Summer League Open Game Thread: Bulls vs. Portland TrailBlazers
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jul 18, 2010 4:54 PM CDT
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and 20 fouls.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
lol @ Samuels doin' the DWade hand look thing
Hope we sign him
eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.
Is it even possible for Samuels to not make the roster?
He’s looked great so far. He’d be great with the Bulls too.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He has to at least be invitied to camp.
I’d hope so. Even with the 2 dunks he has missed already lol.
by Bulls Fan 4 Life on Jul 18, 2010 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
This is my first cahnce to watch these guys this summer
Is that really JJ and as he really lost that much weight? Hell he looks like a PG.
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by Dominicanbull on Jul 18, 2010 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Have patience
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Bouldin
His slow, rock you to sleep style would be good if he could at least shoot or finish. He really does neither.
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he's workin with stockton..
whatever that means.
He needs to work with an agility and shooting coach. His vision and handle is perfect. He’s just no threat in any way.
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by Mighty Healthy on Jul 18, 2010 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
12-20 Blazers
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
JJ back in early 2nd quarter picks up 2 fouls in 10 sec
can’t belive I missed that
Why is JJ wearing 18? Didn't notice that.
Has he had it the whole SL?
eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.
What is Fratello talking about?
Maybe I am being too critical, but he is saying how well Johnson has played and honestly he hasn’t shown me much throughout these games. As I type this he picks up his 4th foul already on another horrible decision.
by Bulls Fan 4 Life on Jul 18, 2010 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
dumbplay dumbplay dumbplay dumbplay dumbplay dumbplay BLOCK dumbplay dumbplay dumbplay dumbplay dumbplay dumbplay BLOCK dumbplay dumbplay dumbplay
eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.
by Sir Buckets on Jul 18, 2010 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Plaisted plays kind of dopey
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 5:35 PM CDT reply actions
Dumb
Why did Bouldin try to bring the ball up on the sideline. Just stupid.
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Jesus Christ
It’s a constant struggle for Bouldin to get across halfcourt
eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.
Armon Johnson is closing up his space pretty good.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Well he was an undersized SG in college.
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by Mighty Healthy on Jul 18, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
He's at least playing decent defense.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Very true.
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by Mighty Healthy on Jul 18, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
That flying blindly to the basket
and getting simultaneously blocked/falling on the floor was Pargo-esque!
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
He'd much rather run people over.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Samuels was too close to him
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by Mighty Healthy on Jul 18, 2010 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on JJ
He plays great defense and steals the ball from Ibekwe under the basket, then gets a charge at the other end.
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Yes
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
He’s been playing a lot of SG and SF. So who knows. He looks like he’s around 210-220
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by Mighty Healthy on Jul 18, 2010 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
He does look big.
His handles are deceiving. One play he looks great, then another play he looks like a 5th grader.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
There’s really nothing wrong with his handle AT ALL. He’s probably the 2nd or 3rd best ball handler in this game right now (both teams). His probably has been his decision making in the break. He bowled over 2 guys on fast breaks by being indecisive.
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by Mighty Healthy on Jul 18, 2010 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
- think JJ is struggling to score but he is happy with his D
- he thinks Lucas could be an excellent 3rd guard (i don’t know if he meant 3rd pg or just 3rd guard in general)
- going to implement some of Boston’s sets in Chicago. Compared Rose ability to penetrate to Rondo’s. Likes Boozer’s versatility, and wants to use Deng cutting to the basket and his mid-range game.
- like Samardo Samuels activity.
by Basketball Smurf on Jul 18, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Excited to see Deng getting back to cutting
Vinny had no idea that was one of his strengths
Deng/Boozer/Noah: All your rebound are belong to us.
He has a stroke.
You think he’ll make the Bulls?
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
If this was last year, yes! He’s shown he can really score the basket. I haven’t seen him play too much defense though. With Thibs as the coach, he’s probably looking for defensive players. Byars plays much better defense but doesn’t score as well. It’s gonna be a good battle!
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by Mighty Healthy on Jul 18, 2010 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd take Almond over Bryers, at least at this point.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree
Both are good, pure shooters. It wouldn’t hurt to consider either of them.
I guess I’d wanted Almond because he’s gotten a lot more shot attempts. I’m sure Bryers will be fine if he can get some more shots off.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
i think Byars plays better D and has more diverse skills
Almond is pretty much just a shooter.
by Basketball Smurf on Jul 18, 2010 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a good point.
Their playing styles are a bit different in that way.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Byars*
I’ve been spelling his name wrong since the beginning of summer league.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 18, 2010 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Rank your Bulls Summer League performers! Top 5
1. Samardo Samuels
2. James Johnson
3. John Lucas Jr.
4. Matt Bouldin
5. Derrick Byars
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if we are going by how they've played here -
1. Lucas Jr.
2. Samuels
3. Almond
4. Byars
5. JJ
If we go by their potential/future utility to the Bulls
1. JJ
2. Samuels
3. Byars
4. Lucas Jr.
5. Almond
by Basketball Smurf on Jul 18, 2010 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I think JJ has done a lot of things well, as Thibs says, mainly defensively. His scoring as been bad but he’s been facilitating well.
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by Mighty Healthy on Jul 18, 2010 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
same here
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by Mighty Healthy on Jul 18, 2010 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
1. Samuels
2. Lucas Jr.
3. Almond
4. Plaistad
5. Byars
by JockstrapNoah on Jul 18, 2010 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Heh Lucas III I mean
Lucas Jr is about 60 yrs old but he’d be awesome too.
by JockstrapNoah on Jul 18, 2010 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Almond can shoot
He just can’t dribble.
I can predict the future using Norm Van Lier's crystal balls.
"Sam has a tendency to denigrate reports coming from any reporter who didn’t also cover the day Naismith first put up the peach baskets." - snley
Plaisted nearly with his second assist
to the Blazers.
I can predict the future using Norm Van Lier's crystal balls.
"Sam has a tendency to denigrate reports coming from any reporter who didn’t also cover the day Naismith first put up the peach baskets." - snley
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