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Eastley

45 mins or so until we get to see the coaching staff play with their toys

woodsy23

https://x.com/dubdeuces85/status/1943805745000329594?s=46

Eastley

Never realized he looks like Captain Mal

Kon that is

woodsy23

Looking forward to seeing what Kalk can do, got high hopes

GeraldWallaceMVP

Damn wish I wasn’t stuck at work for this one

Eastley

First play of his career as a Hornet was drawing a foul. That's nice

Wow KJ!!!

Cap' Mal with some nice passing

And defense in transition

tnhornetsfan

Team looks better than expected.

Icky_Thump

Kalk looks limp :(

Looks stuck in the mud out the gate

woodsy23

Ye looking a little lethargic on defense

Eastley

Kyle Filipowski doing a Grayson Allen?

TheDorkLord

just another dookie

Eastley

Why is Seth continuing on with the intent stuff. That's not part of the decision AT ALL

Chef

Hasty eval: kon tends to make the right play/decision by default.

Eastley

Sion is a nice player

TheDorkLord

well, not an ugly quarter

Eastley

More than we scored in two halves last season

tnhornetsfan

Having a PG makes SL much more watchable

Eastley

Lol, crazy to think our second string PG for our SL roster started some games at lead guard last session

Makes hoops more watchable generally

Chef

Terrible call

Eastley

That was good defense

WTF

TJ looks leaner

woodsy23

I think that’s about the only positive on TJ thus far

TheDorkLord

I was jus tthnkingthe same thing

Chef

His interior defense is pretty ok this far

woodsy23

Looks a bit more comfortable and bringing some energy. But he’s a way off looking like the sixth pick playing in his second summer league

DemonDeaCat

Clayton is a flat out bucket getter.

Eastley

I like TJs energy

Chef

Well yes that is correct

Eastley

KJ is impressive

How many fouls has TJ drawn

TJ is doing a lot of stuff I like

Kalk swooooping in

Dudes, TJ has drawn 5 fouls in this quarter

Kalk is a bruiser

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woodsy23

Gonna be a solid pro. KJ looking good!

Chef

I agree with all of your observations. I sure hope they make a concerted effort to make tj like pascal siakim

TheDorkLord

KJ!

Eastley

KJ is in his second year and got a lot of starts last year. He's going to shine here

Isn't he much older as well?

Not picking on him, just not surprised he looks good

QC_Thundercats

KJ way surpassing anything former summer league legends NSJ, bouknight, mcgowans, Kai, and Thor ever did.

spectre

Remember all those summer league games we didn’t have a pg on the roster? Don’t miss that

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Eastley

Nothing rivals Kai and the 0 for 37 3s

spectre

These guys move the ball pretty well considering

GoBobcats24

Ok I am ready to say it. Tidjane looks good

Both ends

And he looks bouncier

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TheDorkLord

and 1

Eastley

He's drawn so many fouls

And he's got that ball come to me energy

Icky_Thump

We have a better group out there but Clayton and Flip look better individually than anything have right now

spectre

Kalk is getting rotation minutes for sure hes solid in the paint. Hes slow guarding outside it but thats really the only thing

I cant believe plumlee is back. Jesus

Eastley

But what's nice so far is that he's not jumping for no reason a la Mark

Icky_Thump

doesn't appear his feet would let him

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TheDorkLord

are there any restrictions on timing for when we can trade Plumlee?

Icky_Thump

Can you find a dook player to trade him for?

spectre

Theres some time restrictions, something like til first of the year maybe

He has great awareness for sure

Eastley

Draw them fouls my guy!

TheDorkLord

Flip

Icky_Thump

Ayyeeee

lmao

spectre

Mcneely looks really good

TheDorkLord

I think I'm going to be a fan of McNeely

Eastley

He's impressive. Like how he's thinking the game

TJ is really making me smile. He turned down so many 3s he was taking last year and takes the one that makes sense

Icky_Thump

Does it look like Tiddy put on more muscle or slimmed down? I thought he looked slimmer… but they keep mentioning him putting on muscle

Eastley

Now he made me pay for my flattery. Shoot Teej

Kon needs to shoot that

Icky_Thump

Again, to me it looks like TJ has slimmed down. I'd rather he put muscle on

Eastley

Looks stronger to me

ncborn

Liam looks better than Kon…

Icky_Thump

Good grief

biting my tongue…

TheDorkLord

duh

Eastley

I like how Liam positions himself defensively for those boards

spectre

Ima fan of mcneely

Maybe kon just needs a headband

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GoBobcats24

Kon in his own head tonight but you can see how he will fit

spectre

He really communicating out there too

GoBobcats24

Still hard for me to see him being an all star

spectre

Mcneely

Eastley

2nd really goofy foul by Hall that he totally doesn't need

spectre

Probably should have given the dook pg a 2 way vs a full contract.

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TheDorkLord

I heard that was the issue with Hall…

QC_Thundercats

McNeely could be a steal. Got that all around game…like Gordon…

ncborn

I don’t think that Liam is a g league guy

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QC_Thundercats

Sion almost seems too bulky. Doesn’t seem to have the quickness of Dort or neismith

Eastley

Liam is cooking

spectre

Damn lol

Nice 3

GoBobcats24

I don't need to see anything else from PJ Hall. Cut Him. Lol

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GoBobcats24

Too harsh?

FoundingHornet

Kon is next Kevin Lynch.

ncborn

What!?!?

I guess we have give him some time

It could be nerves

Eastley

You can't get to serious about summer league.

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spectre

Nice block

Eastley

4th i think

spectre

I don’t remember young hayward very so is that a fair comparison to Liam?

