Bucks/Heat: Winless Bucks soldier on
by Frank Madden on Jul 16, 2010 5:14 PM CDT
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Time: 9:30 Central
TV: NBA Broadband
Somewhat surprisingly, the Heat have won two of three games in Vegas despite fielding not a single player from their 09/10 roster. Then again, only Darnell Jackson fits that description for the Bucks, and he didn't even play in the Bucks' last game. The Heat have been led by Siena rookie Kenny Hasbrouck (15.3 ppg on .515/.444/1.000 shooting) and former USC PF Davon Jefferson (15/5 on 57% shooting). Former Duke and occasional Sixer Shavlik Randolph is also up front, putting up 13/7 but on just 32% from the field, while fellow alum Jon Scheyer is also getting some modest burn (18 mpg).
Up front, we should at some point see a matchup of enormous big men in Dexter Pittman and Tiny Gallon. Both guys tip the scales at around 300 pounds, though Pittman is an inch taller taller and three years older as well. Meanwhile, the Bucks' struggles can be traced mostly to their weak guard play, which Jim Boylan isn't trying to hide.
"We don’t have what I would call a great offensive team," said Boylan. "Our back court play is a little spotty. In summer league, you need to have really good guards if you want to compete out here and to be quite honest, our guard play has not been the greatest. Our most consistent backcourt player so far has been Dominic James. He’s done the most consistent, steady job for us out here. But we need more than that."
Unfortunately my flight to Vegas has been delayed by a couple hours, so I'm not going to make it in time to catch the game in person--it'll be another late night of watching in front of my computer.
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talks about how Skiles doesn't give anyone the Superstar treatment.
by Brick's house on Jul 16, 2010 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
showed off his Shrek watch he got from McDs
by Brick's house on Jul 16, 2010 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
his offseason focus is getting stronger, better conditioning
wants to be stronger in late season than last season
by Brick's house on Jul 16, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
What does he really mean by anti bling fashion statement?
He just doesn’t wear any or err
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
NBA TV talking to Reke Evans now...
and he is not a well spoken man. He has a huge blingin necklace with “Reke Havoc” pendant. Nice contrast with BJs Shrek watch.
Can't teach style OR humility apparently...
Squad Six is to the Bucks what beer is to Milwaukee (or anywhere else for that matter)... the catalyst for you doing dumb things in public and not feeling self-conscious!
by Big Crazy Dave on Jul 16, 2010 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Stuck on a runway at the moment...
Suck it, US Airways. I’m going to miss Sun Yue’s debut!!! At least I’ll still get to see him in the flesh on Sunday.
Btw, how do we feel about a potential Luther Head signing? Haven’t looked back at his numbers yet, but my initial take: we could do worse.
by Frank Madden on Jul 16, 2010 6:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think we could do much worse.
And seeing as he only made $880k or so last season, should be able to use the BAE to get him. He’s gotta be getting desperate after the Hornets reneged on his new deal.
Squad Six is to the Bucks what beer is to Milwaukee (or anywhere else for that matter)... the catalyst for you doing dumb things in public and not feeling self-conscious!
by Big Crazy Dave on Jul 16, 2010 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
He has been dubbed budget Charlie Bell.
He is well traveled and hungry, a good fit for the Bucks.
by Brick's house on Jul 16, 2010 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I was surprised to his career average for MPG is 23
by Brick's house on Jul 16, 2010 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow. I was thinking he would have averaged more like 15mpg.
Tho I seem to remember him getting some decent burn in his rookie year…maybe I’m wrong tho!
Squad Six is to the Bucks what beer is to Milwaukee (or anywhere else for that matter)... the catalyst for you doing dumb things in public and not feeling self-conscious!
by Big Crazy Dave on Jul 16, 2010 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
Played nearly 29mpg in his rookie year with the Rox. Has seen a steady decline since. Only played 17mpg the last 2 seasons.
Squad Six is to the Bucks what beer is to Milwaukee (or anywhere else for that matter)... the catalyst for you doing dumb things in public and not feeling self-conscious!
by Big Crazy Dave on Jul 16, 2010 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
We're all too busy making jokes
To have an opinion…..I say no I want someone who can distribute better
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
I would much rather have Watson
But I don’t know how much we’ll be able to get with the money we have.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Watson was 9th in the league in % of poss. ending in an assist
in players who played 20+ minutes and 40+ games. Tied with Deron Williams, believe it or not.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not a fan
Luther Head? It’s so left field. I guess it’s remotely better than completely winning it and letting Hobson go at it.
Can’t we trade Darnell Jackson for someone while he’s still unguaranteed? Somebody has to be dying to get rid of one of their PG’s somewhere.
A guy from left field is better than a guy from the bleachers...
I’m resigned to the backup PG being a rando, though it’s always possible some minor deal is made. Hadn’t thought of dealing Jackson but it’s certainly possible (not that we’d get much in return).
by Frank Madden on Jul 16, 2010 7:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I know that
Since the Bucks are over the cap they can only recieve up to 125% + 100k in salary for a player, so thats what like a 1.2mil guy. Somebody has to have one to give up.
Let the Sun era begin!!!
