliers just careless in their approach? How is the Rockets' environment any better?
We don't know if Love did start working with Porter. With Marshall, it wasn't an instant fix. His first therapy session was mandated by the NFL, and he was uncooperative and left without a diagnosis. It wasn't until later on after his got stabbed in his home that he decided to take therapy seriously. I'm not saying Porter has anything like that going on with him. He could JUST be an asshole or have anger issues he should be able to control without professional help. But it wouldn't surprise me at all if he does have something going on with his head that he can fix.
Houston has John Lucas, who was basically a life coach to troubled athletes before Houston signed him on. So they do have some structure in place. They also have guys like House, Wall and Cousins who have experience being locker-room issues themselves. Maybe that makes it worse, maybe it makes it better.
rankingtear
01-22-2021, 10:44 AM
Read on Cavs reddit that they did get him some help but he refused to show up.
BacktoBasics
01-22-2021, 10:46 AM
Kevin Love was a mental health advocate and you would think he would have helped Porter in some way. Were the Cavaliers just careless in their approach? How is the Rockets' environment any better?
They have faith in John Lucas. Low risk for them if you ask me.
spurs1990
01-22-2021, 01:07 PM
I was someone who really wanted them to draft Porter last year instead of Samanic.
But after reading these snippets on the trade today Spurs really dodged a bullet:
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30756372/source-cleveland-cavaliers-trading-kevin-porter-jr-houston-rockets-second-round-pick
Porter was arrested on Nov. 15 after a middle-of-the-night crash when he flipped his Mercedes SUV. He admitted that he had been drinking earlier in the evening, and when police searched the car, they found a loaded handgun in the glove compartment and a small amount of marijuana.
In October, Porter raised alarms when he posted a black square on his Instagram with the message "Do you ever wish to see the end of your time?" After Cavs officials and teammates reached out, Porter deleted his Instagram account
Good luck to the Rockets. Kids got talent but current trajectory ain't so good
Dejounte
02-18-2021, 03:24 PM
Luka looked a lot better than this dude today, if we're comparing prospects & potential.
D-Robinson 50 fan
02-19-2021, 01:50 PM
Luka looked a lot better than this dude today, if we're comparing prospects & potential.
yes, he did but..........
ole boy actually looked solid in a decent amount of real NBA minutes his rookie season. I’m happy San Antonio didn’t try and get this young man because I don’t know how well he would mesh with how Pop and the team does business.
it’s obvious he has NBA caliber talent but he also has some real personal issues he needs to take care of. Hopefully Houston can help him get his life together so he can become a better and more responsible human being overall
Chinook
02-19-2021, 03:03 PM
yes, he did but..........
ole boy actually looked solid in a decent amount of real NBA minutes his rookie season. I’m happy San Antonio didn’t try and get this young man because I don’t know how well he would mesh with how Pop and the team does business.
it’s obvious he has NBA caliber talent but he also has some real personal issues he needs to take care of. Hopefully Houston can help him get his life together so he can become a better and more responsible human being overall
Yeah, basically. Dude is a big-game baller, but he's not "solid" yet. It's similar to how rookie Murray was putting up some crazy good games but had no consistency. Getting to the point where his baseline level of performance is a net-positive is the point of his d-league stint. It's already clear he has the talent to dominate down there if everything goes right.
exstatic
02-19-2021, 05:17 PM
I was pleased that after KPJ started hot, matching Tre up on him put out that flame. He really didn’t do much at all in the second half.
tonight...you
02-19-2021, 06:13 PM
I was pleased that after KPJ started hot, matching Tre up on him put out that flame. He really didn’t do much at all in the second half.
Yessir. Tre's D is legit.
D WHITE
03-26-2021, 09:59 PM
Told you. This guy is a baller!
DeRozan m8
03-26-2021, 10:06 PM
Eh, this team never trades for anyone exciting or anything
exstatic
03-26-2021, 10:14 PM
Eh, this team never trades for anyone exciting or anything
A #30 pick melting down in the locker room because of a location change, and later throwing food at his teammates in a non fun way sounds a little too exciting.
RC_Drunkford
03-27-2021, 10:06 AM
does he have a broken leg though? That could interest PATFO to save some money
D WHITE
04-30-2021, 08:49 AM
Dude dropped a 50 piece!
Ocotillo
04-30-2021, 10:13 AM
Dude dropped a 50 piece!
Was Patty on him?
Leetonidas
04-30-2021, 10:18 AM
Brandon Jennings dropped 55 in his rookie season too, so let's not get ahead of ourselves. a 50 point outburst is not even impressive in the current NBA. seems like someone gets hot from 3 and drops 50 every week nowadays
Ed Helicopter Jones
04-30-2021, 10:33 AM
Was Patty on him?
Nice! :lol
talkspurs
04-30-2021, 11:44 AM
Was Patty on him?
It was Bryn
Spurtacular
04-30-2021, 02:38 PM
Watched the highlights. Today's NBA is sh**. Dude never got bodied up once.
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