He reminds me of him, maybe with better handles

ncborn

KJ has been great

Eastley

I was thinking about young Tobias Harris

spectre

That’s not bad either lol

Eastley

No, not at all

spectre

100% by next month. Fingers crossed on that

Eastley

Cap'n Mal needs to take a breath. Next game should be fun

spectre

lol bashing Melos look

Eastley

He looks like a squishMelo

Love Liam on that screen and rescreen

spectre

I don’t really have any negatives. Very impressive

1st basket

Eastley

Sims has been quietly nice

Quietly quite nice

Icky_Thump

Don't worry… your #4 overall pick will be fine

already hearing this shit

Simpson too fancy for white bread

fumbled it

Eastley

Hall making that v3 was not expected

TheDorkLord

Kon is teen wolf (the original)

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Eastley

Only if he was payed by Nathan Fillion in the remake

Icky_Thump

Standing fucking ovation

spectre

Tre Johnson plays next right. He was where I was leaning. 50/50 I’m watching

Hornets fan so 100% I’m watching. We love potential misery

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Chef

That was not a rookie level pass from mcne

spectre

Ikr! Very smart dude

Eastley

Liam working the double double

spectre

Like he went right back to the post

Chef

Holy smokes! A tip out rebound to the top and instead of chucking a 3, an immediate deep post entry to the block.

Be still my beating heart

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spectre

90 % anyone else let’s a shot fly

Eastley

Great d by TJ

DemonDeaCat

McNeely sees the floor extremely well.

Eastley

Incredibly well

Chef

Game seems to come easy to him

Kon too but you can't tell here. He will be much better with real pros on the floor.

GoBobcats24

Yeah Kon just has no lift in his game

Will limit him at his size and position

Also he is going to make shots so not worried about that

Eastley

I'm not about to call any player s bust in summer league

Icky_Thump

I'm trying reallllly hard not to BUT he's struggled on both sides tonight. He got taken advantage of already on defense with his limited physical ability and on offense he's clearly struggled with his shot and turnovers

GoBobcats24

Not calling him a bust but at 4 you gotta get a guy with all star potential

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spectre

Me either. That being said I think he needs a strong team D around him to really flourish

GoBobcats24

TIDJANE

DemonDeaCat

Ok TJ

Chef

Wait, was that rim protection? Haven't seen that in a year

Icky_Thump

It't summer league but it's first marks of what he will or will not be…

Praying it's not a massive mistake on our part still

spectre

Good luck cleaning all that off

Eastley

Just get him a new shirt

DemonDeaCat

McNeely has some ups too. Consider me impressed.

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spectre

Fighting fore that board!

Chef

It won't be. Some players don't have games that fit summer league. I think he will be one. He did plenty of good stuff early

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Eastley

I'm stoked about TJ

ncborn

Eastley

Love Coach Lee coaching up KJ after the game. Love his rapport with the players

TheDorkLord

Charless Lee there coaching up KJ after the game

great minds

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Icky_Thump

Some really nice inbound plays tonight

Buckets22

Liam is very impressive

cltblkhscoach

Thanks for the breakdown guys. Missed this one tonight smh

powellrmp

Did we do good?

I just looked at box score. Looks like mcneely balled out

Dude was such a steal at 29. People overreacted to his season

Mich_Mercer

I missed the game as well. I would have loved a better shooting night from Kon… but did he look good overall? He just missed shots he’d usually make?

Eastley

He didn't look bad initially, I did think he started to lose confidence as it went on. I thought he had an audible argh when he missed his last 3. But he looks like he knows where to be, he was just playing too tight is my guess

He certainly did nothing to hurt the team. And I was happy to see that

Mich_Mercer

I saw he had a nice +/-, so maybe just being on the floor is a positive. I saw the McNeeley highlights… what a stud. Looked easy for him. His shot is so smooth and effortless

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Eastley

Where y'all at

dnbman

Yo

Not watching 2nd half but interesting first half.

I liked what I saw from TJ even though stats didn’t look impressive. Lots of energy plays.

Eastley

We lost power for the first 28 minutes so I'm late to the show

That coast to coast for TJ was a fumbled bag last year

I love how much we're going downhill and drawing fouls

Damn TJ, that's incredibly nice

tnhornetsfan

Yeah, hope the big team plays like that too.

TheDorkLord

TJ showing improvement in different areas!

Eastley

TJ is really showing something

TheDorkLord

pulled it out

Eastley

Kalk with a block to seal it. We have a center

TheDorkLord

I like what I see out of McNeely and Kalk

Eastley

Sallis looked good for PHI. That makes me happy

cltblkhscoach

I'm gonna have to try and find these on demand somewhat damn

Mich_Mercer

Not able to watch this game either but stoked we pulled out another win. It’s early… but seems he hit with the McNeeley pick!

Eastley

[Hornets PR] INJURY REPORT: @hornets rookie Kon Knueppel will be available. Sion James (L Hip Soreness) and Liam McNeeley (R Achilles Tendinopathy) will miss today’s game against DAL (7/14)

tnhornetsfan

Gonna need Kon to step it up tonight.

woodsy23

Thought it was a 6.30 start?

Eastley

OT in the Rockets / Hawks game

woodsy23

Ah

That’s a rubbish set up

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woodsy23

Was looking forward to catching an hour tonight

Chef

Ot should not be a thing in summer league.

Should be next point wins

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Eastley

But that was the funniest way to lose I've seen

Chef

Three point contest this far. Boring

Eastley

Love that block by Kon

Chef

He plays good defense. He understands where the ball is going

Eastley

I just liked the fight over the screen

I love TJs fight

Chef

For the concern being his athleticism , when Kon is the offense initiator, he gets to where he wants to go and finds the pass whenever he wants. He is yet to be stopped at the top on penetration

It isn't flashy but he just gets where he wants

That was a really nice play for the last shot

Eastley

I'm Baugh-ed out

dnbman

Greetings. How are we looking?

ncborn

PJ looking better!

Kon was competent handling the ball!

spectre

lmao! The positives! He also has a block

dnbman

PJ got playing time last year, correct? Denver?

