5 Games Left In The Wilderness - Wolves at Jazz GDT

[Q-is-here]

Abe's "I have a lot more to write but I'm going to the cabin with friends and don't have time" DVR review:

- I didn't even finish watching the 4th quarter yet.

- Keep it going, Timberwolves. Should be easy with the Wizards up next at home. Sadly, I doubt we'll get that game in WI.

- J. Clark knows why he's on the court. While he'd be a huge liability in big games vs. big opponents, he's fun to have out there vs. bad teams in January. I'm sure it helps with team chemistry too... knowing you have a guy willing to do all the dirty work but not asking for anything in return.

- Dillingham. I already like him more than Troy Hudson... so there's that!

Ah, so you are now starting to come around to Dillingham after your initial skepticism I see! Nothing speaks louder than producing, that's for sure.

I would argue Clark may have a similar chance of seeing playing time in a high-stakes playoff game as Dillingham. His defense and switch-ability makes him such a factor on that end of the court and he has shown this year in the G-League that he can hit open 3s at a decent rate. I don't think he's another Kris Dunn or Josh Okogie in terms of shooting, but time will tell. He certainly could tighten up in big games and go wobbly with a shot he's still trying to hone.

Edit: Have fun in Wisconsin and stay safe!

[rapsuperstar31]

Abe's "I have a lot more to write but I'm going to the cabin with friends and don't have time" DVR review:

- I didn't even finish watching the 4th quarter yet.

- Keep it going, Timberwolves. Should be easy with the Wizards up next at home. Sadly, I doubt we'll get that game in WI.

- J. Clark knows why he's on the court. While he'd be a huge liability in big games vs. big opponents, he's fun to have out there vs. bad teams in January. I'm sure it helps with team chemistry too... knowing you have a guy willing to do all the dirty work but not asking for anything in return.

- Dillingham. I already like him more than Troy Hudson... so there's that!

Ah, so you are now starting to come around to Dillingham after your initial skepticism I see! Nothing speaks louder than producing, that's for sure.

I would argue Clark may have a similar chance of seeing playing time in a high-stakes playoff game as Dillingham. His defense and switch-ability makes him such a factor on that end of the court and he has shown this year in the G-League that he can hit open 3s at a decent rate. I don't think he's another Kris Dunn or Josh Okogie in terms of shooting, but time will tell. He certainly could tighten up in big games and go wobbly with a shot he's still trying to hone.

Edit: Have fun in Wisconsin and stay safe!

We'll see how they develop the last 34 games of the year, but I think both Rob and Clark could play minutes in the playoffs with the right lineups. Maybe even together, a lineup of Rob, Ant, Clark, Jaden, and Rudy has enough defense to help Rob on defense and enough offense to punish teams if they double Ant.

[Q-is-here]

Abe's "I have a lot more to write but I'm going to the cabin with friends and don't have time" DVR review:

- I didn't even finish watching the 4th quarter yet.

- Keep it going, Timberwolves. Should be easy with the Wizards up next at home. Sadly, I doubt we'll get that game in WI.

- J. Clark knows why he's on the court. While he'd be a huge liability in big games vs. big opponents, he's fun to have out there vs. bad teams in January. I'm sure it helps with team chemistry too... knowing you have a guy willing to do all the dirty work but not asking for anything in return.

- Dillingham. I already like him more than Troy Hudson... so there's that!

Ah, so you are now starting to come around to Dillingham after your initial skepticism I see! Nothing speaks louder than producing, that's for sure.

I would argue Clark may have a similar chance of seeing playing time in a high-stakes playoff game as Dillingham. His defense and switch-ability makes him such a factor on that end of the court and he has shown this year in the G-League that he can hit open 3s at a decent rate. I don't think he's another Kris Dunn or Josh Okogie in terms of shooting, but time will tell. He certainly could tighten up in big games and go wobbly with a shot he's still trying to hone.

Edit: Have fun in Wisconsin and stay safe!

We'll see how they develop the last 34 games of the year, but I think both Rob and Clark could play minutes in the playoffs with the right lineups. Maybe even together, a lineup of Rob, Ant, Clark, Jaden, and Rudy has enough defense to help Rob on defense and enough offense to punish teams if they double Ant.

I agree and they have to keep working on their hedge and get back scheme for Rob when lead guards on the opponent target him. That's what Golden State did with Curry when he got targeted by bigger, more athletic guards and wings. He'd show on the screen and then recover to his man and not take the bait. It's more complicated than just switching, but it's a way to protect a weak defender like Dillingham.

Regardless, it's clear he's working hard on defense and that's a good starting point to not being terrible.

[Coolbreeze44]

Ant let his teammates do work from the get go and has had a ton of energy despite playing high minutes last night. This is the formula. Let's hope he sees it.

Edwards is smart.

He's a lot of things, but I wouldn't call him smart.

[BeenLurkin]

Wouldn’t call him smart? Are you not watching the games? Are you not hearing the press conferences? He’s a kid, but he’s a basketball genius. The guy is the emotional leader and had evolved his game every year. What has he done that isn’t smart? Cause I would be willing to bet every one of us is guilty of being not too smart at 23 and none of us were multimillionaires with everyone watching us.

[Lipoli390]

Ah, so you are now starting to come around to Dillingham after your initial skepticism I see! Nothing speaks louder than producing, that's for sure.

