I don't think you can do that....
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I don't think you can do that....
They can just say take him and not match
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They can't spend 60 mil then go over the cap to sign parsons I don't think
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they could agree to s+t parsons
WaddupDoe!
Steez.
Monday night.
Monday night
Bosh like I ain't opting out ya'll nikkas gonna leave me out if I do.
I was thinking that also...if he opts out and they throw him in the bushes to go after Melo...Because let's be honest Bosh is a spot shooter now so if the Heat signed a better scorer who also gets a few rebounds it wouldn't matter.
Can someone explain why Patrick Young wasn't chosen in the draft?Anybody know his true strengths and weaknesses?
I was sure the Knicks would invite him to summer league...
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Anybody know his true strengths and weaknesses?
I was sure the Knicks would invite him to summer league...
I made the same face when I realized his name wasn't called on draft night. Maybe the scouts saw something we didn't.
Anybody know his true strengths and weaknesses?
I was sure the Knicks would invite him to summer league...
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New Orleans Pelicans Add Patric Young to Summer League Roster
By: Michael McNamara
Published: June 27, 2014
Sometimes, if you ask for something, you will get it.
Today, Patric Young agreed to join the Pelicans Summer League team, giving New Orleans a chance to work with him for those two weeks and potentially sign him if they like what they see. Young, like second round pick Russ Smith, is a four year college player who has played at a high level for a title contending team for multiple years. Like Smith, he is extremely tough (the definitive Patric Young video) and will make his mark on the defensive end. And also like Smith, his lack of height (and perhaps his reach more specifically) caused him to fall past guys who have more “potential” but far less production.
Not only is Young the strongest guy in this draft, he might have been the strongest guy in May’s NFL draft. He is a chiseled beast, weighing in at 247 pounds with just 5.5% body fat. His strength allows him to keep guys from getting position in the post and also helps him to push guys under the rim on the other end, allowing him to dominate the offensive boards. But his lack of height and standing reach have led to some abysmal rebounding numbers on the defensive end. Despite playing exclusively at center at UF for the last three years, Young has never averaged 4 defensive rebounds per game. He averages just 5.7 per 40 Pace adjusted; For comparison, Embiid averaged 9.7 and Mitch McGary averaged 9.3.
And while he deters shots at the rim because of his foot quickness and strength in the paint, he is not exactly a shot blocker. He is basically equivalent to Mitch McGary when it comes to blocking shots, which is to say that we should not expect him to excel in that area either. His defensive rebounding and lack of shot blocking likely won’t be fixed because it is a physical issue. His standing reach is the on par with most small forwards at just 8’7.5″ – a half inch shorter than James Young, who is considered a SG/SF tweener.
With all that said, Patric Young belongs in the NBA because he is an excellent pick and roll defender for a big man. In a league that sees so much pick and roll, having a big man who is not only serviceable in that role, but exceptional, can be extremely valuable. How much he plays will depend on how productive he can be on the offensive end. He is a terrific offensive rebounder and can finish well in transition and on put backs, but that is about all you can rely on when he is on that end. Some people compare him to Udonis Haslem, and if he can ever develop that mid-range shot, he can have a 10 to 12 year career in the NBA.
In summary
- Dude is old
- Dude is short
- Dude is a tweener
- Dude can't reach
- Dude can't rebound
- Dude can't score
I did think he would be drafted late though. I think everyone likes him
