Random NBA Observations 2024 - 2025

[GoldenGlove]

A lot of teams picking in the lottery weren't typical lottery teams. And the few teams that were awful that went BPA have a guy ahead of that rookie who's also young ahead of them in the depth chart.

I think the class will still produce some solid starters/rotational players eventually.

I'm curious to see the minutes these guys are playing, because outside of a few of them, most aren't getting much playing time, but I wouldn't say it's because they are trash.

EDIT: I see he has a graphic for guys who have played 30+ minutes in a game thus far

Can't score 15 points if you're not on the floor

 

[cartierhoe]

Yall thought he would get unleashed?

Once Julius gets more comfortable, his usage rate gonna be back in that near 30% range

You joke, but I got Randle on my fantasy squad too

Yeah I got fukked over in a 14 person draft they had me picking 13th

 

[42 Monks]

A lot of teams picking in the lottery weren't typical lottery teams. And the few teams that were awful that went BPA have a guy ahead of that rookie who's also young ahead of them in the depth chart.

I think the class will still produce some solid starters/rotational players eventually.

I'm curious to see the minutes these guys are playing, because outside of a few of them, most aren't getting much playing time, but I wouldn't say it's because they are trash.

they ain't playing because they aren't good enough to crack rotations straight up. scouts said this was a draft of role players and *maybe* potential starters eventually and they're right on track for that

not even taking shots at your guy pat williams but like.... teams usually ain't gonna make way for mid unless they have to

 

[GoldenGlove]

they ain't playing because they aren't good enough to crack rotations straight up. scouts said this was a draft of role players and *maybe* potential starters eventually and they're right on track for that

not even taking shots at your guy pat williams but like.... teams usually ain't gonna make way for mid unless they have to

I'm just saying in some cases (maybe in a lot of cases) there's politics at play. Chicago is a prime example. Pat has lost his starting spot in previous years multiple times to journey men NBA talent despite them being heavily invested in him.

Now they have a prospect that plays the same position who they could give minutes to. Matas has looked solid in SL and in the Pre-Season, if he were to get minutes at the 4, none of the fanbase would call it to question.

But it's difficult to crack in a rotation when you have all of that going on AND there are other more NBA ready players going hard for minutes. Pat has been disappointing for the most part, but the Bulls really don't have any other options for guarding big wings outside of him. (first 4 games of the season, he's drawn Ingram, Giannis, Jalen Williams and JJJ, tonight it's Paulo... really hard to just throw Matas out there and expect good things to happen)

Reed Sheppard isn't going to get consistent minutes in Houston because of their depth chart, that's not to say he's a bum. There are plenty of guys like that in similar situations.

 

[42 Monks]

I'm just saying in some cases (maybe in a lot of cases) there's politics at play. Chicago is a prime example. Pat has lost his starting spot in previous years multiple times to journey men NBA talent despite them being heavily invested in him.

Now they have a prospect that plays the same position who they could give minutes to. Matas has looked solid in SL and in the Pre-Season, if he were to get minutes at the 4, none of the fanbase would call it to question.

But it's hard to crack in a rotation when you have all of that going on AND there are other more NBA ready players going hard for minutes.

Reed Sheppard isn't going to get consistent minutes in Houston because of their depth chart, that's not to say he's a bum. There are plenty of guys like that in similar situations.

i was one of the biggest reed sheppard stans through the draft and the first thing you can't ignore with him now that regular season has started is that he is small.

Edey isn't getting his once in a generation college whistle anymore. cody williams and ron holland get on the court and do nothing but cardio. sarr is proving the haters right by shooting 5 3's a night. hell, the biggest reason why yves is getting the minutes and opportunities he's getting is because he can set a screen and stay on the court.

these guys are playing almost exactly as advertised. its not a sudden plot twist of politics and ulterior motives. the minute castle learns how to play without turning the ball over, when dalton figures out how to add value on the floor without shooting, etc - they'll get more minutes. because that's normal.

edit: 2024 NBA Draft | Basketball-Reference.com

 

[42 Monks]

and right on cue

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and honestly - that realization early on in their careers is gonna help a LOT of these guys

 

[mozichrome]

bilal coulibaly with the 3 and the dunk

 

[Remy LeBreh]

Spida going for at least 50 tonight

 

[Apprentice]

AD has no heart at all
Breh was acting like his ACL tore

 

[Remy LeBreh]

Jarrett Allen has AD in hell rn

 

[Anerdyblackguy]

Yo, Philly Fans are cold blooded

 

[mozichrome]

no foul Trae

 

[42 Monks]

mann for hayward makes me forgive all of mitch's transgressions

charles lee hype as shyt for every defensive possession

 

[NoMorePie]

Wemby pulling up for 40 tonight

 

[EarlyEarly]

Lakers getting gunned up and clapped quick