Icky_Thump

Alright…

Simpson better make this team

that seals it for me

lol

We have to make a spot for him

Chef

Need this founding trade to happen

spectre

Nothing ok Okogie? Today is the day right

Eastley

It is, or was. Would assume we'd have heard from his agent if he was guaranteed

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dnbman

This is like fantasy where you got the deep bench but can't play them.

ncborn

Yeah pj was in Denver

Chef

The announcer is describing exactly why players like Kon struggle in SL

dnbman

same play: high pick and roll?

Chef

You can also tell a difference to the organization when he is off the floor

Yes. No weak side action. Your turn, basketball

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dnbman

Curious if that's also making Simpson seem better than he is, though definitely dig he's keeping us organized.

And i'm not complaining about good pg play.

Chef

Yes. SL is Taylor made for a scoring ball handler

dnbman

TJ wet out there

Chef

Watch to see if offense is more organized with Kon in

Eastley

This guy Sharp is so tall, he looks like the three kids stacked up in a trench coat bit.

spectre

He did decent on D there

Chef

Post entry is a lost art with the yutes

tnhornetsfan

Does Kon's 3 look flat to anyone else? Flat and short

dnbman

Kon finally with the tough look

not the last one.

one before somewhat

spectre

Yay!

Eastley

Funny thing about Kon, scoring is the one thing I have no worry about

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spectre

That was good too

Chef

It's an adjustment. Gotta remember last year he's in high school at this time. Now you are taking contested 25 footers regularly

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dnbman

Same. Shots will fall for sure. It's what else does he bring?

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spectre

Yeah O isn’t my concern either

Eastley

I like him a lot as a secondary play maker

Chef

He's good. Is he going to perform at his draft spot, not sure. But he will be effective

GoBobcats24

Glue guys can be good but you can get them at 24 not 4

dnbman

If he turns into a starting caliber player that makes other guys better, I'm totally fine with the pick.

spectre

Good D by TJ

GoBobcats24

Also my feed just dropped thanks Fanduel

dnbman

same. and voice broadcast has been several seconds behind video.

Chef

I feel the same way about scoring guards like tre.

Eastley

Same, feel you can get a Tre at 20, don't think you can get what Kon projects at easily as a random draft pick

dnbman

Yeah, we'll get somebody else's Malik Monk in a couple of years.

If he's a glue guy in the same way that Tayshaun Prince was for the Pistons, it's totally worth the 4th pick.

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Eastley

And I like Tre, but he's the type of player that will look quite good in a SL, but I don't think he's a guy that is worth drafting in the top half of the lottery

spectre

Tre Mann? He was 18th wasn’t he

Eastley

Johnson - Wizards pick

GoBobcats24

Yeah I am being too harsh on him

spectre

Ah ok. Ive seen him just in spurts. Nothing impressive to be sure

Icky_Thump

You guys are totally making excuses at this point (early) for the #4 pick

Eastley

No, not excusing much here. Some guys are not going to look great is SL, some will. We didn't draft the former

GoBobcats24

But for me I need to see all star potential

Icky_Thump

If it was Bailey you'd all be losing your shit

GoBobcats24

With a 4th pick

Icky_Thump

I'm giving him time but sheesh

Chef

I don't think anybody has excused anything. Just talking about what we are seeing on the game

Icky_Thump

Yeah ok

I'll give him time but he's not looked great in what we've seen

seems like we're looking for ANYTHING to hold on to

spectre

I kinda am lol!

Icky_Thump

Should we be doing that for a #4 overall?

spectre

It is SL

GoBobcats24

I just need him to show me some signs. Right now it looks like he is shocked by all the length and athleticism around him and this is G League basically

Icky_Thump

^^^

right?

GoBobcats24

What is that anything? That he is better than Sims? Lol

Eastley

I remember Jermaine Taylor having people with sweaty palms 15 years ago in SL. SL Is made for a guy like that. I don't recall him being remotely usable in a regular season

spectre

No but it’s beyond our control now. All I got

Icky_Thump

I get it but I'm jaded as hell over their choices at this point sadly

Eastley

I trust this group, and specifically Jeff Peterson, far more than the group that traded for Kai and drafted Bouk

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dnbman

Kon saying he wants to be like Clay. That would also be worth the 4th.

Chef

I am actually encouraged by tj. I think he's less terrible than I did last week

Eastley

and doubled up Vernon Carey Jr. and Nic Richards

Icky_Thump

I like the progress that it appears TJ has made @Chef but is it because its SL?

Chef

Yes but it also shows a lot of individual progress too

Eastley

I am really excited for what TJ can be

Icky_Thump

Same thing different take on Kon I guess

We can't trust what we see

dnbman

I just love the energy he plays with. In the best possible way, I think he looks like a 7 year old out there running around.

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spectre

He supposedly worked his ass off all summer. That work ethic is what could push him to be good. We’ll see

dnbman

He has some tangible skills and a legit NBA body. If he's working that hard, there's not reason to believe he can't progress nicely this season.

Had to mute the broadcast. so annoying

spectre

Another positive, he seems to have a high bbiq. Our lineup sorely needs that. Not sure it’ll balance out Miles but it’ll help

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dnbman

Kon?

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spectre

Yeah

Eastley

you muted Stephanie Ready, you are bringing 7 more years of the Ready Rule - undo, undo

Kon is active defensively

dnbman

Yeah. That's what I'm looking at. Is he a smart and talented dude that can run NBA plays quickly? Lebron and JJ talked about how so many players these days struggle to play dynamic basketball in the NBA. If he can do that and bring Dan Majerle skills, he'll be extremely valuable. Help tremendously with a virtuoso like Ball.

spectre

Yeah kon will pan out offensively

GoBobcats24

Ok see this is what I am asking to see

Even if those shots didn't fall

dnbman

meaning, can he beat he's man and get shots off?

GoBobcats24

Yeah and create his own shot lol

Definitely better today with on ball defense

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dnbman

I'm assuming he can, but certainly a legit question.

spectre

I’m not sure how he plays between ball and miller too. No poa defender

GoBobcats24

I was thinking this too.

dnbman

As always, don't know what I'm talking about, but I think we'd lean into a team disruption style as oppossed to a single main lockdown defender. Question is can he be net zero instead of a negative defender.

