New Zealand Breakers at Suns, 10-3-18 (preseason)

[Mainstreet]

That was an NBA dive to the basket by Shaq for 2. Missed the FT.

 

[Mainstreet]

Okobo is now in the game.

 

[SirStefan32]

Nice block and then a dunk on the other end.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ayton goes out with 13 points and 10 rebounds with 4:46 in the 2nd quarter.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

THIS is the Ayton I was hoping to see at Summer League. He has 13 and 10 in the first half and didn't look like he was breaking a sweat. Fantastic.

 

[Hoop Head]

I like Holmes. Hasn't done anything great but has made a lot of good moves and seems to get in position well. He has a solid understanding of the game, I think. I was a little worried by the Chriss comparisons but I see that was athleticism more than anything else.

 

[Chaplin]

Jackson doesn’t look like he can handle playmaking responsibilities. Just not smart enough at this point.

 

[Hoop Head]

Jackson doesn’t look like he can handle playmaking responsibilities. Just not smart enough at this point.

I wouldn't say smart enough, I would say calm enough. He tries to hit home runs every time he has the chance. He needs to pick his spots and realize he can make the simple play and that's fine.

 

[Evil Ash]

Jackson doesn’t look like he can handle playmaking responsibilities. Just not smart enough at this point.

He can probably do it for short periods of a time but he's definitely not a primary playmaker.

 

[Chaplin]

I wouldn't say smart enough, I would say calm enough. He tries to hit home runs every time he has the chance. He needs to pick his spots and realize he can make the simple play and that's fine.

Making simple passes that are just stupid and lead to turnovers isn’t about being calm. His simple passes end up in turnovers. Late decisions. Just not ready for that.

 

[Hoop Head]

Okobo reminds me of Barbosa, a lot. He's not a PG and seems too caught up in trying to become one.

 

[Mainstreet]

Halftime:

Suns 52 - Breakers 42

 

[1tinsoldier]

i'm thrilled to have Shaq on our team.
and Harrison may be useful too (-;

 

[Chaplin]

So TJ’s defense hasn’t improved...

 

[Hoop Head]

I like how EJ threw some shade at the Suns PG by saying how it looked like the NZ PG's were auditioning for jobs with the Suns, knowing we needed one. I'm surprised they've scored 52 this half without a real PG. Ayton got his, which was good to see, the rest was bad defense that allowed easy shots it seemed. Not much play making.

 

[Mainstreet]

Based on the preseason thus far, Okobo and Melton look like the 3rd and 4th point guards respectively.

 

[Hoop Head]

I can see Ayton scoring 20 a game, even without a PG. Players know to get him the ball. Booker will get 25+ also. Other than that, who knows. I can see those 2 being responsible for another 10-15 points a game setting up others, either when they don't have a shot or just see something, but the offense outside of those 2 will need help.

 

[TJ]

THIS is the Ayton I was hoping to see at Summer League. He has 13 and 10 in the first half and didn't look like he was breaking a sweat. Fantastic.

Wait until he actually learns how to play the game.

 

[Chaplin]

Based on the preseason thus far, Okobo and Melton look like the 3rd and 4th point guards respectively.

You mean 2nd and 3rd. Canaan is the 4th.

That’s depressing.

 

[Mainstreet]

I like how EJ threw some shade at the Suns PG by saying how it looked like the NZ PG's were auditioning for jobs with the Suns, knowing we needed one. I'm surprised they've scored 52 this half without a real PG. Ayton got his, which was good to see, the rest was bad defense that allowed easy shots it seemed. Not much play making.

Who is this Webster fellow.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

I've been hard on him recently, but I must say this is the best I've seen Bender play in some time.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

You mean 2nd and 3rd. Canaan is the 4th.

That’s depressing.

Doubt Canaan is 4th. He may well be the 1st or 2nd right now. He just isn't playing because he is injured.

 

[GatorAZ]

You mean 2nd and 3rd. Canaan is the 4th.

That’s depressing.

You’re slotting Booker as a PG eh?

 

[Mainstreet]

I've been hard on him recently, but I must say this is the best I've seen Bender play in some time.

He played so smooth.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

He played so smooth.

Hasn't had a single turnover or missed shot, and also hasn't given up a bucket. Clear improvement.