Summer League Game 1: Spurs vs. Sixers

I need to see that James White! dunk.

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Originally Posted by Kori Ellis

Look at the box score for jersey numbers.

Butler has 4 fouls, White has 2.

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are these guys playing too hard from excitement/nervousness or do they suck.

I mean 4 fouls in the first quarter against Summer league opponents means Jackie is going to get eaten up by cagey vets if he ever gets some time in the league.

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Originally Posted by wildbill2u

are these guys playing too hard from excitement/nervousness or do they suck.

I mean 4 fouls in the first quarter against Summer league opponents means Jackie is going to get eaten up by cagey vets if he ever gets some time in the league.

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It's been said before, but the officiating is apparently horrible. That's another reason why each player is allowed 10 fouls.

While the 4 first quarter fouls were kind of alarming, I think it was actually more telling that he only got one more in the first half and ended up with a couple BS calls in the second half.

Basically, the quick 4 fouls in the beginning can be chalked up to learning how the refs will officiate in the first game of the summer league. I assume others (including Oden) had similar problems.

Again, I expect to see less fouls all around as the summer league progresses.

Anyone know what time the game can be caught on NBA.com today? (our time)

7pm central time.

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Originally Posted by Kori Ellis

7pm central time.

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Yippee! I don't have a meeting at 7PM today!

Im Ready Im Ready

External Review of Day One from DraftExpress:
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewarticle.php?a=2162

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Originally Posted by DraftExpress

James White
13 Points, 2 Rebounds, 5-9 FG

-With most of White’s touches coming on the perimeter, White did an admirable job scoring off the dribble.
-Most of White’s points came at the rim, and his jumper could still use some work, but he showed signs of progress in the shot creating department. He’s obviously a freak athlete.

Jackie Butler
11 Points, 6 Rebounds, 8 PF

-After starting out slowly, Butler began to come around on the offensive end in the early second half. Unfortunately, his momentum was derailed by consecutive missed dunk attempts.
-Butler appears to have added some weight, and didn’t look as mobile or explosive as he did before coming to the Spurs. He looked out of shape and disinterested too often.

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And from NBADraft.net
http://www.nbadraft.net/2007summerleague001.asp

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Originally Posted by NBADraft.net

James White was impressive. He's playing with better focus and aggressiveness than he showed in the past. He's attacking the basket and showing assertiveness. He had a solid effort with 13 pts on 5-9 shooting. But his lack of physical strength will always limit his ability to finish.

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Originally Posted by DraftExpress

Butler appears to have added some weight, and didn’t look as mobile or explosive as he did before coming to the Spurs.

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:lol DraftExpress needs to hire better people before they become the draft version of HoopsWorld.

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Originally Posted by timvp

:lol DraftExpress needs to hire better people before they become the draft version of HoopsWorld.

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:lol Isn't being overweight what kept him on the bench in New York?

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Originally Posted by mavs>spurs

:lol Isn't being overweight what kept him on the bench in New York?

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i think it was more of the fact that the knicks were overpaying jerome james and have curry......... larry brown did say the jackie as some point was the best center on the team or some shit like that

plus, if you seen jackie from when he first came and now, there is now way you could say he has gained weight, he has lost a shit load of weight it seems

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Originally Posted by koopa

plus, if you seen jackie from when he first came and now, there is now way you could say he has gained weight, he has lost a shit load of weight it seems

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He has lost around 35 pounds since before he was with the Spurs.

Nice research and observations by the writer. :lol