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Jalen Williams has been criticized by a lot of people for not being the most reliable 2nd option, but he's showing out and he's showing us one of the two things we desperately need in the future

a legit 2nd option and a long term successor to Rudy.

If Dillingham isn't the former, then that becomes very difficult to get.

The latter is within reach using this draft.
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WildWolf2813 wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 10:24 pm Jalen Williams has been criticized by a lot of people for not being the most reliable 2nd option, but he's showing out and he's showing us one of the two things we desperately need in the future

a legit 2nd option and a long term successor to Rudy.

If Dillingham isn't the former, then that becomes very difficult to get.

The latter is within reach using this draft.
Ive been saying all year we should have taken our lumps to develop Dillingham. If its not him then absolutely yes we need another player who can get buckets off the dribble. 1st drive and kick option is always Ant, Mikes too old.
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OKC only had 6 turnovers and shot 50%. We had 2 steals. Give them credit, they did what we need to do.
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thedoper wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 10:27 pm
WildWolf2813 wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 10:24 pm Jalen Williams has been criticized by a lot of people for not being the most reliable 2nd option, but he's showing out and he's showing us one of the two things we desperately need in the future

a legit 2nd option and a long term successor to Rudy.

If Dillingham isn't the former, then that becomes very difficult to get.

The latter is within reach using this draft.
Ive been saying all year we should have taken our lumps to develop Dillingham. If its not him then absolutely yes we need another player who can get buckets off the dribble. 1st drive and kick option is always Ant, Mikes too old.
To be fair to Mike they are a +20 with Mike and a -61 without him this series
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Coolbreeze44 wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 10:28 pm OKC only had 6 turnovers and shot 50%. We had 2 steals. Give them credit, they did what we need to do.
This is why you need a real PG from what I can tell. Ant and Ju spend way to much time with the ball to be facing these wings.
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As Rudy #1 defender, I’m super disappointed in him this series. His defense has been fine but a lot of the dumb Rudy things this series
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kekgeek wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 10:29 pm
thedoper wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 10:27 pm
WildWolf2813 wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 10:24 pm Jalen Williams has been criticized by a lot of people for not being the most reliable 2nd option, but he's showing out and he's showing us one of the two things we desperately need in the future

a legit 2nd option and a long term successor to Rudy.

If Dillingham isn't the former, then that becomes very difficult to get.

The latter is within reach using this draft.
Ive been saying all year we should have taken our lumps to develop Dillingham. If its not him then absolutely yes we need another player who can get buckets off the dribble. 1st drive and kick option is always Ant, Mikes too old.
To be fair to Mike they are a +20 with Mike and a -61 without him this series
Mike is fine in his limited roll, but our offense is being exposed by not having great rotations when Ant is the only player who can get penetration.
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We have nothing to rest for, time to play Ant and Jaden 45 minutes. Jaden only getting 35 tonight was a crime. The Thunder have made their 3rd quarter runs when Slim has gone to the bench.
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thedoper wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 10:27 pm
WildWolf2813 wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 10:24 pm Jalen Williams has been criticized by a lot of people for not being the most reliable 2nd option, but he's showing out and he's showing us one of the two things we desperately need in the future

a legit 2nd option and a long term successor to Rudy.

If Dillingham isn't the former, then that becomes very difficult to get.

The latter is within reach using this draft.
Ive been saying all year we should have taken our lumps to develop Dillingham. If its not him then absolutely yes we need another player who can get buckets off the dribble. 1st drive and kick option is always Ant, Mikes too old.
and next year, his development has to be a focal point. Finch can't be stubborn because Dillingham isn't his type. We can't just give Finch a 6'5'' guard who can defend his ass off but can't shoot. Finch isn't getting guys up to speed offensively.

so this summer league needs to be Terrence and Rob show
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kekgeek wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 10:29 pm
thedoper wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 10:27 pm
WildWolf2813 wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 10:24 pm Jalen Williams has been criticized by a lot of people for not being the most reliable 2nd option, but he's showing out and he's showing us one of the two things we desperately need in the future

a legit 2nd option and a long term successor to Rudy.

If Dillingham isn't the former, then that becomes very difficult to get.

The latter is within reach using this draft.
Ive been saying all year we should have taken our lumps to develop Dillingham. If its not him then absolutely yes we need another player who can get buckets off the dribble. 1st drive and kick option is always Ant, Mikes too old.
To be fair to Mike they are a +20 with Mike and a -61 without him this series
True, and that’s a function of two things…how bad we have been with Donte out there, and Mike being our second best wing defender this series. He’s the only guy who understands a zone defense. Ant was terrific getting to the hoop, but he should never be out there when we go zone…he’s a disaster.
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