Former Cats in the NBA

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:54 am

I hope Ryan Anderson is having the time of his life.

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 12:07 pm

5pt 10rebs 2blks in 21mins last week against the Griz

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 5:28 pm

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:40 pm

attaboy

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:19 am

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Mon Oct 24, 2016 5:07 pm

Thunder waived Tarczewski

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 4:02 am

Luke Walton..... winner.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 7:26 am

TJ gets 16 minutes and puts up 7 assists.
Sergio Rodriguez gets 32 minutes and puts up 9 assists.

Headline in the Philly Enquirer is "Sixers still have a PG problem".

KaibabKat · Post by **KaibabKat** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 7:44 am

Maybe they would like their point guard to score a point, or at least take a shot or two.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:17 am

Kind of related.

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:10 pm

Chicat wrote:TJ gets 16 minutes and puts up 7 assists.
Sergio Rodriguez gets 32 minutes and puts up 9 assists.

Headline in the Philly Enquirer is "Sixers still have a PG problem".

Yep. 7 assists to one turnover in 16 minutes of play. Rodriguez played very well too. I think in Philly, they are expecting a big name/elite level PG to match the high draft choices from recent years, a 16 and 8 guy, and they are not happy with quietly serviceable in the interim. I mean Christ, 16 assists to one turnover, over 50% from the floor (I dont think TJ took a shot). And they were tied with the Thunder with about 2 minutes left. Rodriguez didn't run the show well late, but he didnt screw up. I wanted TJ in there, it wasnt like Westbrook wasn't eating up Rodriguez equally as bad. It's Philly though, so what do u expect. They act like they are a title contender RIGHT NOW and the point guard position is the only thing holding them back.

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:16 pm

Soloman Hill started. Aaron Gordon started. Rondae started. TJ good minutes off the bench. Stanley 13 minutes off the bench. Stanley has continued to shoot at atrocious levels

TucsonClip · Post by **TucsonClip** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:59 pm

Spanish Chocolate played pretty well. They have the potential for two top four picks this season. I dont think they'll be lacking guard play next year.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:06 pm

rgdeuce wrote:
Chicat wrote:TJ gets 16 minutes and puts up 7 assists.
Sergio Rodriguez gets 32 minutes and puts up 9 assists.

Headline in the Philly Enquirer is "Sixers still have a PG problem".
Yep. 7 assists to one turnover in 16 minutes of play. Rodriguez played very well too. I think in Philly, they are expecting a big name/elite level PG to match the high draft choices from recent years, a 16 and 8 guy, and they are not happy with quietly serviceable in the interim. I mean Christ, 16 assists to one turnover, over 50% from the floor (I dont think TJ took a shot). And they were tied with the Thunder with about 2 minutes left. Rodriguez didn't run the show well late, but he didnt screw up. I wanted TJ in there, it wasnt like Westbrook wasn't eating up Rodriguez equally as bad. It's Philly though, so what do u expect. They act like they are a title contender RIGHT NOW and the point guard position is the only thing holding them back.

That's what I was thinking. 16 assists and 1 turnover out of your PG position and the press is going to write articles about how that position is a "problem"? Strange...

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 3:04 pm

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:27 am

Chicat wrote: That's what I was thinking. 16 assists and 1 turnover out of your PG position and the press is going to write articles about how that position is a "problem"? Strange...

They are just a different breed out there in Philly. No reasoning, the sky is always falling, no patience, obnoxious, rude, knee-jerk reactors, etc. A dude can be a pro bowler and if he throws three picks against the Cowboys they are ready to kill him and want a new QB. No idea how a large population can be generally so miserable all the time. They are the best fans to troll at sports bars though, just make sure you aren't alone like I was.

KaibabKat · Post by **KaibabKat** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:40 am

Merkin wrote:

Has a game against his old teammate, Kyle Fogg, on Sunday.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:31 pm

What a son!

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Sat Oct 29, 2016 1:43 pm

I absolutely love that tweet

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:14 am

Yikes. Stanley's gotta figure things out on the offensive end. 16.7% shooting from the floor through four games. Rondae having a rough start offensively, not much better at 21%.

KaibabKat · Post by **KaibabKat** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:28 am

Solomon Hill also stinking up the joint and Derrick Williams hasn't even made it off the bench yet.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:36 am

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:59 pm

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:38 am

Matter fact, pretty much all of Miller's kids are stinking up the place from the field.

Stanley: 12.5% FG
TJ: 33%
Rondae: 17%
Solo: 31%
Gordon: 42%, not horrible, but 36% from 3 is great
D Will: Hasn't even gotten a minute

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 11:29 am

Zeus to the D League

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 11:33 am

Pretty good money for D League where most make $25K

http://zonazealots.com/2016/11/04/forme ... am-roster/" target="_blank

The Oklahoma City Thunder guaranteed Tarczewski $75K until Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sat Nov 12, 2016 9:12 pm

His handle looks improved.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:29 am

DWill finally got some meaningful minutes.

