I'm always at a bit of a loss with the narrative about bigs who don't stretch the floor, who "clog the paint" and by implication don't open driving lanes for their guards. By definition Steven Adams clogged the paint for two seasons at the Grizzlies, shot ZERO 3s, but clearly had no issues opening driving lanes for Ja and Bane, sometimes screening two players.. Both had career-best efficiency finishing at the rim when Adams was on the floor - and the eye test confirms that. I think it is a trope that has become a bit of a lazy take. I see no reason why Edey can't live in the paint and create space and driving lanes.
One of my biggest hopes is that Zach can/learns how to screen like Stevo. I think it gave us an advantage a lot of nights and Zach definitely can be better than Steven in that role. Our goal should be to achieve being versatile enough to adjust as needed. There will likely be games/times when Edey can’t be on the floor and we have to be prepared to still flourish although not as much as some expect. Time will tell.
@@grizzliespod If he gets that big offer back home, he should take it. I plan to go to my very 1st Hustle game this year and it would be nice to see him play with Jaylen and Cam and the kid from NC named Bacot.
@@grizzliespod Actually, Yuki mentioned in an interview that he's focused on gaining experience in the G-League this year, hoping to get a shot in the NBA. So it doesn’t sound like he’s chasing the payday just yet.
More than a 3 pt shot, I hope Ja develops a consistent floater and midrange jumper. Rebounding is absolutely a skill, it's not just want to. It's been a problem for the Grizzlies the past 2 post seasons, yet they won't address it by adding better rebounders. I don't get it.
@@greggpon7466 Steven Adams is known throughout the league for being one of the best rebounders in the league. I'm not counting Edey out or saying he is bad but he is a rookie and I want to see him do it in a real nba game.
Why does he need to shoot 3’s he’s the biggest player on the floor. Bane should drive less and Zach should stay in the paint. He’s a big big that hits free throws. Freed him once the other team is on their third string center. Ja can pick them apart. 😂no one has a Third string center so their small forward that plays power forward. 😂
Zach Edey hitting 3s is the difference between him playing 25 minutes a night vs 35 minutes a night. If you want Edey to stay on the court he needs to find ways to be impactful without giving max effort on every play.
@@Jewdah18 he’s a true big he should punish the other team. And he is a great free throw shooter. He will get his threes the easy way. The problem with our coaching is we keep trying to make specialist all around players.
So you’re telling me the grizzlies can struggle in every playoff series because of our dogshit half court offense that sees Ja playing in front of all 5 defenders the whole game, the coach talks about a new offensive game plan based on movement and passing, and you instantly label it as a scapegoat for if we’re bad?? You have too much fun being negative my friend.
not so sure about your listening comprehension, fellow keith. i said IF the team starts slow, "overhauling the offense" is probably going to be a big thing people point to (also nothing about that analysis is negative)
@@grizzliespod it threw me off how you really only talked about how things could go bad. IMO the “new look offense” is what we should be most excited for outside of Edey. I like Ja PnR but our playoff offense is honestly a joke. It almost reminds me of the rockets with Harden. I don’t think that play style has ever made the finals. Getting more guys involved could def help us get a good shot earlier in the possession. I think Santi, VW, and Jitty will especially benefit. If the offense works well, I feel like the only thing stopping us from contending could be injuries because I think Zach edey will come into the league as one of the best rebounders.
Yuki Kawamura is a crafty little guy, kinda like a Japanese Chris Paul. He was awesome in the Olympics and I hope he does well in the NBA.
I'm always at a bit of a loss with the narrative about bigs who don't stretch the floor, who "clog the paint" and by implication don't open driving lanes for their guards. By definition Steven Adams clogged the paint for two seasons at the Grizzlies, shot ZERO 3s, but clearly had no issues opening driving lanes for Ja and Bane, sometimes screening two players.. Both had career-best efficiency finishing at the rim when Adams was on the floor - and the eye test confirms that. I think it is a trope that has become a bit of a lazy take. I see no reason why Edey can't live in the paint and create space and driving lanes.
Now imagine if Steven Adams did all that and could also hit 3s
One of my biggest hopes is that Zach can/learns how to screen like Stevo. I think it gave us an advantage a lot of nights and Zach definitely can be better than Steven in that role. Our goal should be to achieve being versatile enough to adjust as needed. There will likely be games/times when Edey can’t be on the floor and we have to be prepared to still flourish although not as much as some expect. Time will tell.
Send Bacot and Yuki to the Hustle!🏀😁😉
Don’t think yuki is gonna pass up a big payday in Japan for the hustle!
@@grizzliespod If he gets that big offer back home, he should take it. I plan to go to my very 1st Hustle game this year and it would be nice to see him play with Jaylen and Cam and the kid from NC named Bacot.
@@grizzliespod Actually, Yuki mentioned in an interview that he's focused on gaining experience in the G-League this year, hoping to get a shot in the NBA. So it doesn’t sound like he’s chasing the payday just yet.
@@jesless8805 wow that would be fun if he played in the g-league
More than a 3 pt shot, I hope Ja develops a consistent floater and midrange jumper.
Rebounding is absolutely a skill, it's not just want to. It's been a problem for the Grizzlies the past 2 post seasons, yet they won't address it by adding better rebounders. I don't get it.
Zach Edey isn't a better rebounder than Steven Adams?🤔
@@greggpon7466I mean that’s not really fair to Zach because he hasn’t played a nba game yet
Ja floater is consistent, it’s his jumper that isn’t but he said he’s working on it
@@greggpon7466 Steven Adams is known throughout the league for being one of the best rebounders in the league. I'm not counting Edey out or saying he is bad but he is a rookie and I want to see him do it in a real nba game.
@@Ee_Chee_Wee_Ner fair statement. We will see on floor.
Desmond Bane was injured (foot surgery) when they made the roster for the Olympics.
that was the previous summer for the world cup team (the one jaren played on), he was healthy last summer
Why does he need to shoot 3’s he’s the biggest player on the floor. Bane should drive less and Zach should stay in the paint. He’s a big big that hits free throws. Freed him once the other team is on their third string center. Ja can pick them apart. 😂no one has a Third string center so their small forward that plays power forward. 😂
Zach Edey hitting 3s is the difference between him playing 25 minutes a night vs 35 minutes a night. If you want Edey to stay on the court he needs to find ways to be impactful without giving max effort on every play.
@@Jewdah18 he’s a true big he should punish the other team. And he is a great free throw shooter. He will get his threes the easy way. The problem with our coaching is we keep trying to make specialist all around players.
"Bane should drive less" is wild man!
So you’re telling me the grizzlies can struggle in every playoff series because of our dogshit half court offense that sees Ja playing in front of all 5 defenders the whole game, the coach talks about a new offensive game plan based on movement and passing, and you instantly label it as a scapegoat for if we’re bad?? You have too much fun being negative my friend.
not so sure about your listening comprehension, fellow keith. i said IF the team starts slow, "overhauling the offense" is probably going to be a big thing people point to (also nothing about that analysis is negative)
@@grizzliespod it threw me off how you really only talked about how things could go bad. IMO the “new look offense” is what we should be most excited for outside of Edey. I like Ja PnR but our playoff offense is honestly a joke. It almost reminds me of the rockets with Harden. I don’t think that play style has ever made the finals. Getting more guys involved could def help us get a good shot earlier in the possession. I think Santi, VW, and Jitty will especially benefit. If the offense works well, I feel like the only thing stopping us from contending could be injuries because I think Zach edey will come into the league as one of the best rebounders.