Eastley

I love that pass

TheDorkLord

I'm just thinking about Kon with different players around him and I feel better

woodsy23

I like Kalk, he’s gonna be solid

spectre

Yes

GoBobcats24

Ultimately we would hope that Kon would be a starting 2 but yeah that defensive look is rough btwn Lamelo and Miller

dnbman

But some of that could also be communication and working together. He could help in that regard too.

Eastley

I want to believe that with Brandon, he can greatly improve on defense

spectre

Weaker individuals can certainly have an above average team D

Eastley

meaning Brandon can improve

not sure why I phrased it that way

dnbman

knew what you meant!

Kon's had a block and made some nice individual defensive plays so far.

again… summer league, but there's some evidence he won't be a black hole.

Eastley

wow, our first own-goal of SL, that's normally a game 1 affair

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dnbman

What's up with McNeeley?

Eastley

achilles tendonopathy

TheDorkLord

McNeely has an injury … I call it rest

GoBobcats24

Yeah listed as rest on the broadcast even though Hornets listed achilles tendinopathy. Good sign

Eastley

PJ Hall looks so much better tonight than Saturday

dnbman

We want none of pushing that.

spectre

Wasn’t Liam ranked higher than Kon coming out of high school? Think I read that somewhere.

Eastley

yes

Still don't think he's more than a G League guy but he wasn't even looking like that earlier

dnbman

Hall?

Liam 9th and Kon 19th on ESPN

real nice transition from Kon

TheDorkLord

yep

spectre

Ok that was nice

Icky_Thump

Did Hall go between his legs on that pass?

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spectre

Weaved through traffic and made a great pass

Icky_Thump

Looks like Kon settling in some overall

ncborn

PJ is on fire!

Icky_Thump

They're saying on the broadcast they might sit him (Kon) after tonight? What do you guys think?

dnbman

Totally fine with that, especially with a nagging ankle

I love seeing him make plays that look easy.

That may sound dumb, but it's been so frustrating to watch us play in a manor where everything looks hard.

the past few years

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TheDorkLord

I would like to see him play more, but would completely understand

dnbman

Same, but if it means seeing him play more in the regular season…

spectre

lol guy missed an open air dunk

GoBobcats24

And his name is MJ lol

dnbman

Kon!

spectre

This was a very good qtr for Kon. Showed some of that connectivity

GoBobcats24

Yes I needed that Kon quarter

Not sure about yall lol

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spectre

Yes!

Icky_Thump

Kon

dnbman

16-8-3 with a block so far

spectre

Quiet numbers. I like that. Affecting the game

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dnbman

Was thinking the same.

Eastley

The shot might be flat-ish but his release is so smooth

dnbman

double double

ncborn

Ryan seems to miss opportunities to rebound offensively and he looks winded

dnbman

Probably is. Playing against much more athletic guys on average.

Eastley

I like that Ryan is willing to take an occasional three but we don't need a Byron Mullens again, he needs to play at the rim

dnbman

speaking of old ish… just remembered we had Tyler Hansbrough at one point.

Eastley

that's like yesterday compared to Mully

Just remember Dunlap getting so pissed at him for not rebounding

TheDorkLord

best dunk in Hornets history was a Mully

spectre

Id take mullins over plums AnyDay

Eastley

he was - in fact - before his time

spectre

OMG Dunlap

Eastley

I like how Sims plays - he doesn't seem to do that Jermaine Taylor thing

dnbman

Remember when Josh McRoberts looked like a Temu Jokic for a few minutes?

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spectre

What a get he was

Eastley

I still remember that LaBron clothesline in Miami - miss that guy

Just don't call him McBob

spectre

Again Kon with the right play

Who was the last high iq player we had?

ncborn

Kon is heady

spectre

Sad I don’t remember

Eastley

Kemba

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dnbman

Tony Parker lol

TheDorkLord

Mugsy

spectre

Kinda feels that way hahjaj

God Id have thought someone in between

Eastley

Tony gets no credit, he was auditing the class

It's super unpopular truth but Nico was a very high IQ player

dnbman

Marvin Williams?

Eastley

Yes, true, but not sure how much he affected the game generally

e.g. he was high IQ, but he didn't handle the ball sufficiently to make that a value to the team

TheDorkLord

true

spectre

Yeah I agree with batum and marvin

dnbman

Jeremy Lin… literally.

spectre

Plus he was on the trail end of his career

dnbman

I think his feel and IQ kept him on the court longer than his athleticism might have suggested.

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spectre

But the glasses thing was great

Eastley

While I totally agree that Lin had a high IQ, I don't think he played with a particularly high BBIQ.

spectre

Or was that goggles

dnbman

Maybe Grant Williams.

I keep forgetting him and Josh are on the team.

Eastley

Which Josh, not sure one of them still is unfortunately

dnbman

Green

TheDorkLord

could you imagine growing up as Rodman's kid?

Eastley

IIRC, his daughter couldn't imagine it either

Not sure he was the poster parent for tuned-in parenting

dnbman

negative

I can imagine a lot of things

Chef

Mcbob was high IQ. Diaw when he bothered to care.

dnbman

and the sg we got with Diaw… blanking

Chef

Bell

dnbman

yeah

Chef

Raja

Eastley

Shoots free throws like dad

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spectre

Raja Bell. I so wish we’d have gotten him sooner

Eastley

Loved Raja. Hated how Brown did him dirty on the hand/wrist surgery

Did you guys like Radmanovic?

dnbman

I did

Eastley

I thought that was going to be so good for us initially

dnbman

Also Fabio

spectre

I did too. We only had him for what…half a season?

I was excited we’d found Fabio for free but I soured on him pretty quick

Eastley

it really didn't last long, maybe a few games of one season and after the dealine the prior?

dnbman

It's all a blur.

