Did you watch the game? - he was clearly fatigued in the second half and looked out of it during stretches. The point wasn't that he's not going to be a great NBA player. Just that he needs to get in shape because he looked much worse in the second half when he appeared gassed.
Singler is IRON
I STILL GOT IT! -- Ryan Kelly, March 2, 2013
I didn't see the game, and am not entirely surprised he may have run out of gas in the fourth quarter, but apparently Jabari shot 5 for 11 for the game, for 17 points and 9 rebounds (plus an assist and a steal).
One account I read stated:
Which sounds pretty consistent with his time at Duke.It was an impressive showing for the No. 2 pick. He finished at the rim like a veteran and was able to use both hands well. Parker was the ball handler and roll man in pick-and-roll situations, so he's showing he can play both forward spots. On the downside, he did look a little lost on defense.
Like I said, I didn't see the game, and I'm not disagreeing with your assessment. Just pointing out it wasn't all bad.
P.S.: At the same time, Noah Vonleh apparently missed all 13 of his shots from the field in his game and missed both his free throw attempts. At least he was consistent.
He should have stayed at Duke (tongue in check). After all a Duke education is worth more than 24 million USD!
Here were the final games in Orlando:
Seth had 10 points in 32 minutes as Orlando beat Detroit 96-87 in the 5th place game.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/ORLDET/gameinfo.html
Indiana beat Boston 95-86 in the 3rd place game.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/BOSIND/gameinfo.html
Philadelphia beat Memphis 91-75 to win the championship.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/BOSIND/gameinfo.html
Nolan had 4 points in 9 minutes as Oklahoma City beat Miami 103-98 despite a game high 27 points from Andre in 27 minutes in the 7th place game.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/OKCMIA/gameinfo.html
Mason was rested again as Brooklyn finishes in last place after losing 101-75 to Houston.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/HOUBKN/gameinfo.html
It was the start of the Las Vegas Summer League on Friday:
New York beat Dallas 76-64.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/NYKDAL/gameinfo.html
Toronto beat the Los Angeles Lakers 88-78.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/TORLAL/gameinfo.html
Jabari had 17 points and 9 rebounds in 30 minutes, but Milwaukee lost 70-68 to Cleveland.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/CLEMIL/gameinfo.html
Golden State beat Charlotte 70-58.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/GSWCHA/gameinfo.html
San Antonio beat Sacramento 85-69.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/SACSAS/gameinfo.html
New Orleans beat the D League Select 83-81 as Olek did not play, although he may be instead focusing on his next overseas gig.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140711/DLSNOP/gameinfo.html
Saturday's Schedule (times EDT, live on NBATV unless otherwise noted):
4:00pm Portland vs New York
4:30pm Atlanta vs Washington
6:00pm Toronto vs Denver
6:30pm Dallas vs Minnesota (live on ESPN3, delayed on NBATV at 1:30am Sunday)
8:00pm Phoenix vs Golden State
8:30pm Chicago vs Los Angeles Clippers (live on ESPN3, delayed on NBATV at 4:00am Sunday)
10:00pm Houston vs Miami (live on ESPN3, delayed on NBATV at 8:00am Sunday, may be shown briefly live on NBATV before other game)
10:30pm Utah vs Philadelphia
A wonderful day of basketball!
It was nice to see Andre get hot. He had some great passes, took it to the rim a couple of times, pump faked and drove for a pull up. Overall looked sharp.
Of course I also tuned into the Cavs Milwaukee game. I don't think Parker looked as bad as some have suggested. He came out aggressive, clearly pressing. But he hit a couple short range buckets at the rim with a nice soft touch, and settled into the game. His three point shot wasn't there tonight, but he did a nice job drawing contact, finishing in the lane, rebounding. He likes to push the ball up the court after rebounds. He played within the flow of the game. It was nice first performance.
Dawkins displaying impeccable shooting form:
dawkins-miami-heat.jpg
Good luck in Las Vegas, I hope you rip 'em up!
Bob Green
Saturday's Games:
New York edged Portland 71-69.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/PORNYK/gameinfo.html
Washington beat Atlanta 90-74.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/ATLWAS/gameinfo.html
Denver beat Toronto 104-83.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/TORDEN/gameinfo.html
Dallas beat Minnesota 93-85.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/DALMIN/gameinfo.html
Seth had 6 points in 18 minutes and Miles had 3 points and 9 rebounds in 27 minutes, but Phoenix lost 74-72 to Golden State.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/PHXGSW/gameinfo.html
Lance had 9 points in 25 minutes as Chicago beat the Los Angeles Clippers 86-70.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/CHILAC/gameinfo.html
Andre had his first game with Houston against his former Miami teammates and finished with 10 points in 18 minutes in a 92-81 loss.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/HOUMIA/gameinfo.html
Rodney had 9 points and 8 rebounds in 28 minutes as Utah lost 74-70 to Philadelphia.
Boxscore:
http://www.nba.com/games/20140712/UTAPHI/gameinfo.html
Sunday's Schedule (times EDT, live on NBATV unless otherwise noted):
4:00pm Cleveland vs San Antonio
4:30pm Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans (live on ESPN3, delayed on NBATV at 1:30am Monday)
6:00pm Sacramento vs Charlotte
6:30pm Atlanta vs D League Select (live on ESPN3, delayed on NBATV at 4:00am Monday)
8:00pm Chicago vs Denver
8:30pm Portland vs Houston
10:00pm Milwaukee vs Phoenix
10:30pm Washington vs Minnesota (live on ESPN3, delayed on NBATV at 9:00am Monday, end of game may be shown live at completion of other games)
I had a pad full of summer notes from yesterday, but all I really want to say any more is that Dante Exum is legit.
I didn't get a chance to watch any games on Friday, but I went back and watched the DVR on the Bucks/Cavs game, and I really, really liked what I saw from Andrew Wiggins. I didn't know about his mid range stepback jumper. He seems to be able to knock that down pretty consistently. I originally wanted the Cavs to draft Jabari, but now, I think it's clear that Wiggins was the right choice. They had no way of knowing LeBron was coming back, but he's going to be a perfect fit on the wing opposite LeBron. Both of them can play lock down D, and both are unstoppable on the fast break. Bill Simmons thinks LeBron is going to train Wiggins to be his Pippen, the way MJ did it. In a way, I think Pippen might be the best NBA comp for Wiggins. Awesome athlete, great defensive player, not a great shooter right now, but should develop into a good one. Now just think about if Jordan and Pippen had a third guy like Kyrie Irving . . . i'm so pumped for some Cavs basketball this year.
Can we get a 7 Foul Club SPECIAL REPORT for today's Sacramento-Charlotte action?
McDermott with 31. Kid can score.
Seth filled it up for 20+ and Miles was throwing shots left and right. Jabari had a weak game. Looks like Suns will prevail.