Liveblogging Grizzlies-Thunder - July 12
by Steve Perrin on Jul 12, 2009 5:35 PM PDT
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PrintI arrived in Las Vegas about an hour ago, I've got my credential and I've got a wireless connection. Life is good. As it happens, the first game I'm catching is Memphis versus Oklahoma City - two of the more interesting summer league teams here.
Starting lineups:
OKC -
PG - Westbrook
SG - Harden
SF - Livingston
PF - D.J. White
C - Ibaka
Memphis -
PG - Marcus Williams
SG - Sam Young
SF - Demarre Carroll
PF - Darrell Arthur
C - Hasheem Thabeet
That's a lot of recent top 5 picks.
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Thabeet
He’s long… but he needs to finish stonge around the rim. He’s getting offensive rebounds that HAVE to be dunks. That’s one thing that DeAndre does not have to learn.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Marcus Williams
has lost weight. He looked awful last yeaf withthe Warriors, and deserved to be cut. He’s in much better shape now.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Serge Ibaka
Is a project center for the Thunder from the Congo (I think, someone check me). He has looked TERRIBLE in this game. 4 touches within 3 feet of the hoop, and no points. Two airballs. He’s hesitant to say the least.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Livingston
Hasn’t done a lot yet. Part of the problem is that Westbrook dominates the ball so much. Shaun is wearing a much smaller brace than at this time last year. He’s got a leg sleeve also, but the brace looks pretty normal, which would see to be a good sign for him.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Livingston
What’s his role really at SF? I guess OKC wasn’t kidding about having Westbrook, Harden, and Livingston play simultaneously. I’m curious to see how this goes.
by MarekTheBrave on Jul 12, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Liv
They had him bring the ball up some at SF. Harden was a good pick for them because he can shoot, whereas that’s a weakness for both RW and SL.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
by Steve Perrin on Jul 12, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
continuing the thought...
RW is not a true point… Liv is… so that’s a good fit… but tht back court would need to make some shots.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
by Steve Perrin on Jul 12, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Westbrook
The kid is a major athlete. When you see an NBA player who’s that much quicker than other NBA players, it’s kind of mind-blowing. How is it even possible? HOWEVER – all the complaints I had about him last season are evident today. He’s not a great shooter, he turns the ball over. It’s an exaggeration (though not much of one) to compare him to Mike Taylor… all the things we complain about with Taylor apply somewhat to Westbrook. Westbrook is better… but they both have a lot to work on.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
hes much bigger guy than taylor
He was the same height as Harden and he has very long arms. He could lead the league in steals one day.
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jul 12, 2009 8:37 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Hm..
playing with Ben Howland sure helps his defense alot also. But I think leading the leagues in steals is too much. Maybe top 3?
Mike Smith on Eric Gordon: "The Clippers may have found their go to scorer."
On a second note, I want Novak back!
Thabeet...
rockin the mohawk – not sure it’s a good choice. check that… am sure it’s a bad choice.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Hamad Haddadi
is really big and really long… but he’s not much of a ballplayer yet. Miight be a good long term investment. Hard to say.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
right after I say that...
Haddadi makes a nice dish to Jeff Adrien for a dunk.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
by Steve Perrin on Jul 12, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Harden...
As I said after the NCAA tourney, I worry about his ability to step up. He was terrible in the two most important games of his college career. And he’s having trouble getting shots in this game.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
If anyone needs it heres a link
http://www.justin.tv/sports_live_3
interview with marcus camby
right now on the link…
by cantthinkofagoodname on Jul 12, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Interview
Camby was funny. After talking about the Celtics, Cavs, and Magic, there was this:
Commentator: “Marcus, who do you think will win the championship next year?”
Camby: “The Clippers”
They were all laughing. They also talked a little about Dunleavy’s playbook, and how it’s a good system but so many things to memorize.
Where would the Clippers be without Sean Rooks?
I was sitting behind them during that convo
The summer league is a great event for hoop junkies. Mike Conley was commentating as well.
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jul 12, 2009 8:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Watching the Spurs vs. Hornets
on demand, these are the best teams coached in summer league
cavs bucks
I’m at thw games too. Pretty much agree with Steve’s analysis. Jennings looks good. Joe Alexander looks like a bust.