Eastley

I am getting memories of Dominic McGuire, Dante Cunningham, and DJ White - the no-name years

dnbman

Everything has mostly been a blur since Nick got injured in the playoffs

But that Kemba Walker guy was good.

Eastley

Yeah, had his baby boy, Big Pat gets sick and can't go, and then the ankle of destiny all in 2-3 days

dnbman

if he doesn't get hurt WE BEAT THE HEAT IN 6 at home!!! Not bitter.

Eastley

I think the ankle was end of the season but cannot recall when his baby was born, I thought it was the weekend before the playoffs started

dnbman

split the difference: he played in first two games

Eastley

wasn't that the thing, that he was playing on no sleep one of those games?

ah, after game 5

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Hornets forward Nicolas Batum said he is "running on adrenaline" as he prepares for Game 6 of Charlotte's first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, following the birth of his son early Friday.

Batum's wife gave birth to their child, Aiden, shortly after midnight Friday. Batum said he slept only about two hours.

"To have a baby is always an amazing thing, but to have a baby before Game 6 with a chance to close a series – that is pretty crazy too," Batum said before the game. "It's a unique experience."

TheDorkLord

I'd just like to see PJ Hall get a 2 way so we could just send him into the game to be an enforcer

Chef

Kon is going to be really good with NBA players. He almost always makes the right play.

My 10 year old. Is #7 the best player? He knows a little about basketball. This was after the big slam by pj.

Me: why, do you think he is?

Him: I think so

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TheDorkLord

passes the eye test

refs gonna have to get some control

woodsy23

He’s looked a lot more comfortable tonight, movement and passing has been elite

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Chef

It's a great sign when the game was slows down for him in the third game

TheDorkLord

I think he moves his feet pretty good. stays in defensive position pretty well.

Icky_Thump

Could Hall grow into a Grant Williams type? I doubt he's got the shooting ability but otherwise?

TheDorkLord

yeah, doubt the shooting will be there, but the other parts look like they could be there

tnhornetsfan

Just turned the game on as they were going to halftime break. Glanced at the score and thought SA was up 22. Heard announcers say Hornets finished the half on a 23-2 run. And still down 23! Looked at the score again. Must be playing pretty well.

Icky_Thump

Lots of defensive effort up to this point

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TheDorkLord

yep, we had one section that looked like typical summer league defense, but other than that really good defense most of the half.

Mich_Mercer

I want it make the playoff so bad.

PJ Hall is a dude dude

tnhornetsfan

Is PJ Hall playing his way into a two-way contract? I would rather keep him than Baugh. We've got plenty of guards.

Mich_Mercer

seems like it. Seems like the type of player the team is looking for

Icky_Thump

Yeah he seems like he has the energy and attitude we want/need. Maybe just took some games to settle in on the court?

Mich_Mercer

We are going to win by 20 instead of 21 aren’t we? And miss the layoff by 1 point aren’t we?

TheDorkLord

yeah, I was just thinking that… we will win by 20

Chef

Kon is at 17/5/5/2stls and +25

6/12 shooting

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Mich_Mercer

That is the Hornets way. Rip out hearts out in Summer League

woodsy23

That fade away

Mich_Mercer

I’m too nervous for this.

Icky_Thump

Man get Baugh off the ball

His decision making is ridiculous

Mich_Mercer

Thank goodness

I’m pretty excited they played to make the playoff

TheDorkLord

That's a good summer league game

Mich_Mercer

This seems like bizarro world that we actually did it.

woodsy23

Winning feels good, even if it’s summer league. Hopefully a sign of things to come

Eastley

can we get that Kon to PJ no look pass turned into something frameable?

powellrmp

That was a sick game

cltblkhscoach

Playoffs!

meloFan

Started well

cltblkhscoach

Yeah, Kon continuing to show playmaling ability

spectre

Is Mcneely still out?

meloFan

Kalk block, what a sight to see

woodsy23

Yep, Sion and TJ too

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spectre

That was a 1v3 and he still got it on the glass

cltblkhscoach

They are flying out on Kon on the catch sheesh

woodsy23

They’ve been defending him like that all summer league

cltblkhscoach

First time I've had a chance to watch them live smh. But yeah I've heard

spectre

Its so refreshing watching competent Hornets SL

And he’s still producing.

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woodsy23

Definitely

meloFan

Baugh is hustling to keep that contract

woodsy23

Sheesh

cltblkhscoach

Killing their ass!

Leave Kon open it's automatic

Mich_Mercer

I like Baugh. He seems to have got better… I know it’s summer league.

We are going to win the championship aren’t we!?

spectre

Probably not now lol!

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cltblkhscoach

He had flashes during the season too man. Consistency is what separates these G-League guys and the pros

Mich_Mercer

I wish we had more 2-way spots.

spectre

Wow smart moves by KJ

Chef

Baugh is not very good. He has flashes but overall, he is a net negative for me.

I love pj thunder dunking. A big man who looks to rip the rim down is a lost thing these days

Mich_Mercer

I guess we have one 2-way spot between those two guys….

Chef

Kon is such a smart player. They don't make them like that anymore especially as a 19 year old

spectre

Chef who does he remind you most of?

Chef

I can't tell yet. Overreaction: there is a little bird in there

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spectre

Ain’t gonna lie hes winning me over

Mich_Mercer

Sims is winning me over too. lol

Chef

He sets the table for the whole offense. He moves off ball to create movement for the ball.

spectre

His bbiq is off the charts

Hes lethal on catch/shoot no doubt

cltblkhscoach

Sims is a big reason why the G league team made the playoffs

I can see why they picked Kon because the fit with Miller and Ball is seamless

Tre has the higher ceiling, but the fit wasn't as good

Chef

Coach: I was thinking while I was mowing today, I am not sure Kon isn't going to be better than vj. Out of all the non cooper flags rookies, Kon has the most steph curry type potential in terms of what he does for those around him

cltblkhscoach

Chris Jent's after timeout plays have been outstanding

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Chef

Hornets ran a legit double action on bounds play for a pj dunk earlier

cltblkhscoach

Kon wants to pattern his game after Klay Thompson apparently so that would work

Chef

Of course, this is summer league. It will be really interesting to see Kon against the real NBA players

Goodness gracious kon

woodsy23

That’s filthy

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spectre

Wow hahaj

TheDorkLord

me like

cltblkhscoach

Damn!