Meanwhile, Williams played 20 minutes against Utah and finished with 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting and four rebounds. He even started the second half at power forward in place of starting power forward Luke Babbitt.

Williams said he worked on “different detail things” while he wasn’t getting playing time, adding that he had more work to do offensively than on the defensive end.

“He’s really been working to try to get better, get in better shape, learn where he can fit in and get comfortable in his role,” Spoelstra said of Williams. “So when he got his opportunity tonight, he looked good. That’s what you want. He brings an athleticism. He brings a little bit of an X-factor and we just felt we needed that plus a lot of things tonight.”

With James Johnson and Williams getting most of the minutes at power forward Saturday, Babbitt played five minutes with the Heat’s starting lineup and never entered the game again.

“I try to bring a spark, bring a different type of energy that we don’t have right now,” Williams said. “Coach was kind of getting guys in and out, trying to bring more energy on the court.”

http://heatzone.blog.mypalmbeachpost.co ... g-minutes/" target="_blank

Also, Rondae had a great game:

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had the game of his life against the Phoenix Suns during a 122-104 win on Saturday, scoring 22 points with 13 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 30 minutes.

Hollis-Jefferson became the youngest Net to score 20 points in a game since Brook Lopez in 2010. His 22 points were a career high and he got to the line 11 times, padding his numbers on Saturday.

https://www.numberfire.com/nba/player-n ... n-saturday" target="_blank

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:13 am

Check this out Basnight! It's that "God" Hawes?

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 4:37 pm

Solo sure is one likable guy.

EOCT · Post by **EOCT** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 1:29 pm

Love the fact some former Cats are now coaching, showing smarts and leadership.

Steve and Luke are coaching their butts off at a top level and maybe have the potential of joining Pops at the very top, huh? So proud of those guys.

Second question----who are our next former players to join the coaching ranks?

Solo and and Nick eventually? And an interesting question-------JT? Hair-on-fire winner who'd have instant cred with players?

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 1:44 pm

EOCT wrote:Second question----who are our next former players to join the coaching ranks?

Solo and and Nick eventually? And an interesting question-------JT? Hair-on-fire winner who'd have instant cred with players?

Matt Brase

TucsonClip · Post by **TucsonClip** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 5:51 pm

Brase is in his second year as the head coach for the Rockets D-League affiliate in Rio Grande and Joe Blair is his assistant. Terry will be an NBA assistant when he retires.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:51 pm

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:03 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:02 pm

Hero

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:35 pm

Love Steve Kerr. Always makes the world seam somehow sane.

michcat · Post by **michcat** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:10 pm

TJ going for a triple double in Detroit tonight. He has 6 pts, 6 rebs, and 9 asst at the half.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:00 am

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Dec 15, 2016 11:16 am

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Thu Dec 15, 2016 2:00 pm

Awesome game for him

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Thu Dec 15, 2016 4:00 pm

Bayless out for the season, wrist surgery. TJ is the luckiest guy in the NBA

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 3:59 pm

Apparently Stan is trying to teach Stanley some humility. Sent him to the DLeague for 1 game last week

http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/ ... _wo_1.html" target="_blank

ghostwhitehorse · Post by **ghostwhitehorse** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 10:41 am

Steve Kerr: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/22/sport ... .html?_r=1" target="_blank

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sun Dec 25, 2016 5:22 pm

Also got T'd up for winking which is about the dumbest shit ever.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Tue Dec 27, 2016 10:43 pm

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:42 am

Ugh!!

77HoyaCat4Ever · Post by **77HoyaCat4Ever** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:36 am

Coop Cat wrote:Ugh!!

He has been getting minimal to no PT lately so I wondered if this was in the offing. Can't believe he can't make it in the NBA.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 12:09 pm

77HoyaCat4Ever wrote:
Coop Cat wrote:Ugh!!

He has been getting minimal to no PT lately so I wondered if this was in the offing. Can't believe he can't make it in the NBA.

I said when he opted out from New York that it was a huge mistake. The triangle was a good fit for him. He needs structure.

I could see him being picked up. He's a low risk asset with a recent history of being a quality role player. But he also may have played his last minute in the NBA.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 12:11 pm

JMarkJohns wrote:
77HoyaCat4Ever wrote:
Coop Cat wrote:Ugh!!

He has been getting minimal to no PT lately so I wondered if this was in the offing. Can't believe he can't make it in the NBA.
I said when he opted out from New York that it was a huge mistake. The triangle was a good fit for him. He needs structure.

I could see him being picked up. He's a low risk asset with a recent history of being a quality role player. But he also may have played his last minute in the NBA.

I'd be curious to see which teams express interest.

Toronto makes some sense. But Utah or Portland could also be options.

I don't see a good team like Warriors or Spurs signing him. Not enough shooting or passing.

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