Dukies in the NBA: 2022-23

[DukieInBrasil]

Bagley with another solid dub-dub, 19 & 13 on 7-10 FGs. So far his shooting is at a career high in FG, 3FG, eFG, and FT%. He started the year kinda slow even after returning from the injury, but his last 8 games have all been really solid, scoring >11 in 8 strait games, topping out at 19 3 times, and 3 double-doubles in that span.

[SouthernDukie]

Bagley with another solid dub-dub, 19 & 13 on 7-10 FGs. So far his shooting is at a career high in FG, 3FG, eFG, and FT%. He started the year kinda slow even after returning from the injury, but his last 8 games have all been really solid, scoring >11 in 8 strait games, topping out at 19 3 times, and 3 double-doubles in that span.

If he could just stay healthy...

[JasonEvans]

Here's the entire Raptors team watching Zion dunk on them.

[AGDukesky]

Here's the entire Raptors team watching Zion dunk on them.

Bwahaha that is a fantastic photo!!

[azzefkram]

Here's the entire Raptors team watching Zion dunk on them.

I saw that photo the other day. It's utterly amazing.

[chrishoke]

Reminds me of this pic from Heyman's senior day.

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[Steven43]

I saw that photo the other day. It's utterly amazing.

I wish I knew how to take that image, blow it up, and make it into a poster. I absolutely would put it in a prominent place on one of the walls in my theater room.

[DoubleBlue]

I wish I knew how to take that image, blow it up, and make it into a poster. I absolutely would put it in a prominent place on one of the walls in my theater room.

Here's where that photo comes from. You can probably contact the photographer to purchase the image in high resolution.
https://www.raptorshq.com/2022/12/2/...s-iconic-photo
https://www.gettyimages.ie/detail/ne...to/1245253882?

[azzefkram]

I wish I knew how to take that image, blow it up, and make it into a poster. I absolutely would put it in a prominent place on one of the walls in my theater room.

Excellent idea, but I would never be able to get that through the committee (AKA my much better half).

[JasonEvans]

Here's the entire Raptors team watching Zion dunk on them.

The best part is Siakam, on the far right, with the "oh dayum, that's nasty!!" face.

[DoubleBlue]

You can download the high-res image and use it for up to 30 days for free. Let's see if this comes through:

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Edit: no, it gets downsized by the board. Plus it has the Getty Images watermark on it.

[ChrisP]

Zion with a double-double tonight against the Spurs. In the 1st half. In only 18 minutes of PT! 😳

[howardlander]

Zion with a double-double tonight against the Spurs. In the 1st half. In only 18 minutes of PT! 😳

He went cheat code again in the 3rd quarter. I think he ended up with 30, 15 and 8. At $99 League Pass is a bargain.

[SouthernDukie]

AJ started for the Hawks tonight and put up 24 points. Well done!

[DukieInBrasil]

AJ started for the Hawks tonight and put up 24 points. Well done!

and AJ only hit 2 3s. He's shooting over 60% on 2s so far this year, and is really showing the ability to get and make 2pt shots. Slightly less than half of all of his FGs are 2pt shots, so he's not just strictly a 3pt specialist, although that is a real strength.

[DoubleBlue]

and AJ only hit 2 3s. He's shooting over 60% on 2s so far this year, and is really showing the ability to get and make 2pt shots. Slightly less than half of all of his FGs are 2pt shots, so he's not just strictly a 3pt specialist, although that is a real strength.

AJ is shooting 38% from 3 this year so far in 19 games (29-76). It seems he is still getting used to the speed and style of the NBA game. Not bad but hopefully trending up.

[Steven43]

AJ is shooting 38% from 3 this year so far in 19 games (29-76). It seems he is still getting used to the speed and style of the NBA game. Not bad but hopefully trending up.

That’s pretty darn good for a rookie. I’ll bet within a couple of years he’ll be at 43% or better.

[AGDukesky]

That’s pretty darn good for a rookie. I’ll bet within a couple of years he’ll be at 43% or better.

I’ve been really impressed with numbers AJ is putting up. Hunter is a good talent for Atlanta but he can’t stay healthy- AJ seems poised to take that slot eventually.

[SkyBrickey]

AJ may be cementing a starting spot with the Hawks. That was a huge game for him and a big win for the team over the Nuggets. Impressive.

[MartyClark]

MPII with a double-double, 17 points and ten rebounds.

Zion with 30 points on 9/14 shooting.

I like the NBA a lot more now that there are so many Duke guys to follow.