My first Overreactions of the Summer League game 1.
Tidjane is still so raw and not ready. For being a 6th pick in year 3, that was a bad draft pick. (Back to the G-League). He will be ready by year 5 as a role player. That's on track with Charlotte Hornets youth development.
Sion James, is not a playmaker and is just horrendous on offense. He needs to stay far away from the ball and focus on defense and corner 3s only!
Hannes Steinbach showed his rebounding and good hands immediately. Will get time this year with the big boys. I saw heart and competitiveness. He was playing PF and C smoothly. Finishes with both hands, you can see the IQ! The potential and skill are there. He is already driving from the perimeter and finishing comfortably. Has a great chance to take some of Ryan Kalkbrenner and Grant Williams minutes in my opinion.
Liam McNeely will take Tidijane's spot and minutes. His future is bright in Charlotte! The boy can hoop! The boy is going to be very good! 3-level scorer! Just need to watch his injury history! He is always bang up. But, he is special!
Need to see more from Christian Anderson Jr. Show me some shooting, playmaking, or speed. Give me anything to be so small. He look shell shock and like he should still be in college. (Only one game), But he needs to be more aggressive. Crazy enough his defense looks better than his offense.
Michael Ajayi, I like his game. Will keep an eye on him. He can find a 3&D role in the NBA.
1-0 From The Summer League Champs!
Im excited for the Charlotte Hornets summer league opener tonight.
I'm ready to see all these young guys make that next step in their progression.
The new era begins!
#NewEra
๐๏ธ Jeff Peterson: "...the goal's never been to get to the playoffs one time and then be out for 7-8 years, and then try to get back again. It's always been about sustainability, and I think the roster we have will give us the best chance moving forward."
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๐๏ธ Liam McNeeley: "It's been a great summer. I'm here, I wouldn't wanna be anywhere else than in the gym. I've been in the gym a lot, the guys have been in the gym a lot. It's good camaraderie and a good sense of joy going into this Summer League. We got a good group of guys... I really think we're gonna win another championship."
"I've worked a lot on my body. My teammates have really pushed me in the weight room, like Moussa Diabate. He's put a lot of work in the weight room, and I'm motivated by him and the offseason that he's having. Just continuing to get better every day, constant improvement... that's what we're here for."
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