Luke_FfS 247 Report post Posted January 31, 2022 On 12/8/2021 at 1:54 AM, Babir_9 said: And what about Gordon now? He is playing for a solid team with one of the best playmakers in the league. I am sure nuggets fans are frustrated with his performance. He is paid like a star and plays like a very average starter…he disappeared in the playoffs and absolutely not consistent this season again…is he still suffering a bad situation in Orlando? Lowe has noticed a new Gordon too. Quote 8. Aaron Gordon is exactly the player Denver wanted It has been overshadowed because of the players the Nuggets are missing, but whoa boy will it matter when those guys get back: Gordon has been precisely the player the Nuggets envisioned when they dealt R.J. Hampton, Gary Harris, and one first-round pick for him last season. Gordon has filled all kinds of roles on both ends, and fit seamlessly within the pass-and-cut offense built around Nikola Jokic -- who, yes, absolutely remains at least co-favorite for Most Valuable Player right now. Gordon has suppressed any ambitions of ball-dominant stardom, and found his water level as a roving danger orbiting Jokic. Gordon vibrates with anticipation away from the ball. He is always on his toes, ready to crash the central action with a well-timed cut into Jokic's Sauron-level vision; a fierce duck-in; or a sudden ball screen for Jokic as part of their gigantic pick-and-roll. Gordon is a quick touch passer on the move against defenses in flux. Lots of Denver's prettiest ping-ping-ping sequences have a Gordon catch-and-pass somewhere in the middle. Michael Malone has had Gordon defend almost every position, though he favors slotting him onto No. 1 ballhandling types -- guys who are smaller than Gordon. After stops, Gordon sprints into the offense before those smaller guys can escape -- leaving Gordon a size advantage he exploits with nasty post-ups. The Nuggets have scored 1.225 points per possession when Gordon shoots out of a post-up, or dishes to a teammate who fires -- second among 66 players with at least 40 post touches, per Second Spectrum. He's shooting a career-best 61% on 2s. Gordon loves to grab-and-go in transition, a needed change of place for a slow-poke team. Gordon has hit 33% on 3s -- a couple ticks below league average, but good enough that an open catch-and-shoot bomb is fine. His 3-point diet should get easier when Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. return. As good as Jerami Grant has been for the Detroit Pistons, the Nuggets should have no regrets over transitioning from Grant to Gordon -- even though it cost them talent and picks. Gordon is a better fit. https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33162317/lowe-10-things-luka-doncic-surging-mavs-rookie-steal-chicago-knicks-city-edition-court Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,476 Report post Posted February 1, 2022 Joe Ingles and Rudy Gay and a FRP for Gary Harris. Ingles is an expiring and injured so doesn't take up any minutes from youngsters and doesn't have any long term affect. Rudy Gay we could probably move to a third team or buy out since he'd have no desire to play here. Jazz are desperate for wing help. Get it done WeltHam. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,031 Report post Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, CTMagicUK said: Joe Ingles and Rudy Gay and a FRP for Gary Harris. Ingles is an expiring and injured so doesn't take up any minutes from youngsters and doesn't have any long term affect. Rudy Gay we could probably move to a third team or buy out since he'd have no desire to play here. Jazz are desperate for wing help. Get it done WeltHam. Good idea. I think that all those new-money contenders like the Grizzlies and Cavs could use some veterans that can shoot like Ross and Harris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murphy13 185 Report post Posted February 1, 2022 18 hours ago, Soul Bro said: The Magic have won 3 of the last 4. Do we have a stew going? This is the time each year where we put it together for a long enough stretch to secure the 4th-6th pick in a three person draft. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murphy13 185 Report post Posted February 1, 2022 15 hours ago, Luke_FfS said: Lowe has noticed a new Gordon too. https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33162317/lowe-10-things-luka-doncic-surging-mavs-rookie-steal-chicago-knicks-city-edition-court The best thing Gordon could have done for himself was to realize the ball should be in his hands as little as possible. This was noted in Lowe’s article as well. Hopefully his role player status translates well to the playoffs this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJZFL 618 Report post Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Murphy13 said: The best thing Gordon could have done for himself was to realize the ball should be in his hands as little as possible. This was noted in Lowe’s article as well. Hopefully his role player status translates well to the playoffs this year. In fairness that’s not what the article said. They noted he was an excellent passer, for example. He just shouldn’t be in a point forward type role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrueBlueDrew 75 Report post Posted February 1, 2022 Hey all, its been a minute since I've been on the forum but I'm trying to keep up with the team as often as possible. Do we have a general consensus? Are we surprised at the record? Hopeless? Hopeful? Waiting for Fultz/Isaac? Or has that shipped sail and full embraced the young bloods? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,031 Report post Posted February 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Murphy13 said: This is the time each year where we put it together for a long enough stretch to secure the 4th-6th pick in a three person draft. This would be a positive, this year. We don’t need another PF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,031 Report post Posted February 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, TrueBlueDrew said: Hey all, its been a minute since I've been on the forum but I'm trying to keep up with the team as often as possible. Do we have a general consensus? Are we surprised at the record? Hopeless? Hopeful? Waiting for Fultz/Isaac? Or has that shipped sail and full embraced the young bloods? Hopeful. Isaac coming back at least 80% would be huge. Fultz is whatever. He might not be better than Cole or Suggs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fan for too long 2 530 Report post Posted February 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Murphy13 said: This is the time each year where we put it together for a long enough stretch to secure the 4th-6th pick in a three person draft. Hahaha I just was thinking this. If Fultz is brought back now, it could disrupt the teams rhythm and starting another losing stretch. Should be interesting if he returns this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murphy13 185 Report post Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, JJZFL said: In fairness that’s not what the article said. They noted he was an excellent passer, for example. He just shouldn’t be in a point forward type role. He’s learned to feed the big man. I’m happy for him he just is who he is. He’s a solid rotational player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,419 Report post Posted February 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Murphy13 said: This is the time each year where we put it together for a long enough stretch to secure the 4th-6th pick in a three person draft. Lol. True 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
