Brandon Jennings = ROY?
by iankobe on Nov 14, 2009 8:22 PM PST
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PrintI've already talked about this in the past. Seeing other rookies shine other than Blake Griffin is worry-some. Today as we witness a great rookie in Milwaukee as he score 55, breaking the team's all-time scoring record for a rookie, it isn't hard to worry about how Blake Griffin will perform when he comes back and whether Brandon Jennings has already stolen the title away from Blake.
"Jennings scored 29 points in the third quarter alone, the most points ever scored by one player in a quarter against the Warriors. He tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Bucks-high and came two points shy of Michael Redd's franchise-record 57. The Warriors defense is obviously porous, but Jennings' shot was falling all over and every GM who passed over him on draft day must be shaking their heads after this historic gem."
We all know Blake still hasn't played a minute yet. But can Griffin overcome these challenges?
Is it too late for Blake to catch up? Is it still even possible for Blake to be named Rookie of the year?
Discuss.
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Jennings will likely end up ROY
After the so called experts see his stats in the last two games they’ll jump on the Jennings bandwagon and as long as he scores well throughout the rest of the season, he’s a lock to win ROY. To win it Blake has to do something amazin when he comes back, but hey, isn’t that his nickname?
How about a 10 wining streak?
Will that be enough for Blake to win a ROY?
Clippers 09-10. Prepare for a revolution.
making the playoffs or at the very least turning around the entire team.
turning around the entire team; their attitude, their mentality, their play.
by dulciusEXasperis on Nov 14, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions
If the Bucks keep winning
then it might not be. Jennings is sick btw. Did you watch the game? Everything he got was in the flow of the offense. Didn’t really feel like he had that many points, because he wasn’t going out of his way to score.
On the other hand, it helps that the Warriors were giving him a ton of open looks. Don Nelson: “We tried to handle him every way possible.” That reminds me of a Simpsons episode where Ned Flanders’ dad explains to the doctor, “We’ve tried nothing, and we’re all out of ideas!”
Seeing other rookies shine other than Blake Griffin is worry-some
Why is it worrisome? You can’t expect every rookie to be terrible. It was very unlikely Blake was going to win rookie of the year when he went down. If he does come back and we make the playoffs or at least fall just short of making it, he could be named ROY.
by dulciusEXasperis on Nov 14, 2009 9:04 PM PST reply actions
Honestly, I could care less about Blake possibly not getting Rookie of the Year
So long as he makes the Clippers a better team. Although given their performance as of late, that shouldn’t be too hard…
My thoughts exactly.
Who gives a rats ass about individual accolades. If Griffin wins rookie of the year, and we still only win 20 games, whooptyfuckingdo.
I've got nothing.
this is dunleavy we're talking about
if we had drafted Jennings he would be sitting on the bench the entire game anyways
Brandon Jennings is ROY
After a 55 point outburst, he is on everyone’s radar, even for playing in Wisconsin. He is an innovator, a game changer, simply because he decided to go to Europe for one year instead of college. Everyone bashed him because he was rode the pine and only played in blowouts in Europe. Nonetheless, being in a Pro League playing against competition that was almost NBA-level greatly matured his game. He took the rode off-the-beaten path and achieved great success. He is a true Innovator, for that alone, he should be ROY.
This is going to be my team, and we're going to rise together.
-Clipper Darrell
I don't mind Jennings winning
It adds an extra touch to a nice successful story that kid has experienced. He defied the odds by going to Europe and this is his triumphant return. I applaud.
As for the award overall, I could care less, and I’m sure Griffin would agree. The Clippers need to start playing steady ball…win first, awards and recognition second.
Jennings will have his OJ Mayo moments
he will tire down and become mediocre about game 36 into the season.
ROY does not matter at all
the voting is based mostly on hype and does not affect any player later in his career. In a way ROY is the most worthless award; so you were ROY how was the rest of your career oh you never made the playoffs. As long as BG makes us stronger and plays well who cares. Any team player at all will take the playoffs and victories way before a personal award that does not mean anything at all.
In Gordon we trust
There are some prety bad haters on this board
ROY does mean something and those denying it are only upset because Blake’s chances are hurt. ROY gives rookies that extra motivation to want to be better not only as a sole player but for their entire team to get recognition. People are also acting likeTHIS ROY race is for losers the main two guys are Evans and Jennings and they have made big impacts in the wins their respective team has. I’m a big Jennings fan and hope he continues to be productive and help his team.
