Game Thread: Grizzlies @ Hornets

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

And he's done it in every way possible.

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Like melo?

Wow bazz!

I have an affinity for people with wild first names. Hercules Gomez? Amazing!

I just think Bazz is one of the more over hyped guys out there.

Did the refs just stop calling fouls?

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

I have an affinity for people with wild first names. Hercules Gomez? Amazing!

I just think Bazz is one of the more over hyped guys out there.

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I agree. He still is probably the most versatile scorer at a position we desperately need.

I think this is a blessing in disguise. He could fall for this, and i think we are the best possible situation for him. I think Monty would make him a monster.

Looks like Howlen and Bazz are both leaving UCLA in about 5:59 min.

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

Like melo?

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I'd rather not answer that because then it will be taken as me saying he's the next Melo.

Haha minny cant go wrong

Well, he is like Melo in that whole " I ain't got no time to play defense!"

Bazz does snowbird every time. Just bad coaching IMO.

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

Bazz does snowbird every time. Just bad coaching IMO.

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And they still can't find him.

I hope Bazz's stock drops. I'd love to have him. He's growing on me, whereas I haven't been high on him for most of the year. I like his tools.

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

And they still can't find him.

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They've missed about 3-4 times at least.

He surely gets to the line. Thats another positive.

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

Bazz does snowbird every time. Just bad coaching IMO.

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Poor coaching, and poor discipline. I would draft him if he were there for us, but we would have to move Gordon.

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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

Poor coaching, and poor discipline. I would draft him if he were there for us, but we would have to move Gordon.

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?!?!!?!! They play different positions...

He just loves to score, that's his passion. JR Smith mentality. I'll be honest, we need someone like that.

Lmao he just trolled his teammate there.

Ha! Fitting. Last shot of the game is taken by Bazz and he misses it.

Bazz is 6'5. If you feel comfortable keeping him at the 3, by all means, but he is better suited to be your sg.

I really like Muhammed but he's a little too mechanical for my taste. Not sure where to play him. I'd say the 2 spot to give this team some serious size and length. Shabazz doesn't have great lateral quickness but the quickness he does have combine with is length and strength should make him a solid defender at that position.

I'm already on the Trey Burke train, but with Shabazz at the 2 Burke would be a prefect fit running the show. If PHX still want Gordon I'd gladly move him for another pick depending on where they fall in the lottery.

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Originally Posted by da ThRONe

I really like Muhammed but he's a little too mechanical for my taste. Not sure where to play him. I'd say the 2 spot to give this team some serious size and length. Shabazz doesn't have great lateral quickness but the quickness he does have combine with is length and strength should make him a solid defender at that position.

I'm already on the Trey Burke train, but with Shabazz at the 2 Burke would be a prefect fit running the show. If PHX still want Gordon I'd gladly move him for another pick depending on where they fall in the lottery.

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Bingo!

Burke
Bazz
Aminu
Davis
Lopez (well, maybe not Lopez)

That is a lineup that (in time) could be a mix of good offense (Bazz, Burke, Davis) and good def (Davis, Aminu, Burke).

That IMO is a terrible lineup

Also understand you aren't just taking someone based on their play now. But because you think they are gonna get a LOT better. Muhammad has a ton of room to grow.

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

That IMO is a terrible lineup

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Young. Quick. Solid def. (all that NOT including a fa pickup). It's as good as its going to get for us. That is no big 3 but with Davis and Bazz you have a solid start on something big, and Burke has the ability and speed to read and react to whoever is open.

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

Also understand you aren't just taking someone based on their play now. But because you think they are gonna get a LOT better. Muhammad has a ton of room to grow.

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The road to NBA stardom is littered with guys who had room to grow. The fact that he snow birds shows that he isn't dedicated to all facets of his craft. Probably tells you that he hasn't taken defense seriously his entire life since allure has been expected to do is score. MJ, Lebron, Magic, the greats...none of them took off on defense.

Did they always? Even in high school? Are all traits of the elite inherent or can any be learned?

Magic was notorious for being terrible at guarding other guards.

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Originally Posted by carpo_07

2 words, Dick Bavetta. he is like the older version of Joey Crawford

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How old is Bavetta? I wonder when he plans on retiring.

ETA: Nevermind, I googled it. He's 73.

New Orleans Hornets' big men dominate the night in win over Memphis Grizzlies

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Monty is 6'8 right?

Right

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

Monty is 6'8 right?

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I think that's about what he's listed as. 6'8, 6'9. Somewhere in there.

AD looks to be 6'11 now

Here are others if you're trying to gauge.

http://onlyagame.wbur.org/files/2013...hony-davis.jpg

http://binaryapi.ap.org/4068f41f9f5d...23313/512x.jpg

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/M...aQd5bQK2Sm.jpg

Monty probably has suit shoes on so there no lift to that. Maybe a 1/2 Inch. Davis shoes are probably an inch to inch and a half. Just looks a little taller.

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

AD looks to be 6'11 now

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Demps said earlier in the year that he had grown another half a inch since the combine.

He measured 6'10.5" at the combine so.

Look at his shoulders in the pic HunnyBee posted. He could fill out a lot. 245 doesn't seem out of the question.

Yea with roids

http://www.slamonline.com/online/wp-...ard_rookie.jpg

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i...H61CS4vJvW7jh0

He looks big in that pic.

http://rantsports.media.s3.amazonaws...hony-davis.jpg

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Originally Posted by bojangles837

Yea with roids

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Not really. He's probably what, 220- 225 now?

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

Not really. He's probably what, 220- 225 now?

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I think he weighed in at 222 at the combine and he has said he's put on 5-10 lbs since.

The thing with Anthony is I still don't think he's used to his body/height/length/. Growing so many inches in such a short amount of time must take some adjusting. I mean sometimes when he's off balance and falls after a missed shot at the rim or whatever, he looks like a baby giraffe out there. :hihi:

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

I think he weighed in at 222 at the combine and he has said he's put on 5-10 lbs since.

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I still think he's lost weight. His arms are way skinnier than that above pic right now

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Originally Posted by AD23forMVP

I think he weighed in at 222 at the combine and he has said he's put on 5-10 lbs since.

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Yeah i think 245 will be a good weight for him. Dwight's like 265 or so?

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Originally Posted by HunnyB

How old is Bavetta? I wonder when he plans on retiring.

ETA: Nevermind, I googled it. He's 73.

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Wow, he looks like a million. My 85 year old grandfather looks younger

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Originally Posted by carpo_07

Wow, he looks like a million. My 85 year old grandfather looks younger

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:hihi:

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Davis would be incredible if he had Dwight's muscle mass. I say he's a good 40 pounds away.

Demps said earlier in the year that and MRI revealed that Davis' epiphysial plates haven't closed yet, so he could/should grow even more.