I would argue Clark may have a similar chance of seeing playing time in a high-stakes playoff game as Dillingham. His defense and switch-ability makes him such a factor on that end of the court and he has shown this year in the G-League that he can hit open 3s at a decent rate. I don't think he's another Kris Dunn or Josh Okogie in terms of shooting, but time will tell. He certainly could tighten up in big games and go wobbly with a shot he's still trying to hone.

Edit: Have fun in Wisconsin and stay safe!

We'll see how they develop the last 34 games of the year, but I think both Rob and Clark could play minutes in the playoffs with the right lineups. Maybe even together, a lineup of Rob, Ant, Clark, Jaden, and Rudy has enough defense to help Rob on defense and enough offense to punish teams if they double Ant.

I agree and they have to keep working on their hedge and get back scheme for Rob when lead guards on the opponent target him. That's what Golden State did with Curry when he got targeted by bigger, more athletic guards and wings. He'd show on the screen and then recover to his man and not take the bait. It's more complicated than just switching, but it's a way to protect a weak defender like Dillingham.

Regardless, it's clear he's working hard on defense and that's a good starting point to not being terrible.

Steph Curry is a great example of how a team can be a championship contender (winner) with a smaller defensively challenged PG. One thing in particular the Wolves have going for them is gthe fact that we have two elite defenders in the starting lineup - Rudy and Jaden. Meanwhile, Ant is a good, sometimes great defender who has the ability to be elite consistently on that end of the floor. So I think the Wolves are well positioned to eventually field a championship contender with a starting lineup that includes Dilly as our PG and Naz as our starting PF.

[Coolbreeze44]

Wouldn’t call him smart? Are you not watching the games? Are you not hearing the press conferences? He’s a kid, but he’s a basketball genius. The guy is the emotional leader and had evolved his game every year. What has he done that isn’t smart? Cause I would be willing to bet every one of us is guilty of being not too smart at 23 and none of us were multimillionaires with everyone watching us.

His off court behavior is at a minimum reckless, and could lead you to believe he lacks intelligence. I'm not a fanboy, so I look at things other than on the floor. If you want to believe your heroes are perfect and beyond reproach, that's up to you.

[Monster]

We'll see how they develop the last 34 games of the year, but I think both Rob and Clark could play minutes in the playoffs with the right lineups. Maybe even together, a lineup of Rob, Ant, Clark, Jaden, and Rudy has enough defense to help Rob on defense and enough offense to punish teams if they double Ant.

I agree and they have to keep working on their hedge and get back scheme for Rob when lead guards on the opponent target him. That's what Golden State did with Curry when he got targeted by bigger, more athletic guards and wings. He'd show on the screen and then recover to his man and not take the bait. It's more complicated than just switching, but it's a way to protect a weak defender like Dillingham.

Regardless, it's clear he's working hard on defense and that's a good starting point to not being terrible.

Steph Curry is a great example of how a team can be a championship contender (winner) with a smaller defensively challenged PG. One thing in particular the Wolves have going for them is gthe fact that we have two elite defenders in the starting lineup - Rudy and Jaden. Meanwhile, Ant is a good, sometimes great defender who has the ability to be elite consistently on that end of the floor. So I think the Wolves are well positioned to eventually field a championship contender with a starting lineup that includes Dilly as our PG and Naz as our starting PF.

Even before Steph worked hard on his lower body eliminating his injuries he was a very savvy basketball player a guy that you kinda had to account for making some defensive plays because of his BBIQ which continued to evolve. When the Warriors were winning championships Curry was strong enough to hold up against much bigger players for a couple dribbles at least to give the team a chance to help him out in some way if needed. Idk if Dillingham will end up getting that strong in the lower body but he is more athletic and he does seem to have a knack for the game. Curry came into the league having improved his game in college. Dillingham came off the bench 1 year in college just turned 20 and learning the game playing minutes in the NBA for a team that is trying to win. What will he look like as a 21 or 22 year old player? Steph has always been a pretty good rebounder for his size and Dillingham seems like he might have that going for him as well. He was making it look really easy on offense in this game although it was the Jazz.

It looks like NAW may have broken out of his slump.

Good lord Garza was going bonkers. I love that guy I wish he got more opportunities.

[guest81]

Wouldn’t call him smart? Are you not watching the games? Are you not hearing the press conferences? He’s a kid, but he’s a basketball genius. The guy is the emotional leader and had evolved his game every year. What has he done that isn’t smart? Cause I would be willing to bet every one of us is guilty of being not too smart at 23 and none of us were multimillionaires with everyone watching us.

His off court behavior is at a minimum reckless, and could lead you to believe he lacks intelligence. I'm not a fanboy, so I look at things other than on the floor. If you want to believe your heroes are perfect and beyond reproach, that's up to you.

Some of the smartest people in the world are scumbags

[Phenom]

Wouldn’t call him smart? Are you not watching the games? Are you not hearing the press conferences? He’s a kid, but he’s a basketball genius. The guy is the emotional leader and had evolved his game every year. What has he done that isn’t smart? Cause I would be willing to bet every one of us is guilty of being not too smart at 23 and none of us were multimillionaires with everyone watching us.

His off court behavior is at a minimum reckless, and could lead you to believe he lacks intelligence. I'm not a fanboy, so I look at things other than on the floor. If you want to believe your heroes are perfect and beyond reproach, that's up to you.

Do you enjoying following the team anymore?