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jul 12, 2009 7:48 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
jennings catching fire
His stroke isn’t perfect but he’s shooting better than expected. Hell be able to create opportunities for himself and others
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jul 12, 2009 8:03 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
more on Jennings
He’s very cocky… He walks with a swagger. Not sure how the showboating will be taken at the next level.
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jul 12, 2009 8:05 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
If Rubio ever plays in the NBA
a Rubio vs. Jennings showdown would seem intresting.
Mike Smith on Eric Gordon: "The Clippers may have found their go to scorer."
On a second note, I want Novak back!
danny green
Looks like a good glue guy. He’s doing a lot of good things.
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jul 12, 2009 8:08 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
i hope he gets cut from the cavs(presumably for a veteran) and we pick him up...
that was my 2nd round target all along.
david harrison looks like he ate brandon jennings
Guy is huge but looks like he’s carrying too much weight. Can definitely stand to lose twenty pounds. Don’t we all
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jul 12, 2009 8:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Wow Marcus William with 17 assists and 1 turnover!
Not to shabby.
by dulciusEXasperis on Jul 12, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions
I always thought Marcus Williams had talent
just that he never was on a team that needed him.
Mike Smith on Eric Gordon: "The Clippers may have found their go to scorer."
On a second note, I want Novak back!
not entirely true
The Warriors definitely needed him last year but he was overweight. I think he can be a solid pg in the nba though. Westbrook was able to get by him easily on defense though
FA in 2010.
by ClipperChuck on Jul 12, 2009 9:45 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
But if he can create opportunities for his teammates as he did tonight at the next level he'll find a home
by dulciusEXasperis on Jul 12, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as he doesn't steal laptops
and why does salim stoudamire look homeless
Hmm, Just wanted to add that
all the time he was with Warriors, he never really did play much. I dont know the reason, but Marcus Williams overweight? Couldnt have been as bad as Baron… Just saying (:
Anyways, Don Nelson is Don Nelson, might as well play Maggette at Center also, right? Anyways, just wanted to sa i still believe in Williams.
Btw, whatever happened to Marcus Williams that was playing for the Clippers last year?
Mike Smith on Eric Gordon: "The Clippers may have found their go to scorer."
On a second note, I want Novak back!
he played maggs at pf a lot. he is a crack head.
i dont think williams was really that overweight. it was more that he just didnt play the type of game that nelson liked, and nelson dog housed him like he does with a lot of his players.
Williams looks totally different
the Marcus Williams I watched today is in MUCH better shape than the one with the Dubs last year. So, how overweight is relative I suppose, but he definitely worked a lot harder recently to firm up.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
by Steve Perrin on Jul 13, 2009 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Spurs
Finished last season with the Spurs, I think. But I don’t know if he’s on a summer league roster. I assume he is, but I don’t know where.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
by Steve Perrin on Jul 13, 2009 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Is anybdoy else a bit curious
of Guillermo Diaz, Jared Jordan, or Lionel Chalmers?
For some reason, all of them had their upside. Jordan never really was a Clipper, and Chalmers seemed like an awesome pick out of Xavier because of his speed. Diaz was a tall leaper.
As for Jordan, he was a great passer. Think the Clippers can pick Jordan up and put him in the D-League?
Mike Smith on Eric Gordon: "The Clippers may have found their go to scorer."
On a second note, I want Novak back!
Just looked at the end game stats and
Thabeet is looking like a bust. really 2 rebounds if he can’t rebound in summer league then he is not going to be able to rebound. Doesn’t look like anyone really had a good game though. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s game.
In Gordon we trust
I alreay did
but it really is stupid that we have to pay for the Las Vegas one but not the Orlando one.
In Gordon we trust
by bestclipfan on Jul 12, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Party at bestclipfan?
Ill bring the Nachos? (;
Mike Smith on Eric Gordon: "The Clippers may have found their go to scorer."
On a second note, I want Novak back!
that would be alot of people in front of one small screen lol
In Gordon we trust
by bestclipfan on Jul 12, 2009 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
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