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Yaxel is scary good already. A phenomenal pick by the Warriors

60WinTim wrote: ↑Thu Oct 29, 2026 4:33 pm

Coolbreeze44 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 29, 2026 3:20 pm Let's be honest, we would be better if he just stayed on the defensive end of the court during our possessions. He's an absolute liability on offense.

Well, we can let him screen on the offensive end…

As long as he doesn't go below the free throw line extended.

When I had this done I was walking on a treadmill within a week and began running a week later. I did develop arthritis that eventually led to knee replacement later in life.

Yes, I agree that "exceptional" was too strong a word. But I think anyone who has watched him in previous years and this season would agree with his older brother that he is playing the best defense of his career. Your two criticisms of him in terms of positioning and navigating screens a...

Let's be honest, we would be better if he just stayed on the defensive end of the court during our possessions. He's an absolute liability on offense.

I'd be much more concerned if the issue was on his hyperextended knee.

Phenom wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2026 9:39 pm How is that not 24 sec violation? Did it hit the rim?

I was wondering the same

What I like is that he shows a natural knack and feel around the hoop. I mean, he's already light years ahead of Rudy in this regard, which isn't saying much, but it's just so encouraging that there is like zero awkwardness with his finishes in the paint. You were sure panning him after his first 9...

Joan with 7 points on 3-3 shooting, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and a block in 18 minutes and ya never know, he might just close the game with Golden State not having a traditional Center in there. Just super happy with his development curve so far. Arrows up! Only gonna get better and better. He's so da...

Yep, you get too close it's a foul.