SL Game 1: UTA vs. DAL| NBA TV @ 9:30pm CST

[SleepingHero]

[speedkilz88]

Link to mavs.com if you don't have nbatv

https://www.mavs.com/summerleague/

[KillerLeft]

I'll set the over/under on how many minutes of game play it takes for @dirkfansince98 to complain about the lack of a competent PG on the summer league roster at 7. Any takers?

[SleepingHero]

I'll set the over/under on how many minutes of game play it takes for @dirkfansince98 to complain about the lack of a competent PG on the summer league roster at 7. Any takers?

I'll give it till the first contested step back heave for a 3 on the 4th possession of the game. So maybe 2 minutes?

Smashing that under.


How about how many missed dunks our 7'5 Sharpe will have this game? O/U 1.5

[juanc]

I'll set the over/under on how many minutes of game play it takes for @dirkfansince98 to complain about the lack of a competent PG on the summer league roster at 7. Any takers?

I'm betting it starts before tipoff

[dirkfansince1998]

I'm betting it starts before tipoff

We have a winner. First thing I mentioned after they released the roster.

[Mavs2021]

This will certainly be interesting given that the whole active Jazz roster seems to play SL.

[Chicagojk]

Big chance for everyone.  Omax is clearly the most important player on the team, but there are others with a lot on the line:

*Brandon Williams-  Mavs signed him to a two way in the middle of the year because they didn't have a third point guard and were dealing with injuries.  They desperately needed an emergency stop gap if they had more injuries.  He played limited games in the G league after joining the team and hardly played for the real team.  A good week from him will stabilize his two way spot and could allow the Mavs to not look for a veteran PG to fill out the roster.

*Alex Fudge-  He pretty much got a two way spot because he is a great athlete.  He really hasn't had a lot of success on the basketball court (compared to other two way guys).  He needs to show he has developmental skills that the team will want to wait for.    I would say it is 50/50 if he keeps his two way.  I really can't give a firm opinion on him, but just by initial thoughts I would want someone more skilled/developed.

*AJ Lawson-  He has a lot of things to like.  He plays hard.  He is extremely athletic.  The question is defense and shooting.  Shooting mainly.  He can't be a 30% three point shooter.  When I say defense, he needs to be a guy who just causes problems for scorers.  I am not sure if he does this or not.  I remember last summer, Dudley was asking him to be more aggressive.  He said in scrimmages he would go the whole practice without fouling.  He wanted him to play with more force.

*Jazian Gortman-  Being 6'2 really limits your avenues for success in the NBA.  I watched his High School and Overtime Elite highlights.  I am not a fan of these type of games.  A lot of showtime and ball dominating plays.  He is very athletic though.  If you squint you can see a dennis Schroeder type.  I am just not a fan of guys who skip steps (same with Bronny).  College isn't what it used to be, but going to college for 2-3 years and growing into a more well rounded basketball player is the clear way to go for these guys.    Now they are left with grinding and hoping a team stays patient with them as they learn to play.    No matter what his wing span is, 6'2 height is tough.

edit- I keep forgetting about Melvin.  To be honest, I couldn't take much from his highlights.  Tough to know when they were from or what the competition level was.   His highlights didn't blow me away.  I don't have too many expectations on a late second round pick.  Although, for a 3 and D guy you really need to see them on the court.   Some guys you know right away they do or don't have that complimentary skill.   I suspect he is more of a future prospect that may come over in a year or two, but a strong showing could speed things up.

[SleepingHero]

I won't be able to watch this one live unfortunately, but I'm looking forward to seeing OMax Propser.

[KillerLeft]

I won't be able to watch this one live unfortunately, but I'm looking forward to seeing OMax Propser.

I see what you did there...

[SleepingHero]

Also, I will say, summer league rarely predicts anything. Denzel Valentine and Kevin Knox were summer league MVPs meanwhile Wemby got schooled by Kai jones and shot 2/15 or something his first game.


But if Omax or Melvin play good I'm going to take it as a fact that the Mavs have 2 future all stars. You can't convince me otherwise.

[dirkfansince1998]

I'll set the over/under on how many minutes of game play it takes for @dirkfansince98 to complain about the lack of a competent PG on the summer league roster at 7. Any takers?

4:01...

[dirkfansince1998]

Interesting information. Mavs will take a close look at Ajinca. If he is ready he could earn the last roster spot. Otherwise he is going to play in France next season.

[KillerLeft]

O-Max understands how big he is while playing defense, but doesn't seem to understand how that could help him on offense. A lot of pump-faking and then passing out.

[Mavs2021]

Interesting information. Mavs will take a close look at Ajinca. If he is ready he could earn the last roster spot. Otherwise he is going to play in France next season.

Pretty confident he´s going to France. Might wanna take Omax with him.  

Williams looks a level above the other Mavs.

[KillerLeft]

O-Max REALLY not looking great on offense. How'd he average 18 in the G-League?

Looks good on defense, but we already knew he would.

[Mavs2021]

The Gortman looked like the Goatman. Two threes and two very nice passes in traffic.

[KillerLeft]

Early returns on Melvin Brickjinca aren't great. He did have a nice lob finish though.

[dirkfansince1998]

Sharp plays exactly as I expected. Not a real basketball player. Terrible hands. No positional awareness. Just a giant that had at least some kind of success because he was so much bigger than the rest of his age class.

[dirkfansince1998]

Early returns on Melvin Brickjinca aren't great. He did have a nice lob finish though.

His shooting mechanics are off but I cannot figure out what it is. Just looks weird.