Chef

Kon is already my favorite player on the hornets. Those last two plays… chef's kiss

cltblkhscoach

That three was HUGE. Ended OKC's run and let us get it back to 19

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Chef

Hornets summer league defense is really good

tnhornetsfan

Sims has been impressive. He might get a two-way somewhere

spectre

Apparently hes been with the swarm since 2022. I need to pay more attention obviously.

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Mich_Mercer

For sure. I didn’t watch the games towards the end of the season. I like in Wilmington, and I didn’t even realize Sims played for UNCW. I need to do better.

cltblkhscoach

These guys are impressive man. Connected on both sides of the ball

Good challenge here

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TheDorkLord

no foul

dnbman

So, Kon still looking good despite mediocre shooting? Saw the quick three with a man in his face during the 2nd. Pretty nice.

spectre

For sure. That connector role he does can’t be overstated. Its contagious

cltblkhscoach

Man this is poetry. Up 32 mid 3rd

spectre

Rodman Jr nails a 3. He should have like 30 boards if he wants to live up to his pops.

cltblkhscoach

No announcers now. Lmao

spectre

Ugh tos

cltblkhscoach

OKC pulling out all the stops man lol

dnbman

Hall looking legit? Possible roster spot?

cltblkhscoach

Good grief man

dnbman

SHUT HIM DOWN!!!

He's smiling

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cltblkhscoach

Yeah that's probably it for him

Chef

Couple stitches he should be good

woodsy23

Bit of a twitchy moment then when he was holding his wrist initially

But ye

Shut him down

dnbman

Yeah, I was worried too

cltblkhscoach

OKC out here playing like Game 7

dnbman

to be fair, Kon dove for it

We've kind of destroyed most teams in summer league, right?

TheDorkLord

except for one game

tnhornetsfan

Hope Kon can play tomorrow. Made it this far, go ahead and win the thing.

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woodsy23

He came in recovering from an ankle injury too mind, sure he’ll want to play but I’d be inclined to shut him down now

ncborn

That was the 2nd time that Ryan came down awkwardly

cltblkhscoach

He won't play, it's a back to back. He didn't play in the first back to back earlier in Summer League

I wouldn't mind seeing McNeely though

Finals!

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TheDorkLord

Good stuff!

Eastley

GGs

cltblkhscoach

See y'all tomorrow night

powellrmp

He played for UNCW??

How did I not realize that?? I’m a Wilmington guy. Now that you say it, I do remember Sims. Freshman year?

Mich_Mercer

I’m not certain how many years he played for them. They mentioned it on the broadcast so I looked it up. I guess he was at UNCW from 2018-2022.

I need to follow UNCW more than I do. Maybe go to some games.

powellrmp

Dang. Well as a Wilmington guy, I failed

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Mich_Mercer

I remember Brent Blizzard from back in the day haha

powellrmp

I met him! And got his shoes. I was a freshman in high school doing team camp for the basketball team. A shit ton of teams from several states came and played for a week. I got to see blizzard doing shooting practice. He’s one of the best shooters I’ve ever seen. Super nasty, quick release. With curry range

He was one of those players who gets dismissed because they aren’t from big programs, but you see him play and you say “holy shit.” I will die on this hill: blizzard was one of the most electric college players I’ve seen that no one talks about

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Murphman

I wonder if PJ Hall will play for us tonight or will Memphis demand him not to.

woodsy23

https://x.com/rodboone/status/1947036504255090806?s=46

That answers that!

powellrmp

Nah. He won’t

Mich_Mercer

That’s lame.

I guess we should have signed him so it’s our fault.

Eastley

What can you do? Cut Baugh in the middle of this run to make room? Smart on MEM for taking advantage

Mich_Mercer

Had we already offered Baugh the 2-way for this year? That said… I am fine with keeping Baugh. I think he has talent.

How is the dude from Boston, we’d signed to the 2-way?

Eastley

He already had it, we can waive him however as he's not guaranteed

tnhornetsfan

I would think Hall talked to Peterson about the chance of being with the Hornets before signing with Memphis. I hope anyway.

Icky_Thump

I just don't see Baugh being useful even if we trade half the guards and the other half get injured

He's fine for Summer League

but brings little to the table otherwise

(maybe he'll sense the diss and go off tonight)

Mich_Mercer

Hoping this baseball game doesn’t run over…

TheDorkLord

I've had enough baseball for the day. Went to a double header today (minor league)

Mich_Mercer

Well you are gonna sit here and enjoy this one too! Haha

I used to go to Kinston Indians games a decent bit as a kid. Fun times.

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TheDorkLord

This was the Winston-Salem Dash. ended up splitting it with the Greensboro Grasshoppers. lost 2-1 and won 6-0

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Eastley

For those that don't know, the Grasshoppers were… the Greensboro Hornets back in my youth

spectre

Oh hell Kon has a headband on

Eastley

Likely holding his eyebrow on

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spectre

I was hoping he’d come out with the stitches exposed

Eastley

Not sure Cory Alexander's collegiate media coverage is applicable to foul calls in the nba

TheDorkLord

hell just froze over

Mich_Mercer

Simpson is a good summer league point guard man.

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Eastley

All the guys that have any nba experience look so good in the SL

cltblkhscoach

Coming out hot

He wants to pattern his game after TJ McConnell - that's smart

I'd be fine with him as a long term backup that pisses people off

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Eastley

I like him sitting at the feet off Sexton.