Really it means something?
since when does having the best rookie ever lead to anything for the team. Sure it means your team was good. With the exception of Rose almost all ROY’s are on losing record teams. Yes Evans and Jennings are good but unless there teams probably won’t make the playoffs (yes I know Sac is 7-5 but it is very early in the season and they will even out). Also ROY is the only award where if your team is horrible you are still eligible for the award. If ROY was ranked in importance it would be in a far last way behind most improved player.
In Gordon we trust
My thoughts after reading ya'll comments
Well, we gotta think in reality.
If Blake does win ROY (despite the fact that Jennings’s 55 outburst) doesn’t that automatically mean the Clips are doing well? How is it even possible for Blake win ROY without the Clips being successful? (By successful I mean at least get into the playoffs.)
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not hating on Jennings at all. I mean it amazes me how a rookie like that can go off and explode! But I just think that the ROY award is still up for grabs, and that seeing a Clipper winning an award is a miracle itself. When was the last time our beloved Clips won an award? Someone refresh me. Don’t tell me about Elgin Baylor’s GM award cause I’m talking about players. Was it Bobby Simmon’s most improved player award? I just WANT TO SEE any of our Clippers getting an award.
Clippers 09-10. Prepare for a revolution.
If Blake wins ROY
it doesn’t necessarily mean we are doing well. It just means Blake is doing well, ROY is a completely player only award unlike any of the other rewards. I mean Durant was ROY on one of the worst teams and Al was one of the runner ups when we won 21 games. I am in no way saying that Jennings and Evans aren’t playing amazing but I am saying if they win ROY it is not a big deal. Jennings could win ROY and not ever be an all star (although the way he is playing he should eventually be one) and Blake could not be ROY and be a perennial all star. If anything this might help Blake play with a chip on his shoulder and make him work harder; if that is possible.
In Gordon we trust
One performance won't give someone ROY
what’s a 55 point game if he does nothing or just plays average or maybe just a few more outburst the rest of the way?
Didn’t Eric Gordon have the most points in a single game for a rookie last season? He finished 5th in the race.
Blake won't win ROY
because he will never, ever, chuck up 34 shots in a game like Jennings did. I’ll be the first to acknowledge just how amazing that game was (esp since he didn’t score in the first at all) but if he’s their go-to-scorer then voters will fall in love with that.
Does it really matter?
Amar’e beat out Yao Ming for ROY. Can’t say that did much to affect Yao’s game.
by Gordon for President on Nov 16, 2009 11:42 AM PST reply actions
It does matter to me because
Honestly guys, who would thought Jennings would come out BIG LIKE THAT?
Can almost all of you say Blake was already the projected ROY even before the draft?
Clippers 09-10. Prepare for a revolution.
Bad shots are bad shots
It’s something special when you make them.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Pretty good quote from ESPN's Daily Dime
Those maturity and character questions Jennings faced throughout the draft process? We can put those to rest. Jennings was despondent that he couldn’t pull out a win for his teammates who worked so hard to help bring the Bucks back from an 18-point third quarter deficit.
I’m not sure too many rookies can score 25 points, grab seven rebounds and dish out eight assists and be so eager to take the blame for not making the right decision on their team’s last possession.
“Ersan’s [Ilyasova] man had doubled me. When I looked back over the tape he was wide open for the jump shot. This is something I’m going to learn from. It’s a long season,” Jennings said.
Jennings wanted it to be known that this one was on him.
“At one point we were down 20 and we could have just thrown in the towel. I was 100 percent sure we were going to win in overtime. I’m kind of taking this one to the heart. You know, I feel like this one’s my fault we didn’t win that game.”
Now, we can all debate the semantics of the ROY race, but everyone should be admiring this kid’s maturity. He put up a line of 25/7/8 and took the loss for the entire game against one of the West’s best teams on himself. It goes to show you how he succeeded in Italy — he didn’t pout, kept working, and ultimately, got much better. Take what Jeremy Tyler is going through right now (see the superb NYT article on him if you haven’t already) in Israel, and you can see how much that maturity mattered for Jennings. That kid is going to be awesome.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Funny
because maturity was one of the biggest questions surrounding Brandon Jennings. He was already critisizing his coach before he even played him. He said he wanted to be in New York instead of Mil. Of, and lets not his ruthless bashing that he was the better pg than Rubio.
I’ll take Blake if Blake can hit 20/10 something around his career. Blake is a leader and makes everybody around him better and work harder. His work ethics rub off on other people. If Jennings is so called the next AI, thats one selfish player who wont win a championship then.
In College no comparison of BLake Vs B Jennings
Who cares if he hit all those points. Blake isnt playing..
If Blake gets back in November than sure hes got a chance at Rookie of the Year himself.. If He comes back in mid late December.. Probably not but again..
what really matters is the long run of his career..
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