Dukies in the NBA: 2016-2017 Edition

[huey]

Thought it might be time to start the official Dukies in the NBA thread for this upcoming season. It's still pre-season but several Dukies are having standout games and it'd be nice to get some good news in a new thread.

I'll start off with Seth Curry. Picked up by the Mavs in the off-season he's had a terrific pre-season including yesterday's game with 20 points on 5 three's which earned him this highlight tape:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ehj1JiOmRE

Lots of other Dukies in action around the league and even a Quinn Cook sighting. Hopefully he can latch onto the Pelicans even though they're deep at guard.

[flyingdutchdevil]

Great thread. With so much Duke talent in the NBA, this is a really exciting time. What I'm looking forward to:

-Can Jabari find his jump shot?
-Can Winslow find any offense?
-Can Okafor find any defense?
-Can Tyus be part of a packed rotation with Dunn and Rubio in front of him?
-Can Kyrie build upon a ridiculous last 5 months and help lead the Cavs to another title (with Lebron's guidance. And hopefully some contribution from Love)
-Can Dunleavy beat father time?
-Can Ingram deal with NBA physicality?
-Will Ingram win ROY?
-Can Rodney Hood be the second best player on the second most exciting West Conference team?

So many exciting questions. This will be a great year for Duke basketball in both college and the NBA!

[Ichabod Drain]

-Can Ingram deal with NBA physicality?

I think Brandon will find his own way to deal with NBA physicality...

[Billy Dat]

I think Brandon will find his own way to deal with NBA physicality...

This is a great drill, one I saw them doing at Team USA practice. The offensive player has a maximum of two dribbles to get off a shot after catching at the elbow. The offensive player stays on as long as he makes the shot. If he misses, the defender goes to offense. BI is using his natural advantages to the max.

[Furniture]

Brilliant! Is it me or has Brandon put on some weight?

[huey]

Great thread. With so much Duke talent in the NBA, this is a really exciting time. What I'm looking forward to:

-Can Jabari find his jump shot?
-Can Winslow find any offense?
-Can Okafor find any defense?
-Can Tyus be part of a packed rotation with Dunn and Rubio in front of him?
-Can Kyrie build upon a ridiculous last 5 months and help lead the Cavs to another title (with Lebron's guidance. And hopefully some contribution from Love)
-Can Dunleavy beat father time?
-Can Ingram deal with NBA physicality?
-Will Ingram win ROY?
-Can Rodney Hood be the second best player on the second most exciting West Conference team?

So many exciting questions. This will be a great year for Duke basketball in both college and the NBA!

Great points. Here's some more player questions:

-Can Quinn latch onto a team?
-Can Lance provide some stability in NY?
-Can Plumlee build on his point guard performance in the Clipper's series and cement himself in Portland?
-Will Okafor be the big traded in Philly?

[Dukeford]

Will Kyle find a decent barber?

[flyingdutchdevil]

Will Kyle find a decent barber?

http://uproxx.com/dimemag/kyle-singler-haircuts/

You can't make this up....

[gurufrisbee]

curry barnes.jpg

[JBDuke]

http://uproxx.com/dimemag/kyle-singler-haircuts/

You can't make this up...

Funniest bit from that article:

Also, before we forget, here’s freshman Singler with “Pyscho T” Tyler Hansbrough. There might not be a paler picture in the whole Getty database.

[dukelifer]

This is a great drill, one I saw them doing at Team USA practice. The offensive player has a maximum of two dribbles to get off a shot after catching at the elbow. The offensive player stays on as long as he makes the shot. If he misses, the defender goes to offense. BI is using his natural advantages to the max.

Unfortunately- struggling tonight. He will get there.

[Bomar]

Had ESPN on as I was getting ready for bed last night. Caught MP3 making a dunk and then a little later blocking a layup by Isaiah Taylor. Was fun to see the big guy!

[Phoenix22]

How about a list: Difficulty: trying to do it by memory...

Kyrie: Champion
JJ: Clippers
Plumlee 1: Bucks
Plumlee 2: Blazers
Plumlee 3: Knicks
Dunleavy: Cavs
Rivers: Clippers
Parker: Bucks
Henderson: Blazers
Thomas: Knicks
Ingram: Lakers
Curry: Mavs
Winslow: Heat
Deng: Heat
Okafor: Sixers
Brand: Sixers
Singler: Thunder
T Jones: Wolves

Edit:
Hood: Jazz
McRoberts: Heat

Cook: Pelican
Kelly: ???
D Jones: ???

= 23...wow!

Please help me if I missed any and I will update.

[fraggler]

How about a list: Difficulty: trying to do it by memory...

Kyrie: Champion
JJ: Clippers
Plumlee 1: Bucks
Plumlee 2: Blazers
Plumlee 3: Knicks
Dunleavy: Cavs
Rivers: Clippers
Parker: Bucks
Henderson: Blazers
Thomas: Knicks
Ingram: Lakers
Curry: Mavs
Winslow: Heat
Deng: Heat
Okafor: Sixers
Brand: Sixers
Singler: Thunder
T Jones: Wolves

Edit:
Hood: Jazz
McRoberts: Heat

Cook: Pelican
Kelly: ???
D Jones: ???

= 23...wow!

Please help me if I missed any and I will update.

Deng is with the Lakers now. D. Jones was with the Cavs on a non guaranteed contract for training camp. Kelly same deal with the Hawks.

[Ichabod Drain]

Deng is with the Lakers now. D. Jones was with the Cavs on a non guaranteed contract for training camp. Kelly same deal with the Hawks.

Henderson is with the Sixers.

[yancem]

Deng is with the Lakers now. D. Jones was with the Cavs on a non guaranteed contract for training camp. Kelly same deal with the Hawks.

And Henderson is with the 76's now.

[Edouble]

And Henderson is with the 76's now.

He is working at the gas station?

[huey]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkLiJOr7pfw

[phaedrus]

Jabari suffers minor head injury in rim collision:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK5pgpyfgBE

[JasonEvans]

Jabari suffers minor head injury in rim collision:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK5pgpyfgBE

I hate it when I do that