Mich_Mercer

He just looks head and shoulders above summer league. You can tell the real NBA minutes has helped him

Eastley

That's sort of what i think his game could be on the high side

Kon on the sideline is a whole vibe

cltblkhscoach

Weird that PJ Hall is still on our bench lol

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cltblkhscoach

Kon is so into the game during this interview it's awesome

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Mich_Mercer

For sure. He was locked in… even wearing the “stupid headband” lol

It’s so annoying that he just can’t plan man. But cool he’s still there to support them.

Seems we have a good culture, even in summer league.

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Eastley

I really wish we weren't down 4 players tonight

4 rotation players

tnhornetsfan

Quick, get PJ a disguise, get him out there. Missing him on this second unit

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Eastley

3 from Kalk

Mich_Mercer

Love having a center who can shoot.

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spectre

Kalk 3 ball!

cltblkhscoach

My broadcast is way behind sheesh lol

dnbman

Lot to like so far.

Eastley

Sorry, won't spoil

cltblkhscoach

Lol it's all good man

powellrmp

KALBRENNER THREE LETS GO

cltblkhscoach

Kickin ass again!

powellrmp

YES

tnhornetsfan

Hope this defense transfers to the big team

powellrmp

KNUEPPEL TRIPLE

cltblkhscoach

I wish we had Eric Collins for Summer League. Lol

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spectre

Dunno if you knew but he’s been doing AUSL games.

powellrmp

God I needed this

So bad

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cltblkhscoach

Soccer?

TheDorkLord

that's a good summer league quarter

spectre

Women’s pro softball

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cltblkhscoach

Defense switching and communication is excellent

TheDorkLord

Eric would have been great for these games

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Eastley

That end of quarter by Baugh remainded me of miles a couple years ago eoq where it was an automatic bad attempt

spectre

Is that the guy who was the option to Kalk? Raynaud.

At that draft slot

Eastley

Yes

Where are the foul calls

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cltblkhscoach

Seriously

Icky_Thump

Baugh…

TheDorkLord

ref was looking right at the out of bounds play and called it wrong

travel

cltblkhscoach

Kalk's best game so far. If he can do this on the 2nd unit that's cool

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Mich_Mercer

Anytime they show Kon on the bench, he looks fired up and I love it.

Eastley

Watching Raynaud, I'm not sure he's who i thought he would be. Not suggesting he can't get there but I thought he was further along

dnbman

Would love to see Kalk get a double double. 11-4 currently.

spectre

Quick take we chose the right guy. At least in the short term

Eastley

Want kj to stop trying to get the foul at the rim

Get the good shot

dnbman

Yeah, haven't seen Raynaud much, but I'd prefer D and toughness than better shooting at the 5. So, happy so far with Kalk, though tiny sample size.

Icky_Thump

Get Coach Lee off the tv

He's cursing us

TBH he sounds like the office motivational poster

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Mich_Mercer

I was thinking the same thing as Coach Lee. Get him out of that seat! Haha

cltblkhscoach

The refs aren't doing us any favors

Icky_Thump

Eh

Our play was horrible that stretch across the board

Mich_Mercer

It does seem like the refs are calling it one sided right now.

But we have been stinking

Icky_Thump

^^ that part

dnbman

Silver calling in the fix: need the Vegas Summer League ratings.

Icky_Thump

I was gonna say the refs are one thing but the play was bad bad too

Eastley

Need to get better shots

dnbman

Yeah, forcing things a lot, though Sacramento has been playing some inspired D in that span too.

Icky_Thump

We're taking some really bad shots

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Mich_Mercer

I feel like we haven’t scored in 2 hours

This is the Hornets basketball we are used to

dnbman

Kon stops the bleeding.

Figuratively and literally

Chef

If they win, I want rings and a banner. Maybe even a parade. We may never get another chance

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Mich_Mercer

Love how he just went hard inside.

dnbman

Chef, for real. About to riot in uptown.

spectre

Saw earlier the rings they get are something like 2.6 carats

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Mich_Mercer

The game will come down to an inbounds play. We won’t get it in and then lose.

Eastley

Why didn't Bailey play at all in LV?

dnbman

He's in a different mafia

Mich_Mercer

Did he get a little injured or something. I forgot what it was. Something small.

dnbman

Kalk with active hands getting us a possession.

Simpson might be the hardest working player that I don't really want on my team.

Icky_Thump

Kome on Kon

Eastley

Kalk with an unfortunate Mark Williams impression on that defensive possession

dnbman

Kon finally

TheDorkLord

selective whistle

Icky_Thump

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Baugh should have gone to the floor to get that

Eastley

Banks, wtf dude

Icky_Thump

Dumb play with a little bit of good acting on Caldwell part

Eastley

That's freaking idiotic

Can't swing elbows that high

Icky_Thump

For sure

TheDorkLord

stupid

Icky_Thump

Caldwell didn't take that much contact from it though

he's acting

lol

Eastley

Nah, that's a dangerous play. G'nite Banks. Take a shower

TheDorkLord

the little voice in his head said "stay down"

powellrmp

Man.

Gotta be gone

Icky_Thump

lol

TheDorkLord

this is why we can't have nice things

powellrmp

At least punch him in the nuts like draymond does

Icky_Thump

If we'd have only signed Hall to the 2way

powellrmp

Amen

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powellrmp

Yeah. I’m annoyed we didn’t pick up Hall in favor of that Peterson guy from Boston.

Eastley

Good job by Rodman there on both sides

Icky_Thump

Get after it Rodman!

powellrmp

Really nice sequence for Rodman

That’s huge getting Nique Clifford off the floor

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Eastley

He's got more fouls than points. Maybe we're better with Cliffy on the court

powellrmp

Have you seen what he’s done in the other games?

Regardless, he’s their best player

Eastley

No, I haven't seen them play

powellrmp

Oh nice slam by carter

Eastley

I thought the guy that got smacked in the mouth was their big scorer

Isaac Jones

Icky_Thump

Baugh has -1 basketball awareness

dnbman

What are the early returns on Kon's D? acceptable?

Icky_Thump

I don't get what they see in him other than shooting

Eastley

Baugh?

