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Nate Knight and Leo Bolmaro out there right now during garbage time. Earlier today though....Nate Knight with 33 points and 12 boards and Leo Bolmaro with 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists against the G-League OKC team. They are going to help beat OKC twice in the same day!

jester1534 wrote:The disrespect of no mentions of Jake Layman on this board.

This man is a former starter god damn it!

He was mentioned.....like Jebus he is

Naz Reid was kinda ridiculous out there. And he wasn't just getting a bunch of easy buckets from the dunker's spot.

8-8 from the field, 2-2 from the line, 2-2 from 3, and a +29 in 18 minutes.

That was a win by a playoff team on the road.

Camden wrote:Taurean's playing like he wants a contract extension of his own. He's been great.

I've come a long way on Taurean this season. I started out questioning the decision to trade for him. Then I fretted over his lackluster play the first half of the season. But he's been playing at a high level consistently for quite a while this season and I've reached the point where I hope the Wolves re-sign him. He was the 12th pick in the first round back in 2016 and was touted at the time for his motor, high IQ, long arms and good athleticism. He was projected by many as a good 3 & D player in the NBA. He's been derailed by injuries throughout his career, but he's still managed to establish himself as a consistently good three-point shooter and solid defender. He seems healthier now than he's been in years. I like his smarts, maturity and professionalism. And he's regained his 3-point shooting form that he's had most of his career. All of that and he's still young - turning 28 later this month. I'd say he's a keeper.

lipoli390 wrote:

Camden wrote:Taurean's playing like he wants a contract extension of his own. He's been great.

I've come a long way on Taurean this season. I started out questioning the decision to trade for him. Then I fretted over his lackluster play the first half of the season. But he's been playing at a high level consistently for quite a while this season and I've reached the point where I hope the Wolves re-sign him. He was the 12th pick in the first round back in 2016 and was touted at the time for his motor, high IQ, long arms and good athleticism. He was projected by many as a good 3 & D player in the NBA. He's been derailed by injuries throughout his career, but he's still managed to establish himself as a consistently good three-point shooter and solid defender. He seems healthier now than he's been in years. I like his smarts, maturity and professionalism. And he's regained his 3-point shooting form that he's had most of his career. All of that and he's still young - turning 28 later this month. I'd say he's a keeper.

I want to mention that Prince was not really lackluster half of the season. People were so frustrated with how meh he did early on (which is somewhat understandable) I don't think they know when he actually was turning his game around. The first 20 or so games yes he was not good but December he shot over 47% from 3 and 44% on FGs. Since December I believe he is now 45 out of 100 on 3 point shots. I always said he would likely go back to something nearer his career average in that regard. He is currently having his most efficient scoring season of his career.

monsterpile wrote:

lipoli390 wrote:

Camden wrote:Taurean's playing like he wants a contract extension of his own. He's been great.

I've come a long way on Taurean this season. I started out questioning the decision to trade for him. Then I fretted over his lackluster play the first half of the season. But he's been playing at a high level consistently for quite a while this season and I've reached the point where I hope the Wolves re-sign him. He was the 12th pick in the first round back in 2016 and was touted at the time for his motor, high IQ, long arms and good athleticism. He was projected by many as a good 3 & D player in the NBA. He's been derailed by injuries throughout his career, but he's still managed to establish himself as a consistently good three-point shooter and solid defender. He seems healthier now than he's been in years. I like his smarts, maturity and professionalism. And he's regained his 3-point shooting form that he's had most of his career. All of that and he's still young - turning 28 later this month. I'd say he's a keeper.

I want to mention that Prince was not really lackluster half of the season. People were so frustrated with how meh he did early on (which is somewhat understandable) I don't think they know when he actually was turning his game around. The first 20 or so games yes he was not good but December he shot over 47% from 3 and 44% on FGs. Since December I believe he is now 45 out of 100 on 3 point shots. I always said he would likely go back to something nearer his career average in that regard. He is currently having his most efficient scoring season of his career.

Good info, Monster. It seemed like half the season before he turned it around. But i don't need more convincing that Prince is a keeper. I like the way he's been playing and I've always like him as a person and a pro.

Good for Prince and for the Wolves that he's turned it around after a dismal start.

Patience, people! How dare some of you rip Prince like you did after 20 or so games. HOW DARE YOU!!!!