Craig Porter Jr - signing a 4-year deal !!!!

[mds]

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Because in this theoretical, it’s a pure meritocracy in a vacuum.

Well that sucks.

 

[MirORich]

In my theoretical, I’d tell them to fuck off.

Because in this theoretical, it’s a pure meritocracy in a vacuum.

But how would it be a meritocracy until CPJ had even a fraction of the starts, minutes and responsibility that Garland has had for years.

There are several intermediate steps for CPJ to up his workload and exposure but as of now he’s a guy with some seeet facets of his game playing in small sample sizes not getting judged the same ways our players more responsible for our collective belief in the team are getting.

For example, you almost never hear how CPJ does a lot of the same explatory overdribbling stuff that LeVert does. Just like with LeVert, sometimes it leads to a sweet assist. Sometimes it leads to a basket made on his own, and sometimes it leads to a turnover or stuck possession

Believe me, I want more Flava in My Ear from but he’s being seen through very uncritical glasses right now due to his low minutes and the idea, which you may have been have joking/theoretical about, IRT to favoring him over Garland is one that is being put to post a lot around here lately

 

[The Human Q-Tip]

And what would you do after CPJ had his Merrill like slump/regression and you’d ruined your relationship with Garland and his agent?

Well, he said:

If you told me to coach a team and I didn’t know who had what experience and I was blind to everyone’s salaries, I’d try starting CPJ ahead of Garland and see if he could take the job.

I think your question is somewhat unfair because he didn't say he'd do it if he knew things like experience and salary.

I do get his point. CPJ reminded me of Mitchell and Sexson coming down the stretch in that he showed no fear at all. You could see some others guys were a bit nervous and reluctant to take the shot, but CPJ went in there among the trees to grab a rebound, spin, head right back in for a drive, and dunk it. He doesn't play like a rookie, and because his game isn't predicated on shooting, I see less of a chance of him having a Merrill-like slump.

I personally wouldn't mind some games late where, if Garland is struggling, you yank him and replace him with CPJ. If that ticks off Garland and his agent, so be it. Perhaps instead it motivates him to be more intense and focused coming down the stretch.

 

[ryanf]

Well, he said:



I think your question is somewhat unfair because he didn't say he'd do it if he knew things like experience and salary.

I do get his point. CPJ reminded me of Mitchell and Sexson coming down the stretch in that he showed no fear at all. You could see some others guys were a bit nervous and reluctant to take the shot, but CPJ went in there among the trees to grab a rebound, spin, head right back in for a drive, and dunk it. He doesn't play like a rookie, and because his game isn't predicated on shooting, I see less of a chance of him having a Merrill-like slump.

I personally wouldn't mind some games late where, if Garland is struggling, you yank him and replace him with CPJ. If that ticks off Garland and his agent, so be it. Perhaps instead it motivates him to be more intense and focused coming down the stretch.

in limited number of opportunities, cpj has already provided clutch numbers, while garland has repeatedly wilted under pressure.

he may not be as talented as garland, but his mental fortitude is stronger, and in clutch situations, that is the difference.

 

[Lee]

Do we know what CPJ's stance is on the shape of the earth?

Stance?

Yes, he is afraid of standing on the edge.

 

[Cavatt]

CPJ plays to his strengths. Many games Garland is shy to shoot it, and he isn't great at getting open or relocating even though he is great as a catch and shoot guy.

I think seeing a guy play to his strengths when the starter isn't doing that is frustrating a lot of us

 

[Lee]

CPJ plays to his strengths. Many games Garland is shy to shoot it, and he isn't great at getting open or relocating even though he is great as a catch and shoot guy.

I think seeing a guy play to his strengths when the starter isn't doing that is frustrating a lot of us

I think when CPJ in his 5th or 6th NBA game took it to the chest of Embiid he won the hearts of us fans. Fearless and athletic.

 

[Dr No]

I think when CPJ in his 5th or 6th NBA game took it to the chest of Embiid he won the hearts of us fans. Fearless and athletic.

that last word is what has surprised me and gives me confidence that CPJ is not a flash in the pan. He is, even by NBA standards, very athletic. That he has the highest vertical on the team is saying something. Add that athleticism with poise and fearlessness and you have a player.

 

[Lee]

that last word is what has surprised me and gives me confidence that CPJ is not a flash in the pan. He is, even by NBA standards, very athletic. That he has the highest vertical on the team is saying something. Add that athleticism with poise and fearlessness and you have a player.

If i was on the team I would have the widest horizontal.

 

[Cavatt]

that last word is what has surprised me and gives me confidence that CPJ is not a flash in the pan. He is, even by NBA standards, very athletic. That he has the highest vertical on the team is saying something. Add that athleticism with poise and fearlessness and you have a player.

He can use all his athleticism too. He has quicks to the basket he often uses on his 4th step instead of his 1st, which is really cool. The fact his blocks and steals and rebounding have translated shows how.

I realized he is very like Gary Payton II except with vision and handles. Which is really cool

 

[2 For The Brew]

Stance?

Yes, he is afraid of standing on the edge.

Are you saying Aerosmith are flat earthers?

 

[Lee]

Are you saying Aerosmith are flat earthers?

With the amount of drugs they have done, I am surprised they arent flat liners.

 

[2 For The Brew]

With the amount of drugs they have done, I am surprised they are flat liners.

Keith Richards would like a word.

 

[Lee]

Keith Richards would like a word.

What word would that be? Can Keith Richards even speak any more?

 

[RonG]

@Lee you have been trying to hard lately!