Kind of curious to see how he does at PG tonight, heres hoping for multiple alley oops to Sanders.
by Brick's house on Jul 16, 2010 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm actually more excited about Sun Yue
than Luther Head right now at least
I was wondering that too, lol
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
http://dc.sbnation.com/2010/7/16/1573321/sun-yue-wizards-bucks-summer-league
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Try copy and pasting it
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
The Wizards released Sun Yue. who originally played SL for them
To give him a chance to play point guard for a different team, that being us.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
We've found our backup.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
We must like him because he torched us for his career high 2 years ago
4 points
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
Jennings got nothin' on him
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
No, still James, I think
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
We're going to sacrifice ball movement when he's on the court
But he’s a fairly good shooter, and there’s always room for some shooters.
What other point guards are left, anyway?
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Trust
BJ3’s shoes probably cost him about $1000 tho, it’s just where they invest that money, but it goes into something
Cleveland won't suffer heartbreak tonight, at least.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
I'm hoping we can blow out the Heat tonight
Because it will be the last time we do so in a long time…
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
Tiny starts off with a jumper
Not good.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
Nice J by Sanders
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
Amen, Amen.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I can already tell Yue has twice the skill of any of the Bucks guards.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
Not to discredit you but...
Two times zero is……………………………
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
by CanadaBucks on Jul 16, 2010 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
But seriously how does he look?
Isn’t he like tall and skinny? Like Hobson?
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
by CanadaBucks on Jul 16, 2010 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Well it's a no-lose situation I guess
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
by CanadaBucks on Jul 16, 2010 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I present to you, moving pictures
http://www.dailyfunsports.com/2010/07/ch-2.html
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Cool thanks
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
by CanadaBucks on Jul 16, 2010 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh how things look better
When you got someone out there that can PASS
If you mean the skinny Chinese guy, then yes.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you see Gallon on that defensive possession?
Spun around and almost ran into a guy, never knew where the ball was.
Jennings impresses me the more I learn about him
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
I think Gallon gets a lot of rebounds on D
Because he doesn’t really defend, just kind of stays near the basket. Saw him wandering and drifting a few times.
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
by CanadaBucks on Jul 16, 2010 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, My first thoughts were that he was a lazy defender.
Can’t earn PT that way…
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
He just sort of drifts around the court to his favorite spots. He is going to be freaking awesome in his contract years.
by MadTown Hoops on Jul 16, 2010 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
What's with the calls......
Defensive 3 seconds? They need T shooting practice?
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
by CanadaBucks on Jul 16, 2010 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the thing
It’s also summer league for refs…. ;) Sanders would have had more blocks last game if not for the poor calls.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Well that was a nice board
And I can see the difference in D between Sanders and Gallon is huge.
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
by CanadaBucks on Jul 16, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I love that he's at Summer League afterall
This guy is a true team player. If things really go right here in Milwaukee, he’ll go down as an all time great.
by MadTown Hoops on Jul 16, 2010 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Gallon also suffers from
“I think I’m a guard” syndrome.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
Big time
Never sees a shot he doesn’t like
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
by CanadaBucks on Jul 16, 2010 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Imagine
Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan in Robert Traylor’s body. Unstoppable.
by MadTown Hoops on Jul 16, 2010 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Garrett Siler...lol
7’ 305lb, I used to ball with that dude in Augusta…didn’t know he made it onto a summer league roster
You can see Sanders on that break
Is missing a little on the instinct, should have had a dunk there.
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
These are pretty evenly matched teams
Although I would like to see LeExpletive to play in SL. Would make everyone look like idiots.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
That was my first taste of Summer League
And it’s probably the worst televised hoops game I have ever seen….even WNBA
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
Do you mean like camera angles, announcing, quality etc, ?
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Or do you mean quality of play... Because yeah, It is pretty bad.
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Quality mostly
Looks like a pick-up game more than anything organized.
I'm taking my talents to.......The Golden Arches!
Hammond!
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
On Redd:
“Michael has a tough road ahead of him, It’s a difficult process for him. It’ll take at least 12 months”
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
...And no, that's not word for word ;)
"Now, Maggette's one of those where when he catches, it's probably going to go up--Not to a teammate." --Jon McGlocklin, 11/14/09
by Speedingtime on Jul 16, 2010 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
So...what was the final score?
Squad Six is to the Bucks what beer is to Milwaukee (or anywhere else for that matter)... the catalyst for you doing dumb things in public and not feeling self-conscious!
by Big Crazy Dave on Jul 17, 2010 12:18 AM CDT reply actions
Also, my Russian cabbie told me Darnell Jackson might be heading to Miami
I told the guy I was here for basketball and he said he gave some tall guys a ride yesterday. Didn’t remember the name, but:
“He played two years in Cleveland…and now for Milwaukee.”
Darnell Jackson, obviously. Funny. Forgot to ask my cabbie if Tiny Gallon sat on him, but he did provide this nugget:
“He said he might play for Miami. And he was a bad tipper.”
I guess that would make sense…Miami needs minimum-level guys to fill out the roster and Jackson’s not going to get a roster spot here.
The places you get the 'inside' gossip... ;)
Squad Six is to the Bucks what beer is to Milwaukee (or anywhere else for that matter)... the catalyst for you doing dumb things in public and not feeling self-conscious!
by Big Crazy Dave on Jul 18, 2010 4:21 AM CDT up reply actions
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