I think Kons generally solid defensively

Icky_Thump

yes

Also Hall would have been a fun matchup against their big Jones

dnbman

I'm a need'em to wrap this game up quick.

Eastley

He's generally competent

Icky_Thump

Eh

He ended the first quarter with a bad play then again there

Mason Jones and Devin Carter are both at least in their late 40's

Eastley

Was telling my kids the same. They look like they might have graduated with me

Icky_Thump

TheDorkLord

I was thinking earlier that Carter looked old

Eastley

He's old enough he personally bought stock in Piedmont Airlines

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powellrmp

We’re getting old

dnbman

He smoked on plane flights

Eastley

He smoked in McDonald's

powellrmp

My mom flew for piedmont. Flight attendant. Started in 1969

TheDorkLord

Piedmont was my first job out of college

Eastley

It was a targeted joke

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TheDorkLord

87

Icky_Thump

We should be trying to get to the rim if they're in foul trouble right?

powellrmp

KJ can’t buy a foul

Eastley

Well done by kalk there

powellrmp

I think we’re going to lose guys

dnbman

Kalk disagreeing

Eastley

There's no real foul trouble in SL

Icky_Thump

Thought they said it was different in the championship game

powellrmp

LOL

Kalk!

TheDorkLord

inbounds quickly'

Eastley

Where's the whistle

Mich_Mercer

This is frustrating, but typical

powellrmp

Ryan “ray allen” kalkbrenner

There’s nique

Where’s PJ Hall when you need him?

Eastley

On the bench in jeans. Sniff sniff

powellrmp

Hall betrayed us. He should’ve offered to stay in Charlotte for free

TheDorkLord

yes

Eastley

Yes sir

powellrmp

I feel like we’re going to lose. Would love to see us not lose

Oh boy

TheDorkLord

jeez

powellrmp

Cmon guys. We need this

Mich_Mercer

Pass the ball around… shit

We are just holding the ball and dribbling

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powellrmp

We’ve scored 41 points since the beginning of the 2nd quarter

It’s been brutal

Mich_Mercer

Damnit man… wtf

TheDorkLord

baugh, dang it

Mich_Mercer

This feels like the Hornets we are used to

Icky_Thump

…

@Eastley

powellrmp

The first fucking game I watched live this summer

TheDorkLord

Kon

powellrmp

It’s my fault

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Icky_Thump

Mich_Mercer

Well… this is how we lose

Won’t get the ball in like I said like an hour ago. The Hornets way

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Eastley

That kon 3 was tremendous

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Icky_Thump

Turn it off Powell! lol

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cltblkhscoach

Google grief man. Hornets Law is trying to kill me

*Good

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Mich_Mercer

Cannot have good things lol

powellrmp

Man

I know we’re not going to get this ball in bounds properly

Mich_Mercer

Just get the ball in

powellrmp

I can feel it

dnbman

Bee Lieve

powellrmp

Oh, I believe.

dnbman

Inbounded!

See!

powellrmp

To which team?

Lol

If this goes to OT, I hope they just play rock paper scissors.

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TheDorkLord

wow

dnbman

INBOUNDED AGAIN!!!

powellrmp

Jesus

Jesus take the wheel

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cltblkhscoach

If we are like this in Summer League heaven forbid we get into the 2nd round for the first time since 2002

I won't make it

TheDorkLord

same here

dnbman

Yeah, this is the most exciting basketball we've played in a minute.

and summer league

Mich_Mercer

What!?

That was a bullshit call

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TheDorkLord

yep, bs

Eastley

I think the pony tail guy was one of my professors

Mich_Mercer

He just flogged and fell down

powellrmp

Dude

That’s not a shooting foul

Eastley

Nice having a big that can rebound

powellrmp

Dude.

TheDorkLord

and he can make free throws

powellrmp

Nique Clifford averaged 9.6 rebounds last year in college

As a 6’6 guard

dnbman

WE WON STUFF!

Eastley

Kalk is the man

Steelmatic

It feels good to win something!

Icky_Thump

HANG THE BANNER!!!

Eastley

Rings bitches

TheDorkLord

parade time

Icky_Thump

WE DID IT BOYSSS!!!

dnbman

WE DE BEST

cltblkhscoach

Yessssssss!!!

powellrmp

THIS IS THE NIGHT WHEN EVERYTHING CHANGES GUYS

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tnhornetsfan

Gotta start somewhere

powellrmp

Maybe

TheDorkLord

it begins…

Mich_Mercer

We are CHAMPS guys!

Icky_Thump

Overall gotta appreciate the group as a whole. It wasn't a one man show at all

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Mich_Mercer

We made this harder than it needed to be, but stoked!

dnbman

Yeah. And some contributors not playing a couple of games.

Good times. Now like two hours late for bed. Peace!

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GeraldWallaceMVP

Alright I’ll meet you guys outside spectrum center in 15 to start the celebration

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powellrmp

GET THE CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE STARTED

open the champagne bottles

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Icky_Thump

Kinda really like this guy as a coach… I know it's Summer League but something about him

cltblkhscoach

Jent has been known as an offensive guy, kind of in the vein of Borrego in terms of his specialty

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GeraldWallaceMVP

I’m not going to get too crazy about summer leagues but it’s nice as a fan and I’m sure nice for Kon too, for him to show he can lead a team to success after being in the shadow of Cooper Flagg all year

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Icky_Thump

Dude I'm thrilled and I know it doesn't mean a whole lot but we gotta start somewhere

lol and Petey Pablo plays it out

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GeraldWallaceMVP

I like that the Panthers have been playing Petey Pablo during games the past few years

powellrmp

They get rings!!!

cltblkhscoach

You better celebrate when you can guys

Y'all know better by now I hope lol

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Icky_Thump

My adrenaline is pumping

This is big big for our Hornets

<3

The basketball Gods smiled on us a little this night fellas

FINALLY

Steelmatic

Like coach Lee says, everything matters!