Well:
The Japanese media has been crazy about Hachimura - there was more media of him than Zion in first game. Even top news was about Rui during prime hours in Japan.How did Hachimura do?
Lived in Japan for 12 years and they go ducking crazy for their home grown sports figures when they make it internationally. When Ichiro went MLB, nearly every game was on. I’m not sure how merchandise is divided out but all of Japan is going to have Wizards uniforms. I wish him well except when he plays the Cavs (unless it counts for draft position...)The Japanese media has been crazy about Hachimura - there was more media of him than Zion in first game. Even top news was about Rui during prime hours in Japan.
The development staff has been working his mechanics on his shot trying to make it a smoother release and straighten his back. He is working on his 3pt shooting so that is work in progress.
Very smooth in PnR and is able to find lanes to find open area to the basket. Goes strong to the basket, utilizes fake and uses his body to get a foul. He did struggle in his first game in outside shot but that was more getting back to the game where he felt much more comfortable in second half. He could have had more opportunities but summer league guards been shooting outside. His defense against big men was pretty good. Contested shots and was always infront of his man making the player to shoot a difficult shot. Even many Wizard fans were surprised of his defense.
He is still willing to learn and has potential in this league.
Being down 25 probably has something to do with it. Being way over-cautious.I don't think windler has returned since he went down in the first half. Have they said anything about it?
He got hit in the face, so they say him.I don't think windler has returned since he went down in the first half. Have they said anything about it?
Nice that you lived in Japan. Many people in Japan are all over Wizards twitter and becoming Wizards fans as expected. I’m sure merchandise will be sold exponentially. I may be biased but I have been watching Rui since high school and watching him progress I believe he can perform well in the NBA.Lived in Japan for 12 years and they go ducking crazy for their home grown sports figures when they make it internationally. When Ichiro went MLB, nearly every game was on. I’m not sure how merchandise is divided out but all of Japan is going to have Wizards uniforms. I wish him well except when he plays the Cavs (unless it counts for draft position...)
Sad to say, I think the Celtics had a good draft. Grant Williams, and Carsen Edwards showing some skills. And they got Langford..
It's only summer league, but I am a bit surprised by the wizards Hachimura. Thought he would be a stiff. But not surprised by Schoefield..
I also think Bates Diop was underrated in the draft..
Lived in Japan for 12 years and they go ducking crazy for their home grown sports figures when they make it internationally. When Ichiro went MLB, nearly every game was on. I’m not sure how merchandise is divided out but all of Japan is going to have Wizards uniforms. I wish him well except when he plays the Cavs (unless it counts for draft position...)
Lebronless since about 1999I often wonder why the Cavs , and this includes past GM's ..can't put together a better roster , one that looks like it has some NBA caliber players.